Gopherguy33

Then enlighten everyone with your knowledge. You know what happened, share. Put a stop to the rumors.

Was just reading through trying to get an update. Some much needed laughter on this quote. I am sure that's what Hak says in every living room when ma and pa are handing over the keys to their children. I hope to hear good news on Danny. Great talent and from what I have heard, nice young man.

Hextall

Mattson has played well. I have seen him twice and have been impressed.

None of the good ones..

Painful.

I believe he was referring to my WCHA fantasy hockey team.... Good to hear from you Mafia. Hope all is well.

The person who hit him is an idiot. Regardless of his mom's name, the name on his degree or the name on the front of his shirt.

Well said. I have made the trip 5 times now including this year. I was called everything in the book as I am sure many Sioux fans are when they come to Minny or deal with Gopher fans. I have also met a few Sioux fans who are now some of my better friends because of this sport. The stories of UM fans did this and UND fans did that are disheartening and part of me questions some stories on both sides until you have events like the one last weekend. You are reminded not everyone evolves into adulthood the same if at all. Please don't stereotype all Sioux, Gopher, Badger or Beaver fans etc. Acknowledge the good nature barbs and walk away from the idiots. Most of the chirping I heard was very immature or very funny. Nothing worth jacking someone over. You try to filter the idiots and enjoy the good stuff. I cant stand the people who get in your face and yell you suck etc. Be creative and intelligent, it works better and encourages the same in return. As we were walking out of our hotel on Saturday some Sioux fans were saying get ready for the sweep and my brother simply said "I got nothing for you" We laughed and the guy the Sioux it was completely caught off guard. Also, when we walked into the bar at the Canad Inn on Friday before the game we were boo'd by the entire place and it was hilarious. Good stuff. We can all get along and enjoy the sport. Just remember... its just a sport. As a Gopher fan I apologize on behalf of the civil and denounce the d-bags that wear the colors I am so passionate about . Again had a great time and appreciate the fun and good conversation that was the majority of the weekend. Good luck until we meet again and I hope Jason makes a full recovery and the attacker gets what they deserve under the law.

We sat the next section over (311). You looked to be greeted warmly.

Even at that its a great deal. Most games are in HD and I enjoy hearing the other teams commentators analysis of my favorite teams and players.

Good Luck this weekend. Hopefully your squad got all the bad play out of their system last weekend. They play the way they are capable of and I could be getting annoyed by 8>5 signs.

I think the X sheet is an advantage for UMD. Should be a great game. I would love to see the gophers get another shot at UND. That would be a great atmosphere. Looking forward to a great weekend of hockey. Sounds like some good weather too. Its amazing 7-9 teams from the WCHA are or were very recently in the PWR top 25 and only DU and UND are assured of making the tournament.

Hextall

I think Lofquist will end up being a solid player for Minnesota.

Exactly.

If you truly want to know how the gophers jumped up read below. If you want to stay in your bubble and make up conspiracy theories, go to next post. Minnesota flipped comparisons with Vermont and UMD because of AA's sweep of UMD. AA becoming a TUC added a win and a tie to the gophers record vs TUC's As Brian said, 13-17 will be all over the board in the next 14 days.

Of course you would.

There is no "Minnesota" rule.

So its Lucia's and or Wheeler's fault for Phoenix drafting him at #5? He is a ROTY candidate. Typical Sioux fan.. Most people don't remember he was slotted in the mid 20's for draft position. Or, don't care about facts when given the opportunity to rip someone that played for a program they refuse to give credit to in any way.

Marto (VV)

We are rivals with Iowa and Wisconsin. Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State fans don't look forward to Minnesota week. That's the week they sell their tickets. Like U of M fans on AA week. Get out of your bubble. Because its a game to slay Goliath doesn't mean its a rival. You show me a rivalry with any other BT school than Iowa and Wisco.. What is your definition of a rivalry?

FSN broadcasts those games already. Big Ten broadcasts in HD. Hockey makes money in a larger scope than ever. It adds value to the air time to bring hockey into it. Expose people to more hockey and the quality of play in those tourney's is top notch.

Bingo! Just because you have money doesn't mean you have success. OSU and PSU was the exact comparison I was thinking. I don't see a BTHC anytime soon, if at all. Minnesota has a large percentage of the viewership of the BTN. Minnesota has no rivalry with MSU and OSU really in any sport. Michigan in hockey only. What does it gain? Nothing. If the football and basketball programs become more successful, you may see those rivalry's built. If the BTN want's to make money, they tap into more games of the CCHA and the WCHA. If I were the head of the BTN, my #1 priority would be to add the Final Five and CCHA tourney's to my offering. HD hockey is amazing and the WCHA's fan base mostly resides in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Colorado. CCHA is Michigan and Ohio. FSN is owned by the same company as BTN and the scheduling is easy. Show the Hockey Showcase, any "Big Ten" team match-ups and any Wisco, Denver and Minnesota games because you have the talent under contract wit FSN already. The issue and school that I see is the FSSN and UND. I would think the BTN would treat them poorly because they don't work with the BTN or FSN. I would like that issue resolved as a priority.

Good story, thanks for sharing. Kudos to the Sioux/Gopher/hockey fan that returned it.