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And here I thought they just couldn't skate. Seriously, if "embellishment" against a hard nosed UND team was part of the game plan, it worked... look at the power play differences. Lots of questionable calls, and some obvious dives.

Nice.

For me, the loathing came naturally at a young age. No obnoxious fans to speak of, no fights in the parking lot, no beer and popcorn thrown in anger. I just don't like gopher hockey. At all.

We've got to win this weekend. If we get swept, we'll likely end up travelling in the first round. That said, I think we have the tools to win, while the gophers just have tools. Time to put on the foil, and kick some gopher butt! Let's Go Sioux!

Well said, hrkac.

The ceremony was terrific. What a shame that I had never heard of this man before; how his papers were "lost" is disgraceful. I imagine it's one of many untold indignities to one of many of our nation's heros. Selfishly, I was proud when the gentleman mentioned his opinion of those of us that were standing even though we didn't know this man. He was right on the money.

Sounds like a realistic assessment to me. Hard to cheer my a$$ off hile getting swept by tech, I really was not in the mood. Kudos to you for being such a paradigm Sioux fan.

:drags conversation away from yet another 'REA atmosphere sucks' thread: Gophers are talented, but so are we. Sioux can and should take 2 points this weekend... maybe more!

You must have some clout in that place by now. Last weekend my wife said she bets you're a medical student you've been there so many seasons.

And Bina is at 0 with Chorney at a -3. Now tell me who you'd rather see on the ice at a critical point in the game.

Joe Finley. Physical presence, great defensive vision, good hands and quick feet.

Too funny.

No... I'd be a pretty crappy fan if I did. Of course, if I wasn't a true fan, I probably wouldn't care that Tech and Alaska have more points than us in the conference. Maybe "casual Sioux fan" is the way to go... much easier to forgive and forget.

We should fire Hakstol immediately and hire Blais if this is true.

The recent stretch of final four appearances is not what brought me into the Fighting Sioux fan base. I went to UND in the early 90s... need I say more? I do, however, know the difference between a team that cannot succeed and a team that does not succeed. Given the tools we have, we are certainly not the former. I'm a true fan, and I am extremely unhappy with my favorite team. I don't see a problem with that. And as far as throwing players under a bus goes... maybe that would get get Finley's feet moving. I say try it.

Stay positive my a$$. I cannot stay positive because right now I'm very negative. Right now, my favorite hockey team sucks.

You have to keep in mind, we lost our biggest defensive leader over the summer, and it's been showing all season long. I think that's our biggest problem as far as defense is concerned. (The guy I'm talking about didn't wear a jersey either)

Capitals23 is right: Toews should be producing more than he is, no question. Hakstol obviously can't get these guys to play 60 minutes each night, and nobody can figure out why. Lammy (just because I like nicknames ) is letting in pee wee league goals... the cheesey trickling wrister on Friday made me ill. So yes, I agree that there are problems abounding on this team. Now, to get back on topic, what good has Finley done this year? He's terribly slow to the puck, up the ice, in the defensive zone. He's likely had more passes picked than most of the rest on the team. His size does nothing for defense, and less for intimidation, because he doesn't back it up with physical play. Yes, I'm just a frustrated fan, but the big kid is pissin' me off.

That must be my cue. Greatest time at the new REA was the gopher loss, and Sioux domination at the '06 Regionals. Three historically great programs and a fourth that made history... how can you beat it? Seeing Lucia walk off the ice, staring at the celebrating croud, with a look of disbelief on his face was something I won't forget very soon... thankfully! (Being without a voice for the following three days will also not be forgotten.)

No... tell us how you really feel! (not that I'm disagreeing with you, BTW...)

Nice...

Let me guess... not enough time/ just got notified today/ everyone is too fat to travel from Thanksgiving/ cameras have spiders in the lenses/ gas is too expensive/ NCAA sucks/ Panzer got robbed/ exhibition hockey game has to be on TV or Ralph's cronies will implode the arena? PLEASE!! SOMEONE TELL ME WHY!!!

I'm a season ticket holder that did not go to the game on Saturday for the following reasons: 1) Nice weather for mid November. Got all of my outdoor "before the snow falls" work done that I had been putting off until now. 2) Watched the first Winona game, and expected a similar result. I love watching the Sioux win, but I didn't feel I "needed" to watch another blowout... especially for 60 bucks plus concessions/ tailgating. For me, that money is much better spent traveling to Omaha Friday night.

A typical banter more or less... but more specifically how a retailer mentioned not re-stocking "Fighting Sioux" apparel to him. I'm definitely paraphrasing here, but that was the just of it. (insert PCM disclaimer here)