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Who's to say another year of "seasoning" would have helped either? Even if they are in the minors, they still got big $ to sign! Do they regret their decision? I'm sure their pocket book says no! There are many variables that play a part in everybody's advancement and development! Good luck to Zach! Put yourself in the athlete's shoes and then decide if you would sign a pro contract or not.

What players are you referring to? It happens.......How many MN players have the Gopher's "missed" that could have played there and instead played for UND?

Or maybe he "wanted" to go to a different program, but it didn't work out.......

Same here......they would (should) be good possibilities.

Who on this site has never changed their mind? or ever went back on their word? I'm not saying Blais hasn't done this to players, but think about it! If he thinks a player needs more time playing juniors, then so be it! How can you say the player should have the final say?? Sometimes players leave early, sometimes they may stay even after most people thought they'd leave! Things change, therefore sometimes a coach needs to make decisions for the entire team! Does that mean he's thinking about himself only? Please...... I remember when Bryan Lundbohm was playing......he played a year of juniors, and Blais had said then he could come in.......things changed, Blais wanted him to go play Juniors one more year......did he like it? NO! But, he would have probably seen "limited" ice time on the team that year, and instead, got tons of playing time in Lincoln. Now who did that hurt? So he had to spend another year getting better! Looking back, I don't think he'd tell anyone that he (or Blais...) made a bad decision! A coach makes decisions.....sometimes you like them.....sometimes you don't! No offense to Josh, but i know he was very upset about that fact.....and wouldn't settle for going back for a "second" year of juniors!

Very true!

I would have to say that Josh is a Roseau product, after being born in GF Josh played a key roll on Roseau's championship team in 1999.....he was set to go to UND, however Blais wanted him to go back to juniors for another year. He didn't want to, and thus made the switch to go pro! Josh was an excellent student, so I don't believe one bit that it was anything to do with grades.....other than he was not interested in going back to juniors for another year!

You can't say that he was looking ahead with comments like that!?? I think that's unfair to him. bottom line, they lost out.......and he made a decision after that! If they would have won, who knows!

How does a coach score goals? I will NEVER rip this team for the year it has had.......I've had more excitement this year following the team than I've had in a long time! We got beat 1-0.......put up 30 + shots........how is that the coaches fault? We hit some pipes, shot a couple high or wide......and those "could" have been the difference. to me, there is no place to whine after a season we had! No we didn't win a NC.....but it happens!

First off, I think Jake would agree it wasn't his best performance overall of the year.......however, I agree.......his 1st period was very good! Wow did we get outshot! a couple of his goals were "soft"......but then our guys didn't help him out a few times. One of the goals, we couldn't clear the zone due to some "lazy play" (IMO). Greene rarely will give up that GIFT of a pass right out front. So overall, we still would have had a chance to win if those goals aren't let in. While I was totally impressed with JPar's game against AA, I am not sure how he would have handled that crowd and all the pressure?

I got an email again that WDAY will now carry it too.........

I emailed WDAZ, and they said it would be on "WDAZ", and I asked if that meant whoever got WDAZ, like Roseau....and Sweeny actually emailed me back.....and said "Yes, that is correct"......so we'll see! I'll be down there, but it'll be fun to watch on tape when I get back...... lot of Sioux fans in Roseau too!

9 of us plan on attending all games........

That goes for 9 of us Sioux fans in Attendance.......GO UMD!

I agree somewhat, our defense has bee very good......however, don't take away from the goalies accomplishments.....Give them some credit for once?!

Arctic Crap is in TRF, it's Polaris here in Roseau! There have not been any "Polaris recruits" for hockey that I know of. There have been the occasional player that does come to play here, but I don't recall many (if any) where the parents move here for a job, and they just happen to have a VERY GOOD hockey player I believe there were close to 5-6 players who weren't "natives" on this years Warroad team. We just come to expect it lately!

Me TOO!!!

Since they are the highest seed, it won't matter who they play. They will be the "home" team each time they play.

I remember when Moorhead used to be dominated in Section 8 hockey! Now, even their youth hockey teams seem to be very good......so you're right, they are doing something right!

I believe Josh was born in GF......but he grew up and played hockey in Roseau! His mom was my HS English teacher here! Pretty cool either way!

No offense to Palmo.....I really like the guy! however, his size was really noticeable again last weekend....(especially next to that big DORK #20!) Canady (if he stays out of the box) seems to play more aggressively, and I agree....more physical! I heard the lines were Mcmahon, Genoway, Fyling? Hale, Fabian, Canady for the 3, 4 lines.......probly not bad considering Prpich out!?

Losses to Red River at your barn, and to Grand Rapids in Roseau. Yes Blais was the coach then......good times

Roseau itself sent q few players on that year.......yes RR beat us! I believe it was in ND though? That was a little sore spot that year, but there should have been a "re-match"