InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

So I think regarding the Sioux-Gophers series the following have been determined: 1. Hakstol has clearly stated that he has kept slots open for MN and wants to keep playing them 2. Lucia has clearly stated that he doesn't believe the rivalry is healthy and thinks a break would be good 3. Wisconsin has made sure to continue scheduling UND despite the nickname resolution so that excuse is out. 4. The Gophers have a sudden interest in wanting to schedule in state schools for non-conference games that was not present while a WCHA member. A lawsuit has been mentioned as a reason for this, but no agreement on which said lawsuit would be based has been brought up. 5. Neither team will be significantly affected financially if the rivalry is discountinued therefore neither team needs it more than the other. In my admittedly biased opinion, it appears whoever is responsible for scheduling (Lucia and Friends) does not want to play UND or at least take a break. This doesn't hurt my feelings but (again in my opinion) it hurts the sport of college hockey and the potential it has to draw fans to the game by pushing great rivalries to the side. If I missed anything or misstated something please let me know.

Great point, however that will be a tough one to condense into a cheer format.

"Scoreboard" (I hope)

UAA's whole season is a collapse, which is why giving a team like UAA that disadvantage at that point in the game was ridiculous. Insert visited in place of frequented, the meaning is still there. I tend to like my chirping in person so I'll be on hand at Mariucci to do plenty of it this weekend.

My point was that the "gift"(your words) the Gophers were given handed them an extra point in WCHA standings which can be huge come the end of the year. It's not like I'm nitpicking a tripping minor that happened in the 2nd period of a game in 2004 against Wisconsin so not sure why I should "move past it"(your words again). I watched the Gophers v UAA game because I'm a college hockey fan. I also watched the Sioux game, Nebraska-Omaha, and many others across the country. I mean, it's not like I signed up for an account and frequented my opponent's hockey forums, now that would be pathetic. Sorry, couldn't resist that easy one.

Does it matter how often multiple goals are scored on a major or that it is a possibility? The momentum that it can create is huge. This game happened 5 days ago. I brought it up because it was relevant to a comment about checking from behind. Please let me know the statute of limitations for talking about a past game as I wasn't aware of it.

I'm not questioning his play on the puck but it looked like it shouldn't have been called a penalty or at least not a 5 minute major because he turned so late. That was a huge influence in the outcome of that game. I just don't like refs calling majors on a play that the checking player is not at fault for.

That Friday game against UAA, it looked like Buddish did exactly this. Maybe not trying to put himself at risk, but trying to draw the penalty by turning right before the UAA player hit him. The ref of course gave the 5 minutes to the Gophers who were down by 1 with a few minutes left I believe. The game was over at that point.

I was honestly wondering why 5 years was chosen, since it is easy to make numbers say what you want if a specific time period is chosen. I actually wanted to know. This is a legitimate reason, thanks.

Any specific reason 2008 was picked? Or just convenient for the numbers?

Yeah, going down 2-1 would be really bad. You might as well call the game at that point. I mean, everyone knows a 1 goal lead is the safest lead in hockey...

Just doesn't get any better than that

No, this is pathetic... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74ktREMyZo

...and boom goes the dynamite

Last year we were 3-6-1 through 10 games, if we win tonight we'll be 5-3-2 including 2 shutouts, I'd take that over last year with Eades even if you don't like how the D is progressing.

Yup, great point here. The team is struggling in areas right now but they did start the season out with 2 single game exhibition weekends which isn't the best test to learn how to play as a team. I also refuse to doubt Hak and turn on him for a tie even though I too was very disappointed we didn't win. Hopefuly a decisive win tonight will change some "fans" attitudes on here.

Just bought my 4 SRO for Saturday night at Mariucci! It will be my first time at that rink, anyone have any opinion on the standing room only view of the ice? I'm in section 7 at exactly center ice.

I think the bolded pretty much is the answer to all of the arguments whether Minneapolis is "safe" or not. It's not like walking the lovely bar strip of Grand Forks but it's not South Central Los Angeles either.

I would definitely agree with this as I live DT Minneapolis. Have never ran into problems walking home from the bars even at 2 AM. Now if you accidentally wander on the other side of Broadway (not sure how you could unless you were really drunk)...that's a different story and you're asking for trouble.

When did that change? That would be too bad if that is the case.

I heard the Ralph had an OK regional when they hosted it there... or do they not put a bid in because it generates too much money?

Hakstol says "I felt a need to redefine and restructure the roles and duties within our coaching staff." Wow, that's a shock. I wonder what Hakstol means with the above statement and how that pertains to Eades not coming back.

...and the captain of the hockey team gave the hot girl a nice big stack of cash under the table to go with him

Interesting, I wonder why that wouldn't be good news for UND. Maybe Everett heard he was leaning towards North Dakota and tried to trade his rights for something of value? I don't know how the WHL system works very well but this feels like a conspiracy of WHL v. NCAA.

Is it just me or does that make it seem like he's heading to the WHL if Everett is discussing the possibility of trading him already?