UNDSioux4Life

Since you opened the door. . . My favorite Troy story involves a seedy, out-of-the-way "gentlemen's club." One fine night, a group of us were there when a dancer came out who was older than average (and that's not saying much for this place). She began her routine and without missing a beat, in a much too loud voice, Troy said, "Wow! I think she was around when the Dead Sea was only sick." Needless to say, I laughed so hard I almost puked and the lady in question threatened to put a stipper heal through Troy's eye. It was a moment I will never forget. No doubt! The only logical reason I can see God calling him home so young is because Ralph saw the Fighting Sioux name slipping away and he called for the best backup he could get. Troy got the nod because Ralph needs a die-hard Sioux fan who isn't afraid to speak his mind. I would like to think of Troy as the Obi-Wan Kanobi of Sioux hockey. Strike him down and he will become more powerful than you can imagine. I think he is going to rain Sioux karma this year. With that in mind. . . I couldn't agree more.

This is a sad, sad loss... I did know Troy personally and I registered here just to pay tribute to him. It is hard to describe him in just a few words but to echo what others have said: he was a HUGE Sioux fan (especially hockey), he had a great personality with an awesome (albeit slightly demented) sense of humor, and he was an all-around great guy. He went so fast. I still can't believe he is gone. To add to what NorthDakotaHockey said, we know he will be will be pulling the strings from on-high this season. I can just hear him now: "Hey, God? Can you maybe give the Sioux just one little advantage this year? I mean, after all, the way we lost last season was like a giant donkey punch..." Troy, you will be missed and your love for the Sioux was unparalleled. Rest in peace, my man, and enjoy having the best seat in the house for Sioux hockey! My condolences and prayers to his family and friends... God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best.