CoteauRinkRat

http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/sports/12029682.htm

She was damn hot.

I appreciate the stats that Canuck has put forward and it really shows that the conspiracy is just that a conspiracy. What I don't understand is how when someone has a differing opinion on this issue, they are always accused of not "letting the facts interfere with their peception of reality". PCM, if you were close to a hockey family and knew of an existing pressure and you were the only one who wrote about it, would that mean the pressue doesn't exist and everyone is crazy who believes that?

Enough with the smack talk.

Again, no one is defending what Roenick said, you are preaching to the choir on this one.

I would say that is pretty far West in the state.

What? Where do the best kids in Minnesota go? I'm not being a jerk, I'm just curious.

Great post PCM. I'm not that great at clearly articulating my point of view and even though I disagree with some of your thoughts, I definitely agree that the NHL needs to make some serious changes to capture the attention of old and new fans.

I'm sure they will be handled separately. The question is, when is any of this information going to be released. About a month a half ago, Chris Semrau at The Ralph said on radio interview that details about the regional would be released in the next couple of weeks. Well, we are still waiting. lol

You say that the media is sticking up for him, but then you post a link to an article that "mirrors" your feelings? Can you find me anything from anywhere that sticks up for what Roenick said? What I've seen and read so far, is no one is sticking up for what he said, but some in the media are welcoming the honesty for once in this debate, especially from someone associated with the NHL. Dan Patrick is known for taking an interview like the one with Roenick and turning it into a segment about himself and how he is this tough interviewer. His arrogance almost overshadowed that of Roenick's ego and that is hard to do.

Calm down, step back, breathe for five minutes I never have and never will consider myself an expert on anything, especially the World Junior tournament. Why take a shot at posters on this board who aren't "experts" on the World Junior tournament?

I would doubt that Hockey Canada would be releasing any official statements regarding this, nor would the CHL. "But the bottom line is, it hasn't happened." Puh-lease

I agree with almost all of your post, except for the Williston part. I'm not sure how you know that to be "Fact", but in interviews, in all of his books and in speeches he has been nothing but complimentary towards Williston and his time spent there.

Thank you Mr. Canada

They put together great teams all the time, no one is doubting that, but I really don't think playing at a university in the US is really helping your chances on getting on their team.

I think it is a pretty valid point. It is hard to argue with the route Team Canada has taken.

That would be fun and count me in on that one. I guarantee we could have more people protesting the protesters.

That is the University of Mary, not St. Mary's. St. Mary's is a private catholic high school in Bismarck.

wow, can I shake your hand since you know this guy, i can't believe you know him, wow, i'm so excited...................

1. If you look, they are in the top 25 2. He wasn't talking about the Bison, since they have already made their move to D I.