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I picture of ANAGRAD celebrating his graduation from that fine institution. http://members.aol.com/lafimprov/cletus.jpg Sorry I'm not much of a football fan, but take offense to anyone knocking hockey.

On Saturday night, it was freshman goalie and Edmonton prospect Glenn Fisher who took over the net minding duties for DU while little brother Jordan Parise (Fr) stopped the pucks for UND I'd be pissed if they called me my younger brothers "little brother".

Police think she was kidnapped in the parking lot of the Columbia Mall Saturday afternoon. Check out www.gfherald.com or www.in-forum.com or probably even www.startribune.com for the story.

USA won the gold in 1960.

Thanks for the info. I had a job interview w/ Andy today. I thought one of them played for the Sioux. I remember watching them play for Shanley when I was a kid. I believe there was seven brothers. There dad John was a Sioux all american in the 50's I believe. I think he played on a Olympic team either 56 or 60. I'm too lazy to look it up.

Did one of the Noah brothers from Fargo Shanley play for the Sioux in the 80's, if so which one? Any help would be appreciated.

Damn you Pete for getting my hopes up that tonights game would be on sattelite.

Glad I could help

Last year I attended a continuing legal education seminar these idiots put on. Believe it or not they have tried filing injunctions against youth hockey and football programs. They claim by having boys play football, hockey, rugby etc... these boys are more likely to commit violent crimes against women. They use OJ as an example.

He doesn't have what it takes to become an ambulance chaser. Last I heard he was applying to be general counsil for the Feminist movement against male sports. http://www.feminist.org/research/sports7.html

Are you talking about the law student? What's the story? I transferred to UND this year, I'm not familiar with him.

Not an expert? That's not what you told me when we were coaching.

This is from one of my coaching manuals. It briefly explains the five most common powerplays. The umbrella is #2 it is called the umbrella becuase the 5 offensive zone players look like an umbrella when in position. Basically nobody is in front of the net goal is to work the puck around the perimeter and sneak someone (usually weak side forward) into the slot for a 1-timer. Upon shooting the umbrella collapses to the net for any rebound. 1. OVERLOAD This is a good puck possession formation to start the power play in and all of the other formations can be started from this formation. The overload is also an effective way to play after the initial attack in even strength situations. The overload or Czech power play creates a three on two on one side of the ice. * The plays usually start from the hash marks at the half boards. One forward supports from below the goal line on the strong side and the other forward gets open between the dot and the mid slot on the weak side. The defensemen support from the blue line. This formation creates many passing triangles and all five attackers are threats to score. * When the puck is at the point, the forward below the goal line moves to the front of the net and screens, the strong side forward is an outlet pass option and rebounder and the weak side forward gets into position for a one time shot. 2. THE UMBRELLA In the umbrella power play the idea is to get the puck to the middle of the ice at the point. * When the defenseman is in the middle with the puck the other defenseman and strong side forward go to the top of the circle and form a high triangle. * The other two forwards play in the low slot area. * From this formation shots can be taken or passes made to the players at the top of the face-off circle above the dots. Two players are in low and they can screen, redirect, one time shoot or rebound. 2. THE SPREAD OUR POWER PLAY The spread power play is simply a wide 2-1-2 in the offensive end. Two forwards are positioned below the dots on each side and one forward is in the mid slot. * The spread causes problems for the defense because there are four natural triangles to pass the puck in and the player in the mid slot area causes the defense to over compensate when on the weak side and either frees the weak side point or leaves the mid slot player open. *The spread is very effective on a 5-3 situation, especially when a pass is made straight down from the point to a low player on the strong side. 4. SLOT SET POWER PLAY The slot set power play sets up on the half boards with one player behind the goal line and one player in the low slot in front of the net. The two defensemen play the point. * When the puck goes to the point the player behind the net screens and the slot man moves to the weak side for a one timer or rebound. * The slot set is similar to the overload but the weak side forward is usually a big player whose main job is to screen the goalie and tip shots. 5. THE 1-3-1 POWER PLAY The 1-3-1 Power Play was developed in Finland. It combines the benefits of all of the power plays and is probably the hardest to defend against. * The slot set creates four triangles to pass around and take one time shots from. * The point player must be very skilled with the puck, a good passer and have an effective shot. * This power play is very effective against the box penalty killing. The 1-3-1 gives more attack options than the other power plays but has a higher risk because the last man has the puck.

I agree. All size does is create a screen, if your going to plant someone in front of the net they have to have soft hands. Most goals are going to be off rebounds, to get those goals you need quick reflexes and the ability to accurately shoot the puck without alot of space to work in. It is harder than it looks to lift the puck over a sprawled out goalie from less than a foot away. I also agree with the above post about Genoway, he should not be on the point. Andy S. was on the FAN this morning and said DB changed the powerplay around in practice this week - they are now working on an umbrella w/ ZP playing QB.

I stand corrected.

I agree it is too early to speculate. My odd man out comment was solely based on the fact NZ was a walk on. Blais has shown he would rather cut a walk on player than have a scholership player never dress. The best example I can think of is Pat O'Leary. I also agree it makes sense to keep all four next year being Brandt will be a senior.

I'm pretty sure the guy who wrote the letter was the SCSU fan sitting in 109. I lived in St. Paul for 2 years and went to several Sioux games at Mariucci (they played 2 playoff games one year). I always wore my Sioux jersey, and expected to get some crap from Gopher fans. However, I was never stupid enough to sit in the student section wearing a Sioux jersey. In my opinion the student section should be reserved for students supporting their University team. As for the ref's, I don't agree with everything the students do, but it is a part of the game. Students harassing opposing fans and referees adds to the college hockey evironment. If that makes the students a disgrace so be it.

Hopefully he is given the chance. Is Blais going to keep four goalies next year? If not he is probably going to be the odd-man out.

I haven't seen them play enough to say who is a better D. I would argue Foyt having a good game against Yale is not really comparable to Bina having a good game against SC. I would like to see Foyt given a chance against a good team. From what I have seen- Bina is hands down a better skater, probably better all around player, but his size limits what he can do in front of the net and in the corners. All I know for sure is Marvin scares me at D, he makes a decent 4th line winger though. FYI College hockey does not have the touch up rule.

Anyone else impressed with Bina on Sat? He moved the puck nicely and played very solid D. I think he earned some playing time for the Denver series. The Sioux seem to be one regular D man short with Hale, Marvin, Foyt and Bina shifting around.

I saw SSM play team ND and Chorney I thought Chorney and Towes were the best players on the ice. Actually the entire D was very impressive. Duncan looked about the size of a Hoogsteen, he was their best forward, but unlike the last few years they didn't have a dominating line. Duncan's stats are no where near Parise/Murray/Hirsch or even Staffords, but he doesn't have the help those guys had. The 6-5 D man they had was from Fergus Falls - he looked very solid for his age, 88 I think. That being said I think Chorney is the bigger recruit - he should make more of an impact.

Yeah, he even went to Shattuck last year. Played with Mr. Stafford. How in the heck did we let him get away?!? See above, he had about 300,000 reasons to play major juniors. He was only a sophomore at Shattuck last year, so he would have to wait 2 years before going to college. He will be playing in the NHL in 2 years after playing major juniors.

Unless the NCAA changes its rules he already lost his eligibility for college. Players get paid in Major Juniors. He is probably already one of the best players in the world, should be exciting to see what he's like in 2-3 years.

Massen Scored 15 goals and 20 assists last year. He's only played in couple of games this year, not enough to be benched for "lack of performance". I find it very hard to believe Blais would bench a player like that. Especially one that could be considered a power play specialist - I'd rather see ZP playing the point and having Massen camped out in front of the net. No offense to Genoway - he has a good shot, but he doesn't move the puck from the point.