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Yep, I'm with all of you -- let the Sioux take the high road and leave the classless, clueless playing to the dirtbags. Concentrate on the game and the rest will take care of itself!

Does anyone find it ironic that Paukovich waited until April Fool's Day to call Robbie? To bad he couldn't have found the time to call a little earlier...

You guys crack me up -- these suggestions are awesome! Love the "Send Beanpot to" and the milk carton (I like the word "milk" on it). I also think the "90% of hockey is half mental" sign would be great, although I agree it's the classy thing to leave Hirsch out of things for now. I'll be watching for your signs on TV and wishing I was there with you!

Well said, jk, well said! There are a few of us not surprised by Jordan's success... certainly ecstatic, but not surprised!

Yeah, Forecheck -- I was thinking the same thing. Just a little homer talk, but they were actually complimentary to the Sioux.

Pa-REE-zee. Hey, did you know the only reason Jordan's at UND is because of Zach? Whatever...!!! What an awesome game!!!

Sorry... Here you go! UND wins one for Bina By Bryan Engleson, The Forum Published Sunday, March 20, 2005 ST. PAUL - The University of North Dakota men's hockey team was playing for more than third place Saturday afternoon at the WCHA Final Five. The Sioux were playing for a friend and teammate: sophomore defenseman Robbie Bina, who suffered a neck injury in Friday's semifinal game. Motivated by the absence of Bina, the Sioux defeated Minnesota 4-2 at Xcel Energy Center. "We were playing for Robbie," said Sioux forward Rastislav Spirko, who along with teammates visited Bina at Regions Hospital in St Paul before Saturday's game. "This win is for him." "It makes you push a little harder when your legs are running dry," said Sioux captain Matt Greene, who scored the eventual game-winning goal. RELATED CONTENT Spriko sparked the sioux midway through the second period, scoring a short-handed goal to tie the game at 2-2. "I think the short-handed goal changed the momentum of the game," Minnesota coach Don Lucia said. That momentum continued in the third period, with Greene putting the Sioux ahead 3-2 just 3:03 into the period. "I'm proud of the way our team got a little bit better in the third period and found a way to win," Sioux coach Dave Hakstol said. UND looked sluggish early in the game as Minnesota held an 11-3 shot-on-goal advantage during the first period, although the Sioux managed to escape the period tied 1-1. UND took a 1-0 lead at 9:23 of the first period when Quinn Fylling scored on a shot off Minnesota goaltender Kellen Briggs' shoulder. The Gophers didn't trail for long, tying the game a minute later when Fargo's Danny Irmen beat UND goaltender Jordan Parise off a pass from Ryan Potulny. The Gophers took a 2-1 lead at 6:04 of the second period when Mike Howe scored on the power play. Both UND and Minnesota are seeking at-large bids into the NCAA tournament, which begins next Friday. The NCAA tournament selection show is 10:30 a.m. today on ESPN2. FIRST PERIOD: 1, UND, Fylling (Foyt), 9:23. 2, UM, Irmen (Potulny, Howe) 10:30. SECOND PERIOD: 3, UM, Howe (Gordon, Harrington) 6:06 (pp). 4, UND, Spirko (Fylling) 10:53 (sh). THIRD PERIOD: 5, UND, Greene (Marvin, Stafford) 3:03. 6, UND, Fuher 18:12 (pp). SAVES: UND, Parise 10-10-5-25. UM, Briggs 2-6-10-18. Photo caption: UND goalie Jordan Parise stops a Minnesota Gophers shot during Saturday

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I know total scholarships are public information -- I just can't remember where to find that information. As far as I am aware, coaches can split the total any way they see fit.

Looks like it's not going to happen at all -- Vanek's headed home to play for Austria for a couple days... http://www.theahl.com/AHL/05AllStar/2005/02/03/919520.html

http://www.s-sm.org/upper/athletics/team.a...rid=2004+-+2005

Oops! Sorry -- the web site brings you Canisius' athletic home page. Look up #12 Jonathan Durno on the hockey roster page.

Follow the site and have a look-see! http://www.canisius.edu/athletics/teams/player.asp?id=621

Great thread on goaltending -- a "must read" for anyone who likes to discuss that topic! Thanks Dagies!!!

Forum article on Brian Lee -- third article down "Spud ready to take on world". http://www.in-forum.com/

The Star-Ledger Devils: Son of NHLer has own goals Tuesday, November 23, 2004 BY RICH CHERE Star-Ledger Staff J.P. Parise has seen it dozens of times in hockey rinks across North America. It is the obsessed parent living his own dream of reaching the NHL through a son who probably has less of a chance of playing professional hockey than he does of winning millions in a lottery. The sight always causes Parise to cringe. "I see some of these parents and, good Lord," Parise said, "they're all upset because their kid is not leading the team in scoring. You'd think the world was coming to an end. I'm not obsessed with Zach making it to the NHL. Of course, he may be." Zach Parise, the 20-year-old center who was the Devils' first pick (17th overall) in the 2003 entry draft, is not far from making it to the NHL. After two productive seasons at the University of North Dakota and an MVP performance in the last world junior championships, Parise bypassed his final two years in college to sign with the Devils on March 29. He is now playing in Albany, N.Y., for the Devils' minor-league affiliate in the AHL. J.P. Parise, who has only seen his son play one exhibition game as a pro, plans to attend a River Rats game within the next week or so. He is excited but not crazed about his kid's career. Having had his own success in the NHL during a 14-year career with the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota North Stars, Cleveland Barons and New York Islanders, the elder Parise wants Zach to live up to his own standards. "My dad doesn't have to live through our dreams," said Zach, whose younger brother, Jordie, is a goalie at North Dakota. "Never once did he pressure us to play hockey. When we were growing up, he really stressed to us to play other sports like baseball, soccer and tennis. Obviously, we always had hockey sticks around the house, but there was never that pressure. "My dad has been unbelievable. He's been in the NHL and he's experienced everything I hope to experience." There are many who believe Zach would be playing in the NHL today were it not for the lockout that wiped out training camp and has already claimed six weeks of the regular season. Parise was supposed to be the center of attention in Devils camp, with a realistic chance of earning a job. If he hadn't become one of the team's centers behind Scott Gomez, he might've been nursed along as a winger because of his impressive offensive skills. Instead, Parise will develop his game in Albany, where he is the team's second-leading scorer, with four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 14 games. "Obviously I would have wanted a chance to make the team. Unfortunately, that chance wasn't there," Parise said. "I'd like to see the lockout get settled, but it's none of my business. It would be nice if there was an NHL at Christmas or in January. Just to have an opportunity. If I make it, great. If I don't, I'm enjoying it here." His father feels it is all for the best. "I think it's a good way for him to go," the elder Parise said. "It's an adjustment. He's working hard. Sometimes he makes mistakes that wouldn't be as prevalent in college. And you can't make those mistakes in the NHL. "You always want to wish the best for your kid, such as playing in the NHL, but this gives him a chance to get stronger," J.P. said. "I don't have any regrets about what has happened. He may." It did not come easy for the elder Parise. Born in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, four days after Pearl Harbor was attacked, he played 21 games for the Boston Bruins and one for the Toronto Maple Leafs before finally making it to the NHL for good with the Minnesota North Stars in 1968. "I played five years in the minors," J.P. said. "Zach is going to have a good chance to play in the NHL. I think he'll play in the NHL, but it's hard. You've got to get in." River Rats coach Robbie Ftorek, who coached and played in the NHL, is passing his knowledge along to Zach Parise in Albany. The young skater calls Ftorek "awesome." "He's playing well," Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said of Parise. "I'm pleased with his progress." Zach inherited his hockey genes from his dad, but no demands along with them. "When Zach and Jordie were kids, I made a promise we'd never talk hockey on our way to games and on the way back home," J.P. recalled. No criticism about lost chances or mistakes on the ice. "My brother and I were both pretty smart," Zach said. "If we did something wrong in hockey we were hard on ourselves. My dad knew that." J.P. Parise has a successful NHL career, scoring 238 goals with 356 assists in 890 career games. He played in 86 Stanley Cup playoff games and scored the overtime goal against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 1975, that gave the Islanders their first playoff series triumph. He was also instrumental in Team Canada's victory over Russia in the 1972 Summit Series. When he returned from Russia, the mayor of Smooth Rock Falls declared it a holiday and put up a sign reading: "Home of J.P. Parise." Zach and Jordie never got to see their dad play in the NHL, but they've watched the Summit Series DVD many times. "He was a good player," Zach said. "He scored over 70 points one year. He was doing something right. He was a good linemate to have. He would dig the puck out of the corners." Former Islanders teammate Ed Westfall commented: "I hear players today say, 'I've got to work harder, work harder.' They're good at saying it. I don't know if they're very good at doing it. Those guys-- Bert Marshall, Jude Drouin, J.P. Parise -- they said it and did it." J.P. was a 5-9, 175-pound left winger. Zach is 5-11, 185, and says of his father: "He'd be the first to tell you he had less skill than I do." "I stayed in the NHL because I worked hard," J.P. said. "Zach has much better vision and hands than I ever had. But the game changes. They're going back to the no-scoring era. You try to tell him it's not like playing chess. You've got to be patient. One thing you can control is being the hardest worker on the team." If there is pressure on Zach, it is self-imposed. "Someone was talking at the world juniors about the pressure of having a dad who played in the NHL," Zach said. "I talked to Eric Nystrom (son of former Islander Bob Nystrom and a Calgary Flames draft pick). I don't want to say there is pressure, but more is expected of me when I put on a hockey sweater. I don't want to disappoint the name. It makes you have to show up and play every night." There is no doubt that the day is coming when Zach Parise follows in his father's footsteps and plays in the NHL. The sooner NHL owners and players come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, the sooner that day may come. Until then, J.P. Parise won't be one of the obsessed hockey parents he pities. "I've been in the NHL. I'm not obsessed with it," he said. "I'm just elated about where Zach is now. And I'm proud of Jordie, too. The way Zach has been brought up, he has high expectations of himself."

Hey SiouxTupa -- don't you dare stay away! Voices of reason are always respected and appreciated on this site!!! Although I'm a "newbie" as a poster on this board, I've actually been "listening in" almost since its inception. After awhile, it's easy to pick out those who know what they're talking about! As for the coaching "issue" -- in college hockey, you would be hard pressed to find someone who was as respected as Coach Blais. Since Blais was very firm in his support of Coach Hakstol to succeed him... well, enough said! Bouncing from the televised game to this site after the game, I thought I was having a bipolar moment! Both nights, the commentators were actually quite complimentary to the Sioux. Several times they mentioned that "this is as good as it gets -- two of the best teams in the nation going at it". Then I log on and, low and behold, some of the Sioux "faithful" calling for a lynching! Come on now... these young men don't deserve this. I'm sure they're hard enough on themselves. I'm not one to go blowing sunshine up the proverbial backside -- quite the opposite -- but I think a little patience is in order and that the best is yet to come!

Jordan and Phil.

The score was 4-1 Bridgeport. Parise with the assist on Albany's goal. http://www.soundtigers.com/news/release_101604.htm Albany's web site: http://www.albanyriverrats.com/

Hey Bubz -- As an American of Slovak descent, I just have to set the record straight concerning the word "slav". The only reason I am pointing this out is that many people in Eastern Europe think the word "slav" is durogatory. I know that is not at all what you meant -- I get your name-play off of Rastislav! The flag pictured is that of the Slovak Republic (Slovakia), which is where Spirko hails from. There is not, and has never been, a country called Slavia. The word "slav" is a tribal name, like the words "viking" and "celt". These words do not designate a nationality. Just as we say our heritage is Norwegian, Swede, Irish, Scot, etc., ethnic Slovaks are Slovak -- not "slav". I don't mean to get all political on you. Just want to welcome young Mr. Spirko appropriately -- looks like he's already made himself at home!!!

Jackson -- the North Dakota High School Activities Association should have a list of past ND Mr. Hockey, but I couldn't find the list on their web page. If anyone has this year's State program, they are probably listed in there. Just of the top of my head the last few years: 2004 Jordan McIntyre Grand Forks Central 2003 Kasey Moreland Grand Forks Central 2002 2001 Nate Ziegelmann Grand Forks Red River 2000 1999 Cory McLean Fargo North 1998 Joe Markusen Grafton-Park River

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The Parise brothers played in this tournament. Jordan played in 1994 and Zach, I believe, in 1995. They were still living in Bloomington at the time. If memory serves me, I think each team placed very high in the tournament, perhaps playing in the championship game.