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So what you're saying isn't opinionated? Two polar opposites that aren't going to agree on this point. Fine, such is life. I can tell you that when it happened, I was told buy someone that had a kid that was on the team that Wheeler said something to Finley in the hand shake line and that's why Joe pulled him out of line. If that was true and I believe that person than Wheeler would be at fault as well. You sound like you've been drinking the Gorg Kool Aid... I have heard many of the same rumbling about him. Look, I am not an apologist for Joe Finley...

They didn't sell out for Sioux vs Badgers last weekend either.

I would say yes, typical slow start, missing 270 points from last years team? Imagine if Hexy, Gregs were still on this team? Yikes...

That's a top ten post right there. It's early and I think it might be a bit early to run Hak out of town on a rail.

LOL!!!

This is the second time that he has been doubtful ends up playing... Crosses fingers.

At the press conference Hakstol said first he didn't know, then he said doubtful... Last time he said Roco was doubtful he actually played against B.C. so I suppose there is a chance and I crossing my fingers .

First I have no idea about this Brandt incident that you talk about, second I have heard that Blake Wheeler was running his mouth in the hand shake line and that why Finely pulled him out. Hakstol has been beaten to death... Lastly, Tony Lucia had it coming, he butt ended Evan Trupp in front of the Sioux bench earlier in the game and I believe; didn't Lucia agree to fight Jones and then ran and hid behind the ref at the last moment? Maybe someone else can help me out here.

BINGO!!!!! Bucky nailed it.

how did you make that Scoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo go off of the page like that.

Every time I heard that song I almost throw up.

You've heard of the Gordy Howe Hat Trick right?

Gordy Howe would have punched Ovie for his celebrations.

Like I said, I like Thompson's fire, I think he will be a decent hockey player. Notice he wasn't hiding behind a ref and punching an opponent like the hack wearing number 4 does.

Wow, if you want to talk about Goofers goals there is a love feast fan page for them... You mentioned Ovie, yep, while he is the best player in the NHL or one of them his celebrations will entertaining are way over the top, some have likened them to Soccer players. The Gophers are notoriously famous for their over the top and over celebrations, Brian Bonin was one of the worst of all time. It's called sportsmanship and also about acting like you have been there before. The Reason Rau has been pounded might be because of his celebrations on the ice. I can't wait till Rau gets rocked by a Sioux hockey player in a couple of weeks and then we are going to have to listen to how the Sioux are dirty and targeting Rau... Blah, Blah, Blah... I think other teams will study the tape of Friday's game and probably play the Gophers the same way. Take body hard on them get bodies in front of the net and get under the Gopher players skin. Seth Helgeson lost it yesterday as well.

Here is a perfect illustration watch Oshie as he talks to Danny Kristo about celebrations at the 2:34 mark. I know it's humor but there is a good message, it's about sportsmanship act like you've been there before. Not every goal needs to have this huge celebration.

I think to blame him solely for the loss is a bit much since hockey is a team game and Seth Helgeson took a moronic penalty that led to a power play as well. I personally liked Thompson's fire and the kid is going to learn.

From what I have read Seminoles didn't ride horses.

or Fighting Irish? I think Fighting Goon's would be a great new moniker.

There is a difference between being happy and celebrating and the over the top and in your face celebrations that a program to the south is famous for.

That's funny but I wonder what some would have said during the chat on Saturday night?

I am not sure anyone knows, as most of us know Dave Hakstol is basically a close to the vest kind of guy and the only way we will find out if he has signed a new deal is when the University or the Grand Forks Herald announces that Hak has signed an extension. I mean the newspaper guys can't even get him to tell them who his goaltender is going to be from week to week.

I think it's funny how Gopher fans all want to throw Thompson under the bus but what about Seth Helgeson, he acted like a douche nozzle as well and cost his team by taking a penalty at a horrible time. Yet they want to call the freshman out.

I don't think that anyone has any idea if he is getting an extension or not? I would imagine the coach is due a nice raise or extension.

Another thing that I wanted to bring up is there aren't as many people pumping the Gophers tires after they gave up a lead to the Vermont Catamounts. It's obvious that the Minnesota Gophers are better this season, Rau is good but he was hammered every chance that Vermont got. Also, your going to get hammered if you celebrate every goal like you wont the Stanley Cup. If I was a coach in the WCHA I would have that game on DVR. That was a text book win by Vermont today. The Catamounts got in the Gophers grill and they started taking a bunch of penalties.