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I just heard on FSN that Erik Johnson was the USA top score with 4 goals and 6 assists. Thats huge for a defensemen. I will take a Bronze medal since the USA hasn't gotten one since 2004. Huge

I wouldn't look too much into this rumor since Johnson turned down the bucks to play at Michigan, Johnson has been on the record as being very pro Michigan and it being a dream to play for the Wolverines. I wouldn't be surprised if he signed this summer but I also wouldn't be surprised if he stay all four years at Michigan either.

Ah keep ranting, I of all people love a good rant, especially when your preaching to the choir, how about when the game is already on FSN, then you go over to the FSC and there they have the Gopher game that is on over on FSN. Talk about a waste. At least give us the feed for the Badgers or Denver but no, they have two channels tied up. I am hoping the Gophers have their same implosion again this season. Wait till Briggs remembers he is the same goalie that sucked in the playoffs three years in a row.

I suppose that is probably from all the push ups and cheers that he has been doing. I think their AD is a hack, I have talked with Bunning a few times and I have to say that I am impressed with the COL Bunning. I sure she would have been out of her league.

Thats a big 10-04 on that, this is pathetic. UND is a top program in division one hockey and the media around here treats it like an after thought. The paper does ok, but the television coverage sucks, there is no reason there isn't a weekly show on Sioux hockey like they do with Football and Basketball. I don't get the mentality at all.

I think if we sweep all most all of our games at home and at least split or better on the road I think we will be ok. If I remember right we lost about 16-17 games the last two seasons. I think making the Final Five would be a realistic goal this season. But there has to be a gut check on this team. There are far too many good players for us to be a crappy team. Defensively we were supposed to be good. I think Chorney will light it up in the second half, his play impressed me. Of the two American WJC players from UND Chroney stood out as a top performer for team USA and was playing with the Johnson boys at the end of the tourney, his goal against Canada was huge. That leadership has to translate back to UND if they are going to be successful. The pressure/urgency the USA team members experienced by almost not making the medal round has to be brought back to UND and passed on to the other players. I think the three that left have under achieved this season but there is a lot of hocey left.

KESSEL is going down to providence first for reconditioning. So I hope he will be back soon, the Bruins have lost 3 in a row and lost 10-2 last night. Should we say Thomas looked very poor in net.

Is the Link Working for anyone else? It isnt going very good for me keeps locking up.

I believe the have a exclusive contract with Miller which is McKinnen I believe. Also, If I am not mistaken they have an agreement with Coke too. Personally I like both of those decision because I am a coke and Miller Lite Man. Someone told me that if you go with these kinds of contract they save money.

There is no excuse for the Sioux away games not being on TV, before the WDAZ would broad cast a few of the games on the road. The same old tired excuse about not wanting to upset the line up on the specific channel. Can anyone even tell us whats on channel 8 on a Friday night. I don't have clue one because I am always watching sports on Friday nights.

Any Chance Midco is showing it in Grand Forks. Nope! Channel 8 would rather show re-runs.

His ice time has increased too as the tourney has gone along.

That would be in Red's camp.

Joe's Dartblog article check it out. This makes for an interesting read.

I would recommend the Hampton Inn. They have a Green Mill attached to it. Most everything in Bemidji is in stumbling distance. Holiday Inn Express isn't bad either.

Has to go through the Handliers, I was tired when I got home from work last night at Mid Night it will never happen again today .

Maybe Bunning should have looked for her and made a point to show her what a rude __%^ she was being. I am sick and tired of these petty empty shirts. I would have had the Media right behind me recording how petty she was being. I am sure the Dartmouth Review will be on this one.

That swedish ref is as bad as some WCHA officials.

Sorry PCM that was posted for the main page that it was on. I should have been more specific. I will never let it happen again

I hate Canada because I am sick of seeing them win and I am tired of hearing them Boo Jack Johnson, Downie is a way bigger hack than anyone on the USA squad. I don't care who wins that game, I think Hak should tell Toews no medal at the pregame meal this year for the essence of team unity. I can't stand the russian either. I will never chear for Russia, Badgers or the Gophers. I think people can watch a game without having to chear for anyone.

Hey PCM Josh responded to your letter on the Double A zone:

I think PCM and Dagies are right, last season Stafford got altitude sickness during the C.C. series.

I feel the same way, word is that eventually a lot of these players will be staying longer because of the way the CBA is written, and the fincial incentive won't be there as it is now. Hopefully they are right.

I guess I never thought of it that way. Lets see, while the leg refs have stood by and watched, the dynamic trio have been slashed , hooked, given face washes, held and Drug down in the corners. Toews was also subject to a dirty hit (it looked like a spear) while playing Maine. I guess that makes sense.