Goon

I would suppose they would have to go the BCHL route or something like that.

I think this is where I have to agree with Sicatoka. This is where I think UND has to make a stand and why not congress, I think its ironic that congress steps up when we are talking about a big school like the Illinois. I think this could pick up steam. But your right they are ducking and having it both ways.

I love it, this is actually exciting, some guy that lost already defending the NCAA is going to give advice on law suits. I think Stenehjem is right there are some things that possibly appear to be an over step by the NCAA and I can see team like the UI tennis team suing them for lost revenue...

I would be willing to bet there is going to be a few late season pick ups during the offseason. About 5 years ago the same thing happened and I think we ended going out and getting another player. I think that is how UND ended up with Mike Prpich? I could be wrong. I remember us getting a few goalies on short notice. I am not too worried.

Only thing is the voting public has short memories and will have forgotten by then. These guys know that.

The US house as stepped forward with a bill to stop the NCAA from over stepping its bounds. And wouldn't you know it Earl Pomeroy is trying to strattle the fence by saying he likes the name but doesn't want to have the US house get involved. How nice Earl show some back bone. Of course Earl has come close to losing his job so he has to play both sides of the fence. That my friends is a travesty. You are either for it or against it. Make up your mind. Thats a man pandering for votes. Native vote DNC almost exclusively, and Pomeroy doesn't want to upset the natives but still wants to be for the name. Typical Dem. YOu will not be able to count on these guys because they are pandering for votes. This is what we got for voting this way in ND. But that is for another debate. Its the reason I will never vote for the three amigos.

Now that sounds like the voice of reason to me. Lets enjoy the summer.

Good post Hiedi. I agree. Chill people, play some golf, get out and enjoy the chilly May and play some golf. I was out at Kings Walk today and the course is shaping up quite nicely. Yesterday, Gord Henry and Gene Roebuck let me play through. Life is good. Enjoy it.

Triouxper is right, unforunately this site brings a few trolls to that like to spen their time trolling. Like someone said big deal. Besides after his performance in the frozen four I have a hard time believing four team would be interested in him. Whatever, all that means is that Hak has to go get another goaltender.

Its not on expanded digital cable so its going to be hard to get.

Ussually in hockey goalies don't get a letter like an A or a C because the coaches want them to concentrate on being the goalie. I remember Karl was a Captain for a while but I think he ended up losing the letter later on in the season.

I don't think this team will miss a beat like one person said earlier have some faith in the people we have. We have only seen the tip of the ice burg with Oshie and Toews, beside I believe Toews will be a better player that Stafford in the years to come. Take the Money and run Drew we will be fine without you. I think the boys coming in are going to be pretty good too. Lets not lose faith its only may.

That might be so, but you know where this is going to end up don't you? Think really hard. You probably have one in wallet if your male. On the other foot, I don't know; its not so bad I have heard worse names. I suppose we could dress someone up and a Teddy R. outfit at least you could have a mascot that not racially explosive. It better than a ground squirl/rodent/goofer. But, from what I heard this is a long way off. We maybe jumping the gun a bit.

Denial isn't that a river in Egypt?

I think Dakotans would be an awesome name.

I would be willing to bet the farm that Flickertail will not be the name of the UND sports teams. I would be willing to bet that there would be a ground swell of opposition to that stupid name.

I say that tounge in check and foot in mouth,I am a big fan of Grapes too and cherish his knowledge and humor. I am just happy CBC hasn't fired him as of yet.

I am going to stand in your corner too Redwing 77, The loss of Smaby is huge and his absence will be missed a lot. Also, I would never question Smaby's heart the kid is a monster, awesome hitter and pretty good on defense. If I am not mistake Matt came to UND barely 18 years old so maybe some people should cut him a little slack, Smaby is awesome.

Although there are a numbers of NCAA players going to the NHL, I don't think Grapes is going to be alive when the NCAA does finally catch up with Major Junior hockey in Canada. I guess there is something for the NCAA to shoot for.

Don Cherry and some of the things he says Here is an interesting clip that I found on the CBC web page some interesting stuff here.

Canuck thanks for answering my questions, it clears thing up a bit for me. I am also for the NCAA letting kids that play in the CHL/WHL while in high school being able to play in the NCAA after high school without them losing any eligibility, however, the NCAA doesn't see it that way because Major Junior hockey players are consider something to the effect of being a semi-pro because they receive per-diem for their meals.

I like that description of Myles Brand. Very nice.

I have a question for Canuck? Are you actually a Sioux fan or are you just here to defend Canada's honor and pick apart what is wrong with American hockey (as you see it) but also you seem to be a little petty if not nit picky with UND fans because we are not kissing the ring when it comes to WHL/CHL hockey or Canadian hockey as a whole. No, seriously all flaming aside, you seem to have an axe to grind with most American fans of the college game. Why do you come here to post? Just wondering? Because I haven't seen you make one post that was very nice about anything that is NCAA or UND. I have gathered these things from reading your post the last few years and I am trying to clear some things up here. You seem to be very anti Sioux and almost anti American-anti college hockey. Maybe I am reading you wrong. Lastly, This is a UND message board that is part of college hockey, not a CHL/WHL hockey page, I could actually care less about the WHL or Major Junior hockey in Canada, in many respects Major Junior hockey in Canada is nothing more than a meat market with its sole purpose is to groom hockey for the Professional ranks I am sure the hockey is good but the NCAA is starting to take from those ranks. To me this proves that the standing of the NCAA is starting to make head way with the players of teir 1 hockey players north of the border. No one should be shocked that this board isn't going to have a pro Major Jr hockey oppinion nor really a pro canadian slant either. This page is about the Sioux and don't get me wrong we appreciate our Canadian players from the Prairies of Canada. Goon's take on Don Cherry: On one last note I love Don Cherry in my oppinion the man is Canada's version of Rush Limbaugh that is a better dresser and hasn't been arrested for pain killer abuse. It seem Cherry is as polerizing of a character, you either like him or hate him. Frankly, I agree with most of what he says. The thing I admires about the man is very patriotic and loves the troops and that Cherry has a lot of nice things to say about North American in general. I have heard Cherry say that he appreciates the American and that they would be their for the Canadians if they were ever attacks. A view that a lot of Canadians don't have do to their socialist/leftist leanings. I think it is funny that a lot of canucks think Cherry is a jerk (cherry apparently is loved in the USA) and that all he does is promote goons and thugs as his favorite hockey players, that isn't exactly true, the other night he chastised Neil from the Sens for turtling after challenging Dingman to a fight (apparently Neil pointed at Dingman who was sitting on the Lighting bench and said you and me next, so next shift out Dingman challenges this a$$ to a fight and Neil dropps to the ice and turtles--totally classless). Then Cherry bad mouthed Zedano Chara for goading a smaller skilled player Vincent Lecavalier into a fight when he didn't need too. What Cherry promotes is a code of conduct, you conduct yourself like a thug you should have to pay for it. That I would like to see the NCAA adopt, if you hack a star player with your stick you have to defend your actions by fighting. There is no hiding behind the officials. If Punkovich had played in the USHL, NHL or WHL he would have been killed or beat up very bad. Lastly, a lot of people have said that Cherry is very zenphobic and doesn't like the euro players in the NHL but he is expressing fears a lot of people have. Personally I would rather see a bunch of north American players in the NHL as opposed to all the players from Sweden and Russia. That is my personal opinion and there are quite a few out there that feel the same way. I remember hearing Gopher fans talking about the same thing, most of them didn't want to see a bunch of Candians on their team and wanted to see the boys from Minnesota playing for the Maroon and gold.

My dog Dakota has been on the line with the Sabres all day and he can't get a confirmation either way.

Boy if I was negoiating a big pro contract and I had someone releasing information to a fan web page I would be really happy with your. Again, until there is a link to a news release, a press release, a newspaper article I would urge caution. There is a enough trolling go on this season in the off season.