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The overriding thought that was reinforced was that CLASSY Sioux fans draw a tremendous amount of respect from elsewhere. The parents and 5 kids behind us from Hudson, OH hockey. The kids were sold on the Sioux. There were a bunch of adult??? DU fans, completely obnoxious. All of the kids wanted to play for the Sioux. "I want to be number 11", etc. The Gopher father from Kentucky, with his young son in a Sioux jersey and hat. The father and his son from Dallas. No connection to us, just reputation. The son was going to UND this summer to Hockey camp. Father said he was happy to be able to come with his son, and that UND had the best fans he ever encountered. The two guys from New Jersey in the Varsity men's room. "You have the best jersey's and fans ever, we are going to make a point to come to the Ralph". My message is that we continue to be true Sioux. We take our lumps, that is life, no whining about ref's, and congratulate the opponents. AND, cheer for our Sioux victories. I was very proud.

Please tell me that the Pep Band is going to Columbus. After the Kupchella/Thomas fiasco of last year I would hope???

Here's the scoop direct from the Buckeye's mouth (He is an ME, so information should be at least technically correct). Not much around the Arena. The Varsity Club is the most authentic college bar. It is located East on Lane from the Schott. A 15 min walk. The Buckeye Hall Of Fame Cafe, is on Olentangy River Rd, South of the Schott. It is a pain the *ss to get there, with some traffic problem, and has Valet parking. Advantage is it's large size. They may have a shuttle service to the Schott. Will forward when my daughter finds out. There is a Champ's sports bar, one exit South of the Schott. There also is a Damon's, just North of the Schott on Olentangy River Rd.

4 of us, Skateblade, his wife, myself and son will be there. our tix are nosebleed but what an awesome reward to have the Sioux there. Who would have thunk it!!! I understand there really isnt squat near the Schott to hang out at. My son inlaw is an OSU grad so I will get a list of places, if any exist where perhaps we can meet for a pregame warmup.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/508/5303734.html

Unbelievable column in the ST sports today. Who would have thunk it, they are starting to eat their own young. Awesome.

Does anyone know why Parise was pulled for Lammy? I didnt think the goals were especially soft, more wierd bounces and men wide open.

Goofs is probably an understatement

Who's in goal for the Sioux?

Once again we try our hardest to prove we are a bunch of oafs.

Amazing

Is anyobe getting anything?

Cmon Skateblade, just buy a 12 pack of Miller light and stand outside the Kohl Center.

I agree, completely unacceptable performance. If the Ralph is going to sell a product at least make sure they have one. Right now they dont. I just dont understand why they would pretend to have something and not give us what we are asked to pay for??

I've turned dataflix off and requested a refund. That was awful quality. Too bad the radio feed isnt working wither.

Well, obviously no one worked to improve the quality of Dataflix over the summer as it is already buffering out 1/2 hr before the game. Unbelievablr!!!!

Is the Dataflix screen black>

Any new rumors today on the position being filled?

This is a little off the topic but.... The Columbus Dispatch Sports Section today had a very interesting article on Pascal Leclair, the Blue Jackets 1st round draft pick and Karl Goehrings competition. Unfortunately the slant was that Columbus had a huge investment in LeClair and was bringing him along slowly. The article talked about how Goehring had put LeClair on the bench and if LeCLair could reverse that this year he would be the goalie of the future.

We already play some of these teams 4 - 7 times a year, why play them more? Wouldnt it be better to see some other teams in here? Probably better competition than the recent Subway would be nice.

Could one of you technogeeks set up a poll for the coaching candidates?

Actually an interesting thread. I enjoyed some good natured bantering with a number of fans. However, there were a number of incidents, mainly involving, college age gopher fans. Two twin young men ( used loosely) in our section, really got on a woman wearing a Badgers jersey. I couldnt believe it as they were with their mother. They got very nasty and personal, all the while playing the tough guy role in thier group. I was harrassed on three occassions because of my Sioux pullover, including being grabbed by the shoulder, but just ignored the a holes, as they were obviously drunk litle kids. Maybe the alcohol limit in Monnesota should be 25 or so.

I emailed C Kupchella and R Thomas regarding the band not going to the Final Five. He replied that this morning he released $10,000 in Pres's funds for the band to cover hockey and Women's BBall tourney's. However, he ended by saying it was the band director's decision yesterday to not go to the Final Five. I guess I dont know if they are going or not. If not, how do we influence the band's decision?

Please email your support for the band and get everyone you know to also do that. We are a storied program in Hockey and the atmosphere is a part of that. If someone needs a clue, let's give it to them.