Sioux-per Villain

Vanek belongs to Buffalo and they don't have the money to bring him in. I disagree somewhat on this being Bo's last chance however. If he repeats or improves his numbers from the last 2 yrs and/or wins the Hobey, I doubt he'd be worse off next year. Ottawa obviously likes what they see.

Almost a guaranteed win?? Against Hauser, the Sioux were less than .500 when he was the goalie of record, although Weber had to bail him out a few times. In games when he went head to head with our beloved Karl, the Sioux were a mere 2-2-2. I agree that Hauser was more or less a stiff in college, but unfortunately it was far from a guaranted Sioux win when he was in nets.

1. Sioux 2. Badgers 3. Bulldogs 4. Gophers 5. Denver

You're high. Mariucci is a great place to watch hockey. I agree that the cities is a bit too chaotic, but to bad mouth one of the best venue's to view hockey is over the top. If your having too much trouble making it to the concession stands, why don't park your fat ass on the couch and watch the games on TV.

Wheeler will play in Green Bay next year. If he fills out and has an impact year in the USHL, he could be long gone before ever becoming a Gopher.

Boy was I off. I had always thought it stood for "Arrogant A-holes Unlimited" On behalf of Gophers fans everywhere, thanks for the clarification.

Yes, in fact they are. They were AAU champs back in 1939. At least they hang a banner that says so.

add Chris King to that list as well.

Quite frankly I wish you were right. But I tried to bribe them with a $2000 cash under the table and they wouldn't take it. Heck, I would have paid the $10k fee to be in the Emerald Club just to get off the damn list. Thanks for the info.

Correct me if I'm misinterpreting this post, but are you saying that if you join FSC you can move up on the waiting list? Last time I checked I was sitting at #221 and haven't moved up much in the past 2 yrs.

Wheeler's a golden rat.....guaranteed.

This may be nothing more than rumor but sources close to Minnesota say Vanek will likely be history too. Not because he has a contract looming with Buffalo, but rather due to his frustration towards Lucia and the way he's been riding him for his laziness. It's also rumored that he's no longer attending classes. That coupled with his playing for Austria in the World Championships next week, look for headlines of his early departure sometime this summer.

The only thing Bismarck has going for it over St. Cloud is excessive numbers of pheasants, ducks, geese, deer, and walleyes to kill. But not if you're a Minnesota resident.

can you blame him for leaving that program? terrible team terrible town terrible fans......

Sorry man. Just venting over a rather poorly played game. Hopefully tomorrow they can hit the tape on some passes and win a face-off. Thank God the Parise boys played well or Kurt Russell might have had another staring role.

If they play tomorrow like they did tonight, you won't have to worry about it.

My inquiry was specific to Sioux games only on CableOne in which his reply was "Done deal, channel 7". However I doubt very much that they'd pick up all games.

Per Scott Geston@CableOne, it's a done deal. The Sioux will be broadcast on channel 7 in Fargo

To me, it's not whether or not the Sioux beat HC, they will. It's all about momemtum. Losing to MN last Sat didn't hurt ND or MN, But beating HC by a narrow margin will. The Sioux need to get it going early and often. Beating HC 4 - 1 would not be good. They need to pound this team with 45 to 50 shots and 8 to 10 goals while allowing no more than 1.

It must be envy because for some reason I wish it were Matt Greene who would have cheap shotted Vanek. Of course that would have drawn blood, a stretcher, an ambulance, picketing at the Austrian embassy, etc. etc. What's worse, Greene would have definitely gotten 5 minutes. By the way, I have watched most of the Gopher games this year and I have come to a couple of conclusions. Keith Ballard is the best offensive D-man in college hockey and will likely be a Hobey Finalist again next year if he's still around. However, he's also the chippiest player in the WCHA.

I would have been more impressed if they went with the Mike Ditka cut myself. Might I suggest they eliminate their feelings of inadequacy with penis enlargement treatments.

Commodore and Greene progressed immensely from their freshman year, but they were both physically intimidating on the ice as rookies. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't seen that out of Smaby. I don't see that as the game he's trying to play. If it were, I'd probably have a bit more respect for him. I'm hoping Matt will prove me wrong next year. The Sioux desperately need a defenseman that can rush the puck.

I agree the Sioux have the best freshman class in the country and Smaby has contributed to that distinction. However, of the freshman, he's the biggest disappointment (IMO). I think he's been burned way too much this year and has not done well on outlet passing (too many whiffs). I agree in time he'll be a solid defenseman, but he has a lot of work to do.

Smaby is by far the biggest disappointment. All he is..is big. Happy Gilmore is a better skater and stick handler. I'll take Bina any day.