Goon Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 After reading the comments about Hagemo, I'm proud of most of you guys for having some class and sympathy for this young man--even if he was a Gopher. He is like family to me and and while he has a long road ahead of him, he is surrounded by people who care about him and I believe he will once again become the Nate he used to be(with or without hockey). For those of you who judged him, you don't know the circumstances unless any of you losers were world-class athletes who were given Oxycontin just to be able to perform. I'm not making excuses as he was weak and couldn't deal with the pain and kick his addiction but before you make accusations and assumptions, get your facts straight. For the rest of you, you're good people and that is why I love the people I've met over the years from the UND community. I assure you if Nate were a Sioux player, the Gopher fans would have eviscerated him. This is a sad story that I would like to see have a happy ending and I hope Hagemo recovers from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforeverbaby Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 After reading the comments about Hagemo, I'm proud of most of you guys for having some class and sympathy for this young man--even if he was a Gopher. He is like family to me and and while he has a long road ahead of him, he is surrounded by people who care about him and I believe he will once again become the Nate he used to be(with or without hockey). For those of you who judged him, you don't know the circumstances unless any of you losers were world-class athletes who were given Oxycontin just to be able to perform. I'm not making excuses as he was weak and couldn't deal with the pain and kick his addiction but before you make accusations and assumptions, get your facts straight. For the rest of you, you're good people and that is why I love the people I've met over the years from the UND community. I assure you if Nate were a Sioux player, the Gopher fans would have eviscerated him. tell him good luck for us. No matter who this happens to it is a sad story and most people would only want the best for the person. I hope he gets the help he needs because it is sad to go through both for him and his family and friends...I know that through experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 He is like family to me and and while he has a long road ahead of him, he is surrounded by people who care about him and I believe he will once again become the Nate he used to be(with or without hockey). Like I said ... He's made a mistake in his life. He's getting another chance. I'm more interested in what he's going to do with that second chance than the mistake he made. However, if he really is like family to you, you're getting a second chance after a mistake too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1siouxfan22 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 http://www.newsobserver.com/796/story/1137907.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 http://www.newsobserver.com/796/story/1137907.htmlHopefully, he takes advantage of this and uses it to help turn his life around... Good luck Nate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux7 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Man I hope this kid makes it. Not only would it turn his life around by accomplishing his goal of making the Hurricanes but it would be good for the game of hockey as well. What a story it would be! I remember watching him when he was with the Gophers and I think he was also on that 2004 World Junior team in Grand Forks too.......I think, but that kid was damn fast! Good luck Nate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Man I hope this kid makes it. Not only would it turn his life around by accomplishing his goal of making the Hurricanes but it would be good for the game of hockey as well. What a story it would be! I remember watching him when he was with the Gophers and I think he was also on that 2004 World Junior team in Grand Forks too.......I think, but that kid was damn fast! Good luck Nate! If anything he will be in the ECHL at best, which is not a bad thing. Sounds like the kid needs some structure in his life more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak hockey fanatic Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 If anything he will be in the ECHL at best, which is not a bad thing. Sounds like the kid needs some structure in his life more than anything. that seems to be your answer to anyone who doesn't have tj oshie talent he has a tough road to travel, and he may never make it back, but there is a reason he was a top 60 nhl draft pick. the talent is there. if he can stay clean and healthy, he could spend some significant time in the ahl this season, and develop into a puck moving nhler. he is fast, good with the puck, and aggresive. he is not big, and obviously he needs to get his head straight, but wish him the best even if he is an ex-goofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I didn't realize he was so young, only 21. God willing, with renewed dedication, willingness, inner strength and his talent he'll pull through this. He's not played hockey for awhile so if he doesn't make it this summer, hopefully, he'll find something to 'dedicate' his life to and stay healthy and out of trouble. Good luck, Nate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Anything is possible. Just look at Josh Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I hope it works out for Mr. Hagemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Anything is possible. Just look at Josh Hamilton. Yeah well Josh Hamilton was the #1 overall pick in the draft ala Joe Mauer. So the potential was more than there. However yes, anything is possible. That is "still" the great thing about America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggin42 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hagemo obviously has a real opportunity here. Keep in mind that Glen Wesley is still part of the Hurricanes organization. He is credited with helping baseball's Josh Hamilton turn his life around: News Observer Link My prayers are with you, Nate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDintheNHL Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Nate's story is sad. However, if he can turn things around.....I guess he could have a great chance. For whatever reason, my Canes are giving him another chance. He must have shown them something that they liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Great article! Sounds like Nate really has made strides to turn his life around. Oh, except for that part where he was arrested three weeks ago for violating a restraining order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Great article! Sounds like Nate really has made strides to turn his life around. Oh, except for that part where he was arrested three weeks ago for violating a restraining order. Well that happens, I am sure he is still in love with the girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbayguy Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Well that happens, I am sure he is still in love with the girl. It may happen, but it shouldn't. That type of casual acceptance causes society significant problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It may happen, but it shouldn't. That type of casual acceptance causes society significant problems. Yeah, like the idiot in the Fargo bar that was so proud to have his picture taken with O.J. Simpson. People's fascination with everything celebrity is beyond me, especially when that celebrity is as infamous as O.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirtcoach Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah, like the idiot in the Fargo bar that was so proud to have his picture taken with O.J. Simpson. People's fascination with everything celebrity is beyond me, especially when that celebrity is as infamous as O.J. In the Fargoan's defense, Charlie Manson couldn't get a weekend pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah, like the idiot in the Fargo bar that was so proud to have his picture taken with O.J. Simpson. People's fascination with everything celebrity is beyond me, especially when that celebrity is as infamous as O.J. Yeah well there is no comparison between Hagemo and OJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkman Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 This is a sad story and don't think this thread should be a topic up for debate on this board. I dont do much posting on this sight but I do read most of the posts .This is not the forum for this topic. There are more things important then hockey and this is one of them.I am offended by this post and as a sioux hockey fan I demand it be taken down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I dont do much posting on this sight but I do read most of the posts .This is not the forum for this topic. There are more things important then hockey and this is one of them.I am offended by this post and as a sioux hockey fan I demand it be taken down. Maybe I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I'm utterly confused. Aren't you saying the same thing? Maybe you meant you're offended by the topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxtimestwo Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 GO SIOUX!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Looks around confused) Wait, this is still a Fighting Sioux message board right? Did this guy play for us? I don't remember him. Did he play on Parise's line? (Walls start closing in) I used to get such great news concerning UND here, now I can only find info about the Gophers, Bison, Packers, and Vikings. Did we change the nickname in the middle of the night. Should I be going to FlickertailSports.com now for UND athletics? Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforeverbaby Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 GO SIOUX!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Looks around confused) Wait, this is still a Fighting Sioux message board right? Did this guy play for us? I don't remember him. Did he play on Parise's line? (Walls start closing in) I used to get such great news concerning UND here, now I can only find info about the Gophers, Bison, Packers, and Vikings. Did we change the nickname in the middle of the night. Should I be going to FlickertailSports.com now for UND athletics? Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. no, he didn't play for us but that doesn't mean that we can't talk about things in the hockey world. As a Sioux fan, yes I did not like him when he played for the Gophers. As a HOCKEY fan, i have no lingering feelings of dislike for him and wish him all the best. As hockey fans, we can all wish luck for a young man would made some MAJOR mistakes and is now just trying to turn his life around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I dont do much posting on this sight but I do read most of the posts .This is not the forum for this topic. There are more things important then hockey and this is one of them.I am offended by this post and as a sioux hockey fan I demand it be taken down. GO LAY DOWN! If you are one of those people that get offended easily then don't come on the website! majority of the people that are posting on here are actually wishing him nothing but luck. Yes, there are a few bad apples on this message board that have to take it to extremes lengths to knock the kid even more but majority are just saying that they hope he can turn his life around! plus who are you to demand things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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