brianvf Posted July 10 Posted July 10 https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-great-greg-johnson-posthumously-diagnosed-with-cte Quote Greg Johnson, UND's all-time leading hockey scorer, has been posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease affecting people with repeated concussions and head trauma. Quote "I’m so proud to have my dad’s legacy attached to this research and know the kindness and generosity he showed others during his life will continue to make a difference for years to come," said Piper Johnson, Greg’s youngest daughter. “He truly was the best dad ever, and to lose him to suicide was beyond anything we could imagine. It was awful, but we want to talk about it to help others struggling know they are not alone, and there is help available.” 1 3 Quote
burd Posted July 10 Posted July 10 When he was at UND, Greg was an intelligent, gracious young man. 2 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 11 Posted July 11 14 hours ago, burd said: When he was at UND, Greg was an intelligent, gracious young man. ... with legs like tree trunks. 1 Quote
dustnyou Posted July 11 Posted July 11 Jackson Blake getting ripped to play big boy hurricanes hockey Quote
siouxkid12 Posted July 12 Posted July 12 On 7/10/2024 at 1:41 PM, brianvf said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/und-great-greg-johnson-posthumously-diagnosed-with-cte I'm not surprised and honestly the stupidity of any pro league denying CTE deserves any lawsuits they get. There is no point in denying CTE any longer, just accept it and help these athletes later in life. 1 Quote
jk Posted July 12 Posted July 12 I'll admit to still being a little frosty because Blake's timeline didn't line up with mine (mine was thinking smaller player and legacy would lead to another year). But it's his life to lead, and when I get over it I'll consider him one of the most memorable players I've watched. Just uncanny deception. When he had the puck, there was always a chance of something magical happening. (Sometimes for the other team if he coughed it up at the blue line with no one back, but he got better with experience.) I recall he had a goal questionably disallowed as a freshman, so when he scored again later that period, he adamantly gave the referee's goal signal, pointing at the net. Classic. 1 1 Quote
brianvf Posted July 12 Posted July 12 3 hours ago, jk said: I'll admit to still being a little frosty because Blake's timeline didn't line up with mine (mine was thinking smaller player and legacy would lead to another year). But it's his life to lead, and when I get over it I'll consider him one of the most memorable players I've watched. Just uncanny deception. When he had the puck, there was always a chance of something magical happening. (Sometimes for the other team if he coughed it up at the blue line with no one back, but he got better with experience.) I recall he had a goal questionably disallowed as a freshman, so when he scored again later that period, he adamantly gave the referee's goal signal, pointing at the net. Classic. Agreed. Would have loved to have seen one more year from him, especially with the team we already knew was coming back (and incoming). 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted July 12 Posted July 12 5 hours ago, jk said: I'll admit to still being a little frosty because Blake's timeline didn't line up with mine (mine was thinking smaller player and legacy would lead to another year). But it's his life to lead, and when I get over it I'll consider him one of the most memorable players I've watched. Just uncanny deception. When he had the puck, there was always a chance of something magical happening. (Sometimes for the other team if he coughed it up at the blue line with no one back, but he got better with experience.) I recall he had a goal questionably disallowed as a freshman, so when he scored again later that period, he adamantly gave the referee's goal signal, pointing at the net. Classic. He didn't wait until the day before Fall classes started like a certain former player did a few years back, so I didn't have a problem with how Blake left. I just hope he can handle playing against grown men in a very physically challenging game. 2 Quote
brianvf Posted August 1 Posted August 1 Spirko still trucking along in pro hockey...pretty impressive. He's one of many that I wish we could have gotten another season out of... 1 3 Quote
burd Posted August 2 Posted August 2 On 7/31/2024 at 10:54 PM, brianvf said: Spirko still trucking along in pro hockey...pretty impressive. He's one of many that I wish we could have gotten another season out of... I’ll always miss Sparky. Quote
Goon Posted August 3 Posted August 3 On 7/31/2024 at 10:54 PM, brianvf said: Spirko still trucking along in pro hockey...pretty impressive. He's one of many that I wish we could have gotten another season out of... I can't believe that he's 40 already. That makes some of us old. 1 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted August 3 Posted August 3 21 minutes ago, Goon said: I can't believe that he's 40 already. That makes some of us old. Don't remind me; I turned 50 in May. 1 Quote
burd Posted August 4 Posted August 4 4 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: Don't remind me; I turned 50 in May. Enjoy your years as a kid. 3 Quote
ChadR Posted August 10 Posted August 10 Has anyone heard what Cole Spicer's plan is for his future? Taking break from hockey? Quote
Blackheart Posted August 26 Posted August 26 3 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: George Pelawa would've been 56 later this week. I always wonder what his role would have been on that already stacked team. Put him on the first line with Hrkac and Joyce? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted August 26 Posted August 26 6 minutes ago, Blackheart said: I always wonder what his role would have been on that already stacked team. Put him on the first line with Hrkac and Joyce? It is a most interesting thought exercise. Quote
Goon Posted August 26 Posted August 26 5 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: George Pelawa would've been 56 later this week. I played football with George at Bemidji High School. Big George could've played Division I football, Baseball, and Hockey. He was one hell of a guy; everyone liked him. He'd take it easy on his teammates in practice. When he'd blitz, no one from the opposition could stop him on the line or in the backfield. I remember hearing about his death while I was stationed in Germany. It was a huge shock. The Hockey News covered his funeral. I can't imagine what he could've become as a player. 3 Quote
Blackheart Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Written by Tom Cochrane about Pelawa...some claim it's written about Lindy Ruff's younger brother who died in a bus accident. There's some stuff out there on the interwebs about the meaning of this song. 1 Quote
Goon Posted August 26 Posted August 26 20 minutes ago, Blackheart said: Written by Tom Cochrane about Pelawa...some claim it's written about Lindy Ruff's younger brother who died in a bus accident. There's some stuff out there on the interwebs about the meaning of this song. I've heard the song was about Big George. IRC, Tim Oshie also had said that on Facebook. Quote
SuhakiYeahYeah Posted August 26 Posted August 26 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_JZTPJS2-b/?igsh=dzRqbXkwN24zYWJh Whatever makes you a 1st pair NHL defenseman, I suppose.... 1 Quote
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