Non Conference Team Poll

[redwing77]

I encourage those who choose #10 to post and state which team or teams. Only allowed 10 choices so I listed what I could remember off the top of my head.

Note that I did not list Boston College. That's because they are already coming to the REA this season. Yale is as well.

[PCM]

CANISIUS!

[CoteauRinkRat]

I'd like to see Michigan play here. See how they handle themselves away from Yost.

[redwing77]

For me, it would be any of these, but I chose Maine. The reason for this is simple. Nostalgia. I remember watching the semi finals in 2000 where a freshman named Spiewak shot the puck past a goaltender with an all white mask. Don't know his name, but he was interviewed before the game saying that his mask was to make him appear one with the ice or most "ghostlike." It was hilarious because Kevin was just clearing the puck into the Maine zone coming off a penalty or just before a penalty expired against the Sioux. The shot was from the boards near the blue line.

[ScottM]

I vaguely recall that Michigan seldom plays NC games away from home due to the fact they are a "marquee" name, except for certain tourneys. That said, I'd love to see the Wolverines and UND schedule a 2-2 deal some day in the future.

Other teams ... any of the Ivies, BU, Michigan State, Notre Dame, UNO and/or Ohio State.

[skateshattrick]

Michigan and BC followed closely by BU, Maine, Michigan State and New Hampshire. These are the perennial powers in NCAA hockey along with UND, Minnesota, Wisconsin (except the last 3 years) and CC. I would rather see any team from Hockey East or the CCHA over the ECHA, with the possible exception of Harvard. Occasionally, RPI, Clarkson and Cornell are good, but generally, the ECHA is like Division 1AA in football.

[UMDDogz]

I picked UNH just to see the Sioux dump goal after goal past Ayers!! You'll never get Michigan to come. Maine would be a second choice for me and possibly Ferris....

Doesn't anybody want a little revenge??!!

[UMDDogz]

Sorry to post again right away, but i really can't believe Ferris State hasn't gotten a single vote yet... Don't you people hold grudges?

[dagies]

I'd like to see a team like Ohio State that we never see any other time.

Oh, and yes, I'd like to kick Ferris' a** around the rink.

[ScottM]

Oh, and yes, I'd like to kick Ferris' a** around the rink.

I think the last time Ferris showed up, we beat them pretty soundly and Jason Blake saw the error of his ways.

And quite frankly, I doubt too many people would put themselves out to see Ferris, unless they were coming off a Title season.

[sioux fan in phoenix]

Sorry to post again right away, but i really can't believe Ferris State hasn't gotten a single vote yet... Don't you people hold grudges?

Who? Oh them. Besides the revenge factor, I don't think anyone cares to see those wankers again.

I chose Michigan State--we can't seem to lose against those guys--always seem to have their number.

[siouxfan1]

I must admit I voted for Ferris State, but I would also like to see Ohio State or

University of Nebraska-Omaha come to the Ralph. Looking forward to BC and

Yale this season, got tickets and ready to go! 5 days until drop of the Puck!!

GO SIOUX!!!

Parise for Hobey!!

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

Michigan...they are a premier program and have just as great a tradition as the Sioux. I think you may be right in that they don't have to travel very often a la their program status. I would really love to see them come here though...buncha pansies.

[mksioux]

I've heard that Michigan can't schedule non-conference teams with Indian nicknames except in tournaments.

[Goon]

I would like to see UNO, I am can't remember if UND has played them yet.

I also think an NCC tourney at the Ralph would be cool.

NCC teams.

Duluth (Next Season)

SCCC

UNO

Mankato

UND

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

I wouldn't want to see FSU here over Michigan because nobody cares about Ferris. They finally field a good team and just happened to beat us last year, not enough to build on.

Goon...I think you're onto something with this NCC tourney. With 5 teams...do it like the Final Five.

[UMDDogz]

I'd like to see Duluth play in a holiday tourney. They're off from Dec 15-Jan 2. I think the Ralph would be a great atmosphere and provide a nice tough mid-term for the Dogs. Maybe grab two (or three) teams from another conference and let the good times roll!!

[redwing77]

I agree with everyone so far. Anyone please! Brown, Manitoba, whatever. We need it to be a tourney where there is a possibility anything could happen. Not a possibility that the opponent's defense will be able to keep the Sioux under a dozen goals.

Hell, with Manitoba, I could have looked good on the ice and I can't even ice skate! Heh. Maybe I should just grow my hair long and go join Canisius.