MissSioux85 Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Unfortunately, I'm not making the trip, but I wanted to pass along info about the official UND Alumni pregame party: Saturday, November 8 4:30-6:30 pm Fluno Center Quote
SkysLimit87 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Posted October 31, 2014 Ya I was wondering if there was going to be a sioux fans get together somewhere Quote
burd Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Badger fans are really grumbling this year with the attendance issues of recent years and their poor start this year. It's a great venue for college hockey, though, and it is at its best when the Sioux come to town. Badger fans love the UND series. I'm sure the ugly red will be jacked to take the Sioux down and get their season back on track. Can't let that happen. Quote
SkysLimit87 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Posted October 31, 2014 Ya I'm hoping for a sweep!! Hopefully the badgers fans aren't like the gophers fan when your down in their home town Quote
fargosioux Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Ya I'm hoping for a sweep!! Hopefully the badgers fans aren't like the gophers fan when your down in their home town I was there about 4 years ago. Nothing close to UMTC fans. You'll have some fans chirping, but pretty tolerable. Quote
Mariucci Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 I was there about 4 years ago. Nothing close to UMTC fans. You'll have some fans chirping, but pretty tolerable. Back in the 80's and early 90's prior to their football program getting good, UW fans and the Dane County Coliseum was the most hostile in the WCHA hands down. Night and day compared to what it's like now. Quote
Mariucci Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Badger fans are really grumbling this year with the attendance issues of recent years and their poor start this year. It's a great venue for college hockey, though, and it is at its best when the Sioux come to town. Badger fans love the UND series. I'm sure the ugly red will be jacked to take the Sioux down and get their season back on track. Can't let that happen. Really? I don't know anyone who think Kohl Center is a good hockey arena. I've seen about 30 games there and the sight lines for hockey aren't good It works well for basketball however. Quote
burd Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Really? I don't know anyone who think's Kohl is a good hockey arena. I've seen about 30 games there and the sight lines for hockey aren't good It works well for basketball however.Not talking about sightlines. It is not a hockey-specific venue, that is for sure. The third level is worthless, as far as I'm concerned, even on the rail. I'm talking about the overall college hockey experience. I haven't seen nearly as many rinks as most people on this board (or probably you), but I can compare it to Mariucci, the Ralph, and a several others. Wisconsin fans just like to have fun, and it shows. I've gone to games there wearing Sioux colors when I was alone, with my kids, with friends, and with just my wife, and I've never encountered anything but good-natured ribbing. Seriously rude behavior happens, I know, like it does anywhere there are a lot of fans and too much booze, but if you keep your sense of humor, they will too 90% of the time. Quote
Mariucci Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Not talking about sightlines. It is not a hockey-specific venue, that is for sure. The third level is worthless, as far as I'm concerned, even on the rail. I'm talking about the overall college hockey experience. I haven't seen nearly as many rinks as most people on this board (or probably you), but I can compare it to Mariucci, the Ralph, and a several others. Wisconsin fans just like to have fun, and it shows. I've gone to games there wearing Sioux colors when I was alone, with my kids, with friends, and with just my wife, and I've never encountered anything but good-natured ribbing. Seriously rude behavior happens, I know, like it does anywhere there are a lot of fans and too much booze, but if you keep your sense of humor, they will too 90% of the time. Ok that I agree with. They're entertaining as fans and they make sure they have fun. Quote
Fetch Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 hat does merryguchi think of the Ralph & Siuox Fans ? Quote
burd Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Ok that I agree with. They're entertaining as fans and they make sure they have fun.The old Mooch had pillars and some poor sight lines too, but a great hockey experience. Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 I really like the fans I met at Kohl....and here's an odd thing....BEST fountain coke I've ever had in my life. So there's that. Quote
brianvf Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 hat does merryguchi think of the Ralph & Siuox Fans ? Did gfhockey hack Fetch's acct?? Quote
SkysLimit87 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 Should be a good time tho first time I've ever been to an away series minus the final five and frozen faceoff Quote
sioux rube Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Did gfhockey hack Fetch's acct?? I was thinking the same thing. Quote
UND99 Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Kohl is a decent arena. It's obvious that it's not built specifically for hockey, but the atmosphere more than makes up for that. Madison in general and the UW campus/Wisconsin capital area make this trip a must IMO. Here are my recommendations for things to do during a Wisconsin roadie: The Capital Square and State Street area are full of great bars, eateries, shops, etc. My personal favorite is The Old Fashioned (very popular, can be hard to get into during the dinner rush). I'd also do State Street Brats for a pre-game meal. Farmer's Market held Saturday morning in Capital Square. The Saturday of the UND vs. Wisconsin series is the last weekend of the season that the Farmer's Market is held at the Capital. Lots of good produce, baked goods, crafty stuff, etc. Beer. Madison is one of America's great beer towns, home to a number of fantastic craft breweries. Among my favorites are Ale Asylum, Capital Brewery, and Great Dane. New Glarus is a small town that is about a 40 minute drive outside of Madison, a little slice of Switzerland plunked right down in the middle of Wisconsin. The downtown bakery produces all sorts of unique deliciousness, along with a couple of authentic Swiss restaurants available for lunch options. If you are into the beer thing, it's hard (if not impossible) to top New Glarus Brewing. The beers are world-class, and the brewery itself is gorgeous (free self-guided tours - they just kind of let you walk around). It's an absolute gem among breweries. Go have a beer on The Terrace, essentially the lake-fronting backporch of UW's student union. It's a cool experience. Quote
Blackheart Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Not talking about sightlines. It is not a hockey-specific venue, that is for sure. The third level is worthless, as far as I'm concerned, even on the rail. I'm talking about the overall college hockey experience. I haven't seen nearly as many rinks as most people on this board (or probably you), but I can compare it to Mariucci, the Ralph, and a several others. Wisconsin fans just like to have fun, and it shows. I've gone to games there wearing Sioux colors when I was alone, with my kids, with friends, and with just my wife, and I've never encountered anything but good-natured ribbing. Seriously rude behavior happens, I know, like it does anywhere there are a lot of fans and too much booze, but if you keep your sense of humor, they will too 90% of the time. I must have sat by the worst of the worst Badger fans at the 1998 Final Five in the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, as they chirped non-stop behind me and proceeded to dump a bunch of their Nacho cheese on my Sioux jersey before they left...unfortunately I didn't notice until after they were gone...no love for Bucky here. Then to add insult to injury, UND somehow managed to lose. Quote
Snake Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Madison is a great trip. We stayed right next to the Capitol. I would recommend Marigold Kitchen for breakfast and Ian's Pizza any time (great late-night). The bars down State Street are great. Wando's was fun post game. Friday pregame We met a crew of welcoming Badger fans at the Red Shed who were kind enough to inform us that the Kohl Center doesn't serve alcohol. They promptly bought us Long Island teas to hold us over. I'm bummed this series is over deer opener because I'd be there for sure. Quote
Fetch Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 After I read my post I was wondering the same thing Quote
Sodbuster Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 My MIDCO TV schedule shows North Dakota @ Wisconsin televised next Saturday night. But, it also shows Bemidji @ North Dakota televised on Friday night. Friday a rerun? Saturday really televised? It does say "Live". Quote
geaux_sioux Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Madison is a great trip. We stayed right next to the Capitol. I would recommend Marigold Kitchen for breakfast and Ian's Pizza any time (great late-night). The bars down State Street are great. Wando's was fun post game. Friday pregame We met a crew of welcoming Badger fans at the Red Shed who were kind enough to inform us that the Kohl Center doesn't serve alcohol. They promptly bought us Long Island teas to hold us over. I'm bummed this series is over deer opener because I'd be there for sure. Downtown Madison is a great place. Quote
SiouxScore Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 My MIDCO TV schedule shows North Dakota @ Wisconsin televised next Saturday night. But, it also shows Bemidji @ North Dakota televised on Friday night. Friday a rerun? Saturday really televised? It does say "Live". My guide says the same thing and says live for Friday and Saturday so I'm hoping they are getting a feed both nights and Friday night just has the wrong team listed but really it would be great to be able to watch either game through Midco. Quote
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