MafiaMan Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The lights on the outside of the building that once proudly shined the news HOME OF THE FIGHTING SIOUX now proudly shine the words HOME OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEY. Look for my tent, lawn chair, and hot plate outside of the Northwest Entrance. I am too slow to get myself out of the prevailing winds. Go Sioux!!Fedorov, if you run into NDH this weekend, don't forget to ask him about the golden days of yore when Bob May was a wee mite hockey player in the youth program. NDH sat little Bob down on his lap after practice one day and told him "son, someday you'd make a great coach at the University of North Dakota. Maybe even win their first championship." True story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 live band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaroundsioux Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 It was always easy for me to park by the nursing building. It is a shame that the jerseys are different. I still have the good ones. The yoga pants sound promising! It sounds like I need to get there early to see all of these differences. What is the best way, other than this site, to find people re-selling tickets? PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 It was always easy for me to park by the nursing building. It is a shame that the jerseys are different. I still have the good ones. The yoga pants sound promising! It sounds like I need to get there early to see all of these differences. What is the best way, other than this site, to find people re-selling tickets?I have two available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxjoy Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 It was always easy for me to park by the nursing building. FYI: to park in the nursing building parking lot, you will need a UND permit. The Archives lot (formerly Tabula) next door is an option, for the low, low rate of $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 PM sent. Thank you. I guess to clarify, the game I'm looking at attending is the Saturday CC game. Thanks for the heads up on the parking right next to the Nursing building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas_Sioux Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 It was always easy for me to park by the nursing building. It is a shame that the jerseys are different. I still have the good ones. The yoga pants sound promising! It sounds like I need to get there early to see all of these differences. What is the best way, other than this site, to find people re-selling tickets? The Ralph website has a ticket exchange now too I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm very excited that it is less than a week away! Thank you to everyone for the suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm very excited that it is less than a week away! Thank you to everyone for the suggestions You should bring MafiaMan with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 It was really fun to be back in Grand Forks for a few hours. I of course had to enjoy Blue Moose before the game. It seems like the concourse is a little more energetic than I remember, but the crowd certainly isn't. I was really surprised with how quiet the students are. Maybe CC just isn't as exciting as before, but that part was disappointing. It is still such a nice arena to be watching a game and the #1 team in college hockey. I did not see enough yoga pants. That feels like false advertising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdebbies Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It was really fun to be back in Grand Forks for a few hours. I of course had to enjoy Blue Moose before the game. It seems like the concourse is a little more energetic than I remember, but the crowd certainly isn't. I was really surprised with how quiet the students are. Maybe CC just isn't as exciting as before, but that part was disappointing. It is still such a nice arena to be watching a game and the #1 team in college hockey. I did not see enough yoga pants. That feels like false advertising! Consider yourself lucky about the pants. For every one that should be wearing yoga pants.....there is five that under no circumstances should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I did not see enough yoga pants. That feels like false advertising! I told Oxbow6 to be on the lookout for you...he said he was wearing his! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxforcefans Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I thought Friday was louder, at least early in the game, but it definitely isn't nearly as loud as even 4-5 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxczech29 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Consider yourself lucky about the pants. For every one that should be wearing yoga pants.....there is five that under no circumstances should be. Spot on! I was JUST behind a gal at lunch that I thought this ^ about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It was really fun to be back in Grand Forks for a few hours. I of course had to enjoy Blue Moose before the game. It seems like the concourse is a little more energetic than I remember, but the crowd certainly isn't. I was really surprised with how quiet the students are. Maybe CC just isn't as exciting as before, but that part was disappointing. It is still such a nice arena to be watching a game and the #1 team in college hockey. I did not see enough yoga pants. That feels like false advertising! The crowd at the ralph is a bit tame. Unfortunately that is just how it has gotten. I really don't get it why some say it's the most intimidating college hockey arena to play in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I thought Friday was louder, at least early in the game, but it definitely isn't nearly as loud as even 4-5 years ago. I was in the student section back than I remember standing and cheering the whole game. I went to a game earlier this year and I was dissapointed in the student section. I started cheering/student chants and the guy next to me said I'm glad your here the other games people don't get involved. I was disappointed again I wonder how we can bring back the energy that was there. I mean if the #1 team in the nation can't get people that involved I don't know what will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csonked Out Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 What are beer prices these days. I remember paying 5.75 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe the new Ralph is too comfortable to sit in, cold seats make for standing fans. I would still call it intimidating but not as much as the old ralph. With size comes volume and volume eats noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxForever Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I was in the student section back than I remember standing and cheering the whole game. I went to a game earlier this year and I was dissapointed in the student section. I started cheering/student chants and the guy next to me said I'm glad your here the other games people don't get involved. I was disappointed again I wonder how we can bring back the energy that was there. I mean if the #1 team in the nation can't get people that involved I don't know what will. I think it's interesting as we no longer have a nickname, the "let's go sioux" chants with the crowd has become almost non-existant. I remember growing up and going to the new and old ralph and loved joining in on that chant to get the team fired up. Too bad that's regressed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The crowd at the ralph is a bit tame. Unfortunately that is just how it has gotten. I really don't get it why some say it's the most intimidating college hockey arena to play in. A lot of those people are coaches and players so it must not be too bad... I personally think after a goal that place gets as rocking as any other rink. However, I do agree that between goals more could be done for the atmosphere. I've actually noticed a few new student chants so at least a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just because it's not as loud through a game doesn't mean it's not intimidating to players. Heck most will play in front of 1-5k tops their entire careers then a stadium packed with 11/12 is night and day. Just is. It isn't as loud as it used to be but still can get cranked up louder than any. road players always say it's a tough and fun atmosphere and it is. Go sioux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Unfortunately, standing up often brings hisses from those behind you. This is especially true for the students in the lower section.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneksioux Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just because it's not as loud through a game doesn't mean it's not intimidating to players. Heck most will play in front of 1-5k tops their entire careers then a stadium packed with 11/12 is night and day. Just is. It isn't as loud as it used to be but still can get cranked up louder than any. road players always say it's a tough and fun atmosphere and it is. Go sioux A couple examples that come to mind for me...... I remember when students at the Ralph would have personal notes on every opposing player for when he was in the penalty box. That opposing player would get lit up by the students. Not at the ralph but when the sioux travelled to Ithaca to play Cornell. Malone lost his helmet and the entire crowd let him have it. Anywhere from fire crotch to ugly was yelled at him from every direction. Then the student section started a "cover it up" chant. I know these examples might be a little dirty but this is hockey! This atmosphere has disappeared from the Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It's not just at the Ralph it's all over sports. Back in the day it was just the game and you. Now you have cell phones and jumbotrons etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think combining upper/ lower tickets to one first come first serve tickets caused this. Can't pregame or go to the bar beforehand and get a decent seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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