johnsowe Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 The game was great but the end was not, I think that if the band was there it might have leveled the gophers home field advantage. But that is my opinon, I just hope we will win a national title. Quote
jimdahl Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 I would like to reply in the cheer team's defense. First off, they are not allowed by university rules to stunt or lift each other off the ice and twirl as you call it. Second of all, they did not have a coach or any sort of direction helping them out during the final five, which means they were limited to the types of things they could do on and off the ice. Third off, the band was not at the final five, making it difficult for the cheerleaders to dance/chant/ or cheer throughout the game. They had to work around the gopher band and sit on stairs surrounded by gopher fans. If you ask me they do a pretty fine job, considering the recognition, support, and praise they recieve from fans. These girls work hard, lift weights, practice three times a week- sometimes until 11:30pm. Give them some credit for what they do! I hope following the thread you've noticed that 90% have been supportive of the cheer team's efforts. I know the cheer team probably isn't as accustomed to being publicly criticized/disliked as some of the more publicized sports teams might be, but I would advise not taking it personally; it comes with being in the public eye. Anyway, I remember the early 90s, UND didn't even have skating cheerleaders. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the time they spent hanging out in the aisle next to me, but it's great to have them back on the ice! Let's see if I can drum up some additional love -- check out the new cheer team website: http://www.UND.edu/org/undcheer/ Quote
cheer Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 I can't stand Blizzard. 'Nuf said. Blizzard? Quote
redwing77 Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Blizzard? Blizzard is that white bear mascot that was seen skating around. It's a promotional thing for the World Juniors. If you ask me, it was a waste of money. Quote
cheer Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Blizzard is that white bear mascot that was seen skating around. It's a promotional thing for the World Juniors. If you ask me, it was a waste of money. Do you mean Breezer? Quote
redwing77 Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Do you mean Breezer? Yeah. Breezer, BLizzard, the white bear on skates. I feel bad for the person whose job it is to be Breezer. I guess a buck is a buck, but you couldn't pay me enough to do that. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Yeah. Breezer, BLizzard, the white bear on skates. I feel bad for the person whose job it is to be Breezer. I guess a buck is a buck, but you couldn't pay me enough to do that. There is a difference...a Blizzard is a delicious treat from Dairy Queen...Breezer is well...a fake bear Once again...Final Five...FUN!! WPoS will get owned next time we meet in BeerDarts Quote
UMDDogz Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Indeed the Loon used to be a crazy mascot in the 80s. He even did appearances at North Star games and the like. The Loon has been declining since then and the last blow was when he squirted Gopher fans with a Super Soaker and got beat up. He hasn't done anything fun since then. The Loon is my buddy!!! Don't rip on him. The University has serious rules now about what he can and can't do...especailly regarding fan interaction. There are like 3 different guys who do the "Champ" job, but only ONE LOON!!! Quote
WPoS Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 UMDDogz: so ask your buddy what he was thinking when he was super-soaking opponent fans in winter a few years back... MNS: bring it! WPoS Quote
cavedurtis Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 UMDDogz: so ask your buddy what he was thinking when he was super-soaking opponent fans in winter a few years back... MNS: bring it! WPoS WPoS, you forgot "drop the puck" or in this case "throw the dart". Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 UMDDogz: so ask your buddy what he was thinking when he was super-soaking opponent fans in winter a few years back... MNS: bring it! WPoS Oh, it'll be brought...trust me!! Throw the Dart!! Quote
WPoS Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Oh, it'll be brought...trust me!! Throw the Dart!! I may have to wear my breezers and a cup tho! Throw the Dart! WPoS Quote
streakygopher Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 Best goals of the tourney had to be Bochenski's undressing of the Gopher defender shorthanded (slight bias ) That "undressing" was against Hobey candidate, Keith Ballard. If you watch the game film, it wasn't an undressing at all. Ballard simply lost his feet on his backskates. Give credit to Bochenski's move, however. Briggs made a good save attempt, but the shot was better...dang, what ever happened to the classic goaltender deck? You just never see it any more. Quote
PCM Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 That "undressing" was against Hobey candidate, Keith Ballard. If you watch the game film, it wasn't an undressing at all. Ballard simply lost his feet on his backskates. I watched the video replay several times. Looks to me like Ballard knew he was badly beat by Bochenski and dipped into his repertoire of moves learned at the Thomas Vanek School of Academy Award Winning Dives. Quote
cavedurtis Posted March 25, 2004 Posted March 25, 2004 I watched the video replay several times. Looks to me like Ballard knew he was badly beat by Bochenski and dipped into his repertoire of moves learned at the Thomas Vanek School of Academy Award Winning Dives. Actually Keith is a visual learner, he had learned from Greene earlier in the period : 1. How to assist T. Vanek in tying the score 3-3. 2. How to look absolutely foolish when T. Vanek schools him with his patented "between the legs" move. Only a good save from Brandt pulled his burned tale out of the fire. Quote
PCM Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 Actually Keith is a visual learner, he had learned from Greene earlier in the period : 1. How to assist T. Vanek in tying the score 3-3. 2. How to look absolutely foolish when T. Vanek schools him with his patented "between the legs" move. Only a good save from Brandt pulled his burned tale out of the fire. It was certainly a game that Greene probably wants to forget. But if it means he sticks around for another year, we'll just have to live with it. Quote
farce poobah Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 As a bonus, that SHG started when Zach Parise outhustles Vanek to the puck and pokes it toward the blueline and Bochenski. Just another day at the office for Mr. Parise. Quote
MinnesotaNorthStar Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 I may have to wear my breezers and a cup tho! Throw the Dart! WPoS I never came close to hitting you. You would need to break out the steel toed boots when you play forecheck though It's on like Donley Kong biaaatch!! Throw the Dart!! Drop the Puck!! Quote
cavedurtis Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 It was certainly a game that Greene probably wants to forget. But if it means he sticks around for another year, we'll just have to live with it. The best defensemen make errors, sometimes costly ones. I'm sure Greene will forget it and play solid hockey. On the plus side Greene coming back (if he decides to) may influence Thomas to return too! Does anybody else's week seem boring until they drop the puck! Quote
Back to Back Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 If you look closely you will see Bochenski putting the blade of his stick right behind Ballards knee, which then trips him. Not so great of a move, luck. Quote
cavedurtis Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 If you look closely you will see Bochenski putting the blade of his stick right behind Ballards knee, which then trips him. Not so great of a move, luck. I watched the play over and over and have not seen that. I just don't want to go there. A great gaol by Bochenski, nuff said. Quote
PCM Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 If you look closely you will see Bochenski putting the blade of his stick right behind Ballards knee, which then trips him. Not so great of a move, luck. Stop making excuses. That's our job, remember? Quote
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