MafiaMan Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The annual SiouxSports.com brunch at The Hoggsbreath in Little Canada, MN, will be held on Saturday, March 21st, starting at 11 am. I look forward to the return of North Dakota to the NCHC Frozen Faceoff and a good crowd of fans in the seats at The Hogg on that Saturday morning. The event typically concludes around 1 pm — plenty of time to get back downtown for the 3rd place game. I’ll have the usual assortment of door prizes and goodies and this year, we will pay tribute to a good man and a good friend who we lost this past year, Tim Kessler, known to us as “sprig.” The Hoggsbreath is straight north out of St Paul on 35E, then take Highway 36 west to the first exit, Rice Street. Go north on Rice Street about a mile and it’s on your right-hand side. It’s literally 10 minutes away from the X and unlike the jam packed overpriced bars you’ll find downtown, you’ll actually be able to enjoy a good priced meal and time with some familiar faces on the message board. Roll call starts now as I do like to give Jossie and Tom a heads-up on how many people will be coming. The high water mark was 2013 - we had roughly 75 people in attendance that year and it was awesome. Any questions, please let me know. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone there! P.S. For those of you who had my cell number, my car was involved in a smash n grab about 10 days ago, forcing me to give up my phone number. If I have not alerted you of the new number yet and you would like it, send me a PM. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 With home ice for the first round of the conference tournament locked up, I’d say the chances of UND appearing at the X - and a good crowd at The Hogg - just increased exponentially! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmack Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I will not be able to attend this year as the wife and I are taking a break from attending the tournament due to having a new baby (Naturally, with my luck, this will be the year UND DOESN’T lay an egg and will win it all). That said, I hope everyone who attends has a good time and has several good laughs and stories at the brunch! -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 The Frozen Faceoff is just FOUR WEEKS AWAY! It's time to start the roll call! Get out of downtown St Paul and the madness and come to Little Canada, 10 minutes away, and OWN the bar for a few hours. The Hoggsbreath is kid-friendly and has a great menu selection - from breakfast to burgers and more. Yes, alcohol is served, for those of you who enjoy Saturday morning mimosas (cough, cough, @ringneck28 and @yzerman19 , cough, cough) along with other beverages. We'll have introductions of visitors for those who are new, some raffle items, and some items available for purchase that you will likely not find anywhere else. Come and meet some of the faces behind the board monikers. We'll also continue the tradition of "Sioux Fan Storytime," where you can enjoy some fan favorite moments of yesterday. Some of my personal favorite quips were of @Wilbur constantly having to correct his dad over "Holy Cross" vs "Sacred Heart" as Wilbur Sr. confused the two and when a couple of GPL'ers showed up a few years ago and @Shawn-O broke out the "you guys seem pretty cool...it's a shame the other 18,000 have to ruin it for you" line, which just about made me spit my Mountain Dew all over the place. And, yes, @Goon will get to hear his favorite on more time - how I am personally responsible for losing the 1998 regional game against Michigan at Yost Ice Arena. I didn't have the heart to tell Peter Armbrust and Brad DeFauw when I saw them in January that it really wasn't the their fault, it was mine. I'm told that @sprig 's family will be making an appearance this year and am excited to see them and share some laughs - and maybe a tear or two - with them. You won't want to miss this one. MafiaMan +2 to 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 My fiance (Wife in a week!) will be attending this. Mark us down for 2!!! First time for us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Arena Man Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Count on me being there at the Hoggsbreath. Looking forward to it! Ice Arena Man + 1 Hopefully by now Goon will know the way and not get lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweethockey Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Me and my womanfriend will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 NICE! I see a couple of new monikers on the early-bird list. Tom and Jossie update the sign outside of the bar every year, too, so you’ll know you’re at the right place. We also do a group photo underneath it at the end of the festivities. Hoping for a good crowd this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSU Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, MafiaMan said: NICE! I see a couple of new monikers on the early-bird list. Tom and Jossie update the sign outside of the bar every year, too, so you’ll know you’re at the right place. We also do a group photo underneath it at the end of the festivities. Hoping for a good crowd this year! Can't wait!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 MafiaMan + 2 to 4 Fader FightingSU + 1 Ice Arena Man + 1 Sweethockey + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn_sioux Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 mnsioux plus my wife 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 hours ago, MafiaMan said: MafiaMan + 2 to 4 Fader FightingSU + 1 Ice Arena Man + 1 Sweethockey + 1 mn_sioux + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Goon Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 8:54 AM, Ice Arena Man said: Count on me being there at the Hoggsbreath. Looking forward to it! Ice Arena Man + 1 Hopefully by now Goon will know the way and not get lost. I use Waze, it's never lets me down. It's easier to get there from St. Paul than Minneapolis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Apparently, guns are banned on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, Goon said: Apparently, guns are banned on site. Worry about getting there first! #Mankatoorbust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Goon said: Apparently, guns are banned on site. Well, I’m out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Oxbow6 said: Worry about getting there first! #Mankatoorbust #FindDaHogg #CheeseHoggFerDaOxbow6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Getting closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 9:48 AM, MafiaMan said: This is the legit battle you face with the Hogg. I had to get my group of buddies out of bed and all dressed while they complained, but they had a tremendous time at the Hogg. Wish I could be there this year. If you are in the cities it's a can't miss event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 8:28 AM, Wilbur said: This is the legit battle you face with the Hogg. I had to get my group of buddies out of bed and all dressed while they complained, but they had a tremendous time at the Hogg. Wish I could be there this year. If you are in the cities it's a can't miss event. Thanks for the plug, @Wilbur . Your check is in the mail. Let’s see some new names on the list this year. Guests of Honor this year include the family of @sprig — you won’t want to miss this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringneck28 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 8:28 AM, MafiaMan said: The Frozen Faceoff is just FOUR WEEKS AWAY! It's time to start the roll call! Get out of downtown St Paul and the madness and come to Little Canada, 10 minutes away, and OWN the bar for a few hours. The Hoggsbreath is kid-friendly and has a great menu selection - from breakfast to burgers and more. Yes, alcohol is served, for those of you who enjoy Saturday morning mimosas (cough, cough, @ringneck28 and @yzerman19 , cough, cough) along with other beverages. We'll have introductions of visitors for those who are new, some raffle items, and some items available for purchase that you will likely not find anywhere else. Come and meet some of the faces behind the board monikers. We'll also continue the tradition of "Sioux Fan Storytime," where you can enjoy some fan favorite moments of yesterday. Some of my personal favorite quips were of @Wilbur constantly having to correct his dad over "Holy Cross" vs "Sacred Heart" as Wilbur Sr. confused the two and when a couple of GPL'ers showed up a few years ago and @Shawn-O broke out the "you guys seem pretty cool...it's a shame the other 18,000 have to ruin it for you" line, which just about made me spit my Mountain Dew all over the place. And, yes, @Goon will get to hear his favorite on more time - how I am personally responsible for losing the 1998 regional game against Michigan at Yost Ice Arena. I didn't have the heart to tell Peter Armbrust and Brad DeFauw when I saw them in January that it really wasn't the their fault, it was mine. I'm told that @sprig 's family will be making an appearance this year and am excited to see them and share some laughs - and maybe a tear or two - with them. You won't want to miss this one. MafiaMan +2 to 4 I would like to say I wish I could be there this year, but I am going to be in Kauai for my honeymoon. I'll definitely be having a Mia Tai or some other tropical drink as I watch the games. I'm hoping that I can watch it on TV not on my phone. I'm going to be getting the idea into my wife's mind about attending next year though. She is a Sioux fan so it probably won't be to much work to get that going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, ringneck28 said: I would like to say I wish I could be there this year, but I am going to be in Kauai for my honeymoon. I'll definitely be having a Mia Tai or some other tropical drink as I watch the games. I'm hoping that I can watch it on TV not on my phone. I'm going to be getting the idea into my wife's mind about attending next year though. She is a Sioux fan so it probably won't be to much work to get that going. Congratulations, @ringneck28! May I suggest a wedding weekend Sunday morning mimosa and, shoot, what was that other thing again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfaninseattle Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, ringneck28 said: I would like to say I wish I could be there this year, but I am going to be in Kauai for my honeymoon. I'll definitely be having a Mia Tai or some other tropical drink as I watch the games. I'm hoping that I can watch it on TV not on my phone. I'm going to be getting the idea into my wife's mind about attending next year though. She is a Sioux fan so it probably won't be to much work to get that going. Where are your priorities??!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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