johndahl Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I sort of like the idea of walking out and forfieting, or at least playing under protest - we don't really need a third game in 48 hours, or to lose more players. If done under the explanation that the WCHA has wholly and consistently failed to enforce the rules and protect its student athletes, perhaps it would garner some media attention and result in some good. I think what we all want is a game where hooking is called hooking, holding is called holding, and checking from behind into the boards after a play is dead is a more severe penalty than either. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman0099 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I sort of like the idea of walking out and forfieting, ... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I realize that they are beaten, exhausted, shorthanded, and in their third game in 48 hrs, but that isn't a reason to lay down and die. UND is the best hockey program in the country, and they are playing their biggest rival. We are all concerned about Bina and I'm sure whatever heart the team hasn't poured onto the ice already is with him, but Minnesota is a beatable team even in this situation and they have no reason to expect to lose this game. Whatever happens I am extremely proud to be a Sioux fan after their showing in these playoffs. After the way the season has gone, the heart and effort they showed these last couple weekends has been something to see. The depleted Sioux squad, even with the weak penalties, managed to take the best team the country into a tight overtime game. Good luck to them against the gophers, and if there is one team I hope to see the Sioux play in the NCAA's it is Denver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Barn Guy at Home Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Comments such as "We should forfeit" or "this game doesn't mean anything anyway" are the comments of non-competitors. I would like to believe that the Sioux players and coaches have so much pride in the program that they will rally and give their best no matter how difficult the situation. This is the way of competitive sports at the D1 level, for sure. Those of you that feel otherwise, I would suggest you start following the performing arts program at the Fritz, where performers can dodge difficult situations and maybe call for an understudy to fill in if they have a tummyache, etc. Sioux - Gophers hockey! Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMDDogz Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Frankly I don't the Sioux will give much of a rip about this meaningless game - I know I don't. Under different circumstances I would think differently being it is the Gophers, but there are more important things on the everyones' minds. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So what you are saying is that the Sioux have no chance, even if they win, to secure a #2 seed, so they should just lay down against the Gophers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I hate the Gophers. UND should go out playing to win, like it's the late game tonight. It would help to beat the Gophers before the NCAA's start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johndahl Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I realize that they are beaten, exhausted, shorthanded, and in their third game in 48 hrs, but that isn't a reason to lay down and die. UND is the best hockey program in the country, and they are playing their biggest rival. We are all concerned about Bina and I'm sure whatever heart the team hasn't poured onto the ice already is with him, but Minnesota is a beatable team even in this situation and they have no reason to expect to lose this game. Whatever happens I am extremely proud to be a Sioux fan after their showing in these playoffs. After the way the season has gone, the heart and effort they showed these last couple weekends has been something to see. The depleted Sioux squad, even with the weak penalties, managed to take the best team the country into a tight overtime game. Good luck to them against the gophers, and if there is one team I hope to see the Sioux play in the NCAA's it is Denver. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't disagree with anything you've posted, but was thinking of the NCAA tournament, where I believe the Sioux can beat anybody if they are healthier instead of more beaten up than they are presently. I also think something needs to be done to fix a long history of poor officating, and don't know how to get the WCHA to take the problem seriously. The third place game is always a tough game to watch, because the fans aren't in it and energy seems to be up-and-down, bit I'm on my way out the door right now to cheer for the Sioux. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmrg74 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 What about both teams getting together and argeeing to a little protest on the ice tonight?? After they drop the opening puck, just have nobody touch it for like a minute, just let it sit on the ice and they all stand around it. Isn't it time that the officals get the message that they want the officals to call games right?? Having two bitter rivals not going after each other for a minute is sure to draw some attention by the media, even the East Coast ESPN perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 What about both teams getting together and argeeing to a little protest on the ice tonight?? After they drop the opening puck, just have nobody touch it for like a minute, just let it sit on the ice and they all stand around it. Isn't it time that the officals get the message that they want the officals to call games right?? Having two bitter rivals not going after each other for a minute is sure to draw some attention by the media, even the East Coast ESPN perhaps. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I like that idea. But the other team would have to agree and it could become a whole bluff type incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Foyt will be up front along with Marvin. Radke on D. Hak hasn't said who will start. Hak also said that the team visited Robbie and Robbie's mood put the guys at ease heading into this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Hirsh and Hagemo not playing. Briggs in net for Gophs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFSIOUX#1 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Are Prpich and Murray out for the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Are Prpich and Murray out for the year? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No report yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Funny to hear Lucia complain about having the short rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Fabian has a hip pointer. Greene's elbow is swollen. Massen has something wrong with his foot. Canady said he's never been so sore in his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Tim Skarperud will not be in the building today, he has been suspended by the WCHA for his actions following the hit to Bina. He gets the same suspension as the player who caused this whole thing, ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Tim Skarperud will not be in the building today, he has been suspended by the WCHA for his actions following the hit to Bina. He gets the same suspension as the player who caused this whole thing, ridiculous <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He pounded on the officials door after the incident and apparently that is as bad as the hit on the ice in the WCHA's eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Greene says the guys are distracted and Bina is on everyones' minds. Says that some of them found out really late last night and then the rest at the morning meal. Greene says that he has a broken neck and will need surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Looks like the WCHA will try and sweep this incident under the rug, they feel their 1 game suspension was enough and they want everyone to move on. This is not a call where people are disputing a goal or an offsides call, this is a play that is affecting the health of a player. It just really boggles my mind that a one game suspension for such a vicious hit is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 What can UND really do? They would never switch conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 What can UND really do? They would never switch conferences. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> nothing, that is the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 No report yet. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All was said is that they are both out with a shoulder injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Same officials as Thursday. Tim says the team wasn't pleased with the officiating on that night either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 It gets more unbelievable as time goes on. Timmy gets the same suspension as Packovich? What a load of bull$&^*. Just ARRRRGGGHHH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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