Rick Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Good night, and I lived through the end of the Bjorkman era, including seeing every home game, I believe, in '74-'75. With no internet (was Gore even born then), had no idea Broten was anywhere near close to becoming a Sioux. What better reason than that (a less than full scholly for NB), that it was time for Rube to go. Unfortunately, one year too late. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If Bjorkman would have even been close to offering the same as the Gophers, Broten would have been a Sioux. But Rube was sure he could get him "on the cheap" because he was the former Roseau Rams coach and resident and knew the Brotens real well. It's too bad because UND had Kevin Maxwell (Chilliwack, B.C.) coming in also. Kevin had 82 points his freshman year as a Sioux and beat out Broten as the WCHA Rookie of the Year. Maxwell only played one year of college before turning pro. He and Broten would have been terrific together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoteauRinkRat Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 It should be Mike "I'm always available to talk about my role on the 1980 US Olympic hockey team" Eruzione. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is definitely the truth. I always find it interesting how no matter what the setting is, Eruzione always steers the conversation his way regarding the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 He has done it all. Won the Cup, Gold Medal, and a NCAA championship. Are we talking about Ed Belfour here? 1987 NCAA Championship (winning goalie) A Cup with the Stars A Gold Medal with Team Canada Plus, A Calder (NHL ROY) A Crozier (NHL's best save percentage during the regular season) A couple of Vezina Trophies (NHL goalie judged to be the best at his position) Four Jennings Awards (NHL goalie for the team with the fewest goals scored against it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagard Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 The Sioux won two of the four NCAA titles played during the Broten/Ericksons careers. Isn't there a saying about "crying" and "spilled milk"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprig Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 The Sioux won two of the four NCAA titles played during the Broten/Ericksons careers. Isn't there a saying about "crying" and "spilled milk"? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> four of four would have been better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I stand corrected, I thought Gino had taken over by then. I heard Brooks tell the story on a radio interview, funny stuff. MM - revisionist history? Get bent There still could be some truth to Herb's story. Gino was an assistant at the time, I think. If so, maybe Herb knew Rube would screw it up but Gino was smart enough to be worrisome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 First things first, the year that Neal won the hobey, Aaron deserved it. Neal will even tell you that; although Aaron will not. Second thing, the deal that was worked out with the Brotens was unique. It was one of the first scholarship offers that included a clause to be able to leave to go pro early and be able to come back and finish school for free. The ability to have lifelong linemates Butsy and Aaron come play with you too, also weighed in. There has always been a strong Roseau connection with UND, Rube and Deaner having coached there just solidified that pipeline. The failure to land three future NHLers from there is perhaps UND's greatest recruiting failure. Grand Forks is the town that Roseau kids go to for school clothes and WDAZ Sioux games are televised there. Piece two. How can Dubay make the comparison of Kessel and Wheeler and crew to Tkachuk, Roenick, Amonte and crew. I hope the best for those kids (except when they play UND), but to compare them to 3 guys with 1000+ NHL goals among them is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDM Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 This forum has had one inappropriate post, and those referencing it, removed. Use of vulgar language will not be tolerated. GDM Forums Moderator SiouxSports.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MafiaMan Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 This forum has had one inappropriate post, and those referencing it, removed. Use of vulgar language will not be tolerated. GDM Forums Moderator SiouxSports.com <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice work, Mr Moderator, but couldn't bertibm's boobies have stayed for one more post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Are you cracked? You should see who he has for sources. The guy knows what he is talking about. For the Sioux fans that have met him (Heff, Jimtownguy etc...) and talked to him in person would agree, that he knows what he is talking about. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dubay is nothing more than an over glorified fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 This forum has had one inappropriate post, and those referencing it, removed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was wondering why I hadn't seen a post from PCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 (edited) Goon, Edited July 10, 2005 by Goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Goon Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 The key to make Kessel a non factor is to not give him any space. If you give up a skate step on you, he's gone. However, like Vanek, I think he'll be next to useless defensively. Prove me wrong, Kessel. I dare you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Teams I believe are going to play Kessel this way. Give him no room to roam and hit him every chance they get. I remember some of the WJC teams doing this to him. I think Kessel is going to become aquainted with Mr Prpick this season. I remember him checking Vanek up and down the ice. Something like this "hack, smack, wack and chirping the whole way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorov Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I think Kessel is going to become aquainted with Mr Prpick this season. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I need to learn who that is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ecbrevik Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Can't remember the name of the kid, but the Gophers lost a highly touted recruit today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeffj Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I'll give Phil a little ink since I have seen him play a lot of hockey games with the U18's against both international and NCAA Div 1 teams. He has a VERY accurate shot with a VERY quick release and has broke most of the scoring records at the NTDP. His skating is elusive because of his change of speed which isn't apparent until you actually play against him. He was extremely successful against Div 1 defenses last year and it is difficult to imagine him not being extremely successful again this season. The rule changes will only play to his advantage (which is what the game needs, but that is another thread). That all being said, he isn't unstoppable if there is an appropriate game plan to contain him. Many of the games are won before the game is played, and our coaching staff will get it done. He won't be as successful against UND, because we will smother him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AZSIOUX Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 CAVEDURTIS, wow don't get to serious here on the SIOUX board going back and forth regarding a GOPHER. phil kessel is a great talent yes, but i could gives a rats azz as well as many other sioux fans on what kessel does. mr kessel, heres some friendly advice. when at the ralph friday dec 9th, keep yo head up young buck..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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