CVCL Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Herald: http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/sports/14052894.htm Who would've thought, "Mikey likes it!" "I love playing the game, especially playing in this town with the fans we have," Prpich said. "It's been a great four years. I couldn't ask for anything more." Quote
dagies Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 That was a super article. It will not be the same next year to watch the team without Prp out there agitating. I know he's not the most talented guy, but he brings another dimension to the game. This year he's generally found a way to stay out of the box, and to me he's maximizing his effectiveness, finally. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 That was a super article. It will not be the same next year to watch the team without Prp out there agitating. I know he's not the most talented guy, but he brings another dimension to the game. This year he's generally found a way to stay out of the box, and to me he's maximizing his effectiveness, finally. I agree. He is such an entertaining player to watch on the ice and on the bench. He will be missed by a lot of the fans. Quote
Upper Deck Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I agree. He is such an entertaining player to watch on the ice and on the bench. He will be missed by a lot of the fans. He'll definitely be missed by fans - and the next generation of Sioux players. Gotta love that cracked grin when he's done ticking someone off. Any thoughts on who's the next player to try and fill his shoes . . . errrr, skates? Quote
redwing77 Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I'll really miss Prpich. I'll miss opposing fans whining about Prpich. He's always fun to watch. But just because he's gone doesn't mean his playing style will go with him, just his flair. That's why I think Hakstol needs to sit Prpich and Kaip down and have a little "chat." Then Prpich needs to mold Kaip for the rest of the year in an image like his own. I really think Rylan Kaip can be the next Mike Prpich for the Sioux. Quote
Marty Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Are there any pictures of him drinking from the water bottle? Quote
Upper Deck Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I hope your right. I think every team needs 1) a Prpich type player and 2) a Brandt/Fabian type rah-rah player/cheerleader. Is it Friday at 7:37 yet? Quote
Sioux_Hab-it Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 If ever a Sioux player deserved an NCAA title for leaving it all on the ice, Mike is that one. Who will replace him as shot blocker let alone antagonist Quote
siouxnami Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Who will replace him as shot blocker let alone antagonist Watkins... Quote
puck swami Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 From Inside College Hockey: "The third-period dustup between Denver Quote
dagies Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 One of the things about Mike that I really like, and the same thing about Jeffy Panzer was they always had a smile on their faces. You see a scrum and you can see the big smile. It's fun to root for guys who are digging what they are doing. Quote
GF_siouxfan Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Are there any pictures of him drinking from the water bottle? Ya i want some pics of that (wheres uncle rico?) Quote
redwing77 Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 From Inside College Hockey: "The third-period dustup between Denver Quote
ftnsiouxhockey Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 From Inside College Hockey: "The third-period dustup between Denver Quote
stafford_rules Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I would like to see Kaip or Radke most definetly. Though, I would like to see Finley step up and be the Matt Greene I think he could be. Wouldnt it be funny if someone like Spirko became the new Prpich? Quote
redwing77 Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I would like to see Kaip or Radke most definetly. Though, I would like to see Finley step up and be the Matt Greene I think he could be. Wouldnt it be funny if someone like Spirko became the new Prpich? No, I wouldn't call it funny, per se. I'd call it maybe 'surprising' or more likely 'uncharacteristic.' Spirko is a typical European player. Very skating-oriented. He's feisty, but not so much feisty in the physical sence. I think the logical choices to replace Prpich's playing style rest in Rylan Kaip or MAYBE Matt Watkins. I think Watkins' offensive upside is bigger than Prpich's. He's also a faster skater. If Kaip can contribute more in the offensive zone, even if it is only a little more than he is now, I think Kaip will definitely become the next Prpich. He has a very similar playing style. He's just struggling in the offensive zone, which is not something that he displayed while in juniors. Quote
airmail Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I think the logical choices to replace Prpich's playing style rest in Rylan Kaip or MAYBE Matt Watkins. I think Watkins' offensive upside is bigger than Prpich's. He's also a faster skater. Personally... I enjoyed the b**ch slapping that Radke put on the guy from Mankato a few weeks back. He's got my vote to fill the role. Quote
Fetch Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Wouldnt it be funny if someone like Spirko became the new Prpich? or Lee maybe Duncan Quote
siouxguyinstpaul Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 or Lee maybe Duncan I can see Kozek taking over Quote
AZSIOUX Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 just watched the 1982 ncaa title game and archibald and eades were just bad asses in that game. reminds me of prpich a bit the way to pissed people off and how hard they played...lets send prpich off with a sweep of the land cows and then a couple of great games at home in the regional!! Quote
dagies Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Nobody will replace Prpich, at least not for a while. Prp is a rare combination of grit and attitude. There's plenty of guys who will mix it up with you if they or you want it. There's plenty of guys who will agitate. There are few who blend that with the rare gift of acting like every moment they are on the ice is pure joy, especially when they are agitating or instigating. You can't remake a person's attitude. The Sioux will likely always have players who will stand up for each other. But I think a player with Mike's rare combination of attributes is on you just have to enjoy, and not expect anyone else to try and "be like Mike". Quote
Fetch Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 Too bad Mike did not mike himself & record some of the conversations he has had over the years (while on the ice) I would buy a copy Quote
siouxguyinstpaul Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 just watched the 1982 ncaa title game and archibald and eades were just bad asses in that game. reminds me of prpich a bit the way to pissed people off and how hard they played...lets send prpich off with a sweep of the land cows and then a couple of great games at home in the regional!! And the Broadmore Quote
mikeypat15 Posted March 10, 2006 Posted March 10, 2006 If there is anyone that is going to be the next Prp, I would watch out for Kaip, but my favorite new player to watch kick butt is the furious Zach Jones, I swear Matt picked on him as a kid. Quote
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