Sodbuster Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Is it just me, or does UND seem to always take the majority of the "hits" of people leaving early nowdays. Geez, it's a lot easier to take this type of news when you finish with a national championship, but when you're thinking "if we lose only a "reasonalble" number guys or caliber guys, we're going to be okay, then this happens, wow. Will UND be able to recover from these losses enoiugh to be a top 3 finisher in the WCHA? Please reassure me. I'm beginning to be afraid to read the Forums or the Herald. Crap. Quote
mikejm Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Sodbuster, this is a hit, to be sure, but not a fatal blow to the Sioux. As many here have pointed out, I think this is a one-year wonder: the first three lads to leave will enjoy a financial windfall that simply won't be around anymore. Spirko, well that's another story. Come off the ledge. Get outside and enjoy the summer. The Sioux cupboard is still stocked, with reinforcements on their way. I hate to point fingers, but look at the Gophers. They lost, arguably, their heart and soul with Potulny and Irmen fleeing. Chucko's gone too, although he won't be missed nearly as much. And I don't think Minnesota's roster Quote
Goon Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Go fish. Play golf. Drive around and enjoy the scenery. The Sioux will be just fine. Now that sounds like the voice of reason to me. Lets enjoy the summer. Quote
Sodbuster Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 You're right. I'm worried about enjoying the winter when I should be enjoying the spring/summer. What a beautiful day this was. (I just should have ended it by reading the paper, not starting it that way) Quote
stafford_rules Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Sparky, I wish you the best and good luck in your future hockey career! Quote
hockey10 Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Its my understanding that he is going back to mary his fiance and play in Europe. Quote
stafford_rules Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Its my understanding that he is going back to mary his fiance and play in Europe. you cant stop true love! good luck Sparky Quote
siouxnami Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 Its my understanding that he is going back to mary his fiance and play in Europe. Sooooo, your saying we should blame this on the North Dakota girls... Quote
UNDintheNHL Posted May 7, 2006 Posted May 7, 2006 i saw spirko today at lunch. it made me sad :-( Quote
Prpichrocks_19 Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 i saw spirko today at lunch. it made me sad :-( That would definatly make me cry Quote
Siouxmama Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Here's a new spin on things. Instead of wanting to cry because you saw Sparky somewhere, why don't we all be happy for him. He spent two wonderful years at UND, but now he has chosen to "go home" to Europe to play and to be with his family, and to start a new life for him and his his fiance. I too, am sorry to see him leave, but he is doing what he feels is right. Good luck to you Sparky, you will be missed, but I hope to hear good things about your career in hockey. Godspeed. Quote
UNDintheNHL Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 Here's a new spin on things. Instead of wanting to cry because you saw Sparky somewhere, why don't we all be happy for him. He spent two wonderful years at UND, but now he has chosen to "go home" to Europe to play and to be with his family, and to start a new life for him and his his fiance. I too, am sorry to see him leave, but he is doing what he feels is right. Good luck to you Sparky, you will be missed, but I hope to hear good things about your career in hockey. Godspeed. no one's really crying, lol....its just sad that he is leaving. but since he is from europe and he has (what i assume to be) a beautiful fiance waiting at home for him, and he can most definitely play hockey there, and make money, there is no reason for him to stay. im gonna miss sparky, i thought he was one of the best point-men on the team in the last 2 years. but, to add insult to my own injury, i saw him again today, and he was with Smaby. Thats the second time i have seen him since i heard the news, and the 4th time i have seen Smaby since the news of his signing, neither of which i ever saw off the ice in the 2 years ive been here before then. so, oh well. i take my last week at UND and try to make the best of it. So long Smaby, Zajac, Spirko, and Stafford. Good luck in your careers. p.s. the same for Prpich and Marvin. Quote
stafford_rules Posted May 8, 2006 Posted May 8, 2006 no one's really crying, lol....its just sad that he is leaving. but since he is from europe and he has (what i assume to be) a beautiful fiance waiting at home for him, and he can most definitely play hockey there, and make money, there is no reason for him to stay. im gonna miss sparky, i thought he was one of the best point-men on the team in the last 2 years. but, to add insult to my own injury, i saw him again today, and he was with Smaby. Thats the second time i have seen him since i heard the news, and the 4th time i have seen Smaby since the news of his signing, neither of which i ever saw off the ice in the 2 years ive been here before then. so, oh well. i take my last week at UND and try to make the best of it. So long Smaby, Zajac, Spirko, and Stafford. Good luck in your careers. p.s. the same for Prpich and Marvin. i owuldnt even be able to walk by ANY of them because i would be so sad! i'll never see them in a Sioux jersey again! Quote
DAR Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 i owuldnt even be able to walk by ANY of them because i would be so sad! i'll never see them in a Sioux jersey again! PPPLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEE.....come on people Quote
Sioux-cia Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 PPPLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEE.....come on people Ditto. . Quote
Siouxmama Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 I'd like to not be included in your "PPPPLLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE" comment. As you can read, I'm not the one hung up on these guys. If you knew my age, I'd have to be a mother figure to them! Thanks Quote
Sioux-cia Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 I'd like to not be included in your "PPPPLLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE" comment. As you can read, I'm not the one hung up on these guys. If you knew my age, I'd have to be a mother figure to them! Thanks (I only look like the older sister from the first marriage. ) Quote
Siouxmama Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 (I only look like the older sister from the first marriage. ) You do mean my older sister...don't you?? Quote
Sioux-cia Posted May 10, 2006 Posted May 10, 2006 You do mean my older sister...don't you?? No.... (Ah, if only you could talk!!!) Quote
AZSIOUX Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 dont know if this has been posted but here is a link to where spirko has signed, if im not mistaken this is the same team he played for before he came to UND http://www.eurohockey.net/teams/transfers....am=MHC%20Martin Posted 26/5/2006: Rastislav Spirko (F) From University of North Dakota (NCAA) to MHC Martin Added By: Joeri Loonen, Status: Confirmed here is the team home page as well..good luck reading the spirko article http://www.mhcmartin.sk/ Quote
siouxforeverbaby Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 here is the team home page as well..good luck reading the spirko article http://www.mhcmartin.sk/ I think I figured out which word is hockey! other than that I found his name. If anybody knows what it says, a translation would be great. Quote
Runninwiththedogs Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 I think I figured out which word is hockey! other than that I found his name. If anybody knows what it says, a translation would be great. I wonder what the poll means. Quote
MafiaMan Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 i owuldnt even be able to walk by ANY of them because i would be so sad! i'll never see them in a Sioux jersey again! OK, kids, study hall is over so everyone open up your math books and turn to page 75... Quote
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