THETRIOUXPER Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Depends on where said Sioux fan is traveling from there, bro(as you know they are scattered all over the place). But if you start out in GF I would say Bemidji is the closet road game, followed by St. Cloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Depends on where said Sioux fan is traveling from there, bro(as you know they are scattered all over the place). But if you start out in GF I would say Bemidji is the closet road game, followed by St. Cloud. That is a good point. For us that live in Grand Forks, ND From my Favorite Google Maps its: Its 112 miles to Bemidji, MN. Its 251 miles to Saint Cloud, MN. Its 261 Miles to Duluth, MN Its 314 miles to Minneapolis, MN. Its 384 Miles to Mankato, MN. Its 582 Miles to Madison, WI. Saint Cloud to Minneapolis is 66.3 Miles Duluth to Minneapolis is 152 Miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 SCSU is and then its about a tie with UMD and UMN then probably MSUM. The great thing about Mankato is there's always thousands of tickets available. (Hint if you haven't been there before, its a U-shape, with the students on the bottom of the U and most Sioux fans on the tops of the U. Of course if you're feeling feisty, go sit by the students. I bring kids so we sit as far away as possible.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 That is a good point. For us that live in Grand Forks, ND From my Favorite Google Maps its: Its 112 miles to Bemidji, MN. Its 251 miles to Saint Cloud, MN. Its 261 Miles to Duluth, MN Its 314 miles to Minneapolis, MN. Its 384 Miles to Mankato, MN. Its 582 Miles to Madison, WI. Saint Cloud to Minneapolis is 66.3 Miles Duluth to Minneapolis is 152 Miles. This may sound stupid to some of you, but I didn't realize Duluth was that close to Minneapolis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 This may sound stupid to some of you, but I didn't realize Duluth was that close to Minneapolis. I suppose its about two and a half hours. Counting traffic and other stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 The great thing about Mankato is there's always thousands of tickets available. (Hint if you haven't been there before, its a U-shape, with the students on the bottom of the U and most Sioux fans on the tops of the U. Of course if you're feeling feisty, go sit by the students. I bring kids so we sit as far away as possible.) There won't be thousands of tickets available for these games. Last weekend they drew just over 4000 people, and the capacity is 4800. This weekend might draw a few more just because the Sioux always seem to draw big crowds in Mankato. My guess is that some tickets will still be available at the door, but I'd get there as early as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninwiththedogs Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I suppose its about two and a half hours. Counting traffic and other stops. RW: How come you've never prefaced any of your other comments that way? (Just kidding! But it was soooo easy.) Goon: Maybe for someone who drives like a Grandma... I've made it in under 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux Hockey Fanatic Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 RW: How come you've never prefaced any of your other comments that way? (Just kidding! But it was soooo easy.) Goon: Maybe for someone who drives like a Grandma... I've made it in under 2 hours. Yeah me too- from St. Paul. Even in rush hour you can do it in 2. But I didn't think we were playing in Duluth this year? So Mankato, Uof M, or SCSU are the best bet if you live near the Twin Cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 RW: How come you've never prefaced any of your other comments that way? (Just kidding! But it was soooo easy.) Goon: Maybe for someone who drives like a Grandma... I've made it in under 2 hours. Ha Ha. I don't know why it was so much easier than my other comments. It seems as though it never stopped people otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninwiththedogs Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Ha Ha. I don't know why it was so much easier than my other comments. It seems as though it never stopped people otherwise. It was easy because I didn't even have to think if it was stupid or not, you'd already told me it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Goon: Maybe for someone who drives like a Grandma... I've made it in under 2 hours. Depends how many times you stop, or if you get caught in traffic or get lost. I ussually have a rule of 5 if the speed limit says 75 I am going 80. I haven't driven on I-35 for some time but I would imagine its only 70 mph. Maybe I need to pick it up a bit eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninwiththedogs Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Depends how many times you stop, or if you get caught in traffic or get lost. I ussually have a rule of 5 if the speed limit says 75 I am going 80. I haven't driven on I-35 for some time but I would imagine its only 70 mph. Maybe I need to pick it up a bit eh? Well, What Would Dale Earnhardt do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Well, What Would Dale Earnhardt do? I am not sure but from his race day he would have bumped the car in front of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux17 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Is toews going to be healthy to play this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Is toews going to be healthy to play this weekend? he will play this weekend, i will leave it at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakidfightingsioux Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I will be there with two of my brothers. Section 319 baby! I have never been to Mankato, so I am pumped to go down for the Saturday night game. Anyone know a good place to go to before the game? I am sure we won't be welcome anywhere with our jerseys on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I will be there with two of my brothers. Section 319 baby! I have never been to Mankato, so I am pumped to go down for the Saturday night game. Anyone know a good place to go to before the game? I am sure we won't be welcome anywhere with our jerseys on! Sure you will, I have been to quite a few games there. Lots of Sioux fans the times I have been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Well, What Would Dale Earnhardt do? For a short while there was a series of product ads featuring some driver's fake school (can't remember who's). But the idea was that folks would ask questions like, "What is a safe following distance at highway speeds," and the driver would respond "6 inches." I loved those comericials, but I digress... I know there is a Holiday Inn right near the civic center, are there any other hotels nearby? Also what are some recommended restaurants / bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 For a short while there was a series of product ads featuring some driver's fake school (can't remember who's). But the idea was that folks would ask questions like, "What is a safe following distance at highway speeds," and the driver would respond "6 inches." I loved those comericials, but I digress... I know there is a Holiday Inn right near the civic center, are there any other hotels nearby? Also what are some recommended restaurants / bars? depends on what type of crowd you're looking for, but i found that going downtown was generally fun. it's got a grand forks atmosphere there, in which you can walk from bar to bar pretty easily. lots of different options for drinking. i know they have a couple restaurants (bww and i think applebees) right next to a couple bars. edit: the perkins on the highway into town is open all night long. they have great food at 2am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux Traveler Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Can we bring the Trunk Monkey? http://www.trunkmonkey.com/gallery/Trunkmo...iesTrunkmonkey3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 There was an injury update on the Sioux hockey blog about Toews and Forney: Jonathan Toews did not practice Tuesday and a decision on whether he will make the trip to Mankato will likely come this afternoon. It sounds like Toews wants to play, but the coaches aren't quite as optimistic. There is better news about Michael Forney, however. Forney shed the no-hit jersey he wore in practice last week. He worked out with full contact Tuesday. It sounds like he's probably going to make his return to the lineup this weekend, should he continue to hold up well in practice this week. Check back Wednesday afternoon (3:30 to 4) to see what coach Dave Hakstol says about the injuries in his weekly gathering with the media, and check Thursday's paper for more info on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninwiththedogs Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I wonder what the "no-hit" jersey looks like... is it pink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxguyinstpaul Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I wonder what the "no-hit" jersey looks like... is it pink? that was cute - but I believe it was yellow in Michale's case. I think I saw Robbie wearing an orange jersey as a "no-hit" one last year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THETRIOUXPER Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I wonder what the "no-hit" jersey looks like... is it pink? Sometimes it is, depends on which program I guess. Many times it also has a more derogatory/demeaning name associated with it as well. I won't go into detail about that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMT Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 From Brad's Blog Add Philippe Lamoureux to the training room roster. Lamoureux probably won't make the trip to Mankato, UND coach Dave Hakstol said this afternoon. Haksol said no decision has been made on who will play in Mankato -- Anthony Grieco or Aaron Walski. Lamoureux didn't practice Tuesday or Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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