yzerman19 Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Great Thread!!! While I don't think that this year's team is done already and ready to call it a season; I do think that there are some serious fundamental flaws. People have picked out the defense as struggling to build an identity and play well, and I agree with that, however, we are also having a lot of trouble putting the puck in the net. We have not scored more than 3 goals in a game except for against Mankato and Quinnipiac. We've also scored a grand total of 7 goals in our 5 losses. That is pathetic. Obviously the guys aren't clicking. Toews isn't playing like a number three overall, and Oshie is not playing the kid we saw last year. Duncan and Porter IMO seem to be the only two guys pulling their weight. Quote
squirtcoach Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Hockey in ND is done for the season. Let's have more talk about the bars that are closed, please. Ma Barker's quarts of beer, anyone? Quote
Siouxman Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Last year TJ, Toews, Duncan and the other young guns had Stafford, Zajac, Spirko, and yesss-Prpich drawing the attention of the other teams. That allowed them to skate against lesser players and fly under the radar for a while. On this team, they are drawing all of the attention. The Sioux are a very very young team. Our predominant leaders are sophomores. Give the freshman some time to get adjusted to the game, start picking up some slack and things will get better. Like it or not, the bottom of the WCHA has moved up this year and there is less margin for error in these games. The UAA trip was a first for many guys on the team, and it isn't time to panic. Keep rooting for the Sioux and let Hakstol do his thing. The defense did not click the past two years until the second half. The offense has had its up and downs the past two years. Finally, root for Holy Cross and the Gophers in St. Louis issue will take care of itself. Quote
Goon Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Last year TJ, Toews, Duncan and the other young guns had Stafford, Zajac, Spirko, and yesss-Prpich drawing the attention of the other teams. That allowed them to skate against lesser players and fly under the radar for a while. On this team, they are drawing all of the attention. The Sioux are a very very young team. Our predominant leaders are sophomores. Give the freshman some time to get adjusted to the game, start picking up some slack and things will get better. Like it or not, the bottom of the WCHA has moved up this year and there is less margin for error in these games. The UAA trip was a first for many guys on the team, and it isn't time to panic. Keep rooting for the Sioux and let Hakstol do his thing. The defense did not click the past two years until the second half. The offense has had its up and downs the past two years. Finally, root for Holy Cross and the Gophers in St. Louis issue will take care of itself. I think in retro spect losing Berry and Jordy are huge. Quote
The Whistler Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 When things get really dark we can complain about the polls. I see USCHO has dropped us down 6 spots in their poll that's out today. That's one more spot than they dropped us when we were swept by the #1 team in the country(Maine). Quote
Shawn-O Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Faces anyone? Sure...throw Stooge's in there too. Quote
The Whistler Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Ok I'll play. Don't we have to go to Howards Pizza before the game? Frenchies after. Level 7, Larry'O's, the Roxy. The Bridge. Been there done that. Quote
Shawn-O Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 ....The Bridge..... Those were some of the worst Long Island Teas I've ever had, but it got the job done on a budget. Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Don't forget Griggs Landing for some blues. Quote
Goon Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Don't forget Griggs Landing for some blues. I don't remember Griggs Landing, that must have been before my time. Quote
Sioux-per Villain Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Ok I'll play. Don't we have to go to Howards Pizza before the game? Frenchies after. Level 7, Larry'O's, the Roxy. The Bridge. Been there done that. Judys! Quote
squirtcoach Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Great memories, I must mention both JBC's (LIT night) and Whitey's Back Bar (where I met Mrs. Squirtcoach). Hopefully we are all done with bemoaning the direction of the team. Everyone cowboy up. Since I can remember (starting 1979), the road to the Final Four is always rough for the Sioux. (Well maybe not in '87). But we'll get there just the same. Quote
Sioux Traveler Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Judys! ROAD TRIP MARCOUX CORNER!!!!!!! Quote
The Whistler Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 ROAD TRIP MARCOUX CORNER!!!!!!! I thought you only went there when you were too young to drink in EGF. How about the Prarie Schooner up in Angus? HMMM Deep fried mushrooms Quote
82SiouxGuy Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 I don't remember Griggs Landing, that must have been before my time. Griggs was on North 3rd Street in GF through most of the 80's until 95 or 96. It was in one of the buildings that burnt down during the flood. They brought in a lot of blues bands over the years. They also poured a really stiff drink. Quote
Goon Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Griggs was on North 3rd Street in GF through most of the 80's until 95 or 96. It was in one of the buildings that burnt down during the flood. They brought in a lot of blues bands over the years. They also poured a really stiff drink. I guess I never got to see it. I do remember the edge being a country bar named chaps. Quote
ScottM Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Let's see ... We would hit Whitey's, in its original spot, esepcially the side and back bars; the Antique; Stooges (loved those Long Island Tea fishbowls); the Down Under for "Bucks" on Friday; Sensations for 2 for 1 mixed drinks; and Frenchy's for mugs of whatever and all of the hockey memorabilia (Also a great place for after hours drinking if you knew the employees). I also enjoyed Griggs Landing too. Made you think you weren't even in GF. Got 86'd from the Bronze Boot and Faces. Quote
Chewey Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 The Antique, Whitey's (Original -- no place like that), The Down Under, Griggs. I used to like the El Rocco and the Bronze Boot too. Top off a night at one or all of these places with a Zep Grinder. Pretty Good. Quote
Air Force One Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 How 'bout buck pitchers at the Spud Bar and the easiest place to buy underage, Point Liquors? My car knew it's own way to EGF! Remember how the El Roco "blew up" and the Bridge burned down on consecutive nights? Quote
Goon Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 the Down Under for "Bucks" on Friday Just think the beer for $1.50 pictures was Key Stone Lite: and a good number of us would drink them by the gallons every Friday night. Now I am not so sure I walk across the street to drink a Key Stone. The Edge also had some kind of a taco bar on Fridays if I remember right. Quote
squirtcoach Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 How about Tennesee & the Antique Anyone else remember Tennesee? or just Fetch and me? Quote
SIOUXELEVENS Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Just how well do you guys remember her,hmmmm hmmmmm Quote
mccarsu Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 You forgot: Hakstol shouldn't have gotten the job in the first place. It was Sandelin's. And when in the hell is Blais coming back?!?! UAA really doesn't really belong in the WCHA, since making the trip out there throws off everybody's sleep cycle, including mine. The NHL scouts/teams obviously screwed up when they thought Toews, Oshie and Lee were prime draft picks. These guys couldn't play floor hockey without wasting space. If Ralph hadn't donated the money for the new arena, we wouldn't be in this mess. It's distracting and should be leveled for a new WalMart. When you are paid as a scout for the NHL, then you can make the above statement regarding the talents of Toews, Oshie and Lee. If you think you can coach any better, then suit it up buddy! Quote
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