All Things Denver XXX

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Yep, hopefully nothing changes with him and the Wild during the summer. Matt Donovan will be the only DU player to leave early after the season when potentially there were three with Zucker and Drew Shore. I see Kristo is staying at UND which is good for the Sioux.

Kristo, Dell and Blood have all confirmed they will be back. We're still waiting on Hextall and Gregoire. While Hextall would be a key contributor, Gregoire is the big one. If he comes back, North Dakota will be on the same level as CC and DU (I still think DU is the favorite). If not, then I think we drop down into that next tier, playing for 3rd-5th. We're going to be very strong defensively, but may struggle scoring early on. To have a senior with Gregoire's pedigree, would be essential in getting off to a good start.

[Pablo]

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Chambers says Zucker plans to return to DU next year.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/sports/2...-season/16911/

Good to hear that this is the way Zucker is leaning. But I will wait until the puck drops to celebrate. Chambers qualifies his assessment with a lot of "maybes", etc. But in the meantime...good news.

[du78]

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Kristo, Dell and Blood have all confirmed they will be back. We're still waiting on Hextall and Gregoire. While Hextall would be a key contributor, Gregoire is the big one. If he comes back, North Dakota will be on the same level as CC and DU (I still think DU is the favorite). If not, then I think we drop down into that next tier, playing for 3rd-5th. We're going to be very strong defensively, but may struggle scoring early on. To have a senior with Gregoire's pedigree, would be essential in getting off to a good start.

I may have to run over to the Islanders' offices and give them a glowing report on Gregoire

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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I may have to run over to the Islanders' offices and give them a glowing report on Gregoire

Let them know that he'll be a star, but only if he gets one more year of college.

[Dmann]

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I may have to run over to the Islanders' offices and give them a glowing report on Gregoire

First, du78, do you have an answer for me about that epic Freshman class of '78?, how may stuck around? Secondly, I have to say I still have a bad taste in my mouth about Gregoire. He should have been a Pio **** it!!! I was willing to put up with him in ND for a couple of years, but all 4 years?, come on!!!!!

[vizoroo]

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Mike Chambers covers Hockey Banquet.
http://www.denverpost.com/colleges/ci_17913223

Most Inspirational-Jesse Martin
MVP-Kyle Ostrow
Leading Scorer, Three Stars-Drew Shore
Top Freshman-Jason Zucker
Top Defensive Player-Sam Brittain
Most Improved-Jarod Mermis
Sportsmanship-Chris Nutini
Scholar-Athlete-Chris Nutini and Shawn Ostrow
Community Service-Anthony Maiani
http://www.denverpioneers.com/ViewAr...CLID=205141397

[vizoroo]

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Missed this article on Matt Carle. It's a good one.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=5...vid=nhl-search

[vizoroo]

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Zac Larraza with a goal in USA's 5-4 victory over Canada. USA will play Sweden for the gold.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Zac Larraza with a goal in USA's 5-4 victory over Canada. USA will play Sweden for the gold.

It was a nice goal...shorthanded too.

[dggoddard]

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Hextall bolts...

http://www.uscho.com/2011/04/22/hext...-with-phoenix/

[vizoroo]

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Matt Carle vs Chris Butler in the NBC NHL game of the week!

[vizoroo]

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One more game for either Chris Butler or Matt Carle. Both got a lot of ice time yesterday.

[du78]

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One more game for either Chris Butler or Matt Carle. Both got a lot of ice time yesterday.

Unfortuantely Chris got burned for the OT goal

[du78]

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First, du78, do you have an answer for me about that epic Freshman class of '78?, how may stuck around? Secondly, I have to say I still have a bad taste in my mouth about Gregoire. He should have been a Pio **** it!!! I was willing to put up with him in ND for a couple of years, but all 4 years?, come on!!!!!

Ken Berry and Glenn Anderson both played their frosh season in 1978/89 and then played in the 1980s Olympics for Team Canada in what would have been their sophomore years. Ken came back the season after the Olympics for his soph season in 1980/81. He turned pro after the 1980/81 season. Glenn didn't come back and turned pro after the Olympics. Ed Beers, Glenn Johnson, Andy Hill and Scott Robinson were all 4-year letter winners.

[vizoroo]

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The Stats

Matt Carle Philadelphia
Regular Season 82 GP 1-39-40 +30
Playoffs 6 GP 0-3-3 -4

Chris Butler Buffalo
Regular Season 49 GP 2-7-9 +8
Playoffs 6 GP 0-1-1 -2