This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Oh yeah, he always looked pretty out there on the ice.
You must not be from the Range. My wife is and she describe Ikola as a sell out that betrayed the Iron Range to illegally recruit and coach a bunch of "612-ers." (A 612-er is someone from the Twin Cities as the 612 area code used to cover the entire metro) Any accomplishments are tainted by the fact that he wouldn't hold true to his roots.
You must not be from the Range. My wife is and she describe Ikola as a sell out that betrayed the Iron Range to illegally recruit and coach a bunch of "612-ers." (A 612-er is someone from the Twin Cities as the 612 area code used to cover the entire metro) Any accomplishments are tainted by the fact that he wouldn't hold true to his roots.
Not that they hold a grudge or anything.
JFR, Coach Ikola NEVER recruited, he didn't need to because he already had at the time the best feeder program in the state.
A bit touchy today george?
Touchy?!?!?! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN TOUCHY?!?!?!?!?
No.
Just that I've heard a lot of whinny biotching about Hornet hockey but never heard recruiting mentioned. The only recruiting accusation I remember about Edina was when Bob Zender moved to Edina from Michigan and started the string of 69 BB wins in a row.
I also wanted to point out to 444 that there really wasn't much of a feeder program back when Ike started so he had to build one.
He was a Wolverine, I'm sure he cheated.
I was trying to point out their irrational hatred for the Cities' programs. I was not trying to make any actual accusations. However, Ikola is viewed as a traitor. I'm not from the range and bring him up once in while to stir the pot.
