Denver vs. North Dakota Rivalry

[dubbie31]

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There's a lot more similarities than differences between these programs. The tradition each has built, the recruiting patterns of drawing blue chip recruits from all over, the on-ice NHL style of play, and the long-term success of each (7=7) all make for the hallmarks of a great rivalry.

I've been watching North Dakota and WCHA hockey for 35 years, and the UND-DU games have always exhibited high-speed, high-skill, physical, "for men only", strap-your-pads-on-tight kind of hockey. Think Glenn Anderson flying down the wing. Think Craig Ludwig nailing a check into the boards. Its been this way for a long time.

I'll contrast this with UND vs CC games; that series has had a great history of high-speed, great flow, great playmaking and goaltending. But it lacks the physical aspect. When UND plays CC, there's less hitting, fewer whistles, and long stretches without penalties.

The DU-UND games are also less predictable. Today might be 1-0 or it might be 8-2. It might be free flowing with few penalties or it might be rough and tumble with lots of 4 on 4. It might be the All-Americans with the goals, or it might be the fourth liners that nobody expected. Maybe the coaches will samba the blue line. You just never know. And that's what makes these games great entertainment.

When I think of Craig Ludwig, I think of perhaps the greatest shot blocker I have ever seen. That guy was simply brilliant at being in the perfect position to take one. If I was a goalie, he would have been one of my first picks for a guy to be in front. I remember him being completely fear-less with pads seemingly duct-taped together. I know he had designed them extra wide.

 

[ecbrevik]

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At this point in time, I would rather see the Sioux beat Denver than anyone else. In saying that, I don't mean because that is today's game. I'd tell you that if you had asked me that question 3 months ago, or before this season started. I think that says it all, at least from my perspective.

 

[dubbie31]

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At this point in time, I would rather see the Sioux beat Denver than anyone else. In saying that, I don't mean because that is today's game. I'd tell you that if you had asked me that question 3 months ago, or before this season started. I think that says it all, at least from my perspective.

I share the same sentiment - Except going the other way

 

[Plante26]

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I just want Denver to win so Frozen Four tickets are cheaper and more plentiful. And so I don't have to see people wearing leather Sioux jackets.

Worst. Fashion statement. Ever.

 

[UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing]

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I just want Denver to win so Frozen Four tickets are cheaper and more plentiful. And so I don't have to see people wearing leather Sioux jackets.

Worst. Fashion statement. Ever.

Also, because if tUMD can get past UNH/ND, not having to play the Sue would be great. And getting payback for 2004 on DU would be nice.

 

[Dirty]

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I just want Denver to win so Frozen Four tickets are cheaper and more plentiful. And so I don't have to see people wearing leather Sioux jackets.

Worst. Fashion statement. Ever.

Stab your eyes out and you won't have to. Even better just stab yourself in the neck and the rest of us won't have to see you at the FF either.

 

[DenverGoldJersey]

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It seems to me that more serious DU fans hate the Sioux more than Colorado College. Mostly because of the recent bad blood and tight finishes the last few years. Also CC has been good but they haven't been top three in the league since about 2004-2005. I could be wrong, I couldn't find the stats for WCHA standings through the years, thats what it seems like to me.

 

[The Rube]

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Stab your eyes out and you won't have to. Even better just stab yourself in the neck and the rest of us won't have to see you at the FF either.

He won't be there anyway. He'll wimp out just like he did for the F5.

 

[Plante26]

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Stab your eyes out and you won't have to. Even better just stab yourself in the neck and the rest of us won't have to see you at the FF either.

Despite your violent wishes, you fail to explain the rationale behind half of your hillbilly fanbase perpetuating a not-so-glorious 1980's trend. It's as if the Starter jacket wasn't white trash enough for the Sioux faithful. I can only imagine how this fashion atrocity came to fruition:

"Dang, my Charlotte Hornets Starter jacket is pretty cool........too bad they don't make these for racist schools.......the only thing that could be any sweeter would be if I were able to wear my mint leather jacket at the same time.....then I'd be so rad.......everybody would stop and look at me and say 'Wow, man......that guy much have an awesome Camaro.'......yeah, man........"

Then it clicked, and the rest of the college hockey world can only shake their collective heads in pity at the fashion abortion that is the Fighting Sioux Leather Jacket.

Also: Why would you go to the FF if your squad isn't going to be there? Besides, you know that your probation officer doesn't let you cross state lines.

 

[Plante26]

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He won't be there anyway. He'll wimp out just like he did for the F5.

Depends on if work interferes. It shouldn't......I hope.

 

[cg_siouxfan]

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Despite your violent wishes, you fail to explain the rationale behind half of your hillbilly fanbase perpetuating a not-so-glorious 1980's trend. It's as if the Starter jacket wasn't white trash enough for the Sioux faithful. I can only imagine how this fashion atrocity came to fruition:

"Dang, my Charlotte Hornets Starter jacket is pretty cool........too bad they don't make these for racist schools.......the only thing that could be any sweeter would be if I were able to wear my mint leather jacket at the same time.....then I'd be so rad.......everybody would stop and look at me and say 'Wow, man......that guy much have an awesome Camaro.'......yeah, man........"

Then it clicked, and the rest of the college hockey world can only shake their collective heads in pity at the fashion abortion that is the Fighting Sioux Leather Jacket.

Also: Why would you go to the FF if your squad isn't going to be there? Besides, you know that your probation officer doesn't let you cross state lines.

Was that supposed to be funny?

 

[dubbie31]

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Was that supposed to be funny?

Hmmm... I think we are all dumber after reading that!

 

[Mike Rane]

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My top rivals/most disliked teams:

1. Denver
2. Boston College
3. Michigan
4. Minnesota
5. Wisconsin

 

[redwing77]

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Was that supposed to be funny?

No. It was classic Dirty. He got under Plante26's skin and made him go off on the board and make a fool of himself.

Dirty wrote the book on effective instigation. Sure, one could argue that it is trolling, but he rarely resorts to name calling and personal attacks yet he gets the responses as if he did.

It's very entertaining.

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Here's my take on the DU/UND/CC rivalry thing:

Historically, I think DU's archrival is CC. Geographically this also rings true. However, UND/DU rivalry comes from both being storied programs (you don't win 7 NC's just because you got the lucky crackerjack box) and from the recent unfortunately violent meetings UND and DU have participated in.

I think it was just a big time matchup until, like I said unfortunately, Bina got injured. After that, each side took turns ramping up the matchup until it is a really heated rivalry.

I don't think either team likes each other. And with UMN's recent slump, DU provides a rivalry that legitimately may end up meaning something every time they play.

With Minnesota bolting for the Big10 in a few years, I expect DU and UND's rivalry to ramp up.

 

[jerryj]

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a rivalry isnt made in 5 years. the biggest rivalry in college hockey is the sioux and the gophers. end of thread.

that being said- the gophers and badgers leave in a couple years and the rivalries of the future will be denver/sioux and gophers/wolverines.

denver fans are jumping the gun here getting excited over a real rivalry for once. calm down. be patient. the gophers are leaving soon and the flipperjacks or whatever theyre going to be called will be yours to beat up on.

 

[darker98]

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No. It was classic Dirty. He got under Plante26's skin and made him go off on the board and make a fool of himself.

Dirty wrote the book on effective instigation. Sure, one could argue that it is trolling, but he rarely resorts to name calling and personal attacks yet he gets the responses as if he did.

It's very entertaining.

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Here's my take on the DU/UND/CC rivalry thing:

Historically, I think DU's archrival is CC. Geographically this also rings true. However, UND/DU rivalry comes from both being storied programs (you don't win 7 NC's just because you got the lucky crackerjack box) and from the recent unfortunately violent meetings UND and DU have participated in.

I think it was just a big time matchup until, like I said unfortunately, Bina got injured. After that, each side took turns ramping up the matchup until it is a really heated rivalry.

I don't think either team likes each other. And with UMN's recent slump, DU provides a rivalry that legitimately may end up meaning something every time they play.

With Minnesota bolting for the Big10 in a few years, I expect DU and UND's rivalry to ramp up.

We are from the same fan base, but 5 yrs ago and after many beers he got me suspended. Now I envy Dirty and have a man crush on him.

 

[ecbrevik]

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a rivalry isnt made in 5 years. the biggest rivalry in college hockey is the sioux and the gophers. end of thread.

that being said- the gophers and badgers leave in a couple years and the rivalries of the future will be denver/sioux and gophers/wolverines.

denver fans are jumping the gun here getting excited over a real rivalry for once. calm down. be patient. the gophers are leaving soon and the flipperjacks or whatever theyre going to be called will be yours to beat up on.

There's a lot more than just 5 years here, and any serious college hockey fan should be well aware of that. UND and DU have been playing big games going back 50+ years. When I was attending UND over 20 years ago DU was viewed as a serious rival, though not at that time at the level of a Minnesota or Wisconsin. However, the rivalry has ramped up considerably in recent years. There is no doubt about that. And at the moment, I would rather see UND down DU than Minnesota. Not all UND fans will agree with me, but I think simply assuming that UND-Minnesota is the biggest rivalry out there today is not valid. And it appears that many of the Sioux fans who have taken the time to voice their opinions agree with that.

 

[ecbrevik]

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We are from the same fan base, but 5 yrs ago and after many beers he got me suspended. Now I envy Dirty and have a man crush on him.

Dirty has fun with anyone and everyone he can. Doesn't matter who you cheer for.

 

[jerryj]

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There's a lot more than just 5 years here, and any serious college hockey fan should be well aware of that. UND and DU have been playing big games going back 50+ years. When I was attending UND over 20 years ago DU was viewed as a serious rival, though not at that time at the level of a Minnesota or Wisconsin. However, the rivalry has ramped up considerably in recent years. There is no doubt about that. And at the moment, I would rather see UND down DU than Minnesota. Not all UND fans will agree with me, but I think simply assuming that UND-Minnesota is the biggest rivalry out there today is not valid. And it appears that many of the Sioux fans who have taken the time to voice their opinions agree with that.

i think the word some of the people on here are looking for is "competitive". have the games between DU and the sioux become more competitive than the sioux/gophers the last 5 years? absolutely.

but you are KIDDING yourself if you say youd rather watch the sioux eliminate DU from the ncaa's than the gophers. listen to beyond the pond on kfan. last weekend there were more sioux fans calling in than gopher fans- all saying the same thing "i use to hate the gophers because they are good. now i hate the gophers because theyve gotten bad. we need this rivalry.." etc etc. if the gophers make it into the ncaas next year (pathetic that i am saying "if", but thats what its come to), but IF they do, every sioux fan, player, and coach would like nothing more than to kick them out. youve just forgotten what its like because the gophers have become irrelevant.

 

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

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When I first started following Sioux hockey Denver was about the same rivalry level as Michigan Tech. Now they are just slightly below MN and WI.

That said, are there more trolling posts from Sioux fans in the Denver threads or Gopher threads....MN is still the #1 rival, despite their recent bout of mediocrity.