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Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
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eye4talent
Blistering Drive
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Medical issues ended his career.
Medical issues ended his career.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
the wink is nice, but literally that kid's career just ended...before he was even suppose to attend NMU...just wondering.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
UpNorthHockey
MTU NMU LSSU
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Levi's issue wasn't skill or development related....he had some personal problems and had to return home from Junior A. When he played for Calumet, he was amazing, despite his stature. I think he was a safe bet from a talent perspective.
aparch
Well-known member
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
I honestly don't know the back story.
A quick search doesn't show him enrolled at NMU. Walt has been a man of his word to these kids who have committed to NMU and are unable to play because of injury.
Robert Skinner, recruited by NMU but suffered a career ending injury in the BCHL, still chose to attend NMU and was treated just like any other player. Except he couldn't play.
http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/524540/One-of-the-guys.html
I hope the article is old enough where it won't get paywalled. It loaded for me.
I honestly don't know the back story.
A quick search doesn't show him enrolled at NMU. Walt has been a man of his word to these kids who have committed to NMU and are unable to play because of injury.
Robert Skinner, recruited by NMU but suffered a career ending injury in the BCHL, still chose to attend NMU and was treated just like any other player. Except he couldn't play.
http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/524540/One-of-the-guys.html
I hope the article is old enough where it won't get paywalled. It loaded for me.
JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Hard to say who is the best, but I know who is close the bottom... Jack Edwards. His picture is in the dictionary for "Homer".
http://youtu.be/ngRIQAdHtCc
I do like listening to Daryl Reaugh (Dallas Stars) for hockey because it makes me think I'm playing PlayStation NHL95, NHL96, NHL97, etc...
http://youtu.be/NyxcVr6HeyE
Ryan J
Hard to say who is the best, but I know who is close the bottom... Jack Edwards. His picture is in the dictionary for "Homer".
http://youtu.be/ngRIQAdHtCc
I do like listening to Daryl Reaugh (Dallas Stars) for hockey because it makes me think I'm playing PlayStation NHL95, NHL96, NHL97, etc...
http://youtu.be/NyxcVr6HeyE
Ryan J
mtu_huskies
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Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
This. We can complain about some of the missed opportunities against UW or NMU, but overall we can't forget where we came from. Or the fact that we haven't had home ice in the playoffs forever. This is so much more fun.
One of the perks of Season Ticket Holder Appreciate night Friday is a free ticket to the 3/6 game against NMU. Obviously they have a ticket, so the theory is they'll give it to a friend? I just realized spring break starts that weekend, I'd hope it's not super hard to fill up for NMU, but I guess it's a unique idea to get more people in the seats.
This. We can complain about some of the missed opportunities against UW or NMU, but overall we can't forget where we came from. Or the fact that we haven't had home ice in the playoffs forever. This is so much more fun.
One of the perks of Season Ticket Holder Appreciate night Friday is a free ticket to the 3/6 game against NMU. Obviously they have a ticket, so the theory is they'll give it to a friend? I just realized spring break starts that weekend, I'd hope it's not super hard to fill up for NMU, but I guess it's a unique idea to get more people in the seats.
huskyfan
New member
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
bump.
and. Dirk's Dad is one of the better known coaches in the Copper Country. I remember when Dirk started out, Dad would wear headphones, watching and listening to the game. a couple years in he dropped the headphones. Dirk is one of the best in my opinion, in college sports. I haven't listened to the Eastern schools, but everywhere we go out west he is better, hands down. and I love the mix of Dirk, the color guy and the crowd noise and the rink noise. it really makes you feel like you are there.
and hey, its Thursday, we can talk hockey! who on the injury list is ready to go?
bump.
and. Dirk's Dad is one of the better known coaches in the Copper Country. I remember when Dirk started out, Dad would wear headphones, watching and listening to the game. a couple years in he dropped the headphones. Dirk is one of the best in my opinion, in college sports. I haven't listened to the Eastern schools, but everywhere we go out west he is better, hands down. and I love the mix of Dirk, the color guy and the crowd noise and the rink noise. it really makes you feel like you are there.
and hey, its Thursday, we can talk hockey! who on the injury list is ready to go?
UpNorthHockey
MTU NMU LSSU
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
I'm afraid Dirk has spoiled us. He gets in way more words per minute in the play by play that any other college hockey announcers and he does so intelligently and with unmistakable enthusiasm. It shows that he understands the game and knows what's important to call. He chooses to tell high value backstory about players, always gets the names right for the other team and never fails to credit solid play by the other team. I think he just has much higher hockey knowledge and insight than the competition. I particularly like when he's on with Brent Peterson. Unfortunately, I now find most other WCHA broadcasts almost unlistenable and annoying.....and it's Dirk's fault. Outside if Dirk, I think Dave Danis did a nice job for NMU.
I'm afraid Dirk has spoiled us. He gets in way more words per minute in the play by play that any other college hockey announcers and he does so intelligently and with unmistakable enthusiasm. It shows that he understands the game and knows what's important to call. He chooses to tell high value backstory about players, always gets the names right for the other team and never fails to credit solid play by the other team. I think he just has much higher hockey knowledge and insight than the competition. I particularly like when he's on with Brent Peterson. Unfortunately, I now find most other WCHA broadcasts almost unlistenable and annoying.....and it's Dirk's fault. Outside if Dirk, I think Dave Danis did a nice job for NMU.
mtu_huskies
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Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Here's an article with some info on Williamson's visit and what he liked. He has a foot injury, thus why he could visit during the hockey season.
Jagger makes move to Michigan Tech
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/289982071.html
Here's an article with some info on Williamson's visit and what he liked. He has a foot injury, thus why he could visit during the hockey season.
Jagger makes move to Michigan Tech
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/sports/289982071.html
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
hehe. the land cows can't get any credit....
"Michigan Tech has won three NCAA national championships and is second in the WCHA Conference, at 13-4-1, just back of the Minnesota Gophers."
hehe. the land cows can't get any credit....
"Michigan Tech has won three NCAA national championships and is second in the WCHA Conference, at 13-4-1, just back of the Minnesota Gophers."
huskyfan
New member
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Blue Line Lunch Alert!!! (for next week - Winter Carnival)
There will be a Blue Line Lunch, on Friday, February 6th at noon, in the
'old' Blue Line Room outside of University Images.
The cost is $10 per person. Make your reservation by emailing
blueline@mtu.edu. Reservations should be made by 10am on Thursday,
February 5th.
Blue Line Lunch Alert!!! (for next week - Winter Carnival)
There will be a Blue Line Lunch, on Friday, February 6th at noon, in the
'old' Blue Line Room outside of University Images.
The cost is $10 per person. Make your reservation by emailing
blueline@mtu.edu. Reservations should be made by 10am on Thursday,
February 5th.
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Hope to see you at F5 time. There are some of the GPL group that are attending, despite it not being "our" tournament.
Hope to see you at F5 time. There are some of the GPL group that are attending, despite it not being "our" tournament.
huskyfan
New member
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
heck yes!! already have airline tickets, rental car, hotel rooms, etc. and are traveling with complete Husky paraphernalia - jerseys, sweats, etc. - first for home ice then on to St Paul!!
heck yes!! already have airline tickets, rental car, hotel rooms, etc. and are traveling with complete Husky paraphernalia - jerseys, sweats, etc. - first for home ice then on to St Paul!!
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Good to hear! It's been too long.
And yes, I'll be donning the Tech jersey. When in Rome....or something.
Good to hear! It's been too long.
And yes, I'll be donning the Tech jersey. When in Rome....or something.
huskyfan
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Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
we are pumped!! so this is why you all get so cranked up about hockey. its a first for this Tech fan other than a couple of random wins at CC. and we are loving the ride!!
Good to hear! It's been too long.
And yes, I'll be donning the Tech jersey. When in Rome....or something.
we are pumped!! so this is why you all get so cranked up about hockey. its a first for this Tech fan other than a couple of random wins at CC. and we are loving the ride!!
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
Even the ex, at her first real sporting game ever, was overcome with enthusiasm and hostility towards the other team. She was baffled. Direct quote: "My God, they [Gophers] are playing like sh*! Why am I so pi**ed off?! I'm not a sports person!!!!!!"
And you also know why, given our history, Gopher fans are so darn arrogant.
Even the ex, at her first real sporting game ever, was overcome with enthusiasm and hostility towards the other team. She was baffled. Direct quote: "My God, they [Gophers] are playing like sh*! Why am I so pi**ed off?! I'm not a sports person!!!!!!"
And you also know why, given our history, Gopher fans are so darn arrogant.
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech, best season in 30 years, part two!
I'm nervous about this series. Huntsville had the lead at Omaha until the final minute of play in the second game and only lost because of a lost face-off. We have to be good or it won't end well.
I'm nervous about this series. Huntsville had the lead at Omaha until the final minute of play in the second game and only lost because of a lost face-off. We have to be good or it won't end well.
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