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Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th.
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Nick Papagiorgio
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Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
More worthless than Grand Forks? Impossible.
Nice. A city that is more worthless than Grand Forks
More worthless than Grand Forks? Impossible.
The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
I read all of the wordsmithing and legal-ese and just smirk and say, "Oh yes, the NCAA is all about the student-athlete ... "
I read all of the wordsmithing and legal-ese and just smirk and say, "Oh yes, the NCAA is all about the student-athlete ... "
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
RIT did it already.
Not that I care, you gotta do what you gotta do. I don't take that as a huge knock on them like a lot of people do.
RIT did it already.
Not that I care, you gotta do what you gotta do. I don't take that as a huge knock on them like a lot of people do.
dggoddard
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Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
Minnesota wins the 2002 & 2003 National Championships with Mankato, SCSU, Duluth in the WCHA and Bemidji State playing in the CHA.
Most seasons Minnesota plays 75% of their games within the state [plus 100% of WCHA playoff games] or just over border in Grand Forks.
Minnesota's recent problems are due to the decline of Minnesota high school hockey talent, not over saturation of the college game in the state.
This is the first I've heard of this.
Minnesota wins the 2002 & 2003 National Championships with Mankato, SCSU, Duluth in the WCHA and Bemidji State playing in the CHA.
Most seasons Minnesota plays 75% of their games within the state [plus 100% of WCHA playoff games] or just over border in Grand Forks.
Minnesota's recent problems are due to the decline of Minnesota high school hockey talent, not over saturation of the college game in the state.
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The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
... and their xenophobia quaintly espoused as "Pride on Ice" or " ... you're not one of us!" -- as defined by Dan Barreiro, KFAN-AM.
dggoddard
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Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
I have no doubt that the Gophers will rebound quickly into a national power in the Big Ten. Much as Texas football regained form after departing the Southwest Conference.
To keep the thread on topic. Go Dragons.
Keep fighting the good fight. I'm enjoying your posts.
I have no doubt that the Gophers will rebound quickly into a national power in the Big Ten. Much as Texas football regained form after departing the Southwest Conference.
To keep the thread on topic. Go Dragons.
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JDUBBS1280
MN Hockey Enthusiast
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
Yet, an all-time high of Minnesotans (I believe 51) saw ice time in the NHL last season, and Minnesota had 18 of the top 20 high school teams in the country last year.
http://www.ushsho.com/ushsrank.htm
Arguably the dumbest thing I have read in a while. The talent coming out of Minnesota High School hockey is as strong as ever. If there ever was a lull, it was in the mid 90's.
Yet, an all-time high of Minnesotans (I believe 51) saw ice time in the NHL last season, and Minnesota had 18 of the top 20 high school teams in the country last year.
http://www.ushsho.com/ushsrank.htm
Arguably the dumbest thing I have read in a while. The talent coming out of Minnesota High School hockey is as strong as ever. If there ever was a lull, it was in the mid 90's.
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FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
*looks at two-time ECAC Player of the Year, recognizes he came from a Minnesota high school*
I don't think decline in high school hockey talent is it. Try again.
*looks at two-time ECAC Player of the Year, recognizes he came from a Minnesota high school*
I don't think decline in high school hockey talent is it. Try again.
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
You're about to get hit with about 100,000,000 "EZAC" attacks. Way to go.
You're about to get hit with about 100,000,000 "EZAC" attacks. Way to go.
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
Doesn't bother me; the 5th caller gets a cookie. I've stated that many a time.
Doesn't bother me; the 5th caller gets a cookie. I've stated that many a time.
JDUBBS1280
MN Hockey Enthusiast
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
The Gophers haven't exclusively recruited Minnesota High School players in years (Thomas Vanek, Kyle Okposo, Erik Johnson, Erik Haula, etc...)
And if you are looking at Minnesota High School hockey and not Minnesota players in general, you're right. However, name me one state where high school hockey hasn't been effected by the shift towards the US Development model. And I think you would have a very hard time finding high school hockey healthier than it is in Minnesota. Nick Leddy, Nick Bjugstad, Ryan McDonough, Brock Nelson etc... aren't too shabby.
And if you look back 5 years from now, I think you'll find that Kyle Rau, Tony Camarensi, Josh Archibald, etc... turned out to be pretty good players as well.
So, not sure what your point was, other than to take a shot at Minnesota hockey.
The Gophers haven't exclusively recruited Minnesota High School players in years (Thomas Vanek, Kyle Okposo, Erik Johnson, Erik Haula, etc...)
And if you are looking at Minnesota High School hockey and not Minnesota players in general, you're right. However, name me one state where high school hockey hasn't been effected by the shift towards the US Development model. And I think you would have a very hard time finding high school hockey healthier than it is in Minnesota. Nick Leddy, Nick Bjugstad, Ryan McDonough, Brock Nelson etc... aren't too shabby.
And if you look back 5 years from now, I think you'll find that Kyle Rau, Tony Camarensi, Josh Archibald, etc... turned out to be pretty good players as well.
So, not sure what your point was, other than to take a shot at Minnesota hockey.
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Bronzebacks
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Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
FYI, Okposo is a MN native.
But I agree with the rest.
FYI, Okposo is a MN native.
But I agree with the rest.
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
Throw enough theories around and hope that maybe one will stick eh?
Throw enough theories around and hope that maybe one will stick eh?
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He was talking about players who did not play High School hockey here I believe.
He was talking about players who did not play High School hockey here I believe.
JDUBBS1280
MN Hockey Enthusiast
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
I know he is, but he didn't play MN High School Hockey. He went to Shattucks. So is Erik Johnson, but he went to NTDP.
I know he is, but he didn't play MN High School Hockey. He went to Shattucks. So is Erik Johnson, but he went to NTDP.
dggoddard
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Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
But elite US players are coming from all over the place now as evidenced by the WCHA awards last season. The AAA model is working is California, Colorado, Texas and other non-traditional states. They are producing exciting players.
Agreed that Minnesota high school hockey is the model that other states should follow.
But elite US players are coming from all over the place now as evidenced by the WCHA awards last season. The AAA model is working is California, Colorado, Texas and other non-traditional states. They are producing exciting players.
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
I want oatmeal raisin!!!
I want oatmeal raisin!!!
Re: Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons to call press conference at 1pm Friday July 15th
If you have the money, use it. There has never been a better time to find a conference. If the AHA teams join the CCHA it could be a good conference with some nice media outlets.
If you have the money, use it. There has never been a better time to find a conference. If the AHA teams join the CCHA it could be a good conference with some nice media outlets.