No, not the movie, I’m actually referring to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 2008 battle for the Stanley Cup returns to Pittsburgh tonight. In what seemed to be the darling matchup of two franchises with successful histories meeting to battle it out for hockey’s ultimate prize, quickly turned into a two game deficit for the fresh [...]
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Heads up NHL, Toews is on his way…
Posted in Fighting Sioux, NHL, Opinion, Sports News on May 16th, 2007
Fighting Sioux hockey standout Jonathan Toews fresh off a world championship with team Canada, has signed a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Best of luck to Jonathan! It has been a hell of a ride and you gave us some great memories. Make us proud and know you’ll hear plenty of cheers for you every [...]
Yes, thats right Michel Therrien of the Pittsburh Penguins. The Pens competed very hard last year, they competed for the last place spot in the NHL and the lotto ticket to Evgeni Malkin. So where are they now? First place in the Atlantic division, Second in the Eastern conference and gearing up to make there [...]
The NHL: A Sad and Pathetic Joke
Posted in NHL on Mar 13th, 2007
I realize that fighting in hockey is considered part of the sport. I think this is fine. What is not okay, however, is outright assault and battery. I am speaking of what happened to Ryan Hollweg when he was slashed across the neck by a stick from Chris Simon. If this event had happened in [...]
Hockey fight…enough said, check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xqUbxr1Fbg
The Pens are coming off their 32nd win of the season, 10 more than they had all last season. Considering they are now just about 2/3 of the way through the season, that is an amazing feat for the Pens! Another key note about their 32nd win is that it is apart of the Pens [...]
Phil Kessel
Posted in NHL on Dec 11th, 2006
It’s been noted on here that I’m not a huge fan of Mr. Kessel the 5th Pick of the Boston Bruins and played college hockey at UND’s rival Minnesota, but their is the human side that doesn’t have to do with sports where you have to have that heart for a person. It sounds [...]
Commodore and The Cup @ The Ralph! (Pictures Included)
Posted in Fighting Sioux, NHL on Aug 22nd, 2006
Sometimes things are bigger than sports, even if it is sports that bring us to this realization. As the days grew closer to former Fighting Sioux standout Mike Commodore visiting Grand Forks with the Stanley Cup, anticipation ran high. This goes for me as well. Having been unable to see the Cup up close many [...]
Just wondering if anybody cared about Phil Kessel leaving the U oF M hockey team??? Seriously the U of M should be happy he is leaving. What did the guy do for them??? Score some goals against a few crappy teams. Big deal. The only thing he will ever be [...]
Commodore + Cup @ The Ralph!
Posted in Fighting Sioux, NHL on Aug 16th, 2006
Mike Commodore of the Stanley Cup winning Carolina Hurricanes will be bringing the Cup to The Ralph! We all know Mike as a long time favorite Fighting Sioux Hockey alumni and appreciate his loyalty by gracing the dedicated Sioux fans with a visit!
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/15273791.htm
Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday August 22nd, with the program to start [...]