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2007 NCAA Hockey Tournament The brackets have been selected, with the #1 seeds going to Minnesota, Notre Dame, Clarkson, and UNH. Notre Dame has been ranked #1 for most of the season, riding a hot goaltender. They have won five straight and only given up 3 goals total in those games. Minnesota beat North Dakota (the hotest team in the nation) in a thrilling OT game for the WCHA conference championship, after an amazing goal by Blake Wheeler (YouTube). First round of the playoffs start this weekend, with the Frozen Four in St. Louis in two weeks.
posted on March 19, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Legendary Twins PA announcer Bob Casey died this weekend. "Bob Casey the stadium voice of the Twins for all of the team's 44 years and whose signature style and verbal stumbles endeared him to baseball fans throughout the Upper Midwest, died early Sunday from complications of liver cancer. He was 79." Bob Casey was famous for two things, his no smoking rule - "Noooooooooooooooo smoking in the Metrodome! If you must smoke, go outside or QUIT!" (or "go to Wisconsin" or "go to a casino" or "go to Disneyland" or one of his other great variations), and also the way he announced Kirby Pucket back in the day - "Now batting for the Twins, number 34, the center fielder, KIRBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYY PUCKETT!". It's a sad day in Twins land.
posted on March 28, 2005 - Go to the detail view for this result
Moss to be traded to Oakland "The Vikings and Oakland Raiders have agreed to a trade that will send Vikings receiver Randy Moss to the Raiders in exchange for the seventh overall pick in this year's draft, linebacker Napoleon Harris and a low-round draft pick this year, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday."
posted on February 23, 2005 - Go to the detail view for this result
Herb Brooks killed in car crash Former Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks, who led the United States to the ``Miracle on Ice'' victory over the Soviet Union, died Monday in a car accident, a state official said. This is a sad day for all hockey fans, especially here in Minnesota where Herb Brooks was our hockey god.
posted on August 11, 2003 - Go to the detail view for this result
Gophers Repeat The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers became the first team in 31 years to win back to back titles in college hockey. Led by Austrian Thomas Vanek, most likely a top 5 pick in this years NHL draft, scored the game winner on a beautiful solo effort. University of New Hampshire played close in the first two periods, keeping the game tied going into the third. But the Gophers scored 4 third period goals to win the Championship. But of course, stupid college fans had to ruin a good thing, by setting a car on fire and tearing down traffic signs. It's hard to get into college hockey when NHL playoffs are just starting, but ESPN did have the game on and will most likely make the game an instant classic. Go Gophers!
posted on April 13, 2003 - Go to the detail view for this result
Brewers make trade for pitcher C.C. Sabathia Minor-league prospect Matt LaPorta is included in the deal In a bold move designed to end the club’s 26-year playoff drought, the Milwaukee Brewers agreed in principle Sunday night to acquire Cleveland left-handed pitcher C.C. Sabathia in exchange for top prospect Matt LaPorta and three others.Neither side would officially confirm the deal because paperwork still was being completed and medical records exchanged. But a source familiar with the discussions said minor-league pitchers Zach Jackson and Rob Bryson also were in the deal. The fourth player could turn out to be third baseman Taylor Green, the Brewers' minor-league player of the year in 2007.
posted by tommytrump at 11:30 AM on July 07
NCAA Hockey Brackets Revealed The field of 16 is set for the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, with a field determined by the six conference tournament champions and the PairWise rankings.
posted by TheQatarian at 07:01 PM on March 24
Funny, I keep thinking the same thing, as a Gopher fan. BC is beatable and Miami hasn't proven to me they are a top team. Again, I think this just goes to show it's all about lucky bounces and good goaltending. I don't see one team that is light years ahead of the pack. Almost every team is good and could win, but they are all beatable as well.
posted at 02:26 PM on March 24
NCAA Hockey Brackets Revealed The field of 16 is set for the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, with a field determined by the six conference tournament champions and the PairWise rankings.
posted by TheQatarian at 07:01 PM on March 24
Howard T: emoeby, I can't disagree violently with your picks, but I think that Hockey East will come out better than you opine. This is what is so difficult with college hockey. Since the conferences so rarely play each other, and top to bottom talent is so varied, it's hard to tell which teams are as good as their records. This is what makes the NCAA tourney so darn fun to watch. I won't be surprised if BC beats MN, but I had to vote with my heart. As for UNH (University of No Hardware), they will have to show me they can win before I will predict them to. :) I love this time of year.
posted at 01:58 PM on March 24
NCAA Hockey Brackets Revealed The field of 16 is set for the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, with a field determined by the six conference tournament champions and the PairWise rankings.
posted by TheQatarian at 07:01 PM on March 23
As a Gopher fan, I'm just glad they were able to turn the season around and play some incredible hockey these past few weeks. And I couldn't be happier with the region they got placed in. I think BC is beatable, and I haven't been all that impressed with the 3 games I've seen them play on TV. Here are my picks for the tourney: East Michigan over Niagara, SCSU over Clarkson. Michigan over SCSU West UNH over Notre Dame, CC over Mich. St.. CC over UNH Midwest UND over Princeton, Denver over WI. Denver over UND Northeast Miami over Air Force, MN over BC. MN over Miami DU over MN (again) and Michigan over CC. Michigan is the champion. Go Gophers!
posted at 08:22 PM on March 23
NHL Trade Deadline Aftermath Thread: Hossa to Phoenix! Hossa to Pittsburgh! Huet to Washington! Leafs dump everyone without a no-trade clause for draft picks! Minnesota now consists entirely of goons! The Ducks get better! The Panthers give up!
posted by chicobangs at 03:02 PM on February 26
Minnesota fans are very, very upset today. The Wild desperately needed a center, and instead we get Simon. But, for a team that was out-muscled by Calgary this week, and Anaheim in last years playoffs, having some extra punch might be a good thing.
posted at 03:41 PM on February 26
Embrace All-Star weekend for what it's supposed to be -- fun If you read every media account of the happenings in and around All-Star weekend here, you would swear the event was some twisted hybrid of being repeatedly poked in the eye with a sharp object and being trapped in a tiny, airless room listening to an endless tape loop of Joe Sakic interviews.
posted by BoKnows at 08:25 AM on January 29
I loved the Young Stars game, especially since there were quite a few Minnesota kids. Erik Johnson, Mike Lundin, Matt Niskanen and Peter Mueller. The breakaway challenge was cool, and hopefully next year more guys will show off a little more. It seemed only Ovechkin was willing to look like a fool. I also thought that The Hives were awesome, loved that they kept playing during the player interviews. That was impressive. I read the other day that they grew up in the same small town that Ulf Samuelsson came from. Sweet.
posted at 09:25 AM on January 29
Minnesota Wild sold to former Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold. Will Leipold, whose reputation ranges from "highly respected owner" to "driving force of failure," be good or bad for the Wild?
posted by PublicUrinal at 12:31 AM on January 11
I don't think it will really matter all that much. There has been some talk in the local media about the Wild wanting to redo some of their debt with the city of St. Paul, and that a new ownership will help that along. As long as Leipold isn't Norm Green 2, we'll be okay.
posted at 08:31 AM on January 11
Nate DiMeo's Plan to Save the NHL The NHL should be more like pro soccer. No, I'm not crazy.
A nice fit with chico's column, too.
posted by Amateur at 08:34 AM on October 05
I love the idea, but my main concern is what would happen to hockey in non hockey markets like Carolina or Phoenix if their teams were relegated. It would kill hockey in those areas, wouldn't it? Last years bottom three from each Conference: Eastern: Philly, Washington, Boston Western: Phoenix, Edmonton, Chicago Wow.
posted at 11:05 AM on October 05
NHL Conference Finals Pick 'Em With results from the first two rounds, PLUS some awesome bonus action.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:21 PM on May 08
Buffalo in 6 Detroit in 7 Numminen Chelios Redden
posted at 03:14 PM on May 08
NHL Conference Semis Pick 'Em Plus results from the first round.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:57 AM on April 24
Buffalo in 6 New Jersey in 7 San Jose in 6 Anaheim in 6 Bonus: New Jersey Super Bonus: 85%
posted at 11:15 AM on April 24
NHL Conference Quarters Pick 'Em Here it is, kids.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:29 AM on April 09
Buffalo over NYI in 5 NJ over Tampa Bay in 6 Rangers over Atlanta in 6 Pittsburgh over Ottawa in 7 West: Detroit over Calgary in 6 Minnesota over Anaheim in 6 Vancouver over Dallas in 6 Nashville over San Jose in 5 East Goalie: Brodeur West Goalie: Backstrom Total # of OTs: 17
posted at 12:51 PM on April 09
SportsFilter "Frozen Four" Road to the Championship2007 SpoFie Confidence Pool Update. It's Michigan State vs Boston College in the Final. Some Great Hockey and indifferent announcing from Mr. Hair "Barry Melrose". This is going to be exciting!
posted by skydivedad at 08:31 AM on April 06
I really hope State gets rolled tomorrow night. The trap annoys the piss out of me, and I hate to think that they could be NCAA champs. BC has been playing the best hockey for the last few months, and deserves it. Should be a great game though. The UND/BC game was awesome, esp the first 2.5 periods. Both teams are so talented. Unfortunately, the last ten minutes brought out the bad penalties, bad calls, bad defense, and one of the strangest empty net goals I've ever seen. What the heck happened to the Sioux D. Go BC.
posted at 09:26 AM on April 06
Tubby Fills A Gopher Hole... ...Tubby Smith leaves Kentucky for Minnesota.
posted by TheQatarian at 04:33 PM on March 22
This is great news for the Gophers. For football, we needed a high energy guy that could help us recruit, both in-state and out. For basketball, we needed a name, someone that demands respect and hard work and won't settle for not making the NCAAs. Go Gophers!
posted at 05:01 PM on March 22
SportsFilter's 2007 Road to the Frozen Four Road to the Frozen Four Confidence Pool courtesy of DrJE's way to kewl appi. Deadline Friday March 23rd 12PM. Details inside. Who's the best picker amongst us. Put up or shut-up time folks. PS Go Blue...
posted by skydivedad at 01:02 PM on March 21
Go Gophers! Go WCHA!
posted at 02:46 PM on March 21
2007 NCAA Hockey Tournament The brackets have been selected, with the #1 seeds going to Minnesota, Notre Dame, Clarkson, and UNH. Notre Dame has been ranked #1 for most of the season, riding a hot goaltender. They have won five straight and only given up 3 goals total in those games. Minnesota beat North Dakota (the hotest team in the nation) in a thrilling OT game for the WCHA conference championship, after an amazing goal by Blake Wheeler (YouTube). First round of the playoffs start this weekend, with the Frozen Four in St. Louis in two weeks.
posted by emoeby at 01:57 PM on March 20
I've only looked at the West Regional in Denver, but there is some sick talent between Minnesota, Michigan, and North Dakota. And there a bunch of high draft picks out east as well. This should be a great tournament. Minnesota Name DraftYear DraftPick (Hockeysfuture team prospect rank) Erik Johnson 2006 #1 (#1 Blues Prospect) Blake Wheeler 2004 #5 (#7 Coyotes Prospect) Kyle Okposo 2006 #7 (#1 Islanders Prospect) David Fischer 2006 #20 (#5 Canadiens Prospect) Ryan Stoa 2005 #34 (#1 Avs Prospect) Jeff Frazee 2005 #38 (#6 Devils Prospect) Michigan Jack Johnson 2005 #3 (#1 Kings Prospect) Andrew Cogliano 2005 #25 (#2 Oilers Prospect) North Dakota Jonathon Toews 2006 #3 (#2 Blackhawks Prospect) Brian Lee 2005 #9 (#2 Senators Prospect) TJ Oshie 2005 #24 (#3 Blues Prospect) Joe Finley 2005 #27 (#8 Capitols Prospect) Taylor Chorney 2005 #36 (#8 Oilers Prospect) Thanks for the comments, I'm glad to see that college hockey does have fans on SportsFilter!
posted at 09:17 AM on March 20
As a Twins fan, this just makes me a little more upset that we couldn't get the Mets top hitting prospect for Santana.