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emoeby has posted 6 links and 133 comments to SportsFilter and no threads and 7 comments to the Locker Room.
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 Mar 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, KIRBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY PUCKETT!". It's a sad day in Twins land.
posted on Mar 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 Feb 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 Aug 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 Apr 13, 2003 - Go to the detail view for this result
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 to Hockey at 7:01 PM CDT
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 to Hockey at 8:25 AM CDT
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 9:25 AM CDT 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 to Hockey at 12:31 AM CDT
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 8:31 AM CDT 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 to Hockey at 8:34 AM CDT
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 CDT on October 5
Tubby Fills A Gopher Hole... ...Tubby Smith leaves Kentucky for Minnesota.
posted to Basketball at 4:33 PM CDT
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 5:01 PM CDT on March 22
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 to Hockey at 1:57 PM CDT
I picked the same final. This might just be BC's year, though I hope either the Gophers or Sioux win it to keep it in the WCHA.
I love this time of the year.
posted at 2:26 PM CDT on March 19
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 9:17 AM CDT on March 20
Jackpot Despite long odds, the Penguins will be in Pittsburgh for the next 30 years housed in a new arena they will pay next to nothing for. "Make no mistake about it -- without expanded gaming in Pennsylvania, the Penguins would be gone. The first puck would have been dropped next year in Kansas City."
posted to Hockey at 11:13 AM CDT
Thank god. Hockey belongs in Pittsburgh.
I drove by the new Sprint Center in KC this weekend and it looks really cool, like a giant hockey puck, but hockey in KC just makes no sense.
posted at 11:50 AM CDT on March 13
The Royals Worst - And Best - Trade Ed Hearn is known for one of the worst trades in Kansas City Royals history. After three kidney transplants, skin cancer, and suicidal thoughts, he's now known by many for something far better.
posted to Baseball at 1:18 PM CDT
Thanks for the link, I'll have to send this to my buddy in KC that has a "CONEFAN" license plate!
posted at 3:08 PM CDT on March 7
The "old NHL" lives on. Two of the most skilled teams in the league went at it Broad-Street-Bullies-style last night. After a questionable late hit to Chris Drury, all hell broke loose. Senators goalie Ray Emery, back from a 3-game suspension, celebrated by fighting Sabres keeper Martin Biron and enforcer Andrew Peters. Does the NHL need more or less of this?
posted to Hockey at 2:20 PM CDT
That was awesome. Man I love hockey.
posted at 3:01 PM CDT on February 23
Pluto Sent Down to Minors: MLB.com gets its Onion on.
posted to Baseball at 8:27 PM CDT
that's awesome.
posted at 9:40 PM CDT on August 24
The Rocket is back Roger Clemens will face the Twins in his quest for another Cy Young award
posted to Baseball at 7:31 AM CDT
Forget the Rocket. Tonight's game will be great to watch because of the young guy starting for the Twins - Francisco Liriano. He's 6-1, 2.16 ERA, and 67 strikeouts in only 58.1 IP. Many opposing batters have called him straight nasty, usually while they are walking back to the dugout hanging their heads.
How did the Twins get another pitcher like Johan Santana. Oh yeah, we traded A.J. Pierzynski to the SF Giants for Liriano, All Star closer Joe Nathan, and another pitcher Boof Bonser.
posted at 9:35 AM CDT on June 22
Yep, "forget the rocket" wasn't what I really meant. Roger Clemens definitely deserves the attention for his comeback tonight. I just wanted to remind people that tonight's game isn't all about Roger. The guy on the other team might be worth watching.
That said, Liriano will probably have a horrible outing tonight, while the Rocket throws a no-hitter!
posted at 12:21 PM CDT on June 22
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!
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.
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.