Can you spot this mistake! @goon48 pic.twitter.com/1wvKkDl52L
— Mikey Pete (@mikeypete329) August 16, 2014
Lol! Looks like a typo.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Miami vs. UND
Lol! Looks like a typo.
Dufault Remains Hot with Two Goal Performance
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UND junior forward, Meghan Dufault, is showing why she belongs at this camp by scoring two more goals, helping solidify another team Yellow victory. She is showing all of Canada that size isn't everything in women's hockey, it's heart and a want to win the game. Halli Krzyzaniak also played once again, but held off the score sheet as she was in the previous game.
With the outstanding summer play of the two athletes, especially Dufault being able to find the net more and more, just makes the upcoming season look that much more promising for UND. Now I know it takes more than two players to change the outcome of a team, but two dynamic players on each side of the puck might be just what the locker room needs to find themselves back in the NCAA tournament for the first time in the post Lamoureux era.
Grand Forks Herald: Group threatens suit against Warroad school’s Indian logo
This story was on the front page of the Grand Forks Herald this morning. I was under the impression that the Ojibwe tribe had given Warroad High School their blessing to use the Warriors nickname. It will be interesting to see what happens in this case.
Charly Haley, Grand Forks Herald -- National organization is threatening to sue the Warroad, Minn., school district over its use of an American Indian mascot, the Warriors.
The National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media sent a letter to Warroad Public Schools on Thursday, asking the district to begin transitioning away from using the Warriors logo, which is an American Indian head.
If the school district doesn’t contact the coalition and start that process in 30 days, the coalition may pursue legal action, according to the letter, which cites the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 as making the logo discriminatory and illegal.
“If you choose to remain in denial, we will after a 30 day waiting period file all necessary and available actions to enforce the laws,” the letter stated.
Representatives from the Warroad school district did not return calls from the Herald Friday.
TSN: NHL Loses Key Decision in TV Rights Lawsuit
I will be following this story closely, this sounds like a potential mess.
Rick Westhead, TSN.CA -- The lawsuit also attacks the NHL's tactic of charging customers $179.80 for its full-season offering of games available on cable and satellite providers. Again, both of those packages, known as NHL Center Ice, black out in-market games.
The NHL subsequently filed a motion to dismiss the case and a judge ruled this week against that motion. The ruling was unsealed on Friday.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs will spend the next few months asking for the case to be considered as a class action. It's unclear how many people might be involved in the case.
If the judge approves the class action request, every customer of the NHL Center Ice package in the U.S. would be included as a plaintiff. The case does not involve or affect broadcast rights within Canada.
"Disappointed, but still very preliminary," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told TSN on Friday afternoon. "We remain confident of ultimately prevailing on the merits."
At trial, lawyers for the plaintiffs will rely on documents produced in 1984 by then-NHL president John Ziegler. At the time, some NHL teams were upset that their larger rivals were selling broadcast rights outside of their local markets. Ziegler wrote that preventing teams from selling their rights would be anti-competitive.
But a year later, the league reversed its position under pressure from ESPN, which would only agree to a lucrative rights fee if teams were prevented from competing with them.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Grand Forks Herald Opinion: For UND teams, ‘North Dakota’ works just fine
This was in the today's Grand Forks Herald Letters to the Editor. I couldn't agree with him more with Hal and Kathy. While some want to rush to find a new nickname. There's nothing wrong with just being "North Dakota"... I can guarantee, that nothing the nickname committee comes up with is going to be better than this option. Cue the Sun Dogs nickname. I don't think so.
We disagree with the editorial position of the Herald, which encourages UND to “pick up the pace” in finding a name for its sports teams (“UND should get after a new nickname,” Page A4, July 31).
The Herald calls UND’s process “tepid,” “timid” and “meek,” claiming the university is “tiptoeing around the issue.”
We think this is harsh criticism. We imagine the university is the least anxious of all to resuscitate the arguments that separated the pros from the cons. The statewide vote to drop the name Sioux was a concession that the NCAA forced on the public, but the vote was hardly a signal that people were ready to “move on.”
The Herald might be ready for another dust-up, but few others of us are.
What is more, as supporters of the Sioux name, we believe the Herald’s suggestion of finding a name that is “powerful,” “inspiring” and “recognizable” is a little naive. The fact is, there isn’t a single, solitary animal or bird totem or color (such as “Crimson”) that would serve as an adequate replacement for the name Sioux.
That was a name known and respected by all, one that immediately conveyed a sense of power and inspired players to greatness.
We suggest that UND continue the name “North Dakota” for its teams. Nothing more. No changes needed. It says who team players are, and it includes the campus community, the local, state and regional fans.
And it is, on its own merits, also a powerful name, easily recognized nationally and inspirational in its successes.So, let’s not spend any time or energy to select a new nickname. The UND fight song lyrics already say, “... fight on North Dakota!”Sounds great to us.
Hal and Kathy Gershman
Grand Forks
Thursday, August 14, 2014
NHL to Seattle?
From Nicholas Goss of NESN.com. It would appear that the city of Seattle could be in the running for getting an NHL franchise. To me, Seattle seems like a logical home for an NHL franchise and could become an instant rival with the Vancouver Canucks.
According to King 5, Coleman has met with several important people involved with the NHL and the City of Seattle.
“It’s clear Coleman has the support of the NHL. One league executive describes him as “the real deal,” and he was flanked by the NHL’s top leaders during a clandestine meeting in Seattle back in May,” King 5’s Chris Daniels writes.
Getting a new arena built in Seattle appears, at least at the moment, dependent on the existence of an NBA tenant, and there’s no indication that pro basketball will be returning to Seattle anytime soon.
Daniels also reports that Coleman and Chris Hansen, who wants to bring an NBA team to Seattle with a new arena, have spoken. (NESN.com)
Who's the best hockey team in your state?
I found this post over at The Hockey News and they listed the top hockey each team from each state. Obviously, UND is the best hockey team in North Dakota. Most of the selections are obvious, but some states don't really have a hockey team so they listed an NCAA club team.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Dufault, Krzyzaniak Take Part in Canada Development Camp
Today saw team Blue, with Halli Krzyzaniak, go against team Yellow, with Meghan Dufault. Krzyzaniak was held relatively quiet on the stat sheet with zeros across the board today in her team's 3-1 loss to team yellow. However, Dufault
Even though Kohler was unable to attend this camp, I believe that her, along with Dufault and Krzyzaniak, will be a big part of Canada's women's hockey future. These three have the talent to take their games to the next level after they are done with the NCAA squad. It is going to be very exciting to see how their games progress over the next two seasons for Kohler and Dufault, and three for Krzyzaniak.
WCHA, Must-See Non-Conference Series
Part four of a six part series that were originally posted at the Hockey Writers.
Series one: North Dakota vs. Bemidji State University Date: October 10-11, 2014.
Game one location: Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Game two location: Sanford Center, Bemidji, Minnesota.
The Highway Two series, both teams are a short 2-hour bus trip away. Former WCHA foes BSU and UND will square off in a two-game home-and-home non-conference series. Last season, BSU lost and tied to UND (2-4 L, 1-1 T). One should expect a lot of UND fans to make the trip to the Sanford Center on Saturday night, due to the proximity of the schools.
All-time, Bemidji State is (2-26-2 .116) against North Dakota.
You can see all of the three by clicking on the links.
Big Ten Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Series.
ECAC Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Series.
NCHC Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Series.
UND Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference.
Series one: North Dakota vs. Bemidji State University Date: October 10-11, 2014.
Game one location: Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Game two location: Sanford Center, Bemidji, Minnesota.
The Highway Two series, both teams are a short 2-hour bus trip away. Former WCHA foes BSU and UND will square off in a two-game home-and-home non-conference series. Last season, BSU lost and tied to UND (2-4 L, 1-1 T). One should expect a lot of UND fans to make the trip to the Sanford Center on Saturday night, due to the proximity of the schools.
All-time, Bemidji State is (2-26-2 .116) against North Dakota.
You can see all of the three by clicking on the links.
Big Ten Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Series.
ECAC Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Series.
NCHC Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Series.
UND Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference.
Ryan Malone 'baffled' at cocaine find
Ryan Malone’s story doesn’t pass the smell test. Seriously, I am sure drugs just jumped into this back pocket or someone happened to pass by and stashed the contraband in his back pocket. Frankly, this is a disappointing story. Ryan Malone now looks just as stupid as the criminal element on the television show COPS.
Joe Smith, Tampa Bay Times — When a Tampa police officer pulled a bag of cocaine out of Ryan Malone's back pocket during an April 11 DUI arrest, the then-Lightning wing appeared stunned.Word of advice, if you’re pulled over by the cops and they find something illegal on you or in your can, keep your mouth shut. Or better yet, don't get involved in illegal activity. I would imagine that he Saint Cloud State University is real proud of their former Husky.
"Oh my God," he told officer Andrew Visser.
Malone, 34, waived his Miranda rights and told Visser he didn't know where the 1.3 grams of cocaine came from, according to discovery documents the Tampa Bay Times received Tuesday through a public records request.
Malone told Visser he didn't believe the officer planted the drugs on him, according to the documents, but he was "baffled" because he was wearing the same jeans for three days.
"I asked where it came from," Visser wrote in his report. "And he said he was just shocked."
Malone, who is facing charges of DUI and cocaine possession, could work out a plea deal at his next court date, Aug. 19. Malone, riding with a female friend and his brother, was pulled over after he struck a curb on W Platt Street. Malone initially refused a field sobriety test but submitted to a blood alcohol test at booking (0.112 and 0.116); the state presumes impairment at 0.08.
Minnesota Wild: Questons at the goaltending position
The Minnesota Wild's goaltending situation has been a subject of discussion.
John Kreiser - NHL.com -- Who's the goalie? -- Niklas Backstrom, Josh Harding, Darcy Kuemper, Ilya Bryzgalov and John Curry (who won his lone late-season start) all had at least one victory in a season of tumult for Minnesota goaltenders . Harding was 18-7-3 with an NHL-best 1.65 goals-against average, but he didn't play after Dec. 31 because of the effects of his battle with multiple sclerosis. Backstrom struggled all season and played a total of 22:25 after Jan. 11 before season-ending abdominal surgery. Minor-league call-up Kuemper (12-8-4, 2.43 GAA) and Bryzgalov (7-1-3, 2.12 GAA), acquired in a trade on March 4, got the Wild to the playoffs.From ESPN's Katie Strang's Chat on ESPN...
The question now is who fits where this season. Fletcher and coach Mike Yeo said they are content to go into training camp without a designated starter and see what happens in a competition between Backstrom, Harding and Kuemper (Bryzgalov remains a free agent).
"We have three guys who are quality goaltenders, three guys who at points in the season have been our starting goaltender and played very good hockey," Yeo told NHL.com. "We're expecting some good competition in camp."
Michael (Minnesota)I think if there’s one question going into the 2014-15 season, it’s the Minnesota Wild’s goaltending situation. Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding’s health issues are well documented. Darcy Kuemper has yet to sign a contract. I am not so sure that the Wild want to add Martin Brodeur to the mix.
If you were Chuck Fletcher, what would you do with your goalie situation? Are you tempted to sign Brodeur?
Katie Strang (1:05 PM)
If I were Chuck Fletcher I'd be extremely concerned about my goaltending situation. I know he said publicly that there will be training camp competition with Harding, Backstrom and Kuemper but I wouldn't feel too confident with that. That's why, since the trade deadline, many assumed Brodeur would be a great fit there. His sons also play at famed hockey prep school Shattuck St. Mary's in Fairbault, MN. Makes a lot of sense. But I think Brodeur is holding out for potentially an injury situation that opens a spot up.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Matt Greene with the Cup
Former University of North Dakota defensman Matt Greene brought the Stanley Cup back to Grand Forks, ND. There was a lot of people on hand today to see the Stanley Cup today.
As you can see from the pictures, the Stanley Cup is a very large trophy. It was a classy move by the former Fighting Sioux defenseman to bring the cup to Grand Forks.
Former captain Matt Greene and a special friend chat with @UNDMHockey radio voice Tim Hennessy. pic.twitter.com/ZJTgm0mXcC
— North Dakota MHockey (@UNDMHockey) August 12, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Minnesota Wild All Time Greatest Player
Well we all heard Eric's opinion on who the greatest player in franchise history for the Minnesota Wild is, Marian Gaborik, and that will probably be a lot of other peoples choices because of how dynamic of a goal scorer he is.
However, one has to argue for Mikko Koivu. The captain has been with the team for 601 games played, plus three playoff runs. The captain is much deserving of this honor along with his 452 points and a +26 rating in his career, I'd say this honor goes to Mikko Koivu.
Grand Forks Herald, NCHC Commish Fenton Working on TV Deal
It appears that that is some good news for hockey fans that are not happy with the current TV deal. Many UND and NCHC fans aren't happy with the current television deal, either. Today, Brad Schlossman reports that CBSSN might have moved a bit on the exclusivity clause. This would be good news to the fans that can't see the games in person. (Grand Forks Herald Article). Once the details have been worked out, I post something.
Brad Schlossman, UND Hockey Blog-- Nothing is done yet, but all indications are that CBS Sports appears willing to alter that exclusivity clause that prevented UND (and others in the league) from getting more nationally televised games last season.
How, exactly, will the exclusivity clause be altered? That’s what’s unknown at this point. Obviously, CBS will still be able to pick its games and the CBS games won’t be allowed to be on any other network. But I think there’s a good chance that when CBS is not broadcasting hockey, the games could be free to other national networks.
This would be a big step forward for the league and for fans who live elsewhere.
UND could push to get some games back on Fox College Sports. I’ve heard that St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth will likely get some games on FSN North this season, too.
CBS Sports appears willing to alter, in some way, exclusivity clause to open more NCHC games to national TV http://t.co/1WGre7SDwU
— Brad E. Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) August 11, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Kevin Ward's Death: A Dirt Track Tragedy.
Like many dirt track racing fans, today we have a heavy heart for the loss of Sprint Car driver Kevin Ward Jr. Racing is a dangerous sport and none of us wants to see anyone killed on the track, ever. Ward was 20 years old. Last season, we lost Jason Leffler on a dirt track in New Jersey.
That being said, I have also read some moronic, stupid, and down right hateful things that were posted on line today. Most of these comments from from people that have no idea what a sprint car is or have clue one about the sport of dirt track racing. This is a very ugly, tragic event that will change those effected by it forever. I can't imagine what Kevin Ward's family is going through today or what Tony Stewart is feeling. I know that both families will be in my thought's and prayers.
@DirtTrackTweets @TheCatchFence here we go, it's a link to his FB post https://t.co/HlQAfXg88K
— Tyler Blanchard (@dubvTB3) August 10, 2014
Insight from a crew member on Chuck Hebing's 45 car, who was directly in front of Tony under the fateful yellow. pic.twitter.com/K39Z30p5AW
— Dirt Track Tweets (@DirtTrackTweets) August 10, 2014
.@TonyStewart has just released the following statement. pic.twitter.com/UtigLafKWb
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 10, 2014
Crazy how big of a cockpit the TSR #14 sprinter has. So many people talk like they were in the car with Tony last night.
— Dirt Track Tweets (@DirtTrackTweets) August 10, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Ward Jr & his family pic.twitter.com/LXYFh9CNC8
— SprintCarNews.com (@SprintCarNews) August 10, 2014
We also gotta remember when Tony Stewart got hurt from doing whatever he could to avoid Josh Higdays cockpit. He obviously cares.
— Ashley Cappetta (@A_Cappetta89) August 10, 2014
Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero statement on Canandaigua Track Death
This is an ugly incident that will leave a scar on dirt track racing for some time to come. There's also a moral to the story, do not approach a competitors race car on an active race track. Finally, Tony Stewart will not be racing today at Watkins Glen.
The car driven by Tony Stewart collided with and killed a rival driver (Kevin Ward Jr.) Saturday night during a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park.
Stewart and the driver, who was not identified by Ontario County Sheriffs, got into an accident during the green flag portion of the race. The driver got out of his vehicle and came down the track towards the field circling under caution. He pointed and gestured angrily at Stewart.
When Stewart drove by, the driver was hit by Stewart's rear right tire and thrown a few yards down the track. The accident happened at approximately 10:30pm. The driver was taken by ambulance to Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 11:15pm. (Rochester Home Page Net)
Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero discusses incident involving Tony Stewart that killed another driver http://t.co/q4vi60GGIb
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 10, 2014
The #14 being prepared for #regansmith after #tonystewart and his team decided Tony would not drive today #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Bc87qTNeF0
— Rory Pelliccia (@RoryPelliccia) August 10, 2014
Here's the link to Kevin Ward Jr's web site. (Updated) Fox Sports: Police investigating sprint-car incident reportedly involving Tony Stewart
While Donny Schatz was winning his eight Knoxville Nationals, his car owner was involved in a very ugly incident Canandaigua Motorsports Park. The rumor's leaking out of this incident aren't good. At this time, there's been no confirmation of the condition of Tyler Ward Jr.
Edit: according to news reports, Tyler Ward Jr. was killed by the incident in question.
Here's an article about the incident from Fox Sports.
CBS 5 - KPHO
Edit: according to news reports, Tyler Ward Jr. was killed by the incident in question.
Twitter follower tweeted this TV graphic from Sporting news on @TonyStewart crash, post crash incident: pic.twitter.com/h0emt4F34x
— Jody Barr (@FOX19Jody) August 10, 2014
Here you go. Tyler Graves on Tony Stewart, courtesy of Sporting News: http://t.co/6CCzCLjcIm
#tonystewart #NASCAR
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieOnFOX) August 10, 2014
Here's an article about the incident from Fox Sports.
Tom Jenson, Fox Sports -- Tyler Graves, a sprint-car racer and friend of Ward's, told Sporting News in a phone interview that he was sitting in the Turn 1 grandstands and saw everything.
"Tony pinched him into the frontstretch wall, a racing thing," Graves said. "The right rear tire went down, he spun on the exit of (Turn) 2. They threw the caution and everything was toned down. Kevin got out of his car. … He was throwing his arms up all over the place at Tony for most of the corner.
"I know Tony could see him. I know how you can see out of these cars. When Tony got close to him, he hit the throttle. When you hit a throttle on a sprint car, the car sets sideways. It set sideways, the right rear tire hit Kevin, Kevin was sucked underneath and was stuck under it for a second or two and then it threw him about 50 yards."
Here's a pic of the young sprint car driver who got hit by Tony Stewart. Kevin Ward Jr. pic.twitter.com/KKD2XSaUTV
— Adam Longo (@adamlongoCBS5) August 10, 2014
Pic from witness of Sheriff's Deputies at Stewart's sprint car #TonyStewart pic.twitter.com/Dfd8mp27x7
— Adam Longo (@adamlongoCBS5) August 10, 2014
(WARNING - GRAPHIC) Video of the Tony Stewart / Kevin Ward Jr incident at Canandaigua Motorsports Park (WATCH) https://t.co/xr2UO3heqC
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) August 10, 2014
CBS 5 - KPHO
Here's the enhanced video of Tony Stewart running over and killing Kevin Ward Jr.: http://t.co/jHLUqX8GaC pic.twitter.com/Yq2UDmpamL
— EveryJoe (@everyjoedotcom) August 10, 2014
District attorney's office has been notified. "This is an ongoing investigation of an on-track crash." No charges pending at this time.
— Prescott Rossi (@PrescottRossi) August 10, 2014
Driver Tony Stewart struck is dead. Stewart questioned and released. Was 'fully cooperative'. Investigation at this time not criminal.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 10, 2014
Driver taken by ambulance to local hospital. Pronounced dead on arrival at 11:15p. Accident happened at 10:30. Stewart thought to be at Glen
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 10, 2014
Saturday, August 09, 2014
Grand Forks Herald, UND may play NDSU in football in Fargo, without return game
I would have to say that this is an interesting turn of events. I do find it odd that NDSU will schedule a home-and-home game with a Big Sky Conference foe, but not with UND. Seems kind of petty to me. Again, obviously, NDSU is a very good FCS team, but UND is already playing and beating NDSU in every other sport that they have.
Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald --- UND athletic director Brian Faison may be willing to sign a contract to renew the UND-North Dakota State football rivalry without any guarantee of a game in Grand Forks.
Faison, who previously held firm asking for a home-and-home series, indicated Friday that he would even consider playing two games in Fargo for a monetary guarantee just to get the dormant rivalry started again.
“There’s a strong sentiment from a certain part of our fan base that, whatever we have to do, let’s do it,” Faison told the Herald. “If that means one game or two games. . . at least it gets it to being started again. I’ve been working to get a home-and-home, but that doesn’t appear to be in the mix.”
The teams, who haven’t competed against each other in football since 2003, could play as soon as next season.
UND FOOTBALL: Faison may be willing to sign for NDSU rivalry, without guarantee of game in GF http://t.co/DK3n4R68Lt
— GFH Sports (@gfhsports) August 9, 2014
Federal Judge Rules Against NCAA
NESN.COM -- College football and basketball players could be in line for paydays worth thousands of dollars once they leave school after a landmark ruling Friday that may change the way the NCAA does business.
A federal judge ruled that the NCAA can’t stop players from selling the rights to their names, images and likenesses, striking down NCAA regulations that prohibit them from getting anything other than scholarships and the cost of attendance at schools.
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken in Oakland, California, ruled in favor of former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon and 19 others in a lawsuit that challenged the NCAA’s regulation of college athletics on antitrust grounds. The injunction she issued allows players at big schools to have money generated by television contracts put into a trust fund to pay them when they leave.
ASU to add College Hockey?
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| English: Lindenwood Univ. vs Univ. of Illinois Ice Hockey (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
College Hockey News --- (Ray) Anderson acknowledged that Arizona State would likely have to go the route of schools like Penn State, which used a large donation to start a men's and women's program together, build a rink, and endow the programs going forward.
"If the financial support is there, you can go field teams and satisfy Title IX equity. I believe that very firmly," Anderson told the blog.
"If somebody comes up and completely wants to fund men's ice hockey, it will be our responsibility as an institution to say, let's figure a way to financially go out and gather the support so that we can satisfy the Title IX and give other opportunities to women."
Other schools, like Bowling Green and Miami, have raised funds to perpetually endow the program. Estimates are that it takes approximately $40 million to do so, with an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million. Then there's the matter of building the new rink.
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