Saturday, May 31, 2008
Chorney still in Negotiations
The Vancouver Sun has reported that Taylor Chorney’s advisor is still in negotiations with the Oilers. Because of this, Taylor may not report to the Oilers development camp this Sunday. Is it possible the negotiations will fall apart? It would be interesting to see if he can go back to UND next year... I doubt it, but it's fun to think about.
Friday, May 30, 2008
BU's 2008-2009 Schedule
OCTOBER
Sun. 5 NEW BRUNSWICK (exhib.) 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 10 UMass vs. Michigan State^ 4:30 p.m.
NORTH DAKOTA^ 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 11 UMass vs. North Dakota^ 4:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN STATE^ 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 17 MERRIMACK* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 18 @ New Hampshire* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 25 MICHIGAN 7:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Sat. 1 @ Vermont* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 7 @ UMass Lowell* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 14 @ Massachusetts* 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 16 NORTHEASTERN* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 21 VERMONT* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 22 VERMONT* 7:00 p.m.
Tue. 25 HOLY CROSS 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 29 ST. LAWRENCE 7:00 p.m.
DECEMBER
Fri. 5 BOSTON COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 6 @ Boston College* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 12 UMASS LOWELL* 7:00 p.m.
JANUARY
Fri. 2 vs Rensselaer% 6:30 p.m.
Sat. 3 vs Denver/Holy Cross% 6/9:00 p.m.
Sat. 10 MAINE* 7:00 p.m.
Tue. 13 PROVIDENCE* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 16 @ Merrimack* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 17 BOSTON COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 23 NEW HAMPSHIRE* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 24 @ New Hampshire* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 30 @ Merrimack* 7:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY
Mon. 2 vs Harvard# (NESN) 5/8:00 p.m.
Fri. 6 UMASS LOWELL* 7:00 p.m.
Mon. 9 vs BC/Northeastern# (NESN) 5/8:00 p.m.
Fri. 13 @ Maine* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 14 @ Maine* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 20 NORTHEASTERN* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 21 @ Northeastern* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 27 @ Massachusetts* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 28 MASSACHUSETTS* 7:00 p.m.
MARCH
Fri. 6 @ Providence* 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 8 PROVIDENCE* 2:00 p.m.
All times EST
All home games (in CAPS) to be played at Agganis Arena
* Hockey East game
^ IceBreaker Invitational (Agganis Arena)
% Wells Fargo Denver Cup (Denver, Colo.)# Beanpot Tournament (TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Mass
Sun. 5 NEW BRUNSWICK (exhib.) 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 10 UMass vs. Michigan State^ 4:30 p.m.
NORTH DAKOTA^ 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 11 UMass vs. North Dakota^ 4:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN STATE^ 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 17 MERRIMACK* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 18 @ New Hampshire* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 25 MICHIGAN 7:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Sat. 1 @ Vermont* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 7 @ UMass Lowell* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 14 @ Massachusetts* 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 16 NORTHEASTERN* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 21 VERMONT* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 22 VERMONT* 7:00 p.m.
Tue. 25 HOLY CROSS 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 29 ST. LAWRENCE 7:00 p.m.
DECEMBER
Fri. 5 BOSTON COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 6 @ Boston College* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 12 UMASS LOWELL* 7:00 p.m.
JANUARY
Fri. 2 vs Rensselaer% 6:30 p.m.
Sat. 3 vs Denver/Holy Cross% 6/9:00 p.m.
Sat. 10 MAINE* 7:00 p.m.
Tue. 13 PROVIDENCE* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 16 @ Merrimack* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 17 BOSTON COLLEGE* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 23 NEW HAMPSHIRE* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 24 @ New Hampshire* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 30 @ Merrimack* 7:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY
Mon. 2 vs Harvard# (NESN) 5/8:00 p.m.
Fri. 6 UMASS LOWELL* 7:00 p.m.
Mon. 9 vs BC/Northeastern# (NESN) 5/8:00 p.m.
Fri. 13 @ Maine* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 14 @ Maine* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 20 NORTHEASTERN* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 21 @ Northeastern* 7:00 p.m.
Fri. 27 @ Massachusetts* 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 28 MASSACHUSETTS* 7:00 p.m.
MARCH
Fri. 6 @ Providence* 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 8 PROVIDENCE* 2:00 p.m.
All times EST
All home games (in CAPS) to be played at Agganis Arena
* Hockey East game
^ IceBreaker Invitational (Agganis Arena)
% Wells Fargo Denver Cup (Denver, Colo.)# Beanpot Tournament (TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Mass
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Garrett Clarke On the Fence?
Garrett Clarke had given a verbal commitment to play for The Fighting Sioux but is he changing his mind to play in the QMJHL. Per the Times & Transcript this may be the rumor... I am sure there will be more on this after the June 7th QMJHL draft.
Agganis vs. "The Ralph"
As summer starts, my thoughts are about the beginning of the 2008-2009 season with the Sioux vs. BU at Aggainis (i.e. at the "Ice Breaker"). So I thought I would provide some thoughts on differences between Agganis (home of BU) and The Ralph Engelstad Area "The Ralph" or "REA" (home of The Fighting Sioux).
From an arena standpoint, hands down, The Ralph is the best hockey facility in all of DI. However, from an atmosphere prospective....Agganis has it beat. Don't get me wrong, The Fighting Sioux have the best fans in college hockey (e.g. Sioux party in Denver 2008). However, when it comes to watching a game at The Ralph; it does not have the same atmosphere as others.
Below is a copy of a post I made on the Sioux Sports .com about the Ralph. I also added a few links to videos of the fans at Agganis.
I love the Sioux but I will have to say I have been very disappointed with the atmosphere in the REA. Because I live in Boston, I follow Hockey East as a season ticket holder to BU. I go to every BU game dressed in SIOUX. Each year I make a pilgrimage to the REA to watch the Sioux play and I have to say each year I get more disappointed. The atmosphere in the Ralph can be at times like be like watching a Chess match with tons of commercials. When I compare the two, the crowd at the Agganis is twice as loud ( it’s half the size of the REA) and the fans including the students are always cheering and appear to be having fun during the game. Their “ Fan antics” including the “ole, ole ole ole ole” chant during a BU penalty kill with a count down at the end of the kill 10, 9, 8…..or the chant to “stand up” towards the end of a close game to have the whole arena stand and cheer. Yes I admit sometimes they can go over the top (e.g. "The Song")but it’s the students enthusiasm, and witty chants that make it fun to watch BU play. My favorite chat from 2007 related to a bunch of younger kids cheering for the opposite team when the students started to chant “It’s past your bed time”. The fans at BU love the SIOUX . They have nothing but great things to say about them and always ask about the REA and how they hear it’s a great hockey facility. Most fans say they would love to see a game at the REA. Here are my thoughts on the REA:Yes, I do believe the students and the band should sit in the lower bowl they should be behind each goal so they can stand, intimidate the opposing team and be heard. They should be the ones getting the fans going; not the big screen. Let’s keep in mind this is a college hockey game and the students should have better treatment. Need to tone down the commercials on the big screen during the game. I was at the Wisconsin series last year at the REA. Saturday night game it was close, the SIOUX were down 3-2 with a few minutes – key time of the game, the place started to get into the game and began to cheer when “BANG” a video message was flashed on screen, not relating to the game, and the place went silent to hear the message and the wind was sucked out of the arena. I tried to continue to stand and cheer only to be yelled at to sit down. I guess Bobby Fischer was about to make his checkmate move. I think the cheerleaders make it fun – it beats having a mascot.. PS this post was brought to you by BOBCAT……………
I would love any comments ...good, bad or indifferent.
From an arena standpoint, hands down, The Ralph is the best hockey facility in all of DI. However, from an atmosphere prospective....Agganis has it beat. Don't get me wrong, The Fighting Sioux have the best fans in college hockey (e.g. Sioux party in Denver 2008). However, when it comes to watching a game at The Ralph; it does not have the same atmosphere as others.
Below is a copy of a post I made on the Sioux Sports .com about the Ralph. I also added a few links to videos of the fans at Agganis.
I love the Sioux but I will have to say I have been very disappointed with the atmosphere in the REA. Because I live in Boston, I follow Hockey East as a season ticket holder to BU. I go to every BU game dressed in SIOUX. Each year I make a pilgrimage to the REA to watch the Sioux play and I have to say each year I get more disappointed. The atmosphere in the Ralph can be at times like be like watching a Chess match with tons of commercials. When I compare the two, the crowd at the Agganis is twice as loud ( it’s half the size of the REA) and the fans including the students are always cheering and appear to be having fun during the game. Their “ Fan antics” including the “ole, ole ole ole ole” chant during a BU penalty kill with a count down at the end of the kill 10, 9, 8…..or the chant to “stand up” towards the end of a close game to have the whole arena stand and cheer. Yes I admit sometimes they can go over the top (e.g. "The Song")but it’s the students enthusiasm, and witty chants that make it fun to watch BU play. My favorite chat from 2007 related to a bunch of younger kids cheering for the opposite team when the students started to chant “It’s past your bed time”. The fans at BU love the SIOUX . They have nothing but great things to say about them and always ask about the REA and how they hear it’s a great hockey facility. Most fans say they would love to see a game at the REA. Here are my thoughts on the REA:Yes, I do believe the students and the band should sit in the lower bowl they should be behind each goal so they can stand, intimidate the opposing team and be heard. They should be the ones getting the fans going; not the big screen. Let’s keep in mind this is a college hockey game and the students should have better treatment. Need to tone down the commercials on the big screen during the game. I was at the Wisconsin series last year at the REA. Saturday night game it was close, the SIOUX were down 3-2 with a few minutes – key time of the game, the place started to get into the game and began to cheer when “BANG” a video message was flashed on screen, not relating to the game, and the place went silent to hear the message and the wind was sucked out of the arena. I tried to continue to stand and cheer only to be yelled at to sit down. I guess Bobby Fischer was about to make his checkmate move. I think the cheerleaders make it fun – it beats having a mascot.. PS this post was brought to you by BOBCAT……………
I would love any comments ...good, bad or indifferent.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Not Hockey - But a once in a Lifetime event
This past Monday night my friend and I began a journey to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox play the Royals. Ok I will admit it was cold and to tell you the truth it did not look like it was going to be a fun night. It was windy...I mean very windy and just cold, game time temp was in the high 50s. One fan near us said, get use to this it’s October weather....ok it was funny but maybe he was getting ahead of himself.......and then it started....... 3rd inning the thought was in our heads but we did not want to say anything to each other....Then Jacoby makes the great catch in the 4th.. (I was yelling for Jacoby to dive for the ball.) Now we knew something special may be happening. After the 6th we were the only ones standing in our section clapping as Jon Lester walked off the mound. Then in the 7th inning you could feel the tension. Then the eight inning began with a knucklehead sitting next to us saying “oh wow, no hits??” I turned to him in disgust and said, “Welcome to the game”…. After the last out in the eighth by the Sox all of Fenway (even the knucklehead) stood and cheered……..then history was made with Jon Lester, who has battled cancer just two years earlier, throwing a no-hitter and my friend and I witnessing it…… a once in a lifetime event for us to see a cancer survivor throw a no-hitter live at Fenway Park…. Jon Lester you are an inspiration to all…..
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Thrashers Sign former UND Captain Rylan Kaip
Today the Trashers signed former senior captain of the University of North Dakota Rylan Kaip. Congrats Rylan!
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