20th yr VOX
@UMDMensHockey
. Host
@BruceCiskieShow
, shock jock, meme collector, sports rube. Hubs, pops, son, etc. 1 Peter 5:7. 3 time family bag toss champion.
Your semi regular reminder that seven players refusing to wear a Pride jersey for a 15 minute warmup caused all of this.
Seven players. Out of over 700.
Great work, Gary.
College hockey may never see a run like Hunter Shepard's again.
Eight NCAA Tournament games. Eight wins. Eight goals allowed.
And of those eight goals, only two of them came at even strength (six PPG).
Wow.
Good luck in Hershey, Shep.
It's time for the Jets to give up any chance they might have of succeeding in the AFC this season in order to stick it to the Packers.
Got it.
You do realize not everyone hates the Packers as much as you do, right?
Zach Stejskal was diagnosed with testicular cancer less than four months ago.
Tonight, he's competing in a hockey game against one of the best teams in the country. And he's playing well.
If you can't appreciate that, go get a dog or something. Geez.
I am beyond sad for Adam's family, friends, teammates, former teammates, and everyone who was in that building yesterday and saw something they will never be able to unsee.
Our vast Bulldog family is hurting today.
Rest in peace, Adam Johnson.
I don't know what else to say.
The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night.
Still can't comprehend what happened last night.
One observation...
All the intensity and emotions that were spent in that game, and at no point did it get out of hand.
Those are two damn well coached teams that respect one another. Love it.
When Johnson debuts for the Penguins, he will be the eighth member of the 2016-17 UMD national runner up team to play in the NHL.
Alex Iafallo
Dominic Toninato
Neal Pionk
Hunter Miska
Carson Soucy
Karson Kuhlman
Joey Anderson
Adam Johnson
Wild fans, for years: YOU GOTTA REBUILD, TRADE VETS FOR PICKS AND PROSPECTS!
*Wild trade veteran for a high level prospect and a first round pick*
Wild fans: DAMMIT WHY DID YOU TRADE HIM?
Props to
@UMDMensHockey
captain Luke Loheit, who has asked for neck protection and will use it when it arrives.
"I think for me, it's setting an example for the next generation."
Arizona State and Alaska combined for 247 minutes of penalties last night. Six fighting majors/DQs, along with four calls for "persisting in misconduct," which I've never heard of before but seems self-explanatory.
Some news: My 90 year old dad, who has dementia, is in the hospital with persistent leg pain.
Anyway, for Covid-related reasons, I can't just go hang out down there. So my mom is the only one there. She's holding up ATM.
Happy thoughts will be accepted. You guys rule. 👍
Hearing former UMD defenseman Mikey Anderson has been called up by the Los Angeles Kings and could debut as soon as tomorrow against *checks notes* JOEY ANDERSON AND THE DEVILS.
"As an inclusive league, we will remain dedicated to ensuring a safe & welcoming environment for players, staff and fans. We acknowledge that individuals will have differing views on various topics, and not all personal perspectives will align with the values of the PWHL."
Have at it, guys.
Tonight's highlights. Bare bones, just the
@UMDMensHockey
goals.
Hats off to
@UNDmhockey
. What a freaking night. We'll never forget this one.
Nice to hear the love for Mel Pearson keeping things together at Michigan with players leaving for the Olympics and WJC. No mention of him ducking a scheduled game despite having a full lineup available. *click*
I would like to issue a challenge to anyone who likes to take to social media and call, for example, Gov. Walz a "dictator":
Go live in a country run by an actual dictator for a few months and see how it compares to someone who's trying to keep his citizens from dying.
I hope UMD hockey supporters understand how fortunate we are to live in a world where Maddie Rooney and Hunter Shepard can do the things they did ON THE SAME FREAKING DAY.
Cherish it, guys.
The best player in college hockey isn't the best player at his own position.
What a dumb world we all inhabit.
(Congrats to Dryden McKay. Awesome and well deserved honor. Also went way too damn long between goalies winning.)
Before I get too deep into a really busy week, shout-out to both teams in the title game and everyone with
@TheNCHC
. That was such a great experience this weekend. UMD could win four more games and I still might not see a better game than I did last night. What a show.
Avs? Blues? Bruins? Caps? Isles?
Ryan Suter has many options in free agency, while Zach Parise looks for familiarity
My look at the situations ahead for both former
#mnwild
franchise icons
via
@TheAthletic
The Wild are going to lose this series on a bunch of rebound goals with the better of their two rebound-control goalies wearing a baseball cap on the bench.
The last 36 hours have been really hard for a lot of people. Not immune here, I promise you.
Let's try to remember the joy Adam Johnson brought to
#BulldogCountry
.
Listen, enjoy, share.
I'm going to try to respond to everyone individually as I have time, but THANK YOU to each and every one of you who followed along on this incredible journey.
Just to let everyone know, I have tested positive for COVID-19. My wife and son are also infected. Hunter's symptoms have been mild, same for me. My wife has been a bit sicker the last couple days, but she will hopefully bounce back soon.
Take care, all.
Addressing my abrupt departure from the radio ranch...
A known close contact was made aware of a positive test for COVID-19 this morning. Upon learning this, I left immediately and will quarantine per guidelines.
Yes, crazy ass "Fire Berry" bandwagoners, I'm talking to you.
This tournament is luck. Draws, matchups, travel, ice conditions, health, puck luck, officiating, you name it.
The job is to get there, then hope to hell the hockey gods smile on you enough to keep going.
Joe Mauer is a top five player in the history of the Minnesota Twins. There is zero doubt he is deserving of a jersey retirement.
If you can't celebrate him for what he was and you're still after all these years worried more about what he wasn't, go jump in a lake.
Can't thank everyone enough for reaching out. You're all very kind.
Today was a sad day, but we shared stories and made some plans.
I plan to fulfill my dad's wishes and be on the call for tomorrow night's game.
If this doesn’t give you goosebumps.
@rileytufte27
is a special dude and what a special way to honor his friend, Adam Johnson, at the Saddledome yesterday.
And I appreciate Riley and so many taking the time to talk to me for this story on Johns
Cale Makar becomes the first player to ever win the Conn Smythe after getting dominated by UMD in a national championship game during his college career. Congrats!
St Cloud State falls to Northeastern, and the path is clear for UMD to go into its bye as the No. 1 team in the country. Get that flag ready,
@UMDAthDir
.
Sorry, Saints fans, but I have no sympathy. What your team did to Brett Favre* in 2009 should never be forgiven, and it still took a gift pass interference call for y'all to win that game.
* - And as a Packers fan, I detested Favre at the time. That's how bad this was.
Belated salute to whoever voted Boston University No. 1 in each of the polls this week after the Terriers lost to an unranked league foe and got waxed by six goals against the U18s.
Welcome to college hockey, where everything's made up and the polls don't matter.
Hello from Mankato. Anyone know how the Michigan vs Western Michigan game turned out? Can't find a score anywhere. Man alive do I miss College Hockey Stats.