paul@uofm-cv.UUCP (Paul 'da Kingfish' Killey) (01/16/84)
I missed a few days on this group, and wondered if I missed a discussion or even a notice that Michigan Tech and Northern Mich U were moving to the WCHA. The way Don Canham (multi-millionaire AD at UMich) was grousing, I guess it is true. I personally am more a fan of the WCHA over the CCHA. A facet of the move involves interlocking scheduling between the WCHA and the 8 team Eastern conference (memory lapse here). Tech and NMU were having trouble recruiting, attracting fans, etc. although some people say that the move will put a strian on hockey budgets. We'll see. Paul (a real yoop) Killey Ann Arbor, MI Alumnus of NMU -- fan of MTU since late 60s -- and I still don't like the nodaks!
fargo@ihuxx.UUCP (Matt Noah) (01/17/84)
Paul (a real yoop) Killey: When North Dakota was at the bottom of the WCHA, nobody cared about them; much less liked or disliked them. It warms my heart to have someone dislike them because I know that most people now also have a great respect for their hockey prowess. The Sioux have waited a long time for this and I hope their ship stays in port for a long, long time. From a Sioux view, I can't think of a team I dislike, even Minnesota or Wisconsin. In fact, I like both schools. There was one particular WCHA player I didn't like - Dave Feamster - but he since has graduated. As far as cheapness goes, Minnesota is leading the league this year - watch young Michelleti. UND vs. Minnesota this weekend! Matt (Fighting Sioux booster) Noah