On Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:40:01 -0700 wrote...
>>> wonder for Gopher hockey to have him. The Minnesota-only tradition was
>begun
>>> at a time when Canadian players dominated COLLEGE HOCKEY. It was to
give
>them
>>> (i.e. American players) a place to play. Today, given NCAA eligibility
>rules,
>>> it is not only outdated but unnecessary. I will bet the house that
Lucia
>my
>>> give lip service to it, but will not follow that tradition.
>>>
>I still have to know the answer to this question. What is it with
Minnesota
>and Candians? Corret me if I am wrong. Where are Greztky, Howe, Lemuix,
>Lindros from? Tell me what Minnesota NHL player even comes close to these
>any of these superstars from Minnesota, And no Broten (who was a good
>player) is not even close. Why do I constantly here people from Minnesota
>say ah the last thing I want to see is a player from Moose Jaw playing for
>the Gophers.  That is the reason Minnesota has not won a National title in
>20 years.
>
 
The problem I have with this particular post is we are talking about
*college* hockey.  Other than perhaps Paul Kariya, name me a player who
played at ANY college who compares to the players you listed.  Discarding
Lindros, you named arguably the three greatest players of all-time.
 
Andrew
 
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