Clay Satow asks
I don't know who you're referring to when you refer to "Minnesota haters."
Do you mean Ralph, who merely asked a question, or do you mean me, because I
made an observation and about their roster is mostly Minnesotan, but has a
few from elsewhere, and characterize it as "healthy mix, still a showcase
for Minnesota hockey"?
 
I'm sure they meant me.
But I am not a Minnesota hater, just a Doug Woog hater.
However, I wonder if Lucia is as arrogant as he appears to be. It will be
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it is not only outdated but unnecessary.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.
 
Nathan Eric Hampton
 
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