Well now, college hockey fans, the big rivalry game is almost upon us! That's right, national champs UND Fighting Sioux play the Minnesota Gophers during the Oct. 31 and Feb. 14 weekends, but the problem won t be trying to figure out who s going to win, but trying to get a dang ticket at the arena. So to solve that problem, I have a solution. Take the following quiz to prove the depth of your knowledge of the most talked about teams on the Sioux Hockey Message Board. Highest score gets the best seat! Ready??
The main reason why North Dakota won the national championship was:
a) Team effort.
b) Hard work.
c) They thought the fans were yelling "Go Sioux" instead of "Go Blue."
North Dakota, who last won in 1987, was destined to be the national champs again because:
a) A Michigan team was trying to defend its national title, just like in 1987.
b) The Sioux had a hot, freshman goalie, just like in 1987.
c) The Sioux were wearing their lucky white jock straps, the same ones from 1987!
Which of the following events will likely never take place?
a) A film about Fargo, North Dakota, winning an Oscar.
b) A 500 year flood turning Grand Forks into a watery ghosttown.
c) The Minnesota Gophers winning the national championship under coach Doug Woog.
The major contributor for North Dakota winning the national title was:
a) Matt Henderson.
b) Jason Blake.
c) Minnesota Coach Doug Woog, for not recruiting Minnesotans Henderson and Blake.
The reason why UND s David Hoogsteen, at only 5 7", scores so many goals is because:
a) He's quick.
b) He's a smart player.
c) He can skate between the 5-hole of the opposing goalie.
Which of the following college hockey players has the best chance to make it in the NHL:
a) Michigan s Brendan Morrison, the recipient of the 1997 Hobey Baker Award.
b) Former Minnesota Gopher and Hobey Baker finalist Mike Crowley.
c) Former Minnesota Gopher goon Erik Rasmussen.
After winning the national title, North Dakota should give Brendan Morrison:
a) A "hang in there" pat.
b) The "Best Team" Award.
c) Some sour grapes.
The saddest people in Michigan last spring were:
a) Michigan sports store managers who pre-bought Wolverine national championship jerseys.
b) The fans who bought tickets for the NCAA championship game.
c) The fans who traded their Red Wing tickets for Wolverine tickets.
********And here s the Bonus Question!! ********
What are the theme songs for the hockey teams of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan?
Answer: "We are the Champions," "Another One Bites the Dust," and "Get Over It."
Hope those weren t too tough for you! And please, the content was not meant as an insult to any one team, player or coach, it was all in good fun, so please don t take it the wrong way. Good luck to North Dakota and Minnesota during the games, and may the BEST TEAM win!!
Kathy
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