Thoughts & Experiences from the Mile High City
The UND Fighting Sioux (I use that term when I shouldn’t because they’re not supposed to be using it) have no class or respect.
During the national anthem tonight before their game versus the University of Denver the we’re moving around and hitting their sticks to the ice. The DU players were stoic and showed the utmost respect.
Have respect for the United States of America. I don’t care if you are an American or not. I respect your country. Respect mine.
Have some class!
It’s almost as if the Avalanche’s losing record has transferred to the Denver Pioneers. But the thing is that the Denver Pioneers are winning.
The DU hockey team is ranked sixth in the country and puts a really good product on the ice. They gave several players that could be the next superstars in the NHL.
But the crowds didn’t come out this weekend for two pretty exciting games.
For Friday’s game only 3,600 people came out and last night, which ended up being their last home game, only 4,300 showed up.
DU hockey is a good bargain and an entertaining evening. A great time to bring the family out.
Follow DU as they make their way through the WCHA Final Five and hopefully make it to the Frozen Four.
But as next fall rolls around and you don’t have the NFL to watch, consider bringing out your family to watch DU hockey. I think you’ll like it.
UPDATE: DU senior Jesse Martin suffers career-threatening injury | The Denver Post — All Things Colorado Sports
For those of you who have don’t know, DU senior and assistant captain for the DU hockey team was hit head on by Brad Malone and left motionless on the ice.
Matin ended up losing consciousness and movement in his arms and legs. He did regain movement on the way to the hospital. But after examination it was determined that he has a broken neck in three places and was transferred to Minneapolis for emergency surgery.
His playing career is probably over.
Malone, a draft pick of the Avalanche, should be suspended for his hit. But knowing the hockey culture he’ll probably get off without any punishment. Right after the hit, the referees didn’t even call a penalty, but with Martin laying motionless I guess they thought they had to do something.
Until hockey players start respecting each other, people will continue to get hurt like this. Hit hard, but hit fair.
It’s time the WCHA that they won’t tolerate these hits anymore.
My thoughts and prayers are with Martin and his family. Hopefully he gets healthy soon!
Update:
Here is a video of the hit.
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