Antti_Laxative Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Icechipper said: I'm from Up North too, and was able to attend far more games (WHA and NHL) old Winnipeg Arena, always thrilling at their speedy wingers (once sat on an end rail seat and was able to get a high-five from the Golden Jet himself, Bobby Hull, back to receive an honour from the club) than I'd at the old Met Center where the North Stars long shined. Icechipper - that "Hot Line" that the WHA version of the Winnipeg Jets had (Bobby Hull, Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson) is STILL to this day, the most electrifying line I have seen live...albeit at the St. Paul Civic Center (with the glass boards) not in the Peg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegger Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Antti_Laxative said: Icechipper - that "Hot Line" that the WHA version of the Winnipeg Jets had (Bobby Hull, Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson) is STILL to this day, the most electrifying line I have seen live...albeit at the St. Paul Civic Center (with the glass boards) not in the Peg. Those were the days alright. Those poor goalies in their leather gear facing Hull's slapshot. As much as I loved the WHA, it was a major deal for Winnipeg to join the NHL. The only bad thing for the Jets then was that there were so many fans of the "original" six teams. You couldn't tell who was the home team when Montreal or Toronto came to town. Montreal especially had hard core fans with the large French-Canadian population in and around Winnipeg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargocase Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I thought I saw a line of Zhamnov-Selanne-Tkachuk at the old Winnipg barn that was pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) Great Story on former Fighting Saint Goldie Goldthorpe here. He didn't get the part in the movie "Slapshot" because he broke a bottle over Paul Newman's brother's noggin https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/shot-and-also-jailed-18-times-goldie-goldthorpe-was-a-true-hockey-character-405276?fbclid=IwAR3g7IOf46CXJJrGv-bf9-uVgyxrNTQnsEG_x5ZlpD9iwHI_zpRce7g1yjQ Edited November 13, 2018 by Antti_Laxative 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseAndAssist Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Antti_Laxative said: Great Story on former Fighting Saint Goldie Goldthorpe here. He didn't get the part in the movie "Slapshot" because he broke a bottle over Paul Newman's brother's noggin https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-sports/shot-and-also-jailed-18-times-goldie-goldthorpe-was-a-true-hockey-character-405276?fbclid=IwAR3g7IOf46CXJJrGv-bf9-uVgyxrNTQnsEG_x5ZlpD9iwHI_zpRce7g1yjQ Did you ever hear Bob Costas' anecdote about Goldie Goldthorpe? Edited November 13, 2018 by CreaseAndAssist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, CreaseAndAssist said: Did you ever hear Bob Costas' anecdote about Goldie Goldthorpe? Yup - good stuff. I remember that - and I also remember thinking that it was a good thing the game was outdoors that day in Buffalo - because between he and the Milbury Dough-Boy, - those two egos wouldn't fit in an NHL arena 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 8:35 PM, Oregonwildfan said: Hello all, New to this board, and the old one to be honest. I made an account towards the end of last year and now i see its been moved to this new sight. Got my center ice pack back and can now watch from the west coast, salem Oregon. Im a transplant from coon rapids MN. Love Minnesota hockey. Wish everyone well and i enjoy reading everyones comments. Like therapy for me haha Welcome aboard. Some great folks here to conversate with enjoy your stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargocase Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) Excellent video! Thanks KC! And for the article Antti! Edited November 13, 2018 by Fargocase 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseAndAssist Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/13/2018 at 5:23 PM, Fargocase said: Excellent video! Thanks KC! And for the article Antti! No problem. It was one maybe 2-3 Winter Classic games I've watched, partly because it was first one. Glad you enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 We passed a 7,000 posts mark, which is the 3rd place in a League after the Flyers and Penguins fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardonshky Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi, former member, reformed, medallion clenched in my sweaty palm. Losing.... sky falling... Mikko old, slow...still... Coyle, bust... Stall, trade bait... Nino, nowhere... Parise...who? But at least the Suter interviews are gripping. What did they expect putting Mickey Rooney on the bench. FIRE HIM! Just kidding, I don't care, but man, anybody been watching WJC? love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardonshky Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 On 10/29/2018 at 4:21 PM, Fargocase said: I thought I saw a line of Zhamnov-Selanne-Tkachuk at the old Winnipg barn that was pretty good. Tkachuk... man I hope his wife chose the names of his kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargocase Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Haven't seen the Ott kid play in the NHL but the Calgary kid didn't fall far from the old man tree. He's already as obnoxious and abrasive as old man Upchuck! Edited January 4, 2019 by Fargocase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Happy Birthday @Icechipper ! Enjoy your day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting_Saint Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Hello! The Fighting Saint is Back on MB! ohh I miss the old boards but it feels good to be back with you all again! Drop by and say hello if you remember me! THANKS EVERYONE! GO WILD! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, Fighting_Saint said: Hello! The Fighting Saint is Back on MB! ohh I miss the old boards but it feels good to be back with you all again! Drop by and say hello if you remember me! THANKS EVERYONE! GO WILD! Happy to say Hello First! Welcome to the site. Feel free to join in conversations throughout the website and make some new friends too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild.source Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Welcome, don't remember you from the old mb, was your screen name the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild.source Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Some pretty bad snowstorms here in Southern MN. All roads were closed from Saturday night into this morning. Couldn't get anywhere and some people were stupid to drive when the roads were closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting_Saint Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, DevinWieser said: Welcome, don't remember you from the old mb, was your screen name the same. Yep, I last posted on the ole boards years ago. Ohh probably back in 2008 or later... same username. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting_Saint Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 3 hours ago, hf101 said: Happy to say Hello First! Welcome to the site. Feel free to join in conversations throughout the website and make some new friends too. Thanks HF101. glad to be on a board again. See some old names I remember from before. good hockey knowledgeable people on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Fighting_Saint said: Yep, I last posted on the ole boards years ago. Ohh probably back in 2008 or later... same username. Welcome aboard from the resident WHA nostalgia fan. Cool moniker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, yave1964 said: Welcome aboard from the resident WHA nostalgia fan. Cool moniker! Wait...what? I was a n STH'er for BOTH iterations of the Fighting Saints (one corner, row 1 knees in full view of deflected slappers coming right at the glass boards) and one who is steeped in the history of the rebel league...for the record Owner of 7 WHA sweaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonkkis Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Antti_Laxative said: Wait...what? I was a n STH'er for BOTH iterations of the Fighting Saints (one corner, row 1 knees in full view of deflected slappers coming right at the glass boards) and one who is steeped in the history of the rebel league...for the record Owner of 7 WHA sweaters Is that your way of calling yourself... old? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti_Laxative Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Lonkkis said: Is that your way of calling yourself... old? Sure - I care not. But to say you are THE "resident WHA nostalgia fan" is pretty cheeky And I will put my physical fitness up against anyone in here Edited February 26, 2019 by Antti_Laxative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonkkis Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Antti_Laxative said: Sure - I care not. But to say you are THE "resident WHA nostalgia fan" is pretty cheeky And I will put my fitness up against anyone in here Oh I'm sure you will. I'm a fat, lazy bastard and ain't afraid to admit it, so I'll pass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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