Former Gophers in the News

by **Gopherguy05** » Thu 12/22/11 10:17 am

I was looking for a thread to put the Reusse article on Billy Klatt from today, but couldn't find one, so I started a new one, that we could add to. If the mods feel this could be somewhere else, then go ahead and move it, but we have these stories on older historical gophers every so often, and I figured we could use an ongoing thread about them

Anyways, good article on Billy Klatt who is close to death by Reusse.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/136040738.html

by **Kelor** » Thu 12/22/11 10:58 am

Good writeup. I feel old.

by **streakygopher** » Thu 12/22/11 1:06 pm

Relation to Trent?

by **5 O.T.** » Thu 12/22/11 1:22 pm

streakygopher wrote:Relation to Trent?

I don't think Trent is related to Billy. Billy's dad played for the Gophers in the 40's.

I remember watching Billy play. He could really fire the puck. One of my favorites from the Glen Sonmor era.

Prayers go out to him and his family.

by **Norm** » Thu 12/22/11 8:58 pm

5 O.T. wrote:
streakygopher wrote:Relation to Trent?

I don't think so.

I remember watching him play. He could really fire the puck. One of my favorites from the Glen Sonmor era.

Prayers go out to him and his family.

I thought Trent Klatt was from the Woog era?

by **Iceburg** » Thu 12/22/11 9:11 pm

Norm wrote:
5 O.T. wrote:
streakygopher wrote:Relation to Trent?

I don't think so.

I remember watching him play. He could really fire the puck. One of my favorites from the Glen Sonmor era.

Prayers go out to him and his family.

I thought Trent Klatt was from the Woog era?

5 O.T. is referring to Bill Klatt

by **5 O.T.** » Fri 12/23/11 12:35 pm

This is the back cover from a program from the 67-68 Season.

Billy Klatt was a Junior that season. Billy scored 23g 20a for 43pts in 31 games. He was the WCHA scoring champ that season and made the ALL-WCHA 2nd team.

He is the first one in the front row on the left. Pat Westrum is looking over Billy's left shoulder.

by **5 O.T.** » Sat 12/24/11 12:03 pm

Bill Klatt--R.I.P.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophe ... 66408.html

by **gopherguy06** » Sat 12/24/11 12:11 pm

I know his daughter and never put two and two together until I saw this and his obituary. Sad to see him go

by **Gopherguy05** » Sun 1/08/12 11:43 pm

Was watching Kare 11 News tonight, and they talked to the coach of team USA for the Red Bull Crashed Ice thingie in St Paul next weekend. The coach is none other then Charley Wasley who has apparently participated in 5 of these events. Other names of note on the US 100 competitor list
Craig Johnson
Brian Bonin
Phil Housley

Former Badger Ben Grotting
Former Mankato player Adam Gerlach

http://www.redbull.com/cs/userfiles/fil ... ide_SM.pdf

by **team22tank** » Tue 1/10/12 9:46 am

Jordan Schroeder, you know that kid that acted like his sh*t didn't stink a few years back during his Sophomore year has 16 points in 35 games in the AHL not exactly tearing it up. That makes 2 poor professional seasons. Looks like someone with be off to Europe soon.

by **ScoobyDoo** » Tue 1/10/12 9:53 am

team22tank wrote:Jordan Schroeder, you know that kid that acted like his sh*t didn't stink a few years back during his Sophomore year has 16 points in 35 games in the AHL not exactly tearing it up. That makes 2 poor professional seasons. Looks like someone with be off to Europe soon.

He could have had one hell of a junior and senior year at the "U". Sometimes staying in college isn't the wrong thing.

by **streakygopher** » Tue 1/10/12 11:17 am

Honestly, I think his attitude is the only thing holding him back. Remember, he' would be a Junior this year, so the kid still has a ton of upside.

by **Jupiter** » Tue 1/10/12 11:23 am

He would have been a senior since he was here two years and is now two year out.

by **streakygopher** » Tue 1/10/12 11:59 am

Jupiter wrote:He would have been a senior since he was here two years and is now two year out.

I should have been more clear....he is high school class of 2009, meaning he's only 20 or 21 years old.

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/10/12 12:08 pm

streakygopher wrote:
Jupiter wrote:He would have been a senior since he was here two years and is now two year out.

I should have been more clear....he is high school class of 2009, meaning he's only 20 or 21 years old.

His birthday is September 29th, 1990.
link (he's #18)

Isn't there a better place for former Gophers in the pros, like this? :wink:

by **Always Lurking** » Tue 1/10/12 12:42 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
streakygopher wrote:
Jupiter wrote:He would have been a senior since he was here two years and is now two year out.

I should have been more clear....he is high school class of 2009, meaning he's only 20 or 21 years old.

His birthday is September 29th, 1990.
link (he's #18)

Isn't there a better place for former Gophers in the pros, like this?

I can't believe I'm about to defend a kid leaving early...BUT if John Hill was your encourager, you probably would have looked for a better ($$$$$) situation too.

by **rowshkex** » Tue 1/10/12 1:45 pm

Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

by **Viking** » Tue 1/10/12 1:47 pm

rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

http://www.gopherhockeyhistory.com/

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/10/12 1:48 pm

rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

Does this help?

How did he play with Lefty Smith at North Dakota?

Edit: Viking beat me to the link.

by **george** » Tue 1/10/12 2:02 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

Does this help?

How did he play with Lefty Smith at North Dakota?

Edit: Viking beat me to the link.

Maybe he played with Lefty at SSP.

by **rowshkex** » Tue 1/10/12 2:05 pm

george wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

Does this help?

How did he play with Lefty Smith at North Dakota?

Edit: Viking beat me to the link.

Maybe he played with Lefty at SSP.

I believe that's what he said.

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/10/12 2:06 pm

george wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

Does this help?

How did he play with Lefty Smith at North Dakota?

Edit: Viking beat me to the link.

Maybe he played with Lefty at SSP.

That would make it easier to search.
link

by **rowshkex** » Tue 1/10/12 2:37 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
george wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

Does this help?

How did he play with Lefty Smith at North Dakota?

Edit: Viking beat me to the link.

Maybe he played with Lefty at SSP.

That would make it easier to search.
link

I must be mistaken... I couldn't find him either on that list or the general list, so many he was off his rocker, haha...

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/10/12 2:43 pm

rowshkex wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
george wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
rowshkex wrote:Not sure where else to put this... Anyone know of a searchable historical roster for the Gophers? I met a guy last night who said he played one year with North Dakota and two years with Minnesota, and had played with Lefty Smith apparently... Just trying to find what years he was at Minnesota, if he was... He was somewhat older (elderly?) and had to think a bit when talking about where he played, so I am a slight bit suspicious. However, he was a really, really nice guy and we talked hockey for a bit while I was at work, and I just wanted to see what his legacy was, if any.

Does this help?

How did he play with Lefty Smith at North Dakota?

Edit: Viking beat me to the link.

Maybe he played with Lefty at SSP.

That would make it easier to search.
link

I must be mistaken... I couldn't find him either on that list or the general list, so many he was off his rocker, haha...

The media guide (which sucks compared to previous seasons) has a list of all the players in team history. When did he say he played?

I also found this which should be fairly helpful, as well. I don't see any matches between the University of Minnesota and the University of North Dakota. It does say at the bottom to email if there are any not listed, so...

by **Gopherguy05** » Mon 1/23/12 8:35 pm

No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

by **LeoPohl** » Mon 1/23/12 8:45 pm

Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

It would be better if I could tell you it is. I recognize a MacNoughtan and two national titles.

by **Gopherguy05** » Mon 1/23/12 8:48 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

It would be better if I could tell you it is. I recognize a MacNoughtan and two national titles.

The link might make it clearer. Its actually a McNaughton, a National Title, a National Runner up, and a trophy noone can seem to identify.

If in the better picture you can't identify the former Gopher....someone needs to brush up on their history.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

by **LeoPohl** » Mon 1/23/12 8:56 pm

Gopherguy05 wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

It would be better if I could tell you it is. I recognize a MacNoughtan and two national titles.

The link might make it clearer. Its actually a McNaughton, a National Title, a National Runner up, and a trophy noone can seem to identify.

If in the better picture you can't identify the former Gopher....someone needs to brush up on their history.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

Actually, I didn't need it at all--I hovered on the picture and it told me.

So, is that what the Broadmoor looked like?

I'm guessing it's circa 1975, after the loss to Tech in the finals. It would also mesh with his only MacNoughtan in '75, although I'm not sure about Broadmoor since he won in both '74 and '75.

Edit: For a while, I thought it was Neal with the Hobey. Of course, then I read the title of the picture.

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 1/23/12 9:02 pm

This is the only picture I could find of the Broadmoor:

by **5 O.T.** » Mon 1/23/12 9:11 pm

Gopherguy05 wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

It would be better if I could tell you it is. I recognize a MacNoughtan and two national titles.

The link might make it clearer. Its actually a McNaughton, a National Title, a National Runner up, and a trophy noone can seem to identify.

If in the better picture you can't identify the former Gopher....someone needs to brush up on their history.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

Pretty sure that picture was from after the 1974-75 season. The Gophers won the WCHA that season. The Gophers beat Michigan 8-5 in the second round of the total goal WCHA play-off series advancing to St. Louis for the Frozen Four. Got thumped by Tech in the NC game.

The championship game against Michigan Tech in 1975 is on You Tube in it's entirety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLTYPYKVnEc

The '75 team may have been one of the best if not the best Gopher team not to win the National Championship right there with the '81 and '89 squads.

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 1/23/12 9:17 pm

There it is.

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 1/23/12 9:21 pm

Also, wikipedia says the Broadmoor Trophy only dates to 1981. Is that correct?

by **gopherguy13** » Mon 1/23/12 9:23 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:Also, wikipedia says the Broadmoor Trophy only dates to 1981. Is that correct?

Looks like it. From the DU website:

The Broadmoor Trophy itself dates to 1981 when it was first presented to the conference by the world-renowned Broadmoor Hotel and Resort Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 1/23/12 9:29 pm

http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-ho ... -1974.html

That's where I got the picture from. This was the 1973-1974 team.

by **Norm** » Mon 1/23/12 9:31 pm

Agree with 5 OT. The '75 team was loaded for bear, just couldn't get anything going in the title game. Sometimes I think about that game when people talk about how motivated the Brooks teams were compared to nowdays. 99% of the time they were, but for that one game they were flat. Shows it can happen to any coach no matter how great he is.

by **Jupiter** » Mon 1/23/12 9:34 pm

Click these images to see the most recent photo that I have of the older Broadmoor from 2007...

by **Greyeagle** » Mon 1/23/12 9:35 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:

There it is.

Paul is sporting some fancy treads.

by **5 O.T.** » Mon 1/23/12 9:35 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/ncaa-1974.html

That's where I got the picture from. This was the 1973-1974 team.

The link you have here is a picture of the '79 National Championship team. :confused2:

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 1/23/12 9:36 pm

5 O.T. wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/ncaa-1974.html

That's where I got the picture from. This was the 1973-1974 team.

The link you have here is a picture of the '79 National Championship team.

Weird... You're right...

Then why would it say 1974?

by **5 O.T.** » Mon 1/23/12 9:37 pm

Greyeagle wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:

There it is.

Paul is sporting some fancy treads.

Paul's got some pretty sharp shoes too. :lol:

by **Greyeagle** » Mon 1/23/12 9:38 pm

It's definitely the '79 team, Baker was the captain and still in HS in '74.

by **5 O.T.** » Mon 1/23/12 9:40 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:
5 O.T. wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/ncaa-1974.html

That's where I got the picture from. This was the 1973-1974 team.

The link you have here is a picture of the '79 National Championship team.

Weird... You're right...

Then why would it say 1974?

Somebody screwed up. Too many 1980 Olympians in that picture to be the '74 squad. Only one from the '74 squad on 1980 Olympic team.

by **dxmnkd316** » Mon 1/23/12 9:42 pm

http://www.vintageminnesotahockey.com/G ... hotos.html

Weird.

by **solar** » Mon 1/23/12 9:52 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:http://www.vintageminnesotahockey.com/GophesTeamPhotos.html

Weird.

It looks right to me.

Edit: Nevermind - I see the original link now. Classic that Gophersports has it wrong, huh?

by **JC65** » Mon 1/23/12 10:22 pm

The picture doesn't even match the caption:

Row 1 (L-R) - Equipment Manager Dick Brown

When I look at that picture the guy at the far left of the first row is in goalie pads and a kick-ass mustache.

by **Iceburg** » Mon 1/23/12 10:30 pm

JC65 wrote:The picture doesn't even match the caption:

Row 1 (L-R) - Equipment Manager Dick Brown

When I look at that picture the guy at the far left of the first row is in goalie pads and a kick-ass mustache.

Steve Janaszak

by **Viking** » Tue 1/24/12 10:28 am

Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

by **gopher_ears** » Tue 1/24/12 10:40 am

gopherguy13 wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:Also, wikipedia says the Broadmoor Trophy only dates to 1981. Is that correct?

Looks like it. From the DU website:

The Broadmoor Trophy itself dates to 1981 when it was first presented to the conference by the world-renowned Broadmoor Hotel and Resort Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo

The Broadmoor Trophy replaced the WCHA league championship trophy after Michigan Tech and the MacNaughton Cup jumped to the CCHA in 1981. When Tech and the Cup came back in 1984, the Broadmoor became the WCHA tournament championship trophy.

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/24/12 10:40 am

Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

I didn't even know they had one. Wisconsin was the only other good team the Big 10 had during Herbie's tenure here, though. I need a picture of Mariucci so I can find the Big10 Titles.

What I find interesting is how similar the base and top of the trophy is to the Broadmoor. The middle is completely different, but both have nearly identical two-tier bases with the four players donning the corners. Both also have a similar player crowning the top. It makes me seriously wonder if this inspired the Broadmoor.

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/24/12 10:44 am

gopher_ears wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:Also, wikipedia says the Broadmoor Trophy only dates to 1981. Is that correct?

Looks like it. From the DU website:

The Broadmoor Trophy itself dates to 1981 when it was first presented to the conference by the world-renowned Broadmoor Hotel and Resort Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo

The Broadmoor Trophy replaced the WCHA league championship trophy after Michigan Tech and the MacNaughton Cup jumped to the CCHA in 1981. When Tech and the Cup came back in 1984, the Broadmoor became the WCHA tournament championship trophy.

I had completely forgotten about that. I dvrd the game against Duluth in 2006 when Minnesota won the MacNaughton for the first time in nine years, and they did a fairly brief history of the trophy. (Of course, I haven't had access to that game in over two years, so...)

by **Viking** » Tue 1/24/12 10:49 am

LeoPohl wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

I didn't even know they had one. Wisconsin was the only other good team the Big 10 had during Herbie's tenure here, though. I need a picture of Mariucci so I can find the Big10 Titles.

What I find interesting is how similar the base and top of the trophy is to the Broadmoor. The middle is completely different, but both have nearly identical two-tier bases with the four players donning the corners. Both also have a similar player crowning the top. It makes me seriously wonder if this inspired the Broadmoor.

They won the Big Ten title in 74-75.

by **5 O.T.** » Tue 1/24/12 11:09 am

Viking wrote:
LeoPohl wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

I didn't even know they had one. Wisconsin was the only other good team the Big 10 had during Herbie's tenure here, though. I need a picture of Mariucci so I can find the Big10 Titles.

What I find interesting is how similar the base and top of the trophy is to the Broadmoor. The middle is completely different, but both have nearly identical two-tier bases with the four players donning the corners. Both also have a similar player crowning the top. It makes me seriously wonder if this inspired the Broadmoor.

They won the Big Ten title in 74-75.

I think the trophy in question is the WCHA play-off trophy. That trophy was replaced by the Broadmore trophy.

http://www.gopherhockeyhistory.com/hist ... Champs.asp

by **gopher_ears** » Tue 1/24/12 12:10 pm

I'm pretty sure the 'mystery' trophy is in one of the Mariucci Arena trophy cases. I'll look for it on Friday. I know it isn't the long lost Taconite Trophy.

by **5 O.T.** » Tue 1/24/12 12:15 pm

gopher_ears wrote:I'm pretty sure the 'mystery' trophy is in one of the Mariucci Arena trophy cases. I'll look for it on Friday. I know it isn't the long lost Taconite Trophy.

I think it's in the trophy case behind section 10/11 in the southwest corner.

by **thinkbui** » Tue 1/24/12 1:54 pm

Goligoski to play for Dallas through 2016.

http://www.kare11.com/sports/article/95 ... with-Stars

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 1/24/12 6:45 pm

thinkbui wrote:Goligoski to play for Dallas through 2016.

http://www.kare11.com/sports/article/95 ... with-Stars

You're about a day behind.

link

by **thinkbui** » Tue 1/24/12 6:49 pm

Yes I am. I completely forgot about the other thread. :dope:

by **dxmnkd316** » Tue 1/24/12 7:18 pm

Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

Ding ding.

Look at a few other Big Ten sports trophies:

I see a striking resemblance...

by **5 O.T.** » Tue 1/24/12 8:10 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

Ding ding.

Look at a few other Big Ten sports trophies:

I see a striking resemblance...

You're probably right. Only difference appears to be the players adorning the top and sides.

by **frozen4champs** » Tue 1/24/12 8:15 pm

5 O.T. wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

Ding ding.

Look at a few other Big Ten sports trophies:

I see a striking resemblance...

You're probably right. Only difference appears to be the players adorning the top and sides.

Kinda looks like my Fantasy Football trophy :lol:

by **Composer** » Tue 1/24/12 9:36 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

Ding ding.

Look at a few other Big Ten sports trophies:

I see a striking resemblance...

BTW, gophers are the reigning Big Ten champions. Soon it will be time to defend our championship!
(yes, I know, not next year)

by **Dances With Gophers** » Tue 1/24/12 10:53 pm

Are we absolutely sure that it's not the DQ Cup? :lol:

by **Thomps** » Tue 1/24/12 11:25 pm

We played in the WCHA in 1976, even though it looks like the Big Ten trophy, is that what it really is? In 75-76 Vs Big Ten Teams we were 4-8-0 Vs Mich, MSU, Wis.

I am thinking it was the trophy for the WCHA champs, pre-Broadmoor. But I can't find anything to prove that yet.

by **dxmnkd316** » Tue 1/24/12 11:31 pm

Right, but the Big Ten title was awarded back then as well. ANd it might not have been from 75-76, it could have been from 74-75 when we went something like 8-4

Picture #1:

Picture #2:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y89M_6_276M/T ... G_3788.jpg

by **Chris83** » Wed 1/25/12 7:02 am

dxmnkd316 wrote:Right, but the Big Ten title was awarded back then as well. ANd it might not have been from 75-76, it could have been from 74-75 when we went something like 8-4

Picture #1:

Picture #2:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y89M_6_276M/T ... G_3788.jpg

That was awful gracious of Woody to get his picture taken with all the Gopher football Big Ten Championship trophies.

:rotflmao:

by **Viking** » Wed 1/25/12 9:44 am

dxmnkd316 wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:No great thread to put this in, but this photo was posted by the Gopher Hockey Facebook Page tonight, and felt it needed to be passed on further cause its awesome

Could it be the old Big Ten championship trophy?

Ding ding.

Look at a few other Big Ten sports trophies:

I see a striking resemblance...

Damn! I'm good. :mrgreen:

by **5 O.T.** » Mon 3/05/12 12:47 pm

Frank Sanders 1969-'71 RIP

http://www.gopherhockeyhistory.com/play ... p?plID=910

http://www.startribune.com/local/east/140973123.html

http://fromsilvertogold.com/

by **Gopherguy05** » Thu 3/29/12 1:40 pm

Vote for the NHL 13 Cover athlete.

Both Phil Kessel and Thomas Vanek are in the running....show them our support.

http://covervote.nhl.com

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 4/04/12 11:26 am

Article in the Daily today about John Pohl teaching at Cretin. (Although the article focuses mainly on hockey)

by **Dolphin275** » Wed 4/04/12 2:05 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:Article in the Daily today about John Pohl teaching at Cretin. (Although the article focuses mainly on hockey)

Thanks for sharing the Link.
Good article......

by **northcountry24fan** » Sun 4/08/12 11:15 pm

While it may not be found 'in the news,' it would seem newsworthy to GPL'ers to note that Nick Leddy was the only Chicago Blackhawks player to take the ice in all 82 of the team's 2011-'12 regular season games, in which he put up 37 points (3/34). In watching part of the Blackhawk's 3-2 win at the Red Wings on 4/7, also noticed that, after two periods, Leddy was one of his team's top 3 in ice time. Looking like he's making a solid transition to the next level in only his 2nd season as a pro.

Very

for his success at the NHL level...otoh

about the early departure of a D'man who had First Team All-WCHA and All-American potential at the D-1 level.

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 4/11/12 10:46 am

northcountry24fan wrote:While it may not be found 'in the news,' it would seem newsworthy to GPL'ers to note that Nick Leddy was the only Chicago Blackhawks player to take the ice in all 82 of the team's 2011-'12 regular season games, in which he put up 37 points (3/34). In watching part of the Blackhawk's 3-2 win at the Red Wings on 4/7, also noticed that, after two periods, Leddy was one of his team's top 3 in ice time. Looking like he's making a solid transition to the next level in only his 2nd season as a pro.

Very for his success at the NHL level...otoh about the early departure of a D'man who had First Team All-WCHA and All-American potential at the D-1 level.

and two

because he's doing it in Chicago :ddown:

by **h8red** » Fri 4/20/12 1:04 pm

northcountry24fan wrote:While it may not be found 'in the news,' it would seem newsworthy to GPL'ers to note that Nick Leddy was the only Chicago Blackhawks player to take the ice in all 82 of the team's 2011-'12 regular season games, in which he put up 37 points (3/34). In watching part of the Blackhawk's 3-2 win at the Red Wings on 4/7, also noticed that, after two periods, Leddy was one of his team's top 3 in ice time. Looking like he's making a solid transition to the next level in only his 2nd season as a pro.

Very for his success at the NHL level...otoh about the early departure of a D'man who had First Team All-WCHA and All-American potential at the D-1 level.

Yeah, but Cam Barker played in only 25 games this year (but not with the Wild...funny how that happened) and had a game winning goal, Leddy played 82 and didn't have a game winner. Who's the better player?

by **team22tank** » Fri 4/20/12 1:07 pm

h8red wrote:
northcountry24fan wrote:While it may not be found 'in the news,' it would seem newsworthy to GPL'ers to note that Nick Leddy was the only Chicago Blackhawks player to take the ice in all 82 of the team's 2011-'12 regular season games, in which he put up 37 points (3/34). In watching part of the Blackhawk's 3-2 win at the Red Wings on 4/7, also noticed that, after two periods, Leddy was one of his team's top 3 in ice time. Looking like he's making a solid transition to the next level in only his 2nd season as a pro.

Very for his success at the NHL level...otoh about the early departure of a D'man who had First Team All-WCHA and All-American potential at the D-1 level.

Yeah, but Cam Barker played in only 25 games this year (but not with the Wild...funny how that happened) and had a game winning goal, Leddy played 82 and didn't have a game winner. Who's the better player?

Being sarcastic right?

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