Gopher Play-By-Play

by **Crocshots** » Mon 6/04/12 6:43 pm

Hobey Baker wrote:A little birdie told me that Matt Rosen (Under 18 Tourney / former Big 10 network) has applied for the job.

Sam Rosen's kid.

by **Captain** » Fri 6/08/12 3:28 pm

sunbone wrote:
gopheritall wrote: I could live with Holt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muUtQdtrkNs

I can guarantee that he will garner his share of haters just like anyone else that takes the job. His goalie skills are insane though!

He sounds okay. But I heard he once wore a Huskies jersey. Before giving him the job we need to find out if he is willing to paint his face maroon and gold, sing the Rouser and do cartwheels when the Gophers score, and punch himself in the face and make retching noises when the other team scores.

You would think a guy creating a demo video would pay closer attention to his selections. He F*ed in the first 25 seconds. The game was CLEARLY in Denver as he said Magnuss Arena, but he CLEARLY states that the Huskies are Hosting the Pioneers.

by **BattleHymn** » Sun 6/10/12 9:52 pm

I think the whining by some on this thread is going a bit too far. I feel blessed that I get the opportunity to watch nearly every game of the Gophers in the comfort of my living room. I'm not overly concerned if the play-by-play man is Al Shaver, Wally Shaver or Elmo for that matter. My personal commentary usually drowns them out anyway. My enjoyment of the game is determined far more by the play on the ice than by some talking head in the booth.

by **grock129** » Wed 6/13/12 12:43 pm

BattleHymn wrote:I think the whining by some on this thread is going a bit too far. I feel blessed that I get the opportunity to watch nearly every game of the Gophers in the comfort of my living room. I'm not overly concerned if the play-by-play man is Al Shaver, Wally Shaver or Elmo for that matter. My personal commentary usually drowns them out anyway. My enjoyment of the game is determined far more by the play on the ice than by some talking head in the booth.

Agreed. Judging by most of the posts in this thread we might as well not have any commentators and just show the games with white noise in the background. I don't know, maybe some people honestly would prefer that, but I'm not one of them. I liked Frank and was pretty indifferent about LaPanta, but no matter who is calling the games, the fact of the matter is we get to see almost all of them. That's a privilege and something most of us seem to be taking for granted. I'm just grateful for that.

Frankly, I don't care all that much who calls the games as long as FSN continues to broadcast them. That being said, my preference would be to have guys in the booth who have a connection to Gopher hockey or are fans of Gopher hockey. I would want someone who understands the tradition of the team and understands how much they mean to the fans, especially the fans who post on this board. After all, these are regional broadcasts that are primarily for fans of the team, so why wouldn't you want someone calling the games who has some interest in the team. IMO, the best announcers for regional-type broadcasts like Gopher hockey are those who are fans of the team whose games they are calling, but can still call an exciting game even if that team isn't winning.

One last opinion, best announcer of any sport right now for me is Ian Darke. I know I'll get some flak because he's a soccer announcer, but the way he has called the men's and women's world cups in recent years has been peerless IMO.

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 6/13/12 1:43 pm

grock129 wrote:
BattleHymn wrote:I think the whining by some on this thread is going a bit too far. I feel blessed that I get the opportunity to watch nearly every game of the Gophers in the comfort of my living room. I'm not overly concerned if the play-by-play man is Al Shaver, Wally Shaver or Elmo for that matter. My personal commentary usually drowns them out anyway. My enjoyment of the game is determined far more by the play on the ice than by some talking head in the booth.

Agreed. Judging by most of the posts in this thread we might as well not have any commentators and just show the games with white noise in the background. I don't know, maybe some people honestly would prefer that, but I'm not one of them. I liked Frank and was pretty indifferent about LaPanta, but no matter who is calling the games, the fact of the matter is we get to see almost all of them. That's a privilege and something most of us seem to be taking for granted. I'm just grateful for that.

Frankly, I don't care all that much who calls the games as long as FSN continues to broadcast them. That being said, my preference would be to have guys in the booth who have a connection to Gopher hockey or are fans of Gopher hockey. I would want someone who understands the tradition of the team and understands how much they mean to the fans, especially the fans who post on this board. After all, these are regional broadcasts that are primarily for fans of the team, so why wouldn't you want someone calling the games who has some interest in the team. IMO, the best announcers for regional-type broadcasts like Gopher hockey are those who are fans of the team whose games they are calling, but can still call an exciting game even if that team isn't winning.

One last opinion, best announcer of any sport right now for me is Ian Darke. I know I'll get some flak because he's a soccer announcer, but the way he has called the men's and women's world cups in recent years has been peerless IMO.

Watching him call the beginning of the Germany-Netherlands match as I type this, and I agree. He is awesome.

His call of the Landon Donovan goal in the World Cup against Angola was brilliant.

by **psych** » Wed 6/13/12 1:53 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:
grock129 wrote:
BattleHymn wrote:I think the whining by some on this thread is going a bit too far. I feel blessed that I get the opportunity to watch nearly every game of the Gophers in the comfort of my living room. I'm not overly concerned if the play-by-play man is Al Shaver, Wally Shaver or Elmo for that matter. My personal commentary usually drowns them out anyway. My enjoyment of the game is determined far more by the play on the ice than by some talking head in the booth.

Agreed. Judging by most of the posts in this thread we might as well not have any commentators and just show the games with white noise in the background. I don't know, maybe some people honestly would prefer that, but I'm not one of them. I liked Frank and was pretty indifferent about LaPanta, but no matter who is calling the games, the fact of the matter is we get to see almost all of them. That's a privilege and something most of us seem to be taking for granted. I'm just grateful for that.

Frankly, I don't care all that much who calls the games as long as FSN continues to broadcast them. That being said, my preference would be to have guys in the booth who have a connection to Gopher hockey or are fans of Gopher hockey. I would want someone who understands the tradition of the team and understands how much they mean to the fans, especially the fans who post on this board. After all, these are regional broadcasts that are primarily for fans of the team, so why wouldn't you want someone calling the games who has some interest in the team. IMO, the best announcers for regional-type broadcasts like Gopher hockey are those who are fans of the team whose games they are calling, but can still call an exciting game even if that team isn't winning.

One last opinion, best announcer of any sport right now for me is Ian Darke. I know I'll get some flak because he's a soccer announcer, but the way he has called the men's and women's world cups in recent years has been peerless IMO.

Watching him call the beginning of the Germany-Netherlands match as I type this, and I agree. He is awesome.

His call of the Landon Donovan goal in the World Cup against Algeria was brilliant.

FYP. I agree that call was amazing.

by **h8red** » Wed 6/13/12 2:18 pm

Jupiter wrote:
Tee09 wrote:I'm getting the impression that FSNorth is run by morons.

BINGO!!!

I agree, that's why they'll get Barry Melrose to do the play by play.

by **Jaykay3** » Fri 6/15/12 3:51 am

psych wrote:
gopherguy13 wrote:
grock129 wrote:
BattleHymn wrote:I think the whining by some on this thread is going a bit too far. I feel blessed that I get the opportunity to watch nearly every game of the Gophers in the comfort of my living room. I'm not overly concerned if the play-by-play man is Al Shaver, Wally Shaver or Elmo for that matter. My personal commentary usually drowns them out anyway. My enjoyment of the game is determined far more by the play on the ice than by some talking head in the booth.

Agreed. Judging by most of the posts in this thread we might as well not have any commentators and just show the games with white noise in the background. I don't know, maybe some people honestly would prefer that, but I'm not one of them. I liked Frank and was pretty indifferent about LaPanta, but no matter who is calling the games, the fact of the matter is we get to see almost all of them. That's a privilege and something most of us seem to be taking for granted. I'm just grateful for that.

Frankly, I don't care all that much who calls the games as long as FSN continues to broadcast them. That being said, my preference would be to have guys in the booth who have a connection to Gopher hockey or are fans of Gopher hockey. I would want someone who understands the tradition of the team and understands how much they mean to the fans, especially the fans who post on this board. After all, these are regional broadcasts that are primarily for fans of the team, so why wouldn't you want someone calling the games who has some interest in the team. IMO, the best announcers for regional-type broadcasts like Gopher hockey are those who are fans of the team whose games they are calling, but can still call an exciting game even if that team isn't winning.

One last opinion, best announcer of any sport right now for me is Ian Darke. I know I'll get some flak because he's a soccer announcer, but the way he has called the men's and women's world cups in recent years has been peerless IMO.

Watching him call the beginning of the Germany-Netherlands match as I type this, and I agree. He is awesome.

His call of the Landon Donovan goal in the World Cup against Algeria was brilliant.

FYP. I agree that call was amazing.

European soccer announcers always seem to be better than what we get in the U.S. They don't re-use the same old cliche sayings and they're not afraid to call out players or referees when they're not performing well. Their verbs are always entertaining too. :biggrin2:

by **gopherguy13** » Fri 6/15/12 12:47 pm

Agreed^

One of my favorite calls I have ever heard live, I think in the World Cup, a Germany game. They scored a beautiful goal to ice the game. I'm pretty sure it was Martin Tyler.

"Brilliant! Wonderful! Majestic! Splendid! GERMANY!"

I can't remember it exactly, but it was 4 adjectives followed by a loud GERMANY! The English accent just makes it that much better :lol:

by **Melvin** » Tue 6/26/12 12:07 pm

I vote for Kevin Gorg to be the voice of the Gophers during the 2012-13 season.

by **GoldenRube** » Tue 6/26/12 12:36 pm

Melvin wrote:I vote for Kevin Gorg to be the voice of the Gophers during the 2012-13 season.

I'm a big time anti-Gorg guy but even I can smell the troll bait on that one!

by **DrunkHockeyGuy** » Tue 6/26/12 2:17 pm

GoldenRube wrote:
Melvin wrote:I vote for Kevin Gorg to be the voice of the Gophers during the 2012-13 season.

I'm a big time anti-Gorg guy but even I can smell the troll bait on that one!

This would be the greatest thing to ever happen to UMD hockey.

by **Slap Shot** » Tue 6/26/12 3:56 pm

Melvin wrote:I vote for Kevin Gorg to be the voice of the Gophers during the 2012-13 season.

Yup, still a Melvin.

by **Hendo** » Tue 7/10/12 12:29 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQbZlbFR2QY

Here is Torri's video... He would do a great job!

by **thinkbui** » Tue 7/10/12 1:51 pm

Hendo wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQbZlbFR2QY

Here is Torri's video... He would do a great job!

I still prefer Dan Kelly, but I think Tori would do just fine. I didn't watch all of this new demo, but it seems better than the old one he had up.

by **Greyeagle** » Thu 7/19/12 6:18 pm

Don't Print That:

Among 42 applicants for the Gophers' TV play-by-play job for the coming season, there's whispering that former North Stars voice Doug McLeod could get serious consideration.

http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_21 ... year-2-has

by **sec 16 row16 seat 16 17** » Thu 7/19/12 6:23 pm

Mcloed and his howitzer call would be good.

by **5 O.T.** » Fri 7/20/12 1:54 pm

Greyeagle wrote:Don't Print That:
Among 42 applicants for the Gophers' TV play-by-play job for the coming season, there's whispering that former North Stars voice Doug McLeod could get serious consideration.

http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_21 ... year-2-has

I don't care who might be in the rest of the group of 41. There isn't a better choice than Doug McLeod. That would be a real step up. Doug was also fantastic when he was doing the play by play for the Gophers on the radio with Tom Vannelli providing the color commentary. :dup:

by **gopher6** » Fri 7/20/12 2:20 pm

5 O.T. wrote:
Greyeagle wrote:Don't Print That:
Among 42 applicants for the Gophers' TV play-by-play job for the coming season, there's whispering that former North Stars voice Doug McLeod could get serious consideration.

http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_21 ... year-2-has

I don't care who might be in the rest of the group of 41. There isn't a better choice than Doug McLeod. That would be a real step up. Doug was also fantastic when he was doing the play by play for the Gophers on the radio with Tom Vannelli providing the color commentary.

by **midevil bowievil** » Fri 7/20/12 7:45 pm

wildlycrazytony wrote:I can get behind this. Just turn the sound off and listen to Wally and Frank!

I just heard the news about Lapanta today.

If it were just that easy to turn him off and listen to W and F. There's way, way too much difference between the radio and tv broadcasts. :ddown:

by **GOPHER FREAK** » Tue 7/31/12 7:07 am

Doug McLeod would be great. He certainly is the most qualified and I would think most older Gopher Hockey fans have fond memories of him from his radio days in 80s-90s.

by **ProudAlum89** » Tue 7/31/12 5:09 pm

I kind of wish Pat Michaletti was under consideration. I loved it when he did interviews for a year or two. He would always have the mic in the wrong spot, or move it to the player while he was still talking. He wasn't great, but he was hilarious.

by **sec 16 row16 seat 16 17** » Tue 7/31/12 5:14 pm

the rat would be great.

by **Melvin** » Tue 7/31/12 10:17 pm

Slap Shot wrote:
Melvin wrote:I vote for Kevin Gorg to be the voice of the Gophers during the 2012-13 season.

Yup, still a Melvin.

Still think that Gorg would be awesome for Gopher hockey.

by **Hammy** » Tue 7/31/12 11:27 pm

ProudAlum89 wrote:I kind of wish Pat Michaletti was under consideration. I loved it when he did interviews for a year or two. He would always have the mic in the wrong spot, or move it to the player while he was still talking. He wasn't great, but he was hilarious.

No thanks.

by **Hobey Baker** » Wed 8/01/12 12:04 am

sec 16 row16 seat 16 17 wrote:the rat would be great.

Rat would be ok as a minor part of the broadcast team ... but not the main guy.

by **Melvin** » Wed 8/01/12 9:13 am

Hammy wrote:
ProudAlum89 wrote:I kind of wish Pat Michaletti was under consideration. I loved it when he did interviews for a year or two. He would always have the mic in the wrong spot, or move it to the player while he was still talking. He wasn't great, but he was hilarious.

No thanks.

What is wrong with Pat Michaletti, the guy is a great hockey mind...

by **IDGopher** » Wed 8/01/12 2:04 pm

Pat Micheletti didn't know that they had changed the icing rule in the WCHA a couple years ago on Beyond the Pond...that was questionable.

by **Jupiter** » Wed 8/01/12 2:06 pm

Pat talks too much with his hands.... At least he did while on the radio broadcast this past season. I was in the photobox with him a few times and I had to evade his arms and hands quite a few times so I wouldn't get hit by him.

:biggrin2:

by **fake shemp** » Wed 8/01/12 2:58 pm

IDGopher wrote:Pat Micheletti didn't know that they had changed the icing rule in the WCHA a couple years ago on Beyond the Pond...that was questionable.

While Pat was obviously an all time great Gopher, he is not great as a commentator and would not be good as a broadcaster IMO.

In a Beyond the Pond segment in March 3 or 4 years ago, the Gophers were on the outside of the NCAA field looking in.
Pat stated that he was sure the Gophers would make the field because the Regional was at Mariucci, and therefore
“the committee" would see that they made the tourney due to the $$ at stake. :confused2:

(They did not)

He is not a great pairwise mind.

by **ProudAlum89** » Wed 8/01/12 7:53 pm

IDGopher wrote:Pat Micheletti didn't know that they had changed the icing rule in the WCHA a couple years ago on Beyond the Pond...that was questionable.

Okay, I didn't say he would be great. I said he would be hilarious. Personally, I would still prefer him to the fake-voiced broadcasters doing the games as of late.

by **Jaykay3** » Thu 8/02/12 12:01 am

When will the announcement come on this? It seems like it should've happened by now.

by **thinkbui** » Thu 8/02/12 12:32 am

Jaykay3 wrote:When will the announcement come on this? It seems like it should've happened by now.

Not necessarily. This isn't a job that has to be in full swing once hockey season starts because whoever it is will only be in front of the camera for a few hours on the weekends, so they'd just need to pick the guy early enough for him to get himself to Mariucci on game day to call the action. Then after the second game of the weekend, he can go start doing whatever he needs to do to move into his desk at the FSN offices.

Strictly speaking they don't even have to settle on someone by the time October rolls around. I really hope that they don't do a rotation, but given what we saw for replacing Doug, I wouldn't be surprised.

by **Melvin** » Thu 8/02/12 10:48 am

ProudAlum89 wrote:
IDGopher wrote:Pat Micheletti didn't know that they had changed the icing rule in the WCHA a couple years ago on Beyond the Pond...that was questionable.

Okay, I didn't say he would be great. I said he would be hilarious. Personally, I would still prefer him to the fake-voiced broadcasters doing the games as of late.

I am not sure what Gopher fans are looking for - Pat Micheletti is a former player and a great hockey mind. I also think that he is very fair and calls it like he sees it. I would say that he is more objective than the Rug and better probably than some of the others that have sat in the chair formally occupied by Frank M.

by **Chris Eckes** » Thu 8/02/12 10:53 am

Pat Micheletti isn't a PxP guy, though. I think he'd be a great color guy, but knowing the game and being good at calling PxP are VERY different things.

by **fake shemp** » Thu 8/02/12 12:36 pm

Melvin wrote: I am not sure what Gopher fans are looking for - Pat Micheletti is a former player and a great hockey mind. I also think that he is very fair and calls it like he sees it. I would say that he is more objective than the Rug and better probably than some of the others that have sat in the chair formally occupied by Frank M.

Couldn’t care less if a commentator or PxP guy is a former player. And just because he played the game does not make him a great hockey mind. I suspect you feel he is “objective” and are enamored with PM because he practically roots for UND at times. He tends to like UND way more than most former Gophers for some reason. :confused2:

Maybe he can take over for Hennessy on the Whioux broadcasts.

by **5 O.T.** » Thu 8/02/12 1:08 pm

fake shemp wrote:
Melvin wrote: I am not sure what Gopher fans are looking for - Pat Micheletti is a former player and a great hockey mind. I also think that he is very fair and calls it like he sees it. I would say that he is more objective than the Rug and better probably than some of the others that have sat in the chair formally occupied by Frank M.

Couldn’t care less if a commentator or PxP guy is a former player. And just because he played the game does not make him a great hockey mind. I suspect you feel he is “objective” and are enamored with PM because he practically roots for UND at times. He tends to like UND way more than most former Gophers for some reason.
Maybe he can take over for Hennessy on the Whioux broadcasts.

That whole bit about broadcaster objectivity is pretty funny. Always seems to be a whioux? fan talking about the objectivity or lack thereof of their opponents broadcast team. This is especially ironic since for years Melvin's team had the oh so objective Pat's Weinie as their broadcaster. That guy absolutely wrote the book on objective broadcasting. :roll:

by **ProudAlum89** » Thu 8/02/12 4:11 pm

Ummmm, perhaps I need to apologize for bringing up the Rat. I doubt he's even being considered, it was only an idea. I like the guy and he's amusing to watch.

by **solar** » Thu 8/02/12 4:22 pm

Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

by **Slap Shot** » Thu 8/02/12 4:25 pm

solar wrote:Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

Whioux fans accused Woog of being a homer, who on broadcasts was nearly the complete opposite.

by **sec 16 row16 seat 16 17** » Thu 8/02/12 4:31 pm

no need to apologize for bringing up the rat. he is a legend.

by **GopherFan85** » Thu 8/02/12 6:07 pm

Slap Shot wrote:
solar wrote:Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

Whioux fans accused Woog of being a homer, who on broadcasts was nearly the complete opposite.

Funny they would call Woog a homer. How about Pat Sweeny for the Whoiux fans he is a homer. So is the radio guy for them, any time a Whioux falls down he wants someone thrown out for mugging a guy.

Will Woog still do some fill-in work like last year?

by **solar** » Fri 8/03/12 8:36 am

Slap Shot wrote:
solar wrote:Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

Whioux fans accused Woog of being a homer, who on broadcasts was nearly the complete opposite.

I agree with part of your sentiment - Wooger did enjoy talking up some other teams, but to say he was "nearly the complete opposite" is a bit of a stretch.

How does one expect a former coach to NOT be a bit of a homer? :confused2:

by **Tee09** » Fri 8/03/12 8:46 am

I prefer my PxP guys to be at least a little homerish. Color guys even more so. You can still appreciate great efforts by the other team when they make a nice play and get on our guys when they're dogging it. Opposing fans can support their team enough to entice a TV channel to pick up rights to broadcast their games if they care that much.

by **Melvin** » Fri 8/03/12 10:03 am

GopherFan85 wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
solar wrote:Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

Whioux fans accused Woog of being a homer, who on broadcasts was nearly the complete opposite.

Funny they would call Woog a homer. How about Pat Sweeny for the Whoiux fans he is a homer. So is the radio guy for them, any time a Whioux falls down he wants someone thrown out for mugging a guy.

Will Woog still do some fill-in work like last year?

Funny you bring up Pat Sweeney, he is no longer doing UND hockey broadcasts, Dan Hammer is now the voice and face of UND sports broadcasts.

by **GopherFan85** » Fri 8/03/12 11:21 am

Melvin wrote:
GopherFan85 wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
solar wrote:Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

Whioux fans accused Woog of being a homer, who on broadcasts was nearly the complete opposite.

Funny they would call Woog a homer. How about Pat Sweeny for the Whoiux fans he is a homer. So is the radio guy for them, any time a Whioux falls down he wants someone thrown out for mugging a guy.

Will Woog still do some fill-in work like last year?

Funny you bring up Pat Sweeney, he is no longer doing UND hockey broadcasts, Dan Hammer is now the voice and face of UND sports broadcasts.

Oh goody they go from a homer to a guy that is such a pessamistic person (at least when he was on TV) that even optomist get depression.

by **FargoSiouxHater** » Fri 8/03/12 2:00 pm

Melvin wrote:
GopherFan85 wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
solar wrote:Who really cares if the broadcaster is objective? Oh yeah, opposing fans. Which means it doesn't really matter to me at all.

Whioux fans accused Woog of being a homer, who on broadcasts was nearly the complete opposite.

Funny they would call Woog a homer. How about Pat Sweeny for the Whoiux fans he is a homer. So is the radio guy for them, any time a Whioux falls down he wants someone thrown out for mugging a guy.

Will Woog still do some fill-in work like last year?

Funny you bring up Pat Sweeney, he is no longer doing UND hockey broadcasts, Dan Hammer is now the voice and face of UND sports broadcasts.

It all had to do with Midcontinent wanting "one of their own" to announce all the UND games they would broadcasting. IIRC, he used to be the Fargo Force's radio guy, so he does have some experience calling hockey. Personally, I cannot stand Dan Hammer. I think I even let him know that one night after a couple 13, 14 drinks at Buffalo Wild Wings. :biggrin2:

by **Greyeagle** » Fri 8/03/12 5:18 pm

Melvin wrote:Funny you bring up Pat Sweeney, he is no longer doing UND hockey broadcasts, Dan Hammer is now the voice and face of UND sports broadcasts.

You could bring Terhaar back.

by **Slap Shot** » Fri 8/03/12 6:09 pm

Tee09 wrote:I prefer my PxP guys to be at least a little homerish. Color guys even more so.

I loved Woog. He was a homer at heart and bleeds Maroon and Gold but just as important he loves college hockey. He would give the Gophers the business when they screwed up and as a true college hockey fan had no problem complimenting an opponent for doing something right.

I get that those days have passed so we have to move on and there will probably not be anyone else like him, but what he had in him is something I'd love to find again eve if at a lesser degree.

by **ProudAlum89** » Fri 8/03/12 10:05 pm

In all seriousness, I think rotating color guys who are former Gophers worked pretty well in the past. Hankinson, Chorske, Michaletti, Bonin, probably a few others I don't remember. Woog, what can you say? Who would've thought that he would have transitioned so easily from the bench to the booth. He was awesome but his role is clearly diminishing as the years pass. I also agree that a PxP person who is slightly a 'homer' is a good thing. Who wants to listen to announcer who is completely indifferent about the team? I would love it if they found someone this time around who actually had passion for the Gophers program.

by **Melvin** » Fri 8/03/12 10:20 pm

Greyeagle wrote:
Melvin wrote:Funny you bring up Pat Sweeney, he is no longer doing UND hockey broadcasts, Dan Hammer is now the voice and face of UND sports broadcasts.

You could bring Terhaar back.

I didn't mind Terhaar and he was one of the Radio guys for UND hockey before Hennesey.

by **Golden FE Ranger** » Fri 8/03/12 11:10 pm

Slap Shot wrote:
Tee09 wrote:I prefer my PxP guys to be at least a little homerish. Color guys even more so.

I loved Woog. He was a homer at heart and bleeds Maroon and Gold but just as important he loves college hockey. He would give the Gophers the business when they screwed up and as a true college hockey fan had no problem complimenting an opponent for doing something right.

I get that those days have passed so we have to move on and there will probably not be anyone else like him, but what he had in him is something I'd love to find again eve if at a lesser degree.

^^^^^^^^^This post is spot-on!^^^^^^^^^

by **The Rube** » Fri 8/03/12 11:38 pm

Slap Shot wrote:
Tee09 wrote:I prefer my PxP guys to be at least a little homerish. Color guys even more so.

I loved Woog. He was a homer at heart and bleeds Maroon and Gold but just as important he loves college hockey. He would give the Gophers the business when they screwed up and as a true college hockey fan had no problem complimenting an opponent for doing something right.

I get that those days have passed so we have to move on and there will probably not be anyone else like him, but what he had in him is something I'd love to find again eve if at a lesser degree.

+ $TEXAS

This is why I loved Woog.

by **midevil bowievil** » Sat 8/04/12 5:23 pm

I love Woog too. But that was the old days I guess.

Anyway, I feel the only reason that color guys have been rotated is because they never found anyone they liked enough that would work for what they offered.

by **dxmnkd316** » Sat 8/04/12 5:31 pm

There's a difference between complimenting your opponent and what LaPanta does. Need to find that good balance. Woog had it.

This isn't a direct response to anyone or any post.

by **g_manpucker** » Sat 8/04/12 5:53 pm

dxmnkd316 wrote:There's a difference between complimenting your opponent and what LaPanta does. Need to find that good balance. Woog had it.

I think that is probably the best explanation of why I think people disliked LaPanta as the Gopher play by play announcer.

by **dryfly** » Sun 8/05/12 12:20 am

g_manpucker wrote:
dxmnkd316 wrote:There's a difference between complimenting your opponent and what LaPanta does. Need to find that good balance. Woog had it.

I think that is probably the best explanation of why I think people disliked LaPanta as the Gopher play by play announcer.

He also is just plain annoying - even his voice. Not really a natural hockey announcer at all. Maybe baseball or hooooops. Hockey he sucks. IMHO.

by **sig** » Sun 8/19/12 10:31 am

well it has been awhile, but i just would like to say my vote goes to doug mcloud! I want to hear those great calls like " the boys are exchanging pleasantries". or " the puck hit some metalurgy there". or something like that. He is great! :dup:

by **sec 16 row16 seat 16 17** » Sun 8/19/12 11:18 am

the Bjugstad howitzer.

by **Ned Braden** » Sun 8/19/12 8:14 pm

sig wrote:well it has been awhile, but i just would like to say my vote goes to doug mcloud! I want to hear those great calls like " the boys are exchanging pleasantries". or " the puck hit some metalurgy there". or something like that. He is great!

Agreed. I also recall "...muckin' it up along the boards..." I was working 2nd shift at the old Stroh's brewery in the mid '80s and Doug made you feel like you were at the arena.

by **SkiUMahLaw** » Wed 9/26/12 9:35 am

From Twitter: The #Gophers and @FSNorth are happy to announce Doug McLeod as the new PxP announcer for @GopherHockey. More to follow.

HE'S BACK!

by **team22tank** » Wed 9/26/12 9:40 am

I posted in the wrong thread...

This is awesome if correct!

The #Gophers and @FSNorth are happy to announce Doug McLeod as the new PxP announcer for @GopherHockey. More to follow.

I love Doug McLeod's voice this will remind me of the old days, very cool. Any word if there will be a permanent color guy?

by **Jupiter** » Wed 9/26/12 9:43 am

Gorg and Hankinson will do color....

by **team22tank** » Wed 9/26/12 9:44 am

I am sure most are familiar with McLeod but just in case her is a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBFGJ6Qw ... sults_main

Old Time Hockey!

by **Crocshots** » Wed 9/26/12 9:46 am

http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-ho ... 12aaa.html

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How old a man is he now? Will we need to find another guy in another few years?

by **stan_5150** » Wed 9/26/12 9:57 am

SkiUMahLaw wrote:From Twitter: The #Gophers and @FSNorth are happy to announce Doug McLeod as the new PxP announcer for @GopherHockey. More to follow.

HE'S BACK!

"He's pulled down from behind in front of the ref, God, a stadium full of people and there's STILL no call!!!!!"

by **Five-HoleFrenzy** » Wed 9/26/12 9:59 am

Mcleod is an excellent choice. This is indeed good news.

by **team22tank** » Wed 9/26/12 10:06 am

Five-HoleFrenzy wrote:Mcleod is an excellent choice. This is indeed good news.

I was so happy I totally forgot about Lapanta this is even better news that we don't have to listen to that Dolt!

by **team22tank** » Wed 9/26/12 10:08 am

I didn't see Woog's name on the little press release, does that mean he is done being the pre-game guy?

by **Neely** » Wed 9/26/12 10:12 am

Absolutely wonderful choice. True hockey guy. Welcome back Doug.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Wed 9/26/12 10:12 am

any one know what years he broadcasted gopher hockey in his original run at the U?

by **Gopherguy05** » Wed 9/26/12 10:14 am

So freaking happy FSN didn't F-this up. I grew up on Doug and can't wait to hear him again!

by **Gopherguy05** » Wed 9/26/12 10:15 am

WestCoastGopherGuy wrote:any one know what years he broadcasted gopher hockey in his original run at the U?

1978-the mid 90s.

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 9/26/12 10:21 am

Scoooooooooooooore!!

by **trixR4kids** » Wed 9/26/12 10:27 am

team22tank wrote:I didn't see Woog's name on the little press release, does that mean he is done being the pre-game guy?

I wouldn't jump to any conclusions simply based off of that. I gotta imagine they keep Wooger around in the same role as last year. Not really sure why they wouldn't. Unless someone knows something I don't.

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