mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) It was a great day by the CCHA. I knew MSU had a solid chance, but the ND game shocked me. Just a side note too. Ferris State goalie Mitch O'Keefe singed with the Griffins. Edited March 29, 2008 by mannysBETTER3434 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Way to go Wolverines! Looks like I'll be in Denver on April 10th. Yeah baby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) double post.. sonnuva... Edited March 30, 2008 by Wings_Fan_In_Exile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Way to go Wolverines! Looks like I'll be in Denver on April 10th. Yeah baby! Very possible I'll be making the trip as well. I didn't think it would be possible, but it looks like I can get a flight from Chicago to Denver for $160 rather than the 400-600 it would cost to fly out of Madison. That makes it infinitely more do-able. Plus my girlfriend has a ton of Marriott reward points that she's willing to let me use, so free hotel helps as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Very possible I'll be making the trip as well. I didn't think it would be possible, but it looks like I can get a flight from Chicago to Denver for $160 rather than the 400-600 it would cost to fly out of Madison. That makes it infinitely more do-able. Plus my girlfriend has a ton of Marriott reward points that she's willing to let me use, so free hotel helps as well. That would be awesome! Assuming we get past ND, the final game should be a dandy whether it's North Dakota or BC. North Dakota really makes me uncomfortable though..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted March 31, 2008 That would be awesome! Assuming we get past ND, the final game should be a dandy whether it's North Dakota or BC. North Dakota really makes me uncomfortable though..... North Dakota makes me uncomfortable too. Especially since I was at the West Regionals last year where the Sioux knocked Michigan out. Those bastards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 (edited) Edmonton Oilers sign MSU forward Bryan Lerg The Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent forward Bryan Lerg from Michigan State University. Lerg signed a two-year deal worth $962,000, with $175,000 in bonuses. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound native of Livonia, Michigan has 20 goals and 19 assists in 42 games this year for the Spartans. Lerg was a member of the U.S. under-18 team for two seasons. Nothing yet on MSU's website, but this is pretty much official. Edited April 2, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I'm happy Benedict Lerg is finally gone. Now Abdelkader and Kennedy can join him.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I'm happy Benedict Lerg is finally gone. Now Abdelkader and Kennedy can join him.... Didn't B. Lerg commit to U-M, but decomitted after Smurf Lerg went to MSU? Always thought that was the story there, because I know Brian Lerg is close with a handful of U-M players. I also agree on Kennedy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Didn't B. Lerg commit to U-M, but decomitted after Smurf Lerg went to MSU? Always thought that was the story there, because I know Brian Lerg is close with a handful of U-M players. I also agree on Kennedy.... Probably one of those stories that it depends on who you ask. The version I've heard from MSU fans is that Lerg was going to go to UM, but Red either didn't offer him a full scholarship, or wanted to red shirt him. Something along those lines. I'm sure UM fans have a different take on what happened, so who knows what the truth actually is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Probably one of those stories that it depends on who you ask. The version I've heard from MSU fans is that Lerg was going to go to UM, but Red either didn't offer him a full scholarship, or wanted to red shirt him. Something along those lines. I'm sure UM fans have a different take on what happened, so who knows what the truth actually is. That version makes perfect sense too. I'm sure Packer knows for sure...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 What actually happened (as I understand it) was that Bryan Lerg originally committed to Michigan (and made a bunch of comments to the effect that he had always wanted to play at Michigan, this was a dream come true, he didn't mind putting it off for an extra year if he had to). His dad had played at Michigan in the past. The plan was for him to play his senior year with the NTDP and then spend one extra year in juniors (USHL probably) since we didn't have a roster spot at the time. Then if someone left (which, knowing past history, was pretty likely) he would come in. Well B. Lerg blew up with the NTDP that year. He wasn't that big-time of a recruit when he committed, but he led the NTDP in scoring and didn't want to put on entering college for another year. He de-committed from Michigan and signed with MSU, where his cousin was going. A week later, Dwight Helminen left school so we would've had the roster spot/scholarship for him. Truth be told, I can't really blame him. It was just annoying to see someone talk about how much he had always wanted to play for Michigan de-commit and end up at MSU. Especially when a week later it would've been a non-issue. So I can't really blame him, but I still like to ***** about it. Because, well, **** him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I'm off to Denver. Go Blue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I'm off to Denver. Go Blue! Have a safe trip Tim, and enjoy! GO BLUE!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 I'm off to Denver. Go Blue! Right on man. Maybe I'll see ya Saturday if they beat ND. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Man, scary start but 2 goals in 15 seconds and it's 2-3 Notre Dame. C'mon Michigan! I wanna go to the finals in Denver on Saturday!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 What a heartbreaker.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shockwave180 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Jeez, man, every year Michigan finds new ways to break my heart, and sometimes it doesn't even involve football. At least the Wings won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 s***. I think that says it all. More later. Still a great season, but I'm really disappointed right now. F***ing Sauer had to pick this game to go back to being the college version of Dan Cloutier. Unreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 I am really hoping that Boston College takes the title against Notre Dame. Not only did ND knock off Michigan, but they knocked off MSU too. They must be stopped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Damn. That was a crazy game. I can't believe after all that they lost in OT. Sonnuva. So much for my Saturday plans in Denver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Wow, still can't get over. They actually lost to friken ND! I would have much rather lost to UNH, BC, UND, or someone instead of ND. Such a heartbreaker......... Hopefully Porter wins Hobey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 13, 2008 Took a picture of this yesterday for the helluvit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Nice pic! Still think we should have had that 3rd banner though )-: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Nice pic! Still think we should have had that 3rd banner though )-: well some teams don't quite make it and others....well take a look... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
