It doesn’t seem as though the “Frozen Four” will lead to a Cold War in the Kings’ locker room. Among the four teams remaining in the NCAA hockey tournament are North Dakota (Matt Greene’s school) and the University of Michigan (Jack Johnson’s school) and they will meet in next Thursday’s national semifinals. Greene and Johnson also happen to be roommates on the road, so it’s safe to say that the college matchup could fuel some…
“Friendly banter?” Greene offered. “Yeah, we’ve talked about it. Maybe (wager) dinner or something like that, or a hotel-room bill, since we’re roomies.”
Johnson played at Michigan for two years and Greene played at North Dakota for three years. The Kings have other tie-ins at North Dakota, as the team includes Derek Forbort, the Kings’ first-round pick last year, as well as Brett Hextall, son of Kings assistant general manager Ron Hextall. Greene said he keeps tabs on his alma mater…
GREENE: “I check up on them. I don’t know the exact stats, but I know when they’re playing and I’m obviously paying attention now because it’s the Frozen Four and it’s a big deal. I’m sure Jack is proud of Michigan, and I’m proud of UND. … A lot of the coaches that are there are the same coaches as when I was there, and the training staff. In the community in general, not a lot changes, so it’s fun to follow them and fun to be a part of it. It’s cool to see them having success.”
Go North Dakota!!!!
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What’s DL’s take on U of Michigan’s coaching staff…oh wait, never mind.
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Capt Jam Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 4:38 pm
@Cup B4 I Die,
LOL.
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Ravens Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 4:47 pm
@Cup B4 I Die, I bet there’s no love lost there!
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kennynakamoto Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
@Cup B4 I Die, LMAO
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Go Blue !
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Wager a hotel bill? That kinda sucks, i always assumed the kings orginization pays for hotels and such when the kings go on the road. I guess thats why they make millions so they can afford to travel ever week.
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Capt Jam Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@kingme81,
Incidentals such as in-room “entertainment”, etc. Ahem.
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Paul G Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 7:19 pm
@Capt Jam, A-Rod style LOL
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rontheking Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 5:35 pm
@kingme81,
That surprised me too. What else do they have to pay for on the road? Meals? Plane tickets? Bar tabs?
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Timbo from Canada Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 5:41 pm
@rontheking, Hookers……oops did I say that out loud? JK
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zdfun Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 6:07 pm
@kingme81, I believe they need to pay for some SPECIAL channels.
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Not concerned about the NCAA, just the NHL, GKG!
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xeropoint Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 5:07 pm
@DesertKing, Seconded. Also… just looked at the standings and noticed we are still in striking distance of the division. I don’t really expect a win tonight but wouldn’t it be something to not only get home ice but beat out the Sharks and Coyotes with a limited roster?
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fighting sioux!
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It’s even conceivable to get the 2nd seed … hey, I can dream.
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Sioux over blue. Sorry JJ.
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Let’s go Sioux!!! Let’s go Fightin’ Irish!!!
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This is off topic and random, but geez this Crosby watch is way way out of hand.
Crosby seen near a glass of ice cubes … flim at 11.
Crosby seen near a rest room at the Pen center … film at 11.
Crosby seen holding a stick … film at 11.
Rumor has it Crosby actually skated … film at 11.
Omg, Crosby seen with team mates … film at 11.
Every fricken day on NHL.com some dumb arse article about nothing regarding Crosby. So sick of it.
/rant
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JCA Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@KC23, WORD
Do these freaking media types know it’s a TEAM game?
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Harry Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 6:50 pm
@KC23, All that “cry baby” wants is attention.
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Hey, since my Yale Bulldogs went down to the University Minnesota Duluth, with the aide of a very questionable mid-ice hit said to hit the head, resulting in the Blue’s best player getting a game misconduct during the second period of a 3-5 loss, I am bummed and can’t get into the Frozen Four…
//rant.2
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Hail! GO BLUE!
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