UniversityOfMinnesota News

UniversityOfMinnesota News From AOL News

Kyle Okposo to Make NHL Debut Tuesday

Back in December, we brought you the Soap Opera story of Isles' draftee Kyle Okposo (no relation to mythical monster, Ogopogo), and the love triangle he was caught in with Isles' GM Garth Show and University of Minnesota coach Don Lucia.Boy, was it nasty! Snow claimed Lucia was a poor coach that was stifling Okposo's...

Isles GM Garth Snow Calls out University of Minnesota Coach Lucia

It seems that the New York Islanders signing of top prospect Kyle Okposo wasn't simply about filling the hole left by Chris Simon's suspension. At least, that is what the Isles would like you to think.In the usual amount of class shown by the New York Islanders organization, GM "Party On!" Garth Snow took the low road, and...

The Blues Lure Erik Johnson to the Dark Side

Erik Johnson, the first overall pick in the 2006 Entry Draft, had spurned the temptation to turn pro and earn some instant cash. Instead, Erik lived his dream to play with the University of Minnesota, and had given hints that he intended to stay there for a few years.Well, the lure of the NHL must have finally got to the...

The University of Minnesota Still Favors Flip Saunders

Pistons head coach Flip Saunders took advantage of the All-Star break by flying back to Minnesota to take part in 25th anniversary celebrations of the University of Minnesota's 1982 Big Ten championship team. Saunders played for the Golden Gophers in the 70's and was an assistant coach for the team in 1982, and if you...