Minnesota Wild Scrimmage Mites!

Cards4ever · 12-06-2005, 08:51 AM

I don't know if anyone has posted this or saw this, but, I've seen some pics from this and it sounded like it was pretty cool deal for everyone involved!

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1330/5749681.html

Heroes and mites share ice
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A reminder that hockey is indeed a kid's game occurred before practice Sunday. At a rink in Inver Grove Heights, the Wild thought it had ice time 45 minutes before it actually did.

So instead of hanging out in cramped locker rooms, every Wild player jumped on the ice for an impromptu 30-minute clinic with 30 7- and 8-year-olds practicing with the Rosemount Mite Youth Hockey League.

With smiles on their faces, Wild players skated, passed with and scrimmaged with the children. Players like Brian Rolston and Scott Ferguson played goal. The 6-7 Derek Boogaard defended oncoming 3-foot-6 kids.

Parents took pictures. Players, after practicing with their idols, got autographs.

It was quite the sight.

"I know if I was that age, if the Red Wings came out with me, it'd be a big thrill," said Rolston, who is from Flint, Mich. "I hope they enjoyed it because I know it was fun for us."

Ksyrup · 12-06-2005, 08:55 AM

That's awesome.

scooter · 12-06-2005, 08:56 AM

You just don't see this kind of stuff much in the modern era of sports (or ever). It's a great story.

Raven Hawk · 12-06-2005, 10:39 AM

You stay classy, Minnesota Wild.

Galaxy · 12-06-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven Hawk

You stay classy, Minnesota Wild.

Something doesn't sound right about that.

sterlingice · 12-06-2005, 11:20 AM

Very cool!

SI

QuikSand · 12-06-2005, 11:25 AM

Knowing as little as I do about 'Oggie generally, this was one of the toughest-to-translate thread titles I've seen in some time.

Nice story, though.

DeToxRox · 12-06-2005, 11:47 AM

That happened once with me with the Red Wings in 95.

When they were playing San Jose, both teams practiced at Compuware Arena in Oak Park.

We were on the ice and all of a sudden Kris Draper, Keith Primeau and Slava Kozlov hopped on the ice and skated with us and warmed up with us for like 20 minutes.

It was amazing.

I love when this kind of stuff happens.

sovereignstar · 12-06-2005, 12:32 PM

Some little kid should have picked a fight with Boogaard.

Ksyrup · 12-06-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

this was one of the toughest-to-translate thread titles I've seen in some time.

Same here, especially when I saw the "Heroes and mites share ice" part while hovering the mouse over the title. I assumed there was some sort of infestation during a Wild game last night or something.

albionmoonlight · 12-06-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Knowing as little as I do about 'Oggie generally, this was one of the toughest-to-translate thread titles I've seen in some time.

Nice story, though.

"I know those words, but that sign makes no sense."

12-06-2005, 08:55 AM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	That's awesome. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

12-06-2005, 10:39 AM	#4
Raven Hawk College Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunderdome	You stay classy, Minnesota Wild. __________________ Owner of The Shreveport Pride in The CFL

12-06-2005, 11:20 AM	#6
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Very cool! SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

12-06-2005, 08:56 AM	#3
scooter High School Varsity Join Date: May 2004 Location: Camano Island, WA	You just don't see this kind of stuff much in the modern era of sports (or ever). It's a great story.

12-06-2005, 11:25 AM	#7
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Knowing as little as I do about 'Oggie generally, this was one of the toughest-to-translate thread titles I've seen in some time. Nice story, though.

12-06-2005, 11:47 AM	#8
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	That happened once with me with the Red Wings in 95. When they were playing San Jose, both teams practiced at Compuware Arena in Oak Park. We were on the ice and all of a sudden Kris Draper, Keith Primeau and Slava Kozlov hopped on the ice and skated with us and warmed up with us for like 20 minutes. It was amazing. I love when this kind of stuff happens.

12-06-2005, 12:32 PM	#9
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Some little kid should have picked a fight with Boogaard.

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