TRJB/Pete:

Well said!

As you all can see that things got pretty heated between TRW and I. I'm tired of peolpe attacking people that are working HARD to get this team up and going. I just wish if he is a part of this investment group, he would try to stay positive and not change like the weather in Southern Minn. If Pete O. said that TRW is a good guy. I trust Pete. I wish he would come forward, nothing bad is going to come out from telling the truth. See you all later, E-

Re: The New Express fact or fiction?

"As far as coming out from behind a moniker, I applaud you Eric for doing so."

Thank you TRJB!

I just wanted to say that I am not on here to bash or do the name-calling thing on here. I was on the previous Express blog and am on this message board to talk about Express and Junior A hockey. I am very excited about next season, I believe that this new team will eventually be back to where the old organization was for the first two years of its existence. This fall, a new era will be upon us as the new Express, owned by the community of Owatonna and surrounding area(s) will take the ice. I made a contribution to this team because I support the Express and Junior A hockey.

We are very fortunate to have a team like this in Southern Minny and not too many towns or areas can say they have a hockey team like this to root for. We have the opportunity to be a part of the players' lives. It is great to know that the players are out there and trying their best each night. It is fun to get the opportunity to watch them play and hope for the best in them after their career with the team is over. It is a lot of fun to go to the games and get to know other people. The NAHL has been around a long time and I believe it is only getting better as a stepping point for a player to further their hockey career and ambitions. So lets start talking about next season!!! GO EXPRESS!!!!

Well then by all means best of luck to you and the new team here!!!

Son you do; however, have a known past with a lot of bashing that I do sincerely hope you will outgrow

Pete Ostlund wrote:

Guys, take it easy on The Real wells, he's one of the good guys. He wants to see this happen for Owatonna and future Owatonna hockey players and he's investing some time and money. I think we share some hockey history that makes us "see the whole rink" so to speak. Critical thinking and critiquing is important to get this thing going in the right direction and with a clear focus. Now TRW, we also need the rest of the team with enthusiasm and reckless abandon otherwise the game is never won. I also can tell that you and "Wells" are very different people. You don't use the profanity and don't make libelous statements. Enough hockey metaphors. Lets get to playing and watching hockey. Pete

Give this man a drink ! Damm right we need to see the whole rink! But in a new light. Cause I am also tired of the bull pucky; name calling; streetfighting; whinning; trash talking; bashing and cheap shots being blasted at people!! Myself included!

Jack

Drinks for everyone.

I think that we are all on the same page here in Owatonna. We are alot like this new hockey team. It was are first day together and some of us didn't get along. But to make this work, we have to be a TEAM. I'm sorry that I was an ASS on some of the things it typed. I'm just trying to stick up for my friends, and I hope that we all can be friends at the rink too. I know that we are a good people and we are attacking each other for the wrong things. To anyone that I affended, I am VERY SORRY. Now, lets make this the best hockey team that we have EVER seen in Southern Minn. LONG LIVE THE EXPRESS!! Your friend, Eric Marshall

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Double round for ERIC.

It is official from the league website:

http://www.nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=496

Finally. I need a drink myself to wet me whistle.

Congrats neighbors! Good Luck.

See you next season. Albert Lea aka AL will beat you silly.

Now we're talking. I'm only third string in this deal and don't know much but I don't think I'm talking out of school when I say we might see a few changes to our look. With Albert Lea and Minneapolis(Fargo) coming in and possibly future Rochester down the road, I think the league would like and a good argument can be made for, the Owatonna Express. Real jackbag, I know its tough, I live in Medford too, but we'll get through it. Not revolutionary but a fresh start. maybe a modified Logo and colors.

There's not a lot of time to get a lot of input because a huge committee could grind this thing to a halt and decisions on uniforms etc have to be made in a couple of weeks. If you want to throw out ideas here go ahead but don't feel bad or offended if its ot included or nobody contacts you. I think everbody is interested in input but everybody has real jobs so a full blown dialogue is probably not going to take place.

I think the Board of Directors or committee or what ever they are called is working their butts off. I know they had another 3 hour session last night while the rest of us tipped a couple back and relaxed and some had meetings this morning on organizational structure.

I applaud them and trust their judgement and decisions.

Pete

Pete Ostlund wrote:

Now we're talking. I'm only third string in this deal and don't know much but I don't think I'm talking out of school when I say we might see a few changes to our look. With Albert Lea and Minneapolis(Fargo) coming in and possibly future Rochester down the road, I think the league would like and a good argument can be made for, the Owatonna Express. Real jackbag, I know its tough, I live in Medford too, but we'll get through it. Not revolutionary but a fresh start. maybe a modified Logo and colors. There's not a lot of time to get a lot of input because a huge committee could grind this thing to a halt and decisions on uniforms etc have to be made in a couple of weeks. If you want to throw out ideas here go ahead but don't feel bad or offended if its ot included or nobody contacts you. I think everbody is interested in input but everybody has real jobs so a full blown dialogue is probably not going to take place. I think the Board of Directors or committee or what ever they are called is working their butts off. I know they had another 3 hour session last night while the rest of us tipped a couple back and relaxed and some had meetings this morning on organizational structure. I applaud them and trust their judgement and decisions. Pete

Read closely Pete, North Suburban Medford is my "witty way" of saying I'm from Faribault. Thanks for being the voice of reason and a peacemaker on here. I have an idea for a jersey that I'll pass on to Dave just in case they need ideas, I think if the team name is going to be the same for at least next year, the colors should also, but a new jersey would boost jersey sales. I try not to think too much at my real job so there's brain time to come up with ideas for other things.

WOULD IT HONESTLY HURT YOU GUYS TO INTERACT WITH SOME OF THE REST OF US???????????????????????????

Mike Floorsinger wrote:

WOULD IT HONESTLY HURT YOU GUYS TO INTERACT WITH SOME OF THE REST OF US???????????????????????????

It took me 2 1/2 seasons before I got to know alot of the other Express fans, be patient.

Mike Floorsinger wrote:

WOULD IT HONESTLY HURT YOU GUYS TO INTERACT WITH SOME OF THE REST OF US???????????????????????????

Hey Mike:

Glad to meet you, my name is Tim and I live in Albert Lea, MN
We have a new team here in AL this season and we are very exicited to be participating in the NAHL.

Pete Ostlund wrote:

There's not a lot of time to get a lot of input because a huge committee could grind this thing to a halt and decisions on uniforms etc have to be made in a couple of weeks. If you want to throw out ideas here go ahead but don't feel bad or offended if its ot included or nobody contacts you. I think everbody is interested in input but everybody has real jobs so a full blown dialogue is probably not going to take place. Pete

So from your standpoint and info does this mean that already first day out of the gate we are not all going to be included in the decision for the new logo and uniforms for our team? First I hear of this from my own standpoint.

the real wells wrote:

Pete Ostlund wrote: There's not a lot of time to get a lot of input because a huge committee could grind this thing to a halt and decisions on uniforms etc have to be made in a couple of weeks. If you want to throw out ideas here go ahead but don't feel bad or offended if its ot included or nobody contacts you. I think everbody is interested in input but everybody has real jobs so a full blown dialogue is probably not going to take place. Pete So from your standpoint and info does this mean that already first day out of the gate we are not all going to be included in the decision for the new logo and uniforms for our team? First I hear of this from my own standpoint.

I think to make a comparison let me try this. You ever go on road trips with friends? I have. I've gone on trips with 7 guys. When that's done, you have 7 different ideas on what everyone should do and regardless of what's decided it is not everyones first choice, but to sit there and debate on what everyone should do would kill precious vacation time.

When I've gone on the same kind of trip with only 2-4 people, it's alot easier to make a decision that will be satisfactory to everybody.

Reading this blog this evening it is already sounding to me Wells Not Eric or TRW like the little people who are part of the start up are being left out of a very important decision.

BETTER THINK AGAIN AND FAST