We definitely have times the boys look tired and stop skating ... empty the tank and win the period. Gaber and Berg have largely been unnoticeable. Needs to change.
Since we are not likely to be in Sioux Falls where would we prefer to be placed, Springfield or Maryland Heights?
Not gonna lie, the sound of playing Friday / Sunday is more intriguing than Thursday / Saturday.
I don't care about the draw ... at this point it doesn't matter. Show up, keep the pedal to the metal or go home.
Here is my complaint. Why do we insist on keeping the goal scoring line on the ice after we score a goal? Livanavage makes it 4-3 and we leave them on the ice. The line ends up hemmed in in their zone ... you can tell Livanavage is gassed and then doesn't make the play to defend the guy who scores the goal right after. He also missed a play earlier in the sequence where I could tell he was gassed.
This weekend is over ... focus on next weekend and be glad we will be a 2 seed and NOT in Sioux Falls with Omaha.
I just feel a breakout is going to happen. My uncertainty about the goalie situation is why I put up 2 for UNO, I anticipate the team knows what the plan is and isn't on edge as much as I am about it ...
Is a great showing this weekend a requirement for success next weekend and beyond? No, but I as a fan I would much rather see a dominant performance today. We'll worry about tomorrow when/if we get there.
Honestly, biggest thing is to stay healthy.
I have a feeling we see Hobie tonight again. No issues with that and basing off Berry's attitude and responses during his postgame presser when asked about Ludvig.
I understand the benefit of first line change and matching lines, but I felt that UND has had a deeper lineup than the vast majority of our opponents and that the line matching shouldn't be as impactful as it seems to be. Not having played hockey, this is also likely an area where I am naive.