Snake
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That's kind of what I'm saying, Oxbow. I think he'd be playing smarter and better if he had been able to play a full college season last year.
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Ok, for all of you Rocco fans that watch him exclusely during the game; what did you think of his game? So obviously he has a super motor and mad skills....but does he make some pretty dangerous passes? I didn't notice it as much early but he had 2-3 dangerous passes....one which Strome (I believe) took in for a break away. He also had some nice (fancy) passes but I think that's what Housley is talking about....those super dangerous passes where the other team goes directly on a 2-1 or 3-1. Just some food for thought...I really didn't notice it as much during Sioux games.
I think that you've pretty much summed up my thoughts. I've noticed his tendency for the risky play throughout the tournament. It hadn't really shown itself through the college season so far.
I have to keep reminding myself that this kid really only has a half a season of hockey under his belt the past year and a half. Still, the "heady" stuff should be there.
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When you add this to the Quentin Shore thing and how they played since then it still seems like something's not right at DU.
Maybe the BU game indicates otherwise...just speculating.
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I've thought the same thing. Potulny and Osieki (sp) have a bit of experience, but how did Housley end up as the head coach of the most elite 20 and under players in the United States.
What about....
~Jeff Jackson
~Jack Parker
~Jerry York
~Don Lucia
~Mike Hastings
~George Gwozdecky
~Rico Blasi....
Pretty qualified college coaches if you ask me.
Aside from a couple of these guys being Canadian, I agree.
I do suppose we should really reserve judgement until the tourney is over. It's not like we we had our doors blown off by Canada and Russia.
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Just watched the US vs CAN replay and there were a few passes Rocco could have made instead of shooting but overall I simply do not get why it was determined he was playing "selfishly". If one of those shots would have went in vs CAN he would have been the hero...I'm still stumped on why he was benched.
My impressions on Rocco thus far have been that he has actually tried to force passes at somewhat inopportune times (i.e. just inside the blue line, drop passes, etc.). I hadn't really noticed overly selfish play, but maybe it's not for on-ice actions???
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I lived in Arizona for 19 years, went to many coyotes games and worked for them. If they are winning it works, and that's still a stretch. I want college hockey to keep growing but holding tourneys in Florida and or other non hockey markets if you will doesn't do much good. Yeah it's great for the few fans that will make that trek or live there but lets be real here. College hockey has its own issues even selling out 4,000 seat venues for regionals in hockey markets.
I think you raise an excellent point here. In a way, it makes me want to say "to heck" with traditional markets and "why not" try to introduce the game to non traditional markets? I mean, if you can't sell regional tourney games that actually mean something in so-called "hockey markets," why not play some mid season non-con games in warm, non traditional markets? What does college hockey really stand to lose?
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That is pure apples and oranges. Gregoire was a flight risk following his junior year and everybody knew it. St. Clair was declared ineligible by the NCAA and had to wait a year. Miller signed an NLI, talked about how he couldn't wait to come here and then bolted at the last minute. He used us as leverage to get a better deal and then left without so much as a goodbye. Well son, I hope it works out for you, because if it doesn't I won't be shedding tears for you.
I think burd was referring to Gregoire and St. Clair verballing to DU and CC, respectively, before ultimately choosing UND.
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Jason Gregoire a selfish liar too? And Colten St. Clair?
The kid made a decision. Good for him. It happens to all the top programs--and to others as well.
JT had a signed NLI, no? Did Gregoire or St. Clair? Just curious...
I think most fans are bitter at JT for bailing so close to the start of the season, not simply because he had a change of heart. At least that's how I'm reading the fan sentiment.
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Wow...Rocco's pretty hard on himself. Per Twitter:
"I was the worst player on the ice today. I did absolutely nothing and that is unacceptable. That CAN NOT and WILL NOT happen again."
Well, if he performs in the WJC as well as he has since blaming himself after personally "losing" that Friday DU game it could be a special tourney!
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Not sure if mentioned but any chance Poganski and Gersich were a package deal?
In the MN hockey hub article Sprig linked to above they mentioned specifically that there was no "package deal" involved; however, the two are friends and had been communicating throughout the recruiting process.
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Who cares as long as both teams have had to do it? Nobody would have an edge. And these are 18-22 year olds we are talking about; I think they can handle it without keeling over.
I don't know...I prefer to watch champions play at their best, not on tired legs.
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I'm just not sure I'd want to see the National Championship be between two teams playing their third game in a back-to-back-to-back.
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My DirecTV guide shows this as an upcoming event on the Fox College Sports Channel. Does anyone know if FCS is actually picking this game up? I thought they only planned to carry hockey this year...
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Did the Sioux wear them in the final game played at the old Ralph? I thought I remember Schneider fighting in that jersey.
I think so. I also remember Seeing a photo of Prpich fighting a Bulldog while wearing the green version of that sweater.
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Be sure to watch the UND Sports Zone video with highlights from Michigan Tech. There are some great goals.
No doubt. Friday was a highlight show in itself!
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Forgot about them.
Easy to do!
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I agree if you are talking the last 10yrs. However if you are talking all time I would have to go like this.
1. Michigan
2. UND
3. DU
4. BC/Minny/BU
Yup, you'd just add of the titles.
If you're simply adding titles you may as well shift 4 to 5 and insert Wisconsin.
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You could see DU lacking energy yesterday. I think skating 10 F for the second straight weekend took its toll. I just have trouble feeling bad for them...am I insensitive?
The idea that there is more to the story crossed my mind last night as well.
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Just think of how many wished we were "as good as" DU a month ago.
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Apparently on a delayed penalty the whistle blows on immediate puck contact with the goalie?
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What happened, hook trip?
Tech player split the D. The two D converged and one knocked the puck away. The puck went to the side and the whistle blew. There was no takedown, but it was difficult to see how the UND player managed to hack the puck off the Tech player's stick. My guess was a hook or a slash, but whether or not it warranted a penalty shot is questionable.
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Shouldnt it have been a penalty shot? Not watching or listening at the moment
Never saw a replay, but at first glance I didn't think so.
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Who scored our 4th goal?
MacMillan
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I just heard Tech's asst coach say they need to fight through the clutching and grabbing. Funny stuff right there.
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I've read on a few blogs that some think all Russia really cares about is beating Canada in this tourney. Well, they get their shot again!