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9 hours ago, brianvf said:
As you said...chill out.
Hard to do when they can't play a full 60, the power play is useless, and you can see clear evidence of a divided locker room. Bad things are always there; some of us are just slow to acknowledge them. To think that this team had me this close to being a happy person.
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Seems like they’re scoring more goals on bad-angle shots this year-shots not far off the end line.
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1 hour ago, nascar99 said:
I keep seeing the "we have a ton of freshmen" excuse from Gophers fans. Michigan and North Dakota also have tons of freshmen, but their freshmen are far more talented & both have far deeper rosters than Minnesota.
I knew last night could be a bloodbath, but didn't expect 52-18 on the shot clock in favor of Michigan, insane.
There’s some pleasure in seeing UMinn fans suffer, but it would be a better world if Michigan hockey would stay in the hula hoop era where it belongs.
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7 hours ago, brianvf said:That was a great TTD episode.
Three moments stood out to me watching it.
One was Jax ripping them after the poor Sat 1st period...loved that fire. Two was his mention of how Mayotte told him how UND hockey mentality was back. And third was how the team reacted when Rickwood presented the goal puck to Zmolek after his first UND goal. Lot of fire and passion, love to see the team coming together and so excited/happy for their Captain.World of difference this season compared to last season. Last season all we heard about was how the team was divided, issues with the captain, etc...and it showed on the ice unfortunately.
This kind of winning culture ought to go a long way with recruiting top quality kids, NIL or no NIL. Think of what our young players are telling their buddies in major junior and the USHL about what is like to play for this program in front of our fans.
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Boys put in a fantastic effort last night. With the final score, it's easy to forget how many open chances DU failed to capitalize on. We did too, of course, but things might look a different had the Pios scored a couple in the first 20 minutes. Not saying that outcome was an accident--the best team won going away. But things can change quickly when there is a lot of talent on the ice. And Carl is good at what he does.
Stay out of the box against these guys.
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The ref had no business even listening to Gwoz after he walked onto the ice. Should have turned his back and skated away. And I like Gwoz.
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What is the word on why DU hasn't been winning lately?
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18 minutes ago, RedFrog said:
I don't know what to expect in this weekends series.
Denver is reeling, but will be hungry to right the ship. We are and have been playing well but this is our first real test since the UMD series. I have been super impressed with our team's energy and play in the 3rd period all season, I like our chances if we are within a goal after two periods. Hard to put it this way, but Spunar needs a bit of a bounce back weekend as he wasn't quite as crisp as he had been, but still very solid.
Do you think the heavy air at 1,000 feet above sea level will wear down the Pios?
You think DU doesn't have a military grade low altitude chamber hidden under a mountain somewhere?
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20 minutes ago, Blackheart said:
Here's the whole 2016 F4 semifinal against DU for your viewing pleasure.
Thx, Blackheart. Can you by any chance direct me to the Gwoz dasherwalk game? Jan 24, 2009. I looked for the Memories page where you provided us with so many archived games but couldn't find it.
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1 hour ago, Brucesky02 said:
One of my favorite games ever at the Ralph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNumTfae7Z0
Might be a game to watch as a warmup to tonite. Where can I find it?
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2 hours ago, Goon said:
I'd be happy with 4-of-6 points.
Agree. Seems like DU is due to turn things around a bit. Get more points than they do this weekend.
If we don’t sweep, though, it’s more important we get splits or better on the road at UMD, WM, and ASU. Tough stretch starting tonight. Need Zellers to score.
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19 minutes ago, gfhockey said:
On way way to Darcy’s cafe for brekky then Mac’s for 3 4 1s drove by Ralph no students in line yet wtf have they become week
Wouldn’t say they’ve become week, gf, but they may be in a days.
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1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said:
burd just pawn in game of life.
That’s deep, man.
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38 minutes ago, brianvf said:
For starters, all the current players were about Squirt or Peewee level in 2016.
That’s kind of the end of the discussion, actually.
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So UND gives up 10 goals to DU in their Feb 2016 series (at DU). How are these teams different this year?
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10 minutes ago, fightingsioux4life said:
Anyone at 10 or above is safe. 11 to 16 are dependent on which teams win the autobids.
Yeah, BU or BC could easily win the HE tourney.
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At this time, BC, BU, and UMn out of the playoffs. burd sad.
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12 hours ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:
Normally articles like this will have an error or two, but doesn't seem to be the case. Great insight going back to long before he arrived in GF.
An inspiring story. Reminds me of a guy named Bill Ring, who played with the Niners during the time I lived in the Bay Area. Ring was thought to be too small and too slow to play in the NFL, but he became a key part in the Niners’ emergence as a dynasty and a big fan favorite. Teammates and everyday fans understand what that kind of work ethic and team loyalty can mean. Good for Troy.
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3 hours ago, 90siouxfan said:
I assumed the whole Gruden bit was all AI...
I’m glad it’s not just me. I thought Friday’s OT was all AI.
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1 hour ago, gfhockey said:
Any other first rounders next year?
Only as many as we want.
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Does the staff have a faceoff draw coach? Probably Dane, given his playing experience?
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5 minutes ago, Big Green said:
Winning becomes more important as you get older. When young you take the money and bet on yourself you will win also
I would say that winning such things as hockey games means a whole lot less as you grow older. You’re probably right, though, that a lot of these guys think they can and will get both.
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Seems like a strong second half will help keep major junior players currently on the roster and help convince others to come based on what current players share about UND. It’s fun to win, even when it takes a lot of hard work. Money counts, but these kids are still impressionable.
How do I know that? I don’t, but it sounds pretty good.
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6 minutes ago, Snake said:
I agree we have some true tests coming up, but I’m very impressed how this team has navigated the first half given all of the turnover and youth on the roster. They’ve displayed a calmness and consistency you don’t usually see from teams in this situation. I give credit to the coaching staff for a consistent message and game plan, and establishing a #1 guy between the pipes sure helps too!
SOS to this point ranked 30, so they’re about to face some tough sledding.
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He had some misplays, one of which lead to a DU goal, but I don’t think he looked a step or two slow all weekend. He continued to show his uncommon calm when under pressure and his elite stick skills. If he kicks azz every time he’s on the ice, he’s that much closer to being gone come April. As long as he doesn’t lose confidence from occasional hiccups, he’s right on schedule, IMO.