gopherz
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Hak is great coach and solid recruiter, we just havent one it yet with him. College hockey is alot tougher to win it all now, the teams are so much more even across the board now days, ie) notre dame losing to BSU, Michigan losing to AF. Three number one teams are done in the tourney in the first games, when have we EVER seen that!
Getting rid of Hakstol and our coaches will only hurt the program, not help it. I really wish we'd stop staying coulda, shoulda, woulda, with different coaches than hakstol. When we do that, we act like Kentucky fans in basketball. I'm not staying change isn't good, or a new approach could be had with our PP, PK, and offensive/defensive setups. Next year, IMO we'll be better than this year, probably not 1st in the WCHA, but we'll make more damage in the tourney. With a solid class coming in, with Kristo and Cichy hurting opponents on the offensive end and MacWilliam's blocking shots with his face, we'll do just fine. Why throw Hakstol and company under the bus when OUR team lost the game?
No fans are worse than Kentucky basketball fans
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thanks, i went with a bemidji state hat because it will be perfect if i go to DC and i have enough sioux stuff for 100 years
Now everyone else can be filled in on the other detail we ironed out....round 2 comes NEXT YEAR!!
October 16th
GOPHERS @ Sioux
October 17th
GOPHERS @ Sioux
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The hat is in the mail, and next year should be a blast
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Must be unofficial. I don't think sophs. can take paid visits.
Correct. It's an unofficial, and it's happening as we speak.
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I'm pretty sure both UND and NDSU have offered Hansted from Dickinson. He just went for 42 in the 3rd and 4th place game at the state tournament. Tournament record for a game is 47. The kid is a real talent and didn't force to get his 42. He plays in the system and works as hard on defense as he does on offense. It will be interesting to see what happens with him as he is only a sophmore.
He visited Minnesota this week, and Gonzaga is interested. If either of those teams offer, all the ND schools are out of the equation.
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That being said, if anyone wants a funny Joe Finley story, PM me...not really appropriate to post on here for vulgar language reasons, but funny.
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Joe Finley I wonder if he will join Washington or their farm club now?
I hope the join Washington part is a joke...
And I bet VV is gone, he really was quite great from what I saw this year.
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I'm kind of hoping UND gets off to a slow start next year like they have the last few years. Just as long as it's not as embarassing as it was this past January.
Couldn't agree more!
It might not AS embarassing...we might only win 5-1 or something...GOPHER SWEEP
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So does this mean that from now on you will automatically pick the Avs to win all of their games in your NHL hockey pools.
Absolutely not hahaha
Go Wild
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Stoa
Oh well, had to expect that one....he'll be a good pro
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October 16th and 17th....
CANT WAIT!!! I'm looking to end my terrible luck up there....2 points in 4 games
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I guarantee victory.
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We probably won't be able to use my tickets today, so I'd like to sell them as soon as possible. We will be going tomorrow though. so these would just be for both games today, and I'd like to sell them for both the 2:07 and the 7:07 game
2 seats together, section 104, row 2....
Reply to me on here ASAP...if I haven't heard from anyone soon, I'll put my phone number on, and I'll be at the Metrodome almost all day.
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We are unable to use a set of 4 tickets for section 118, row 25 for the Thursday play-in game. The tickets are in the cities and can arrange pick-up.
Asking $80 for the set of 4.
If interested pm or e-mail to tboney@comcast.net.
I may have some family coming into town, but need to contact them first. I'll get back to you ASAP.
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Key stat: The Gophers only have three sweeps all season. All three have come against SCSU.
Not saying that the Gophers aren't looking better, but their games against SCSU probably aren't the best indicator at this point. It was just a few short games ago that this Gopher team gave up 6 goals to Tech, the lowest scoring team in the NCAA.
Understandable, I can see where you are coming from. We are also a few short games ago from taking 3 points from UMD though. I think the essential "home ice" is going to be what puts the Gophers over the top.
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Sorry, but the transitive property doesn't apply in basketball.
Team A beat Team B, and Team B beat Team C, therefore Team A should beat Team C. No.
Gopher basketball beat Louisville, who is going to be a 1 seed, therefore the Gophers should be a 1 seed. Wrong.
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Stalock was on fire again tongiht... Took the wife tongiht, she had a good time. The World arena was half empty again. CC just couldn't get any momentum, and UMD was super on the defensive. The Gophers will have their hands full next week if this team show up agian.
Esox
UMD will have their hands much more full if this Gopher team and this Alex Kangas shows up.
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I did move across to section 104 row 4, but I will be over to see you, at least once.
You might want to consider moving seats
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nice, ill do some hat searching and find one i like
Cruel. I heard it was double or nothin' for the first round of the WCHA Playoffs?
Only kidding...did you get my email address?
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Scratch that, got 'em.
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I'm sure he'd love to hear from you. What are you going to talk about? Your stockpile of ammunition is very low right now.
I know, haha.
Maybe I'll just wait until the F5 and put that number on a nice big sign. He'd have quite a few texts I think
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Did you buy them thinking the Gophers hoops will be in the regional here?
Nope, the home team can't be in their regional for basketball. I bought them because I'm a huge basketball fan, especially college basketball. It's Friday/Sunday so I'd only have to miss a little bit for the F5. And I'd skip the F5 night games, unless its Gophers/Sioux.
Eidsness' phone # may be going on a sign if I get ambitious. Maybe I'll text him my congratulations
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Posted this in the other thread but it's more applicable here...
#1 UND vs. #10 Michigan Tech - UND wins in 2
-Combine UND being on a tear with Michigan Tech being the worst team in college hockey and you have a sure sweep. Being at home won't hurt them either. I can see Tech MAYBE stealing a game by getting a early lead on some fluke goals and then just being super defensive the rest of the game, but I don't see that outcome as very likely. I don't think much of an explanation is really needed here, MTU is just flat-out outmatched.
#2 Denver vs. #9 AA - DU wins in 3
-I really see this as being a close series. Sweeping UMD gives AA some big time momentum going into this series, and DU is coming off a hard fought game with CC. Although I think DU is more talented, AA will ride that momentum and steal at least one win I think. I could actually see them pulling off a miracle and winning this series.
#3 BADgers vs. #8 Mankato - Wisconsin wins in 2
-However much I hate thinking that the BADgers might sweep Mankato, I see it happening. Connelley played great last night from what I saw, and Wisco's D looked very solid. Mankato is a very streaky team and Zacharias might steal one for them, but I'm not feelin it. Badgers sweep.
#4 CC vs. #7 UMD - UMD wins in 3
-Count me as someone who is thoroughly unimpressed with CC. Bachman has been a roller coaster, and I think Stalock is the better goalie this year. Duluth will be focused on shutting down that killer top line of CC, and if they can do that, I think Stalock can handle the rest. I see a low scoring series here, with all the games being decided by a goal or two. That being said, UMD might be down and out after AA and they could come out and get crushed both games. This is the hardest one for me to pick.
#5 GOPHERS vs. #6 St. Clown - GOPHERS win in 2
-Although it was only MTU, Kangas getting a shut out and the D playing like they did early in the season should give both Kangas and the team some much needed confidence. Being 4-0 against SCSU this year doesn't hurt either, and the Gophers will be HUNGRY to win these games. If this was in St. Cloud, I could see a 3 game series and the winner being either team, but Mariucci will be rocking and the Gophers are so much better at home than they are on the road. Friday: 5-4 Gophers, Saturday: 3-0 Gophers.
That would mean the play in game is:
#5 GOPHERS vs. #7 UMD
-I think the Gophers have UMD's number this year, and match up great with them. I was actually hoping we would play them instead of the Huskies, but I think UMD will be beat up after a tough series with CC.
And then there was 4...
#5 GOPHERS vs. #1 NORTH DAKOTA
-The homer in me really wants to pick the Gophers, but I just can't do it so I'm going to make an argument for both teams...
Minnesota: Obviously revenge is going to be a huge factor here. We got stomped in every way possible in the 2 games up in Grand Forks, and that was when Kangas went into his infamous 2nd half sophomore slump. I could see him standing on his head and the Gophers top line taking over like I thought they would the first time around. The Gophers also are very very good at the X.
North Dakota: The #1 seed doesn't lie, and the Sioux are peaking at the right time, just like they usually do. They OWNED us the first time around, and for all I know that could happen again. The Sioux are much deeper than the Gophers, and that's going to cause a problem for us.
-Really, it's a rivalry game with so much on the line...if this happens, it can really go either way, records aside.
#3 BADgers vs. #2 DU
-I like the BADgers here. They have so much talent on D, and that talent will finally emerge on the big stage. I'm also not terribly impressed with DU, and I know I'll get ripped for saying that. I hate the BADgers, but something in my gut tells me they will get it done.
Then the Championship...
-If my scenario plays out, I see the winner of UND/Minnesota beating Wisconsin. UND is just plain better than them, and I thought Minnesota was the better team for the majority of the games where we got swept at Mariucci. That being said, Minnesota is probably in the tournament no matter what if they make it to the championship game, so I could see the Gophs coming out terribly flat.
Just my opinion obviously, and I know many of you will disagree. Take it for what it's worth (not much), but I'll take some constructive criticism or arguments if you have them.
Well I got all 5 series right, I was just off by 2 games on 2 of them....HOLLA!
Lets see how the rest of my predictions go!
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Anyone want to buy Friday night tickets for the NCAA Basketball regional?
I'll be skipping it for GOPHERS/sioux
Oh wait, probably a bad place to ask about those bouncy ball tickets...
Early Departures
in Men's Hockey
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It's impossible to know. So many people have said they have sources that he's staying next year for sure, and MAYBE his junior year. I've also heard that he's gone for sure. With such conflicting reports, there's no sure answer. I guess all I can say is I've heard more "stay" than "go", so whatever that means...