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I think its possible because it seems to be strongly based on stats, and those 2 lead the WCHA in scoring.

Everyone on the SCSU train after they got swept by the Gophers twice this year?

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.

From a scoring standpoint: Okposo 12-18--30 in league games named to the All-WCHA Second Team and WCHA All-Rookie Team ranked third in the WCHA and seventh in the nation in freshman scoring; and second in the WCHA and seventh in the nation in points per game among freshmen (1.00) Schroeder 11-24--35 in league games First in the WCHA in Freshman scoring, 2nd in the WCHA in scoring.

In terms of rookie of the year voting, not a big difference at all.

Schroeder was 1 point off the scoring title and was probably the main reason that Stoa won it. What else would you want?

Totally different UND team than it was the first time around.

Ridiculous, unbelievable....same thing See my post in the WCHA thread, first post of page 28 if you want my thoughts on the F5.

AZ, well I clearly did not make up any ground Let's still continue and pick the rest of the games for the rest of the season, but I concede Let's pick it game by game, but here are my preliminary thoughts on the series for this weekend: #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.

2 games, 2 slaughters...MTU sucks, and both of our teams losing to them is a total embarrassment

The Gophers are still alive...unbelievable!!

Wow it's really looking like... #1 UND vs. #10 Michigan Tech - both clinched their seeds #2 DU vs. #9 AA - both clinched their seeds Now assuming DU wins, and Wisco holds on... #3 Wisconsin vs. #8 Mankato - Tied 2-2 with SCSU #4 CC vs. #7 UMD - UMD is down 3-1 to AA right now #5 GOPHERS vs. #6 SCSU If that happens, I like... UND, DU, Wisconsin, UMD, Minnesota Then... UND vs. Minnesota and Wisconsin vs. DU Crap, I wanted to leave like 30 minutes ago, I'm out for real this time

Bored. I'm out for the night, good luck to you all and don't remember to move those clocks ahead an hour.

Successful!! Never left. So if you're just noticing now, then you must have been gone...meaning you only come back when the going is good for the Sioux.

Because the Gopher fan doesn't have much hope left for the year for his team, but is slightly encouraged at Kangas' shut out and the D's great game, even though it was lowly MTU. Home ice baby!

Once you tell the Sioux that giving up shortys is not a good idea. 3-1 UW

Softie

Just please don't bring up the basketball team. That would make me go absolutely ape s**t

Wish them good riddance on the golf course, and a happy spring break. You could also comment on lower attendance at the F5, as we will not be there. You could also make fun of our goaltending. You could make fun of the epic collapse. You could make fun of losing to Michigan Tech, since that's embarrassing (scratch that, you cant ) I am going to have to take multiple showers after we win tonight and clinch the least deserved home ice in the history of the WCHA. Kangas is in net tonight though, so I suppose I should hold off on going Ocho Cinco on the SS members and guaranteeing victory.

Congrats on the big win yesterday ladies and gentleman.

Understandable. But even then, Chay will not win the MVP with how deep that team is. There is no MVP on UND, just a lot of very good players.

Yes, Stoa was the one who lost that game for the Gophers...sorry he can't get a hat trick every night.

GOPHER GOAL 5-5 Absolutely no idea how that went in. White banked it off a Tech guy's skate when the Tech guy was in mid air.

An ENG will make it 6

Which makes this even more sad...