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  1. So you really think that he knew that trupp was going to dive so he passed the puck to him in mid air because thats how good his hands are? It was a nice play by trupp but martens was just tossing it in front it had nothing to do with how good his hands are.

    Right, so that only strengthens the theory that Martens has some talent in there. Not only does he have the hands, but he's got decent hockey sense. Plus, I absolutely think he knew that's where Trupp was going. It worked out that Trupp was able to smack in a mid-air pass, but it's a pass that got to him none the less.

    Ryan doesn't have the greatest wheels, but there is little doubt Hak will ask him to step up next year. I could realistically see 5-10 from him...which is not a lot to ask from an upper classman.

  2. Some people who watch practice were telling me that Martens is one of the few guys who has some really fantastic hands. Brad's article after the Trupp diving goal sort of alluded to that. He can do great things with the puck if he gets time, and learns to create space for himself. I think he'll pot a couple for sure next year.

  3. Gary Thorn is very good...I look forward to listening to him... I am just pumped that all the games will be in HD!!!

    Slightly off-topic, but will they be IN HD or just ON HD. Because last year, they were on the HD channel, but in 4:3.

  4. Not only did he move Kozek to that line, but he also moved Vande and Frattin around. Great coaches make decisions like these in big games to put the team over the edge. It was very gutsy, and it paid off big time. The question becomes what lineup will they field in two weeks? Whatever it is, Hak opened the door to some shuffling during the game, and that forces teamps to figure out some other matchups.

  5. Hands down it was Vande. They moved Vande to have solid face-off men spread out through the lines. However, the size he brings can't be matched by Kozek and especially not Miller. Vande is good in the corners and strong on the puck. I like the lines with Kozek up there, but there's no denying how great that power-play line has been whey they're on their game.

  6. Remember that winning the conference tourney is a GUARANTEED birth in the field of 16. To some teams that don't make it every season that is a VERY big deal. Even to those that do, it's a trophy, it's a tournament win against some of the toughest competition in the nation. To me, that is often more fun to watch than the actual NCAA tournament...even if the stakes aren't quite as high.

    EDIT: this thread is SOOOO far off topic it's not even funny. Sorry to participate in that.

  7. I always thought there was 6 olympics in the league and 4 nhl

    olympic 200x100

    minnesota

    anchorage

    cc

    wisconsin(200x98)

    st clown

    mankato

    nhl 200x85

    und

    denver

    tech

    190x83

    duluth

    anyone think that sounds about right??

    I thought St. Cloud played on NHL ice?

  8. It figures :silly: ...I didn't get to watch that game, unfortunately, had to rely on text updates.

    Honestly, though, I believe Radke has matured a bit. I don't see him taking dumb penalties for the last 4 games of his career.

  9. I just wanted to report to you all that Trupper was running (yes, running!) into that place next door to Barnes and Noble... So I would hope that's a good sign!

    Isn't that a family practice clinic of some kind? "Doctor, I ran all the way here to tell you my leg is really bothering me today." :silly:

  10. This made me laugh... :wink:

    Said captain and Hobey Baker finalist Kevin Porter, “We’re where we wanted to be. Those were the teams we wanted to play. Everyone’s going to be good in the tournament, but I think we’re in a great bracket.

    “To play Niagara in our first game is great, especially having to play North Dakota the last two years. I mean, they’re going to be a good team, but it’s nice not having to play North Dakota in the first game.”

    http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15600/BracketReaxUpdated.html

  11. Personally, I am glad that the Gophers won, and I am a Sioux fan. Here's why I can swallow my resentment and hatred of all things Rodent for one night. Ok, so SCSU just lost in the Final Five. This means they stay down around a 3 or a 4 seed in the NCAA's. I firmly believe this year's St. Cloud team will NOT be the usual one and down variety, and that they will knock off somebody from another conference in the tournament. I have hopes that it will be either UNH, Michigan, or Miami. I think the Gophers just did everyone else in the tournament a BIG favor, by making sure the Huskies get the chance to do this. :)

    If the Huskies play the same way they played yesterday, they will be packing it in after one game once again this year. No question the Gophers were the better team in that game. I bet they were outrageously relieved to win the game in regulation.

    STC is all about the power play, and really, a good defense can shut that down. Weslosky looked really shaken as well.

    I would love it if St Cloud knocked off a non-conference team, but as a 2 or 3 seed, they'll be playing another decent team in the first game.

  12. I say, no matter where UND goes, they'll have to be playing very well to get anywhere. The field of 16 will have only about 2 or 3 teams considered "patsies". If the guys are really on their game, they can beat anyone...including CC or Michigan. I guarantee that UND will have to go through one or more of the following:

    CC

    Michigan

    BC

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