dagies Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes by starting this thread! So what will happen tonite. This weekend was/is very important to both teams, but even more so to the gophers who need wins and league points for pairwise and WCHA playoff ramifications. Had the Gophers managed to win last night I would expect a buzz saw tonite as they smell a chance to really make something of this weekend, plus some confidence that would come with winning a big game. However, the late game melt continued for the gophers, and they were stymied on a few golden scoring opportunities in the 2nd and 3rd period, and eventually were dominated and lost the game in OT (was I the only one fearing the old "one team dominates and the other team scores on their only chance" scenario?). Does this mean the gophers will come out with even more determination to win tonite? At what point do they begin to say there's little left to play for (at least in the WCHA standings) other than pride? Is it possible they come out without their absolute best effort tonite? They've lost the chance to sweep the Sioux and pick up all 4 points, and the boost that would give them in the standings. I really don't know, but I can envision the possibility that tonite may not bring the gophers top effort. Pride will always be there, but will it be enough if they don't believe? Did the Sioux learn a lesson through last night's game? Will they bring the last half-game effort into tonite and play that way from the start? If the Sioux "do" and the gophers "don't" I say it's a 4-1 Sioux win. If the Sioux "don't" and the gophers "do" I say it's a 3-1 gopher win. I say 40% chance of #1, 20% chance of #2, and a 40% chance it's a normal Sioux-gopher game and anything goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 no breakdown needed - pretty simple - the sioux will whoop them up tonight physically and the scoreboard - sioux sweep as denny green would say - the gophers are who they are, they struggle to put 2-3 goals on the board per night. if they didnt have kangas playing well they would be losing by 3-4 goals per night instead of 1-2 per game. last night was their chance to upset the sioux and it didnt happen with thanks to the great play. they actually were playing for a tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I certainly hope they look at last nights win and realize that the Goof's may (or should if they could) come out with guns smokin'. Our boys just have to play with the will to win and the energy to back it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Getting an early jump on this thread , but after watching last night I think UND will carry momentum and roll tonight. Agree with the Sioux "do" and Gophs "don't" scenerio. Duncan is way past due to light it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxmama Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 C'mon boys! The ride home will be alot quicker if you complete the sweep tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I think if the Sioux come out and play like they did the last half of the game last night and get one early, the flood gates could open. 5-2 sioux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 lay the hammer down and put the rodents away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808287 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Two things are certain. 1. There are no easy wins in the WCHA. 2. Gophers suck! GO SIOUX!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeboys Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I hope they come out firing early in this one, lets keep the momentum from last nights win and get a couple early. I am sure the Goofs will come out looking for revenge, and we need to jump on them early and often tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxdonyms Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Does this mean the gophers will come out with even more determination to win tonite? At what point do they begin to say there's little left to play for (at least in the WCHA standings) other than pride? Is it possible they come out without their absolute best effort tonite? They've lost the chance to sweep the Sioux and pick up all 4 points, and the boost that would give them in the standings. They may already be at that point, but I'm sure they're not giving up on the national picture and won't until March. They've probably re-focused their WCHA hopes to get into the Top 5, so they can have home-ice for the first round of the playoffs, but more importantly, to them and their program, they're trying to figure out what they need to do to make it into the national tournament, and that means they'll have to win games, and winning games against high-ranked teams, such as we are right now, is probably pretty important to them. So, I don't expect them to let up any tonight. I'm more concerned though with our performance. We have to come out of the gates strong and play that way all night long. No more of this taking a period off. We may have gotten away with against UAA and last night against the Gophers, but once we start playing top contenders, that kind of performance will not get us very far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeboys Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I hope FSN allows us to watch the entire game tonight and not miss a portion to watch Snoop Dog talk about the super bowl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I hope FSN allows us to watch the entire game tonight and not miss a portion to watch Snoop Dog talk about the super bowl!!! Oooo, bite your tongue!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerhouse901 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 If the Sioux win tonight, (I think they will) and Michigan loses or ties, UND should move up to #2 in the polls and put a damper on all the hype of #1 v. #2 when Michigan and Miami play next weekend. That would keep the hat sizes in the CCHA from getting any bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 If the Sioux win tonight, (I think they will) and Michigan loses or ties, UND should move up to #2 in the polls and put a damper on all the hype of #1 v. #2 when Michigan and Miami play next weekend. That would keep the hat sizes in the CCHA from getting any bigger. maybe could happen but those polls dont mean a thing compared to the pairwise rankings.....thats the poll that matters and we are tied for 5th with unh right now which is great. keep moving up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiSioux62 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Just for a little extra jump and insurance, let's break out the black swifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainerd Sioux Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm going with 6-2 for the Sioux, maybe worse if Frazee starts. Oshie and Duncan light it up so Dubay can finally say "see I told you they are a one line team." and it will atleast look that way on the score sheet. They might as well light it up tonight since in the last three games they have scored what a whopping 2 or 3 points combined. F**K THE GOPHERS.... CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP F**K THE GOPHERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaksHomey Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 F*** the G****** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 4-1 Siouxeetness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808287 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sioux keys to the game: 1. Strong forecheck. Show 'em their face in the glass! 2. Pucks on net. Good things happen when you TAKE THE SHOT!! 3. Win the faceoffs, control the game. 4. Jean Phillipe GO SIOUX!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaksHomey Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 The third game these two teams played last year ended the goofs' season. Will the same thing happen tonight when the sioux win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 lets continue the streak to 9 games then the fsn pre and post game crew and say the sioux still havent played anyone good during their streak, another win vs another crappy team lets beat the golden creampuffs, hit them hard and light the lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxdonyms Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sioux keys to the game: 1. Strong forecheck. Show 'em their face in the glass! 2. Pucks on net. Good things happen when you TAKE THE SHOT!! 3. Win the faceoffs, control the game. 4. Jean Phillipe GO SIOUX!!! Especially on the PP!!! Why have a PP if you're not going to get any shots off? Quit looking for the sure thing and FIRE THAT BISCUIT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I think expecting another low-scoring game is sort of wishful thinking. The Gophers will be angry, and probably start to show some of the desperation that is missing from their play. They'll take a lot of shots and a lot of chances. I hope JPL is up to the challenge. Because of the real lack of experience the Gophs have at defense, their chance-taking will create a lot of opportunities for the Sioux. I expect we'll see lots of odd-man rushes. If our shooters can be more accurate, this game might well be a very high-scoring one. My biggest question about this game will be answered quickly: which Sioux team will come out of the blocks? The uninspired, can't-hit-a-pass team that luckily beat Anchorage last Saturday, and showed up again in the first last night? Or the team that took over the game shortly after the start of the second Friday. Regardless, really; are there more gut-wrenching match-ups than UND/UMTC games? Every pass, every possession just seems so critical when these two teams play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaksHomey Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Especially on the PP!!! Why have a PP if you're not going to get any shots off? Quit looking for the sure thing and FIRE THAT BISCUIT!!! or if the puck is in mid air, take the shot anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 or if the puck is in mid air, take the shot anyways Almost never works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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