buckysieve Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Interesting read. So if Porter isn't that important to Michigan someone should have asked why he is the favorite for the Hobey. I think it was more of a compliment to Michigan regarding their depth as opposed to minimizing the importance of Porter. Porter is the favorite because he's been the best player on the best team from day one IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 I think it was more of a compliment to Michigan regarding their depth as opposed to minimizing the importance of Porter. Porter is the favorite because he's been the best player on the best team from day one IMO. it was a compliment to their depth tj oshie the best beat OVERALL player in the nation. with or without the puck. pp, pk or even strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherz Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 air force will not beat miami. miami has beaten up all year on teams like this-the redhawks struggles come against the top tier teams. I don't think Air Force can be considered a push over by any means though, they've played some top teams very tough this year and of all 1 vs. 4 seed games, this one to me is the best chance for an upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I don't think Air Force can be considered a push over by any means though, they've played some top teams very tough this year and of all 1 vs. 4 seed games, this one to me is the best chance for an upset. I'm not calling them a pushover, but they're not a top tier team either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfbugman Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Denver is decent, but i don't think they are as good as some of those idiots on ESPN are saying. Even though Wisconsin has a losing record they will be very very tough to beat on there home ice. It would not suprise me to see a UND/Badger Final on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm not calling them a pushover, but their not a top tier team either. not at all. they did play 3 wcha teams and went 1-1-1, beating denver 5-2 at home and losing to ccc 2-1 in the springs and the sister kisser vs the gophers 2-2. i dont think they will win but if you had to choose 1 game of the #1 seeds to be a possible upset this is the one. that being said i say 4-2 miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7>4 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 not much love for the sioux but that's not a bad thing. we'll fly under the radar. No love for the Gophers. I think they have as good a shot as anyone to come out of that region. I'll be cheering for them vs. BC. Love to see another all WCHA FF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherz Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 No love for the Gophers. I think they have as good a shot as anyone to come out of that region. I'll be cheering for them vs. BC. Love to see another all WCHA FF. You are my favorite Sioux fan for cheering for the Gophers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I don't expect much from St. Cloud. The whole team had the jitters at the WCHA play-in game. From the very first shot on Weslosky, he was a basket case. If they were rattled at the Final Five, I doubt that they will be much better at the regional. If they win vs. Clarkson, I'd be suprised. Unless they get 3 PP goals that game, they'll be one and done...again. They are weak 5 on 5. Defensively average at best and Weslosky is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm torn as to who to root for in the denver/uw game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm torn as to who to root for in the denver/uw game. Cheer for the BADgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm torn as to who to root for in the denver/uw game. dont cheer for anyone, just pick a team you want to lose du is a better team than uw but who knows what could happen really. uw thouhht their season was done so ths is a new life for them as they needed 4 or so things to happen to even sneak into the tourney and they all happened. 3-2 either way...........not sure right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm torn as to who to root for in the denver/uw game. Some think this game will be close. Maybe but WI has been off too long and they'll be rusty. Plus I don't think they score more than a goal. Plus playing a "confident" DU squad would be alright with me vs. an upstart Bucky squad in front of a home crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stromer Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Cheer for the BADgers. I have to agree. I know we can beat both teams but I really think it would take a bad game by us and a great game by UW to beat us. With JPL in net, I don't think UW could score more than 1-2. With DU, they have slightly more firepower and seem to play us close. IMO, we root for Bucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 I have to agree. I know we can beat both teams but I really think it would take a bad game by us and a great game by UW to beat us. With JPL in net, I don't think UW could score more than 1-2. With DU, they have slightly more firepower and seem to play us close. IMO, we root for Bucky. i changed my du-uw pick in the bracket challenge, uw it is now 3-2 in overtime and im leaning on having UNH come out of the springs. i believe they play on big ice all year at home so that wont be a issue. maybe the altitude and home crowd may be a factor but lets remember cc got handled by UNH in new hampshire 5-3 and 4-2. what a regional that is going to be! im glad to be where we are now and that cc win in st paul may have prevented us from facing mich state probably 1st round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm torn as to who to root for in the denver/uw game. Tough call. Assuming we get past Princeton, we'd either have to face DU, who always has our number in the playoffs, or UW in front of a huge pro-Badger crowd. Ouch either way. I think DU is a better team than UW in all aspects...goaltending, offense, defense, and special teams. But anything can happen in a one-and-done, especially in front of a home crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i believe they play on big ice all year at home so that wont be a issue. You are correct. UNH has an Olympic sheet at home. The Whittemore Center is 200x100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Tough call. Assuming we get past Princeton, we'd either have to face DU, who always has our number in the playoffs, or UW in front of a huge pro-Badger crowd. Ouch either way. I think DU is a better team than UW in all aspects...goaltending, offense, defense, and special teams. But anything can happen in a one-and-done, especially in front of a home crowd. without a doubt du is the better overall team and facing anyone on their home ice in a 1 and done situation is scary no matter who you are and especially at a 2 vs 3 seeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 You are my favorite Sioux fan for cheering for the Gophers I suspect you will have a lot of favorite Sioux fans if cheering for the gophers in this game is the only criteria. Kangas in a shut-out! 2-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherz Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I suspect you will have a lot of favorite Sioux fans if cheering for the gophers in this game is the only criteria. Kangas in a shut-out! 2-0 Yes then I probably will, haha. The Gophers and BC are both hated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Yes then I probably will, haha. The Gophers and BC are both hated. like MafiaMan says, i would cheer for the russians before i cheer for the gophers BC is 2nd on that list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 like MafiaMan says, i would cheer for the russians before i cheer for the gophers How 'bout the Yankees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 How 'bout the Yankees? screw them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherz Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 like MafiaMan says, i would cheer for the russians before i cheer for the gophers BC is 2nd on that list Well then there really isn't much that will make you too happy about that series, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in Wisconsin Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'm torn as to who to root for in the denver/uw game. I'll be rooting for the Badgers. I'd love to see another Badger-UND showdown if we can beat Princeton. It would make for an incredible game, even though I hate getting heckled for wearing a Sioux jersey when I live here. I would love to see Hak own Eaves again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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