Emerald joker Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 you really do ride the short bus. I wouldn't sy that cuz those people are smarter than him to lol Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 you really do ride the short bus. Presumably with a bike helmet and bib on to boot. Quote
Stack Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Not sure why anyone is really being negative about the Sioux chances. The only advantage I see for Minnesota is the big ice and the propensity to get the calls in their own building. Sioux have 2 of the top 3 scorers in the nation, veteran team this year forwards and defense. They have already played BU and Notre Dame and now it's time for Minnesota. 5 on 5 Sioux win both games. Throw in the power play though I'm guessing a split. Traditionally in Minnesota the Gophers have twice as many power play chances as the Sioux. If for some reason power plays are equal both nights, Sioux Sweep! I'm looking for Grimaldi to break out this weekend, use his speed to set up a couple of goals and score a couple too. These games should be high scoring and entertaining affairs but Sioux win Friday and then we'll see what happens Saturday. Remember the old adage: Win Friday, Sweep Saturday. Quote
Mariucci Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 These games should be high scoring and entertaining affairs but Sioux win Friday and then we'll see what happens Saturday. I dont see high scoring games at all. Gophers give up 22 shots a game and 1.82 goals. Sioux aren't bad in that regard either, I believe 20th or so in the nation in goals allowed? I see a pair of 3-2 games unless there's an empty netter. I'll predict a split like I do every time these two get together for a series. Quote
jimdahl Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 A first look at the NCAA hockey PairWise Rankings (PWR) contains a little analysis on the short-term PWR impact of this series. Bottom line -- we need it more than Minnesota does. Quote
Stack Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I dont see high scoring games at all. Gophers give up 22 shots a game and 1.82 goals. Sioux aren't bad in that regard either, I believe 20th or so in the nation in goals allowed? I see a pair of 3-2 games unless there's an empty netter. I'll predict a split like I do every time these two get together for a series. You focused on the defense I focused on the offense. Minnesota is number one in the nation scoring 3.82 gpg. North Dakota is number six scoring 3.45 gpg. Quote
GFG Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 A first look at the NCAA hockey PairWise Rankings (PWR) contains a little analysis on the short-term PWR impact of this series. Bottom line -- we need it more than Minnesota does. Awesome work! This is just going by your picture on that post, but you look similar to the founder of Dogfish Head beer, Sam Calagione. Quote
TC_transplant Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Traditionally in Minnesota the Gophers have twice as many power play chances as the Sioux. If by tradition you mean the Sioux holding a 34-30 edge in power play opportunities since 2008 at Mariucci Arena, then yes, twice as many. UND: 1-34 UM: 3-30 Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 If by tradition you mean the Sioux holding a 34-30 edge in power play opportunities since 2008 at Mariucci Arena, then yes, twice as many. UND: 1-34 UM: 3-30 Any specific reason 2008 was picked? Or just convenient for the numbers? Quote
Mariucci Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 If by tradition you mean the Sioux holding a 34-30 edge in power play opportunities since 2008 at Mariucci Arena, then yes, twice as many. UND: 1-34 UM: 3-30 It doesn't matter how many facts we provide to debunk their ridiculous, and quite honestly embarrassing conspiracy claims. They will forever be screwed by the refs when they play the Gophers. They love built in excuses for after they lose. Quote
Mariucci Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Any specific reason 2008 was picked? Or just convenient for the numbers? Seriously? 5 years isn't a big enough sample size to prove your fan base is nuts? Quote
TC_transplant Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Any specific reason 2008 was picked? Or just convenient for the numbers? In those five years, the referees from those games are still active in the WCHA and thus, could be at Mariucci Arena this weekend. If you go back six years, you have Jon Campion who has been retired since 2011. Quote
brianvf Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 It doesn't matter how many facts we provide to debunk their ridiculous, and quite honestly embarrassing conspiracy claims. They will forever be screwed by the refs when they play the Gophers. They love built in excuses for after they lose. Similar to when you go over to GPL and all that Gopher fans talk about is what goons UND are, etc. And then someone posts the actual penalty minutes. Just admit that both sides have their "crazies" and accept it. Quote
as15 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Similar to when you go over to GPL and all that Gopher fans talk about is what goons UND are, etc. And then someone posts the actual penalty minutes. Just admit that both sides have their "crazies" and accept it. Thank you. Mariucci, is Haula expected to play this weekend and if so, what do you think your lines will look like. I haven't watched a Gopher game this year since Warning has been back so I am unfamiliar with their full-strength lineup. Do you expect a specific defensive pairing to match up with the Knight-Kristo line? Quote
shortbusguy Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Thank you. Mariucci, is Haula expected to play this weekend and if so, what do you think your lines will look like. I haven't watched a Gopher game this year since Warning has been back so I am unfamiliar with their full-strength lineup. Do you expect a specific defensive pairing to match up with the Knight-Kristo line? Haula is a game time decision--someone on GPL said he practiced with the team today. Rau-Bjugstad-Isackson Warning-Condon-Budish Ambroz-Boyd-Serratore 4th line is anyone guess but will most likely be Extra D--R. Reilly--J. Holl Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it against the goofs that he got hurt last year? That may also be motivation. I am so looking forward to this series. I hope UND comes out and shows that there is more than the goofs for elite teams in the WCHA. No he was actually hurt before the season even started. Quote
Blackheart Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Haula is a game time decision--someone on GPL said he practiced with the team today. Rau-Bjugstad-Isackson Warning-Condon-Budish Ambroz-Boyd-Serratore 4th line is anyone guess but will most likely be Extra D--R. Reilly--J. Holl No Alt this weekend? Quote
shortbusguy Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 No Alt this weekend? Alt plays defense and the d-pairings are anyone's guess but I'm sure Alt, Helegson, Skjei, Schmidt, Marshall, M. Reilly, Holl, and Parenteau will all be suited up if Haula can't go. One will of those will sit if Haula plays. Quote
Blackheart Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Ok...thought this was the weekend he gets his neck bolts tightened... Quote
Mariucci Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Similar to when you go over to GPL and all that Gopher fans talk about is what goons UND are, etc. And then someone posts the actual penalty minutes. Just admit that both sides have their "crazies" and accept it. I fully admit and accept that. Quote
Mariucci Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Haula is a game time decision--someone on GPL said he practiced with the team today. Rau-Bjugstad-Isackson Warning-Condon-Budish Ambroz-Boyd-Serratore 4th line is anyone guess but will most likely be Extra D--R. Reilly--J. Holl If Haula plays I think Condon joins Rau and Bjugstad with Haula centering Warning and Budish. I believe those were the top two lines for the Air Force game before Haula left. Quote
hrkac Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Brad talked to Don today http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/254043/group/homepage/ Quote
choyt3 Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Brad talked to Don today http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/254043/group/homepage/ Wasn't a very long conversation, apparently. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 If by tradition you mean the Sioux holding a 34-30 edge in power play opportunities since 2008 at Mariucci Arena, then yes, twice as many. UND: 1-34 UM: 3-30 It just seems that way because um finishes or at least dominates while on the pp while Und doesn't consistently Quote
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