SiouxScore Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 The worst opposing team to have taken the ice in Grand Forks in a decade is now up 3-0 on Mankato. I don't know how some people thought that just because it was Bemidji especially when they usually play UND pretty tough. Even watching that game you could see Bemidji had a lot more speed and better goaltending than some previous years their problem this year has been consistency. I'm still trying to figure out how bad they must have played last weekend to get swept by Lake Superior State. Quote
cberkas Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Bemidji beats Mankato 3-1 Bemidji claims the "wooden peg leg". 1 Quote
burd Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Wolverines put 13 goals on the board in 2 games against Rumpel. Michigan's young squad is hitting stride. They will be dangerous if they get in. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 MSU-M over Minnesota BSU shocks UMD BSU completes the weekend double and stuns MSU-M (call it the Goldie hangover). UMD works Goldie like a streetwalker works the Sunset Strip. ? 1 Quote
cberkas Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I thought it was MafiaMan the picked the NSCC correctly. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I don't know Mafia's picks but those were mine. ? Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 I thought it was MafiaMan the picked the NSCC correctly. I can't find my original post but I did have Bemidji and Mankato in the title game. Didn't make a call on tonight's game though. Quote
airmail Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I don't know Mafia's picks but those were mine. ? When I read it earlier this week I had my doubts. Holy crap. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 If only I'd had more than pride and honor on the line. Quote
GDPritch Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I don't know how some people thought that just because it was Bemidji especially when they usually play UND pretty tough. Even watching that game you could see Bemidji had a lot more speed and better goaltending than some previous years their problem this year has been consistency. I'm still trying to figure out how bad they must have played last weekend to get swept by Lake Superior State.I agree with Mafia Man. The Beavers beat us in game 1 this season and, as stated, they always seem to play us tough at the Ralph. I gotta think Lake Inferior State and Niagara were worst teams this season at the Ralph, let alone in the last decade. 1 Quote
siouxweet Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 how is it that miami and western mighigan play one game next weekend against each other and then come back and play one game against each the following weekend? why wouldn't they just play two in the same weekend? Quote
GDPritch Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 So, any clue as to the attendance figures by individual games at the Xcel for the NSCC? You would think with the Goofers in it (home away from home game at the Ralph East) and 3 other Minn teams from within 90 min - 3 hours away minimum would be 8k - 10k fans a game. Hell, the Sioux would pack 5k fans minimum alone. Quote
crb1 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 So with MSUM losing today we will probably see a new number one come Monday. Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 I don't know how some people thought that just because it was Bemidji especially when they usually play UND pretty tough. Even watching that game you could see Bemidji had a lot more speed and better goaltending than some previous years their problem this year has been consistency. I'm still trying to figure out how bad they must have played last weekend to get swept by Lake Superior State. My sources in the UP tell me that Bemidji State badly outplayed LSSU, not the other way around. Friday's game was a 1-0 loss for the Beavers and they outshot the Lakers 44-26 on the night. The game-winning goal was a PP goal scored at the 19:59 mark of the 3rd period. Yes, with 1 second left in the game. Saturday's game was similar in SOG's - 34 to 18 in favor of Bemidji State. Bitzer did not have a great game though, giving up 4 goals on those 18 shots. LSSU's Gordon Defiel stopped 76 of 78 Beaver shots on the weekend. The Lakers have been playing much better as of late - a lot better than earlier this season. Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 I agree with MafiaMan. The Beavers beat us in game 1 this season and, as stated, they always seem to play us tough at the Ralph. I gotta think Lake Inferior State and Niagara were worst teams this season at the Ralph, let alone in the last decade. I'm being somewhat facetious, but folks were beyond peeved at the 5-1 home loss to Bemidji to start the season. I said that Bemidji would be a tough team this season - and they've certainly shown that lately. They now own wins over North Dakota, Minnesota-Duluth, and Mankato, 3 of the top 10 teams in the country, this season. Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I'm being somewhat facetious, but folks were beyond peeved at the 5-1 home loss to Bemidji to start the season. I said that Bemidji would be a tough team this season - and they've certainly shown that lately. They now own wins over North Dakota, Minnesota-Duluth, and Mankato, 3 of the top 10 teams in the country, this season. Agruably 3 of the top 5. At one point maybe even THE 3 best teams in the country. Quote
90siouxfan Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I agree with Mafia Man. The Beavers beat us in game 1 this season and, as stated, they always seem to play us tough at the Ralph. I gotta think Lake Inferior State and Niagara were worst teams this season at the Ralph, let alone in the last decade. Has it already been a decade since the gophers were at the Ralph? hoohoahahahahaha, I needed that, zing Quote
SiouxFanatic Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 It's January. The Gophers have played 2 conference home games. The season just started. So how's the start of the Gophers season going, Mariucci? Quote
Oxbow6 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Their BEST chance? It's likely their ONLY chance at this point! firre tDinn Quote
bale31 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 My sources in the UP tell me that Bemidji State badly outplayed LSSU, not the other way around. Friday's game was a 1-0 loss for the Beavers and they outshot the Lakers 44-26 on the night. The game-winning goal was a PP goal scored at the 19:59 mark of the 3rd period. Yes, with 1 second left in the game. Saturday's game was similar in SOG's - 34 to 18 in favor of Bemidji State. Bitzer did not have a great game though, giving up 4 goals on those 18 shots. LSSU's Gordon Defiel stopped 76 of 78 Beaver shots on the weekend. The Lakers have been playing much better as of late - a lot better than earlier this season. Blemish I is badly outplaying everyone right now. Msu didn't look like it belonged on th same rink yesterday. Kudos to them for a darn good performance this weekend. Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 bale31, I'm glad you're awake already...I'm curious about your opinion on a couple of things... Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 There is some talk over on GPL that the 4th place team should be "relegated" and not participate in the following year's tournament. I'm guessing that that's just Gopher frustration talking but it would certainly make that 3rd place game more interesting, wouldn't it? With Minnesota as the "permanent host" of the NSCC though, it'll never happen. Or will it? Secondly, would that permanent host school dare bring up the idea of instituting a "Gopher Rule" as a way of maximizing attendance/revenue? It's obviously already in effect on Fridays, so why not make it happen on Saturdays as well? Quote
Blackheart Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 So how's the start of the Gophers season going, Mariucci?They are down but not out with 14 conference games remaining...but they have definitely looked less than impressive lately. Their best bet to make the NCAAs at this point may be to win their conference tourney...not sure they can get an at-large bid playing other Little 6 teams as they are currently sitting at 20 in the Pairwise. Their biggest challenge will be figuring out how to turn this latest slide around. Bucky up next at the Kohl Center, stay tuned. Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 They are down but not out with 14 conference games remaining...but they have definitely looked less than impressive lately. Their best bet to make the NCAAs at this point may be to win their conference tourney...not sure they can get an at-large bid playing other Little 6 teams as they are currently sitting at 20 in the Pairwise. Their biggest challenge will be figuring out how to turn this latest slide around. Bucky up next at the Kohl Center, stay tuned. Minnesota's only real shot at moving UP in the PWR went up in smoke this weekend. They're 11-9-2 with 12 of those 14 games against PWR killers Wisconsin (2), Ohio State (4), Michigan State (2), and Penn State (4). Anything less than 12-0 is likely to send them spiraling down further than where they are now. Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Minnesota's only real shot at moving UP in the PWR went up in smoke this weekend. They're 11-9-2 with 12 of those 14 games against PWR killers Wisconsin (2), Ohio State (4), Michigan State (2), and Penn State (4). Anything less than 12-0 is likely to send them spiraling down further than where they are now. I'm still shocked this happened to that team. I like it but it's confusing at the same time. Quote
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