NewUNDAlum Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 I agree about Buccimane but I think he is getting better. Have to remember this is only going to be his third year doing play by play for college hockey. I actually have heard that he required doing more college hockey stuff as part of his contract with ESPN. If there is one thing that irks me about Bucci its that he has a pretty heavy East Coast bias. I wish UND would extend an invite to him to come and do a game. Ideally, inquire about the possibility of getting him and Melrose out to the REA next time we host Minnesota. ESPN coverage can be a big advantage. Quote
stoneySIOUX Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 I agree about Buccimane but I think he is getting better. Have to remember this is only going to be his third year doing play by play for college hockey. I actually have heard that he required doing more college hockey stuff as part of his contract with ESPN. If there is one thing that irks me about Bucci its that he has a pretty heavy East Coast bias. I wish UND would extend an invite to him to come and do a game. Ideally, inquire about the possibility of getting him and Melrose out to the REA next time we host Minnesota. ESPN coverage can be a big advantage. He consistently gives us and UMD props on his Twitter. Quote
Old Time Hockey Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Clay Matvick will be doing announcing duties for the regional. He's good in my opinion. My condolences to the regional that is getting stuck with Buccigross and the college hockey ignorant that is Barry Melrose. Clay is great. He called one of my favorite games....the Porter wrap-around that sent us to the FF and sent the rodents golfing!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2uZBMaaAzhE Quote
Big A HG Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Clay Matvick is one of the best. Bucci is one of the worst. Quote
siouxweet Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 no more being sorry that mac is done. he is gone and done and not coming back. it's not like they lost ovechkin or crosby. mac was a good player but this team is not centered around him. I'm talking to you Mr. Parks, you have looked like you have lost your puppy dog the last three weeks. step up and play like a senior maybe playing his game in this uniform. that being said there is absolutely no reason why UND should not be packing their bags for Boston at about 10:30 next Saturday night. If they can't win this region against these three teams on essentially home ice then this program should be shut down. for god's sakes every cries about BC never has to travel and look at all the success they have. well here's our moment to take advantage of home cooking. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I was out of the loop on the road today and just got home...did UND accept a tournament bid or become the first team ever to decline one because all hope has been lost? Quote
siouxweet Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I was out of the loop on the road today and just got home...did UND accept a tournament bid or become the first team ever to decline one because all hope has been lost? hak will decide after practice tomorrow. Quote
MafiaMan Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 hak will decide after practice tomorrow. Whew! So you're tellin' me there's a chance! Quote
Goon Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Clay Matvick is one of the best. Bucci is one of the worst. New drinking game, every time Bucci says wrist shot, drink. 1 Quote
siouxweet Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Whew! So you're tellin' me there's a chance! a chip, a chair, and a chance. Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 New drinking game, every time Bucci says wrist shot, drink. You could be charged with manslaughter for even suggesting that. Quote
Cratter Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 "In the old Western Collegiate Hockey Association, the last five teams to lose the third-place game went on to lose in the first round of the NCAAs. Four of those five teams were higher seeds, including two No. 1s." Quote
Old Time Hockey Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 New drinking game, every time Bucci says wrist shot, drink. That game would definitely get the endorsement of gfhockey.... I don't think anyone would stand a chance head to head against him! Quote
Old Time Hockey Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 "In the old Western Collegiate Hockey Association, the last five teams to lose the third-place game went on to lose in the first round of the NCAAs. Four of those five teams were higher seeds, including two No. 1s." Yikes! Time to end that streak. I think Holy Cross was a beneficiary of one of those teams. Quote
siouxforce19 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Yikes! Time to end that streak. I think Holy Cross was a beneficiary of one of those teams. CC 2008 UND 2009 DU 2010 These teams were 3 of the 5. They were the MacNaughton Cup champs those three years as well. Quote
ringneck28 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 "In the old Western Collegiate Hockey Association, the last five teams to lose the third-place game went on to lose in the first round of the NCAAs. Four of those five teams were higher seeds, including two No. 1s."The question being how many of those winning teams came off a loss. Every team in this region lost yesterday. Quote
UND1983 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Dumb question alert: Is there just one ticket for Friday's games? Quote
jdub27 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Dumb question alert: Is there just one ticket for Friday's games? Yes. No idea on re-entry policy. Quote
farce poobah Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 "In the old Western Collegiate Hockey Association, the last five teams to lose the third-place game went on to lose in the first round of the NCAAs. Four of those five teams were higher seeds, including two No. 1s." Yikes! Time to end that streak. I think Holy Cross was a beneficiary of one of those teams. Here I thought the logical conclusion would be to stop playing a third place game... Quote
runaroundsioux Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I can't believe no-one has mentioned the brilliant strategy by Hak that got us this bracket at the west regional. Had we beat St. Cloud on Fri. and they then went on to lose again Sat. they would not have made the NCAA tournament. If we would have won both games and retained our #1 overall ranking we would be playing RIT. St. Cloud would not be in the tournament, therefore another 3 seed would have to play here, perhaps Minny or BC. If we had beat Miami they may not have been a one seed, further upsetting the apple cart. Fargo may have been the Region of Death. Dave Hakstol, evil genius. 2 Quote
Old Time Hockey Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I can't believe no-one has mentioned the brilliant strategy by Hak that got us this bracket at the west regional. Had we beat St. Cloud on Fri. and they then went on to lose again Sat. they would not have made the NCAA tournament. If we would have won both games and retained our #1 overall ranking we would be playing RIT. St. Cloud would not be in the tournament, therefore another 3 seed would have to play here, perhaps Minny or BC. If we had beat Miami they may not have been a one seed, further upsetting the apple cart. Fargo may have been the Region of Death. Dave Hakstol, evil genius. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2HJxya0CWco Quote
#MACtion Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 good luck. hoping for an all-NCHC Frozen Four. 2 Quote
yzerman19 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I think the boys were stressed out and holding their sticks too tight. Winning means "playing" and playing means that you are having fun. Fast and loose is how hockey needs to be played...not worrying about making mistakes...and obsessing over details. I hate the approach of winning that is based on "making fewer mistakes than your opponent." How about "making more awesome plays than your opponent." I think this might be exactly why we win a ton of games, but not the big one under Hak...the recipe of detail and not making mistakes vs flow and making plays. Top Gun analogy: Hak is Iceman and trains the team to be like Iceman...Dean Blais is Maverick (ironic given the mascot in Omaha) Disclaimer: I am in no way calling for Hak's head or a coaching change with this statement 1 Quote
Blackheart Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I think the boys were stressed out and holding their sticks too tight. Winning means "playing" and playing means that you are having fun. Fast and loose is how hockey needs to be played...not worrying about making mistakes...and obsessing over details. I hate the approach of winning that is based on "making fewer mistakes than your opponent." How about "making more awesome plays than your opponent." I think this might be exactly why we win a ton of games, but not the big one under Hak...the recipe of detail and not making mistakes vs flow and making plays. Top Gun analogy: Hak is Iceman and trains the team to be like Iceman...Dean Blais is Maverick (ironic given the mascot in Omaha) Disclaimer: I am in no way calling for Hak's head or a coaching change with this statementSo who would Hak be if you used a Footloose analogy? Ren McCormick? Reverend Shaw Moore? Chuck, the ex-boyfriend? Quote
burd Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I think the boys were stressed out and holding their sticks too tight. Winning means "playing" and playing means that you are having fun. Fast and loose is how hockey needs to be played...not worrying about making mistakes...and obsessing over details. I hate the approach of winning that is based on "making fewer mistakes than your opponent." How about "making more awesome plays than your opponent." I think this might be exactly why we win a ton of games, but not the big one under Hak...the recipe of detail and not making mistakes vs flow and making plays. Top Gun analogy: Hak is Iceman and trains the team to be like Iceman...Dean Blais is Maverick (ironic given the mascot in Omaha) Disclaimer: I am in no way calling for Hak's head or a coaching change with this statementI think there is truth to what you say, Yzerman. Quote
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