burd Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 The better Gopher teams are typically the ones where they have a large freshman class. That's why they were so good last year(2013-2014) after losing Schmidt, Alt, Haula, Bjugstad, and Budish the year before. For some reason when the Gophers return most of the team they tend to under perform. It's like they forget how hard they had to work the prior year to get where they did. This past season is a perfect example of this. A large freshman class, especially when some play a prominent role seems to be a nice infusion of not just talent but players who are very motivated to proves themselves. Next years team won't be as talented but they will have a better record and season than last year.There's some sense to that. Sioux fans have seen in recent years how far hustle and a team-first mentality can get you. Quote
Mariucci Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Just a hunch, or what? I see a lot of holes and not a prospect crops as good as 2013-14. Yep just my gut feeling. Certainly are spots to fill. Quote
dagies Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 The better Gopher teams are typically the ones where they have a large freshman class. That's why they were so good last year(2013-2014) after losing Schmidt, Alt, Haula, Bjugstad, and Budish the year before. For some reason when the Gophers return most of the team they tend to under perform. It's like they forget how hard they had to work the prior year to get where they did. This past season is a perfect example of this. A large freshman class, especially when some play a prominent role seems to be a nice infusion of not just talent but players who are very motivated to proves themselves. Next years team won't be as talented but they will have a better record and season than last year. Quite an indictment of the program....guys sticking around but not caring enough about the program to play their best 1 Quote
farce poobah Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Quite an indictment of the program....guys sticking around but not caring enough about the program to play their best And / or ... an indictment of the coaching staff ... Quote
dagies Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 well, really, who LEADS the "program". I agree Quote
SJHovey Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 The better Gopher teams are typically the ones where they have a large freshman class. That's why they were so good last year(2013-2014) after losing Schmidt, Alt, Haula, Bjugstad, and Budish the year before. For some reason when the Gophers return most of the team they tend to under perform. It's like they forget how hard they had to work the prior year to get where they did. This past season is a perfect example of this. A large freshman class, especially when some play a prominent role seems to be a nice infusion of not just talent but players who are very motivated to proves themselves. Next years team won't be as talented but they will have a better record and season than last year. I'm not sure there is a direct correlation. According to the USCHO stats, Lucia has had seven recruiting classes with 8 or more freshmen in it (last year's team had 8). 1999-00: 8 freshmen, 20-19-2, missed the NCAAs 2001-02: 9 freshmen, 32-8-4, NCAA champions 2004-05: 9 freshmen, 28-15-1, Lost in NCAA semis 2006-07: 9 freshmen, 31-10-3, Lost in NCAA qtrs 2008-09: 11 freshmen, 17-13-7, missed NCAAs 2010-11: 10 freshmen, 16-14-6, missed NCAAs 2013-14: 8 freshmen, 28-7-6, lost in NCAA final Quote
cberkas Posted April 30, 2015 Author Posted April 30, 2015 Some NCHC/WCHA info in the Duluth News Tribune. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/hockey/3734473-college-hockey-notebook-nchc-frozen-faceoff-wcha-final-five-wont-be-teaming Quote
Mariucci Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 I'm not sure there is a direct correlation. According to the USCHO stats, Lucia has had seven recruiting classes with 8 or more freshmen in it (last year's team had 8). 1999-00: 8 freshmen, 20-19-2, missed the NCAAs 2001-02: 9 freshmen, 32-8-4, NCAA champions 2004-05: 9 freshmen, 28-15-1, Lost in NCAA semis 2006-07: 9 freshmen, 31-10-3, Lost in NCAA qtrs 2008-09: 11 freshmen, 17-13-7, missed NCAAs 2010-11: 10 freshmen, 16-14-6, missed NCAAs 2013-14: 8 freshmen, 28-7-6, lost in NCAA final It's not clockwork but there is a trend in some of the years. The team that was going for the 3peat returned most but they got off to a horrible start and never really clicked. I realize they ended up being a #1 seed but that team never reached it's potential(4th place in WCHA) and didn't even make the FF. Then they lost Riddle, Koalska, Vanek, Ballard(4 top scorers), and G. Potulny and the next season they were a #1 seed again with MUCH less talent and made the FF(Columbus). The team that lost to HC and 2 lossses in the Final Five lost R. Potulny, Kessel, Irman, Goligoski, etc but the next years team had the Erik Johnson and Okposos freshman class won the Final Five and were within 1 goal of the FF. After going to the Frozen Four in Tampa pretty much the entire team returned including Haula and Bjugstad which was somewhat surprising. They never clicked like the previous year and lost to #4 seed Yale. But then of course the huge freshman class of Kloos, Cammaratta, Fasching, etc came in and had one of the best regular seasons in years and went to the Championship game. Everyone returned once again and you saw those results this past season. Sorry if I hijacked the thread. But I won't be surprised if next years team has a better vibe and better work eithic. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Sorry if I hijacked the thread. But I won't be surprised if next years team has a better vibe and better work eithic. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Quote
burd Posted April 30, 2015 Posted April 30, 2015 Sorry if I hijacked the thread. But I won't be surprised if next years team has a better vibe and better work eithic.I don't think you hijacked the thread. You do bring some fair discussion to this site.Of course, you've got that gopher odor about you for which there is no cure but exorcism. Quote
Sodbuster Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 I don't think you hijacked the thread. You do bring some fair discussion to this site. Of course, you've got that gopher odor about you for which there is no cure but exorcism. But.....we still like your insights......at least I do. Quote
Sodbuster Posted May 2, 2015 Posted May 2, 2015 Vermont extended Sneddon through 2017-18. Hey, there is life out there......I thought all the Sioux hockey were in hibernation. Quote
cberkas Posted May 4, 2015 Author Posted May 4, 2015 Colorado College and Denver will play at Coors Field February 20th next season, the game is being called "Battle on Blake". Not sure why it's being called that but has something to do with the rivalry. http://gazette.com/cc-denver-outdoor-game-at-coors-field-set-for-2016/article/1550956?_ga=1.96453532.1606085349.1416587102 Quote
Kermit's Luck Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Colorado College and Denver will play at Coors Field February 20th next season, the game is being called "Battle on Blake". Not sure why it's being called that but has something to do with the rivalry. http://gazette.com/cc-denver-outdoor-game-at-coors-field-set-for-2016/article/1550956?_ga=1.96453532.1606085349.1416587102 Being played at Coors Field - address there is 2001 Blake Street... Quote
cberkas Posted May 4, 2015 Author Posted May 4, 2015 Penn State dismisses team's leading freshmen scorer Conway for the team for "violating team rules". Quote
cberkas Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 Mike Eaves is going to talk former Wisconsin assistant coach, Mark Osiecki to coming back after not hiring Osiecki when he wanted to come back after being fired at Ohio State. Looks like Eaves is also looking at Penticton head coach Fred Harbinson. Quote
brianvf Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Mario Lucia is returning to Notre Dame for his senior season instead of turning pro. Quote
MafiaMan Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Mario Lucia is returning to Notre Dame for his senior season instead of turning pro.Stayed up late for that scoop, eh brianvf? ? 1 Quote
tnt Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Mike Eaves is going to talk former Wisconsin assistant coach, Mark Osiecki to coming back after not hiring Osiecki when he wanted to come back after being fired at Ohio State. Looks like Eaves is also looking at Penticton head coach Fred Harbinson. Is Eaves trying to give himself an inside line on Jost and Fabbro? Not questioning Harbinson's abilities, just wondering if he would be on the radar if there weren't two big time recruits in the pipeline. Quote
cberkas Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Is Eaves trying to give himself an inside line on Jost and Fabbro? Not questioning Harbinson's abilities, just wondering if he would be on the radar if their weren't two big time recruits in the pipeline. The story that Andy Baggot wrote about Eaves going to talk to Osiecki, it sounded like Barry Alvarez gave Eaves a blank check for his next assistant coaches. Andy Johnson hinted to Harbinson being sought after by Eaves on his recent visit to Western Canada. Quote
Melvin Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 The story that Andy Baggot wrote about Eaves going to talk to Osiecki, it sounded like Barry Alvarez gave Eaves a blank check for his next assistant coaches. Andy Johnson hinted to Harbinson being sought after by Eaves on his recent visit to Western Canada. Eaves might be picking his replacements if this season doesn't go better. Quote
brianvf Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Stayed up late for that scoop, eh brianvf? I'm friends with someone on the GOBC for Notre Dame and we were anxiously awaiting the inside scoop on Lucia. 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Goalie Matt O'Connor has opted not to return to BU for his senior season and has signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators. Quote
808287 Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Eaves might be picking his replacements if this season doesn't go better. I have always thought that Eaves replacement is coaching the women's squad. Quote
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