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NCHC Postseason Semi-UND vs. Denver part 7.


Wilbur

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UND needed to play a good team.  It's been too long.  Now they get to play another.  Win or lose, they need to get reacquainted with tight checking games. 

Denver could win some games if they get in.  Really impressive. 

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2 minutes ago, SiouxScore said:

This type of game could be really helpful in a couple weeks.

Definitely not real sharp right away and pace wasn't great. Denver had a real defensive style and got away with a ton of holding throughout the game and we couldn't really establish the cycle game much the 1st half or so of the game. Battled through it and came out with a much better 3rd period and found a way to score a goal late in the game when you needed it. Then in OT came with a big push right away and despite a couple of bad d zone turnovers end up drawing a penalty and making a nice play for the game winner just after the penalty expires.

PP looked really solid tonight. Lots of chances and really solid entries and movement.

 

...and coming from behind.  Didn’t they say UND was 1-5 when they don’t score first?  Need to have that come tourney time, because you probably might find yourself in that situation.

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6 minutes ago, SiouxScore said:

This type of game could be really helpful in a couple weeks.

Definitely not real sharp right away, didn't seem to have the legs going much at all, and pace of game wasn't great. Denver had a real defensive style and got away with a ton of holding throughout the game and we couldn't really establish the cycle game much the 1st half or so of the game. Battled through it and came out with a much better 3rd period and found a way to score a goal late in the game when you needed it. Then in OT came with a big push right away and despite a couple of bad d zone turnovers end up drawing a penalty and making a nice play for the game winner just after the penalty expires.

Scheel continues to play solid hockey. Came up with some big stops on the couple good chances DU had.

PP looked really solid tonight. Lots of chances and really solid entries and movement.

 

Completely agree. This is why the NCHC has had success in the national tourney. This was as close to an elimination game as you can get. Lots to learn from including how to stick with it. 

 

On the flip side, the first half of the game was not our best. But Denver had zero offense and even needed our help on their goal. It is going to be hard to generate offense against a rival, that is selling out to play D, and is seeing you for the 7th time this year. 

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28 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Denver deserves to be in the tournament.  We all hate them, but they do. 

Said this to a couple buddies... Hard to think they aren't one of the top 16 teams, but sometimes you have to be what your record says you are.

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11 minutes ago, Blackheart said:

Ugly game; great win!  I'm just hoping we didn't lose Senden for the season...injuries are really starting to creep up on this team and Senden's grit is not easily replaced.

The way he came off the ice with his arm hanging, did not look good. I would be very surprised to see him play tomorrow. 

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Just now, crb1 said:

The way he came off the ice with his arm hanging, did not look good. I would be very surprised to see him play tomorrow. 

Agreed. He was back on the bench in the third, but I don't remember him playing a shift. Kid was all over the place tonight, blowing up with big hits and energy. Would be a massive loss.

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Just now, stoneySIOUX said:

Agreed. He was back on the bench in the third, but I don't remember him playing a shift. Kid was all over the place tonight, blowing up with big hits and energy. Would be a massive loss.

If he’s out next man up but I agree, he was a beast tonight and hopefully it isn’t serious 

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1 minute ago, sioux rube said:

If he’s out next man up but I agree, he was a beast tonight and hopefully it isn’t serious 

No doubt and we certainly have enough without him, but he's incredibly valuable. Not just his game, but huge intangibles.

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2 minutes ago, stoneySIOUX said:

Agreed. He was back on the bench in the third, but I don't remember him playing a shift. Kid was all over the place tonight, blowing up with big hits and energy. Would be a massive loss.

You just know if there's any way he can get out on the ice he will be there.  Tape that shoulder back in place, I'm good to go Coach!

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