2023 National Championship Game: Quinnipiac vs. Minnesota

[Kevin G]

3 minutes ago, SiouxScore said:

Most of that D group, but listening to Motzko on KFAN yesterday Snuggerud sounded like a sure thing back and he was very optimistic on Cooley as well. They are gonna reload with the recruit group they have waiting as well. 

Thought Cooley would be gone for sure. 

[Kevin G]

3 minutes ago, burd said:

One huge difference between both these teams and UND is that they don’t hold on to the puck long before passing.   In addition the their superior speed, that’s how they create space for the player receiving the puck.   Our D, in particular, hold the puck while open spaces close up.  And that was not unique to this years’ Dmen. 

That’s such a huge part of creating good scoring opportunities. 

[cowboys5xsbs]

What a great game so far 2-1 end of 2 

[GDPritch]

1 hour ago, Blackheart said:

Did he grab his head after the hit?  Classic gofer flopping.     He immediately assumed fetal  position.

[bcblues]

Some pretty good back and forth hockey. Wish it was UND there though....

[rochsioux]

1 hour ago, SiouxFanatic said:

That doesn’t look like a 5 nor even a penalty. 

On these types of reviews it should be a coaches challenge. If they fail to upgrade to a 5 then it is a 2 minute delay of game. 

[Wilbur]

The last time in Tampa in this same spot the Q had a massive turnover to start the 3rd and UND rolled from there. 

If the Gophs get the next one I think it's ball game much like 2016.

[burd]

Q is a dam good team and has played UM tough, but the gophs are the best team in the country.   Doesn't mean they will win this one, and Parise willing they won't.

[Blackheart]

1 minute ago, burd said:

Q is a dam good team and has played UM tough, but the gophs are the best team in the country.   

Impressed with the Q but I think you’re right about Minny.

[jk]

Two really good teams but kind of a boring game.  Not much in the way of scoring chances either way.

[Dustin]

Usually the 3rd period is when a true championship team makes their mark. We shall see.

[Dustin]

Just now, jk said:

kind of a boring game.

Kind of agree. For a time there in the 2nd period where was virtually no crowd noise. 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Qu PK not good 

[brianvf]

Ooh...that was a bit of a weak call there.

[Wilbur]

There the NCHC officials are....

[brianvf]

And then the missed call on UMN right after the QU penalty expired.

[cowboys5xsbs]

1 minute ago, brianvf said:

And then the missed call on UMN right after the QU penalty expired.

Can't make this up 

[GDPritch]

1 minute ago, brianvf said:

And then the missed call on UMN right after the QU penalty expired.

Yah, what a joke. Q dominating but refs not helping. Q should be on the PP.

[cowboys5xsbs]

Qu is buzzing 

[Kevin G]

Just now, cowboys5xsbs said:

Qu is buzzing 

Just like that QU fan who appeared to be on her eighth hard seltzer!

[Wilbur]

Minnesota kind of in hold on mode.  Not really their game.  

Their defending below the dots though has gotten extremely better under Motzko.  They are doing a great job in lanes and blocking shots. 

[Kevin G]

2 minutes ago, SiouxFanSince1990 said:

Playing their hearts out. Looking for that bounce, and they need it.

Getting so close

[Esoteric]

Seems like Minnesota is clutching their sticks.

[Kevin G]

Still 9:11 to go…

…but QU still down by a goal. 

[The Sicatoka]

I worry that even if Q tied it they’ll have spent too much energy.