Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

[MavHockey14]

Both teams coming off a split. Both teams would greatly benefit from a sweep. I'm seeing a split here, but boy would four points this weekend go a long ways.

[dggoddard]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

Both teams coming off a split. Both teams would greatly benefit from a sweep. I'm seeing a split here, but boy would four points this weekend go a long ways.

Agreed. Lets hope DU gets the four points.

[MavsFan]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

Just checking in.

[Bale]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

I'm still cautiously optimistic after last weekend. We've seen this before where MSU competes very well with the Gophers and then comes out and takes a nosedive the next weekend. We know this team can compete with the big boys, now they need to do it without all of the adrenaline of playing MN.

The defense still needs to improve a lot as there were still too many easy chances this last weekend, but I saw some bright spots. Elbrecht and Palmquist were both pretty solid and I started seeing some very good play from Stern. On offense, Blueger and Margonari started showing some of that promise we've been hearing about and the rest of the forwards broke out a bit.

[Iwearpurple]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

The key is..........Do not take stupid penalties. I don't think they took any bad penalties on Saturday. And the penalty kill was better. But if they are shorthanded often, they will not succeed, certainly not against a good team like DU.

It is possible that they were looking ahead to the Gopher series when they played in St. Cloud. Not looking past St. Cloud, but minds on the following weekend.

[vizoroo]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

Agreed. Lets hope DU gets the four points.

Couldn't agree more

[32 Degrees!]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

First time DU's freshman have traveled together, as members of a college hockey team. According to Gwoz - everyone but Zach Hope is going. Any television coverage? Will have to listen to the weekly Gwoz radio show this week for indication of how he and Lassonde will staff the crease.

[MavHockey14]

First time DU's freshman have traveled together, as members of a college hockey team. According to Gwoz - everyone but Zach Hope is going. Any television coverage? Will have to listen to the weekly Gwoz radio show this week for indication of how he and Lassonde will staff the crease.

Unless your station will pick up our Charter feed, TV is doubtful. B2 or whatever might have it online for a fee.

If the Mavericks stay out of the box, they will be tough to beat night in and night out. Margonari needs to continue to fight through getting hit often and keep improving. He's so fast. We're so young up front that I can only hope this group of talented forwards continues to grown and improve every weekend.

[vizoroo]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

In goal: Sam Brittain and Jussi Olkinuora will alternate starts this weekend. Adam Murray will make the trip, but not dress. According to Gwoz, Murray "came up lame" after last Friday's practice. IIRC, he has had groin injuries the last 2 years.
All skaters will visit Mankato.

[Bale]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

In goal: Sam Brittain and Jussi Olkinuora will alternate starts this weekend. Adam Murray will make the trip, but not dress. According to Gwoz, Murray "came up lame" after last Friday's practice. IIRC, he has had groin injuries the last 2 years.
All skaters will visit Mankato.

Doesn't that put them over the number of people allowed to travel to away series?

[dggoddard]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

Doesn't that put them over the number of people allowed to travel to away series?

DU has 24 players on the roster. Zack Hope in the 4th goalie and is staying home as is forward Larkin Jacobson who is suspended. So DU will have the normal 22 players in the traveling party, including Murray.

DU rolls 7 D-men which means they need one less forward.

[MavHockey14]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

Long week.. Need some hockey.

[duper]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

I'm going to be honest. Less than four points for DU will disappoint me.

[MavHockey14]

I'm going to be honest. Less than four points for DU will disappoint me.

Why?

[MAVSFAN4EVER]

Re: Denver at Minnesota State 11/9 and 11/10

I'll be very excited if Minn St. gets 4 points this weekend........just being honest.

I'm going to be honest. Less than four points for DU will disappoint me.