WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

[du78]

FIRST ROUND WCHA PLAYOFF SERIES

#11/10 DENVER PIONEERS (19-11-5, 14-9-5 WCHA)

vs. Colorado College (14-17-5, 11-13-4 WCHA)

Date: Friday, March 15, 2013

Puck Drop: 7:37 p.m. (MT)

Site: Denver, Colo.

Arena: Magness Arena (6,026)

TV: Live video stream via PioneerVision

Radio/Web: 102.3 FM ESPN (KDSP - Denver) with Jay Stickney (play-by-play) and Mark Rycroft (color) on the call.

Twitter: @DU_Hockey

Pre-Game DU Goal Light

DU GOAL

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GO DU!!!!!

[A Shot and a Goal]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

The current season is not yet complete, but here's a statistical look at how some of Denver's key players did last season and how they are doing thus far this season.

The first set of figures shows goals-assists-points-plus/minus from the completed 2011-2012 season. The second set of figures shows the data for the current season as DU heads toward the playoffs. I've added a short assessment of my own about each player.


Nick Shore 13-28-41 -2/ 13-17-30 -5 Thus far a minus player for a second straight season. It's alarming that Denver's top two scorers are "minus" players in the plus/minus column.

Joey LaLeggia 11-27-38 +15/ 11-18-29 -2 Huge decline in plus/minus. He and Nick Shore clearly miss the collective departures of Beau Bennett, Drew Shore and Jason Zucker.

Shawn Ostrow 11-10-21 +7/ 14-11-25 +17 Strong senior season. Terrific on faceoffs and is on the ice for nearly all important offensive and defensive zone draws late in games.

Ty Loney 10-11-21 +8/ 7-17-24 +8 Has lately overcome an underproductive first half. Superb six assist series against Anchorage last weekend.

Chris Knowlton 12-7-19 +7/ 13-14-27 +4 He struggles to overcome periods of dormancy. Has big weekends followed by disappearences from the scoresheet.

Scott Mayfield 2-10-12 +5/ 4-11-15 +8 Lots of minutes on the ice, too many in the penalty box. When he stays out of the box he's a force, when he doesn't he's a liability.

David Makowski 2-10-12 +6/ 8-17-25 +5 Nice rebound from missing half of last season. Has had a strong second half of the season thus far.

Paul Phillips 1-8-9 +1/ 1-10-11 +1 In 144 career games, only 42 penalties, all of them minors. Shows great leadership on the ice with his intelligent play. Not flashy, just rock solid.

Dan Doremus 4--4-8 +7/ 10-10-20 +11 Has become a top flight power forward for Denver.

Zac Larraza 1-4-5 Even/ 11-9-20 +18 Established himself as Pioneers' best forward. I hope Denver can keep him for four years and he doesn't leave for the Coyotes.

Josiah Didier 0-3-3 +6/ 0-7-7 +8 Classic "stay-at-home" defenseman. Lots of ice time. He was injured versus the Seawolves and would be a critical loss if he can't play. A key performer among Denver's defensemen.

Matt Tabrum 0-2-2 -2/ 7-6-13 +2 Solid progress in his sophomore season. Great speed.

[Old Pio]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

The current season is not yet complete, but here's a statistical look at how some of Denver's key players did last season and how they are doing thus far this season.

The first set of figures shows goals-assists-points-plus/minus from the completed 2011-2012 season. The second set of figures shows the data for the current season as DU heads toward the playoffs. I've added a short assessment of my own about each player.


Nick Shore 13-28-41 -2/ 13-17-30 -5 Thus far a minus player for a second straight season. It's alarming that Denver's top two scorers are "minus" players in the plus/minus column.

Joey LaLeggia 11-27-38 +15/ 11-18-29 -2 Huge decline in plus/minus. He and Nick Shore clearly miss the collective departures of Beau Bennett, Drew Shore and Jason Zucker.

Shawn Ostrow 11-10-21 +7/ 14-11-25 +17 Strong senior season. Terrific on faceoffs and is on the ice for nearly all important offensive and defensive zone draws late in games.

Ty Loney 10-11-21 +8/ 7-17-24 +8 Has lately overcome an underproductive first half. Superb six assist series against Anchorage last weekend.

Chris Knowlton 12-7-19 +7/ 13-14-27 +4 He struggles to overcome periods of dormancy. Has big weekends followed by disappearences from the scoresheet.

Scott Mayfield 2-10-12 +5/ 4-11-15 +8 Lots of minutes on the ice, too many in the penalty box. When he stays out of the box he's a force, when he doesn't he's a liability.

David Makowski 2-10-12 +6/ 8-17-25 +5 Nice rebound from missing half of last season. Has had a strong second half of the season thus far.

Paul Phillips 1-8-9 +1/ 1-10-11 +1 In 144 career games, only 42 penalties, all of them minors. Shows great leadership on the ice with his intelligent play. Not flashy, just rock solid.

Dan Doremus 4--4-8 +7/ 10-10-20 +11 Has become a top flight power forward for Denver.

Zac Larraza 1-4-5 Even/ 11-9-20 +18 Established himself as Pioneers' best forward. I hope Denver can keep him for four years and he doesn't leave for the Coyotes.

Josiah Didier 0-3-3 +6/ 0-7-7 +8 Classic "stay-at-home" defenseman. Lots of ice time. He was injured versus the Seawolves and would be a critical loss if he can't play. A key performer among Denver's defensemen.

Matt Tabrum 0-2-2 -2/ 7-6-13 +2 Solid progress in his sophomore season. Great speed.

Excellent analysis. Maybe DU should rethink that SID hire.

[vizoroo]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

DU GOAL

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Tame the Tiggies!!!

[du78]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Just got a text from Magness, Didier out tonight for DU. DU will only skate 5 d-men.

[vizoroo]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Just got a text from Magness, Didier out tonight for DU. DU will only skate 5 d-men.

That is NOT good news!

[Chris]

That is NOT good news!

We also got todd anderson tonight...

[du78]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

We also got todd anderson tonight...

Oh crap

[du78]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Gwoz "Josiah doubtful for this weekend"

[vizoroo]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Mayfield has got to keep his cool. tiggies will no doubt try to get to him.

[Arafel]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

For a playoff series between two archrivals, the attendance looks a little sad from up here in the press box. Would have thought this place would be rocking

[du78]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

For a playoff series between two archrivals, the attendance looks a little sad from up here in the press box. Would have thought this place would be rocking

Students are finishing finals and going on Spring break.

[du78]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Howe in net for CC, Jussi in net for DU

[Old Pio]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Dennis Day with a nice rendition of the anthem.

[du78]

Re: WCHA First Round Game 1: CC at Denver - Friday 3/15/13

Dennis Day with a nice rendition of the anthem.

LMAO, thank God I wasn't drinking anything

Game on