I know this is an exhibition game, but I thought I would get some discussion going. Ohio State is going to be solid on defense this season with a number of defensemen and our goalie, Chelsea Knapp, back. At the other end of the ice, it will be scoring by committee as we have a number of girls back who know how to put the puck in the net. Defenses will not be able to key on any one player. I know what we are up against this season, but I fully expect this group, which has improved each season under Coach Nate Handrahan, to challenge for a spot in the top four of the WCHA. I have not done any scouting on the Toronto Aeros, so anyone who follows Toronto, we invite you to let us know what we can expect this weekend from your team. Safe travels to everyone coming to the game!
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Originally posted by osualum86 View PostI know this is an exhibition game, but I thought I would get some discussion going. Ohio State is going to be solid on defense this season with a number of defensemen and our goalie, Chelsea Knapp, back. At the other end of the ice, it will be scoring by committee as we have a number of girls back who know how to put the puck in the net. Defenses will not be able to key on any one player. I know what we are up against this season, but I fully expect this group, which has improved each season under Coach Nate Handrahan, to challenge for a spot in the top four of the WCHA. I have not done any scouting on the Toronto Aeros, so anyone who follows Toronto, we invite you to let us know what we can expect this weekend from your team. Safe travels to everyone coming to the game!
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Originally posted by osualum86 View PostI have not done any scouting on the Toronto Aeros, so anyone who follows Toronto, we invite you to let us know what we can expect this weekend.
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Originally posted by 96IllinoisDad View PostAeros are a top 4 PWHL team. They are big and strong especially on D. You shouldn't be able to push them around, but likely can outskate them coming off a close game with RIT. They are well coached and will play hard for the full game regardless of the score. If they stay out of the box, they can keep it respectable.
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Originally posted by stanleycup View PostOhio State will win easily. The Aero's are usually a good PWHL team, but they may not be as strong this year as previous years. They have not played RIT yet - game is this Friday so not sure about the reference to RIT above. Playing PWHL teams are a good opportunity for NCAA teams to work on their systems, line combinations and of course use the game as a recruiting tool. The scores PWHL/NCAA D1 games have all been very one sided in recent years. Several PWHL players are 16 with the majority of teams mostly 17 year olds - tough to match up against older, very fit and more experienced players the NCAA has.
"can keep it respectable" = not a blow out.
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The Aeros played Princeton and Yale a year ago and lost 4-1 and 2-0 respectively."... And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;" -- Rudyard Kipling
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I hate this, but I wanted to share this with all those coming to the game.
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/spo...092513aaa.html
We have a home football game Saturday vs Wisconsin so if you want to actually park near the rink, you will pay the football parking price ($15). I know that is outrageous, but it is what it is. Not much anyone can do about it. One option would be to park at the Ohio State Fairgrounds (Expo Center) and take the COTA bus into campus. I found this information regarding a recent home game. You would want to contact COTA to make sure they are providing this service for this weekend. Might still be less expensive to just pay the $15 to park within walking distance of the ice rink.
http://www.grapevinecolumbus.com/index.php?id=12443
Safe travels, everyone.
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Browsing through our new roster, I notice that Freshman Breanne Grant is an Aeros alum. Adds a little spice to the occasion...
EDIT: The link provided by '86 mentions that Breanne spent three seasons with the Aeros.Last edited by pgb-ohio; 09-26-2013, 02:51 PM.
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Originally posted by 96IllinoisDad View Post... coming off a close game with RIT....and whadaya know, it's another freshman...
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Toronto Aeros 2, OSU 1 (OT)
(ouch)
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/spo...092813aaa.htmlMinnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by D2D View Post
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Originally posted by D2D View Post
OSU's next opponent, Merchyhurst, dropped their first game in Mankato but split the series with a win today.Last edited by CrazyDave; 09-28-2013, 11:01 PM.Give blood... Play Gopher Hockey!
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