MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

[manurespreader]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

I thought our shots on goal number was deceiving on saturday. We had a lot of shots that were relatively easy saves for the goalie and rarely did we get a rebound opportunity. At the very end of the game, like the last 6 or 7 minutes we changed our forecheck to attack more and were getting more chances close in, but really for the bulk of the game, we never really threatened.
I will agree with someone else about the defense. It has been uncharacteristic of our team, but for one game you can see it, for 4 games, it makes you wonder. I think part of it is the forwards. The defensive side of their game has not been as strong as it needs to be and it puts more pressure on the defensemen.

[Shirtless Guy]

I thought our shots on goal number was deceiving on saturday. We had a lot of shots that were relatively easy saves for the goalie and rarely did we get a rebound opportunity. At the very end of the game, like the last 6 or 7 minutes we changed our forecheck to attack more and were getting more chances close in, but really for the bulk of the game, we never really threatened.
I will agree with someone else about the defense. It has been uncharacteristic of our team, but for one game you can see it, for 4 games, it makes you wonder. I think part of it is the forwards. The defensive side of their game has not been as strong as it needs to be and it puts more pressure on the defensemen.

im sure a lot of the defense issues can be explained by the volume of penalties to kill. If they get consistency there and find a way to improve there, a lot of the rest should get better.

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

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[rustedblades]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

Power play needs a lot of work. 1 for 24 through 4 games. Definitely not MTU hockey.

Hearing a lot of fans say "at least they have UAH this weekend and can get a couple wins". If the team goes in to the weekend with the same sentiment they will be 0 - 6.

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

Power play needs a lot of work. 1 for 24 through 4 games. Definitely not MTU hockey.

Hearing a lot of fans say "at least they have UAH this weekend and can get a couple wins". If the team goes in to the weekend with the same sentiment they will be 0 - 6.

Obviously they won't, but coming home is huge, regardless of opponent. Allowing 9 PP goals through 4 games isn't going to get them far either.

[Flashy Man]

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Not a great week for the Huskies, NHL cuts for Kero, Copley, Pietila, and it looks like Petan was released from the Wild.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/devils-t...ula-1476061191

Petan reported to Iowa. I believe he holds an AHL contract and not an NHL two-way contract like the others. Conner, Khaira, and Phillips were also sent down. I presume you'll see more of Khaira, Pietila, and Kero in the NHL this year.

[rustedblades]

Not a great week for the Huskies, NHL cuts for Kero, Copley, Pietila, and it looks like Petan was released from the Wild.

Hardly a downer to be playing in the AHL! If you said they were not playing hockey at all yes that would be a disappointment but I think Tech fans should be proud of these guys and excited where they are at.

Would it be better to see them in the NHL? Obviously and some of them may stick there eventually but I personally am not disappointed they are in the AHL.

[Bale]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

Any report on your #25 (sorry, not sure of his name)? He took a heck of a hard shot in the Friday night game and was hurting bad, but he was back out there on Saturday. I was surprised to see him on Saturday with as much pain as he was in. Must have had a pretty ugly bruise if nothing else.

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

Interesting note to start of MPS this morning...MSU started last season 0-4 getting outscored 12-2 (including 2 home games) so let's not all lose hope already

[bose301s]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

Interesting note to start of MPS this morning...MSU started last season 0-4 getting outscored 12-2 (including 2 home games) so let's not all lose hope already

And at the very least only 1 of the other expected top 4 teams has any in conference wins with BGSU and Ferris both also sitting at 0-2 in league play.

[manurespreader]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

I bought my Michigan series tickets today and they are getting scarce. Don't wait too long.

[gfmorris]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

I have no idea how this weekend will go.

GFM

[melmac]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

I bought my Michigan series tickets today and they are getting scarce. Don't wait too long.

We had to pick up singles for Friday. Thankfully, we were able to find four kind of close together. Saturday, we found a pair together. There were more available for Saturday when we looked last night.

[rustedblades]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

Petan is now in the ECHL. Was hoping he'd stick in the AHL. Tough road now and a tough way to make a living.

[Flashy Man]

Re: MICHIGAN TECH.... 2016-17 season. The 96th season of Hockey.

We're looking for a few more people for our THG fantasy hockey league. We draft tomorrow. If you're interested send an email to bmaurisak@techhockeyguide.com.