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  • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

    Originally posted by beyou78 View Post
    looking foward to the FF. Who else is going. Baseball, beer, hockey not a bad set up.
    There will be at least 2 DU jerseys in the football stadium...
    Soon to be lurking for two decades !

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    • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

      Originally posted by Puck Swami View Post
      Assuming all three underclassmen leave for NHL contracts, DU is probably looking at 3-6 WCHA finish next year with an outside shot at the NCAAs. There is a pretty large senior class returning - 10 or 11 seniors to be (some rarely play) so a depth of experience will still be there, and the incoming freshmen talent is exciting.

      The Pioneers will be pretty unkown in goal with Murray and Brittian, but have a very solid top 6 on defense (Nutini, Ryder, Lee, Wrenn, Phiilips and Donovan) and a mostly small but decent returning group of forwards in Martin, Kyle Ostrow, Maiani, Shore, Salazar, Knowlton, and Jackson that will probably struggle to produce 3 goals per game without Bennett and Zucker being 25-point guys right off the bat. DU is going to need to win with defense and goaltending.

      The problem next year for DU is that the schedule is really front loaded again - teams like Vermont, BC, Wisconsin, and North Dakota appear early, so DU will probably need to tread water early and peak late to have a shot.
      Peaking late isn't a bad thing. I expect Drew Shore to be better next year and I would think Shawn Ostrow will get more of a chance. He was a big scorer in Camrose before he got hurt. If this team is going anywhere, Bennett and Zucker are going to have to make an immediate impact like Rock and Ruegs did their freshman year. The line of Rock, Ruegs and Trotter led DU in scoring their frosh year. It will be interesting to see how Gwoz sets up his lines. Will he keep Martin, Maiani and Kyle Ostrow together? They were pretty effective. Does he put an all frosh line together with Bennett, Zucker and Nick Shore? I would expect d-man David Makowski to battle for some time on defense. I see the goalie situation starting out as a platoon with the possibility of someone winning the starter's job. I know Gwoz would not be adverse to a platoon system as we saw a few years back. Brittain is probably going to come in as a fairly high draft pick.
      Last edited by du78; 03-30-2010, 11:10 PM.
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      • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

        Originally posted by Puck Swami View Post
        Assuming all three underclassmen leave for NHL contracts, DU is probably looking at 3-6 WCHA finish next year with an outside shot at the NCAAs. There is a pretty large senior class returning - 10 or 11 seniors to be (some rarely play) so a depth of experience will still be there, and the incoming freshmen talent is exciting.
        Think the 10-11 WCHA might look like this...
        1-2. North Dakota and St. Cloud
        3-6. Duluth, Denver, Wisconsin, Minnesota
        7-9. CC, Bemidji, UNO
        10-12. Anchorage, Mankata, M Tech

        Wisconsin has a large senior class and a few NHL prospects ready to go, and who knows what will happen with the Sioux's prospects and UMD's free agent forwards.

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        • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy

          Originally posted by du78 View Post
          Peaking late isn't a bad thing. I expect Drew Shore to be better next year and I would think Shawn Ostrow will get more of a chance. He was a big scorer in Camrose before he got hurt. If this team is going anywhere, Bennett and Zucker are going to have to make an immediate impact like Rock and Ruegs did their freshman year. The line of Rock, Ruegs and Trotter led DU in scoring their frosh year. It will be interesting to see how Gwoz sets up his lines. Will he keep Martin, Maiani and Kyle Ostrow together? They were pretty effective. Does he put an all frosh line together with Bennett, Zucker and Nick Shore? I would expect d-man David Makowski to battle for some time on defense. I see the goalie situation starting out as a platoon with the possibility of someone winning the starter's job. I know Gwoz would not be adverse to a platoon system as we saw a few years back. Brittain is probably going to come in as a fairly high draft pick.
          Oh God, I can't believe we're already talking about this!! This was the year we were all waiting for...
          "The bottom line is, the cream rose to the top, and that’s Denver.”
          Tom Serratore

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          • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

            DU recruits Beau Bennett, Sam Brittain and Jason Zucker have been invited to the NHL Scouting Combine for the 2010 Draft.

            http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=523416
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            Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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            • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

              Assuming Wiercioch stays & Chevy leaves, this is what DU looks like next season.

              DU still will have more talent than 93% of the WCHA teams. DU will have 8 great D-men. I'd stick one Freshmen forward per line. If Murray or Brittain hold up in goal, DU will be in the thick of it again.

              Code:
              G       Sam Brittain      Fr.
              F       Jason Zucker      Fr.
              D       David Makowski    Fr.
              F       Nick Shore        Fr.
              F       Beau Bennett      Fr.
              F       Dan Olszewski     Fr.
              F       Jarrod Mermis     Fr.
              4    	Matt Donovan   	D  	6-0  	195     So.  	 
              11   	Chris Knowlton 	F 	5-10 	185 	So. 	
              33   	Adam Murray 	G 	6-2 	195 	So. 	
              26   	Shawn Ostrow 	F 	5-10 	190 	So. 	
              7   	Paul Phillips 	D 	6-0 	200     So. 	
              23   	Drew Shore 	F 	6-2 	190 	So. 	
              21   	William Wrenn 	D 	6-1 	205 	So. 	 	
              37   	Nate Dewhurst 	F 	5-9 	160 	Jr. 	
              5   	John Lee 	D 	6-2 	185 	Jr. 	
              18   	Luke Salazar 	F 	5-7 	155 	Jr. 	
              28   	Patrick Wiercioch D 	6-4 	190 	Jr. 	
              8   	Dustin Jackson 	F 	6-3 	205 	Jr.-RS
              20   	Joey Brehm 	D 	6-2 	195 	Sr. 	 	
              3   	Jon Cook 	D 	6-2 	200 	Sr. 	
              16   	Anthony Maiani 	F 	5-7 	160 	Sr. 	
              14   	Jesse Martin 	F 	6-0 	180 	Sr. 	
              6   	Chris Nutini 	D 	6-0 	205 	Sr. 	
              19   	Kyle Ostrow 	F 	5-8 	185 	Sr. 
              35   	Lars Paulgaard 	G 	6-0 	160 	Sr. 	
              24   	John Ryder 	D 	6-1 	200 	Sr.
              Last edited by dggoddard; 03-31-2010, 10:42 AM.

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              • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                Originally posted by dggoddard View Post
                Assuming Wiercioch stays & Chevy leaves, this is what DU looks like next season.

                DU still will have more talent than 93% of the WCHA teams. DU will have 8 great D-men. I'd stick one Freshmen forward per line. If Murray or Brittain hold up in goal, DU will be in the thick of it again.

                Code:
                G       Sam Brittain      Fr.
                F       Jason Zucker      Fr.
                D       David Makowski    Fr.
                F       Nick Shore        Fr.
                F       Beau Bennett      Fr.
                F       Dan Olszewski     Fr.
                F       Jarrod Mermis     Fr.
                4    	Matt Donovan   	D  	6-0  	195     So.  	 
                11   	Chris Knowlton 	F 	5-10 	185 	So. 	
                33   	Adam Murray 	G 	6-2 	195 	So. 	
                26   	Shawn Ostrow 	F 	5-10 	190 	So. 	
                7   	Paul Phillips 	D 	6-0 	200     So. 	
                23   	Drew Shore 	F 	6-2 	190 	So. 	
                21   	William Wrenn 	D 	6-1 	205 	So. 	 	
                37   	Nate Dewhurst 	F 	5-9 	160 	Jr. 	
                5   	John Lee 	D 	6-2 	185 	Jr. 	
                18   	Luke Salazar 	F 	5-7 	155 	Jr. 	
                28   	Patrick Wiercioch D 	6-4 	190 	Jr. 	
                8   	Dustin Jackson 	F 	6-3 	205 	Jr.-RS
                20   	Joey Brehm 	D 	6-2 	195 	Sr. 	 	
                3   	Jon Cook 	D 	6-2 	200 	Sr. 	
                16   	Anthony Maiani 	F 	5-7 	160 	Sr. 	
                14   	Jesse Martin 	F 	6-0 	180 	Sr. 	
                6   	Chris Nutini 	D 	6-0 	205 	Sr. 	
                19   	Kyle Ostrow 	F 	5-8 	185 	Sr. 
                35   	Lars Paulgaard 	G 	6-0 	160 	Sr. 	
                24   	John Ryder 	D 	6-1 	200 	Sr.
                With Colborne leaving there is room for one more scholie player.
                DU HOCKEY 1958 1960 1961 1968 1969 2004 2005 2017 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                DU SKIING 1954 1955 1956 1957 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1970 1971 2000 2001 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2014 2016 2018 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                DU LACROSSE 2015 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                MATT CARLE WINNER OF 2006 HOBEY BAKER AWARD


                Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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                • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                  Originally posted by du78 View Post
                  With Colborne leaving there is room for one more scholie player.
                  Maybe, but DU might also divide it up among existing players and look for a diamond for next year.

                  Sounds like DU wasn't expecting Colborne to leave. With an extra schollie they could go after a late bloomer, poach a player from another school or take a chance on a younger player and bring them in a year early like they did with Maiani.
                  Last edited by dggoddard; 03-31-2010, 11:08 AM.

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                  • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                    Chevy named CHN Player of the Year. Congrats to Chevy on a great season!!!!

                    http://www.collegehockeynews.com/new...1_cheverie.php
                    DU HOCKEY 1958 1960 1961 1968 1969 2004 2005 2017 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                    DU SKIING 1954 1955 1956 1957 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1970 1971 2000 2001 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2014 2016 2018 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                    DU LACROSSE 2015 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                    MATT CARLE WINNER OF 2006 HOBEY BAKER AWARD


                    Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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                    • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                      Bruins web site announces Colborne's signing. Kampfer from Michigan, too.
                      http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=523421&navid=DL|BOS|home

                      CHN lists Wiercioch as an early signing. Not on Ottawa's web site.
                      Last edited by vizoroo; 03-31-2010, 11:19 AM.
                      GO DU !!!

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                      • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                        Just scanned the AHL rosters to see what former Pioneers Big Joe will be playing against.

                        In the East:
                        Ryan Dingle-Adirondack Phantoms
                        Geoff Paukovich-Springfield Falcons
                        Gabe Gauthier-Manchester Monarchs
                        Patrick Mullen-Manchester Monarchs

                        From the West:
                        Wade Dubielwicz-Houston Aeros
                        J.P. Testwuide-Houston Aeros
                        Kevin Doell-Chicago Wolves
                        Peter Mannino-Chicago Wolves
                        Brett Skinner-Lake Erie Monsters
                        Brock Trotter-Hamilton Bulldogs
                        Keith Seabrook-Hamilton Bulldogs

                        There are a lot of familiar names on the rosters including recent signees.
                        GO DU !!!

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                        • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                          Colborne signing on the DU website.

                          Colborne will be play for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League Friday night against Worcester.

                          "Joe did a great job representing the Denver hockey program on the ice and in the classroom," DU head coach George Gwozdecky said. "He developed into an All-WCHA forward this season and played a major role in our team success the past two seasons. We are certainly proud of Joe and wish him and his family all the best."
                          DU HOCKEY 1958 1960 1961 1968 1969 2004 2005 2017 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                          DU SKIING 1954 1955 1956 1957 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1970 1971 2000 2001 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2014 2016 2018 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                          DU LACROSSE 2015 NCAA CHAMPIONS

                          MATT CARLE WINNER OF 2006 HOBEY BAKER AWARD


                          Geoff Paukovich: That's why I came to Denver, to beat CC.

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                          • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                            Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
                            Just scanned the AHL rosters to see what former Pioneers Big Joe will be playing against.

                            In the East:
                            Ryan Dingle-Adirondack Phantoms
                            Geoff Paukovich-Springfield Falcons
                            Gabe Gauthier-Manchester Monarchs
                            Patrick Mullen-Manchester Monarchs

                            From the West:
                            Wade Dubielwicz-Houston Aeros
                            J.P. Testwuide-Houston Aeros
                            Kevin Doell-Chicago Wolves
                            Peter Mannino-Chicago Wolves
                            Brett Skinner-Lake Erie Monsters
                            Brock Trotter-Hamilton Bulldogs
                            Keith Seabrook-Hamilton Bulldogs

                            There are a lot of familiar names on the rosters including recent signees.
                            Scott A & I will be hitting the Aeros-Wolves game tonight. Four former Pioneers in one game.

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                            • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                              INCH Power Rankings has DU at #4. Unfortunately that didn't translate to the Frozen Four.
                              RIT moverd up to #9.

                              http://insidecollegehockey.com/5Poll...polls_0827.htm
                              GO DU !!!

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                              • Re: All things Denver XXVII: From Boonetown to Motown - It's not a Ford, it's a Chevy!

                                Ok, after this post I'm going to get a life

                                Former Pioneers playing in the ECHL
                                Wheeling Wailers-Adam Berkhoel
                                Victoria Salmon Kings-Glenn Fisher
                                Utah Grizzlies-Tom May
                                Alaska Aces-T.J. Fast
                                GO DU !!!

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