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Here are the weekend wraps from the WCHA website.
http://www.wcha.com/women/index.php
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The latest WCHA POTW recognitions:
http://www.wcha.com/women/presarch/201011/nov24wpw.phpMinnesota Hockey
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Bemidji State @ Ohio State
Minnesota-Duluth @ Wisconsin
Harvard @ Minnesota
Minnesota State @ Wayne State
Can the Beavers sweep and vault upward in the standings? Can the Buckeyes sweep and create a bigger log jam?
Two very interesting conference series this weekend.
How 'bout a split in Madison?Minnesota Hockey
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Originally posted by brookyone View PostCan the Beavers sweep and vault upward in the standings? Can the Buckeyes sweep and create a bigger log jam?
Originally posted by brookyone View PostHow 'bout a split in Madison?Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by D2D View PostI think most would agree that the Beavers have exceeded expectations so far, but with OSU having their full team in uniform (including No. 5) I look for the Buckeyes to rebound from their terrible loss to UMD on Saturday and take both games at home this weekend.
Originally posted by D2D View PostThis would be a pretty nice outcome if you're a Gopher (or Sioux) fan but even better would be a UMD sweep which would give the Badgers 3 losses along with the Bulldogs and the Sioux."... And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;" -- Rudyard Kipling
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Originally posted by ARM View PostI'm not sure that BSU is playing that much over their heads this year. Yes, OSU has an impact player of the highest order in Spooner, but IMO, so do the Beavers. Tomcikova produced a 38-save shutout in Columbus in her last game prior to the Olympics, at which point, Bemidji had a .500 conference mark. They went 2-5-1 while she was gone, similar to the slump that the Gophs went through. In my mind, these games are totally up for grabs.
Originally posted by ARM View PostI don't like Minnesota's chances of contending for first place at this point -- 5 conference losses already is a lot. So the Gophers may be better served by Bulldog losses, rather than Badger defeats.Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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Originally posted by D2D View PostI was thinking back to the pre-season predictions. Most of us thought OSU would finish a strong 4th by season's end. And conversely who would have predicted that by Thanksgiving BSU would have wins over Mercyhurst, UMD and North Dakota? I do agree the games are up for grabs but I just have a hunch that OSU will start playing more like the team we thought they'd be. If they want to climb out of 7th place and overtake the Beavers, this is a very important series for them.
OSU is the team we thought they would be, bottom third finish in the WCHA is about right. Why would you think they would finish any higher? Win one, lose two...
Yeah I thought about this too but then decided that it's too early to give up hope of winning the conference. If the Gophers ever get (and remain) healthy and get on the roll they're capable of I believe they can climb back and contend for first at the end. But they will need some help (especially involving games vs. Wisconsin) so I thought a good first step would be for Bucky to lose two this weekend! (even though I don't like being in the position of having to root for UMD OR Wisconsin for that matter!)
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Originally posted by D2D View Post(even though I don't like being in the position of having to root for UMD OR Wisconsin for that matter!)Give blood... Play Gopher Hockey!
Men's National Championships: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002, 2003
Women's National Championships: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
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Any word on what may have happened to Minnesota State's Danielle Butters? According to the box score from their game against Wayne State, Butters entered at the start of the second period in relief of Alli Altmann (after Wayne State scored 3 first-period goals). Wayne State scored on Butters at the 3:30 mark of the second period, but Butters stayed in for another 1:17 after the goal -- at which time Altmann came back into the game.
Altmann then played the remainder, yielding two more goals for a 6-0 Wayne State win.Give blood... Play Gopher Hockey!
Men's National Championships: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002, 2003
Women's National Championships: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
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Final From Friday, November 26th
Ohio State 2
Bemidji State 2
(Buckeyes Win Shootout 1-0)
Both these teams have firepower, and it was certainly on display last night. But the goalies were even better. When irresistible forces meet immovable objects, the likely result is just a little give each way. Hence the 2-2 tie in regulation.
This was a very entertaining, intensely played game. The number of players recognized is a bit high. But I just couldn't bear to cut it down!
Three Stars of the Game: Decidedly Unofficial and Just For Fun
Buckeyes Honorable Mention: The Starting Line-Up
You spend most of the night against the Cody/Lundquist/Erickson line. And yet the starting forwards -- Semenza/McIntosh/Langan -- are all +2 on the evening. For the D, Becky Allis buries a strong shot from the top of the circle. You've played yourselves a fine game.
Beavers Honorable Mention: Zuzana Tomcikova
It wasn't meant to be for Zuzana last night. But Tomcikova stopped numerous high quality chances, making 35 save in all. She was a save away from being the game's #1 Star.
#3 Star: Allie Duellman, Bemidji State
For half a game it looked like Allie's booming slap shot was going to be the GWG. That didn't pan out, but it takes nothing away from Duellman's first goal as a Beaver. It was a beauty. D partner Kim Lieder started the play, and wing Annie Bauerfield got her second assist of the night on the feed to the point.
Note that Duellman and Lieder are the 3rd D Pair. This has got be the deepest team Bemidji has ever brought to Columbus.
#2 Star: Natalie Spooner, Ohio State
Natalie scored the only goal of the shootout, and it was one for the ages. A couple of dekes, then a perfectly placed five hole shot won the game. Do that to a world-class goalie, and you've earned yourself a star.
#1 Star: Lisa Steffes, Ohio State
OK, she had a little help from the metal. Erin Cody is probably still scratching her head over her second period shot that slammed into the upper left hand corner of the cage. And Emily Erickson's shootout attempt hit both posts, yet stayed out of the net. But Lisa was brilliant, stopping shots of every make and description, including breakaways. Make 33 saves and outduel Tomcikova in a tight game, and top honors are well deserved.
Next Up: Buckeyes/Beavers rematch at 7:07 PM tonight. To gear up for the Hockey, check out the American Rules Football game this afternoon at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is at 12:00 Noon.
Footnote: Very busy weekend here in Columbus. I may not post the next 3 Stars List 'til Monday.
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Pgb-ohio, love the reports, and also the little plug about the "American rules football game" earlier today. The Buckeyes finished the job earlier tonight and got the sweep. Great weekend for the girls as they needed the six points. I will be anxiously awaiting your report on tonight's contest! We are in Wooster this weekend with family and were unable to make it down to either game. And wouldn't you know it, the Wooster Oilers were on the road this weekend, so no hockey fix for me this weekend!
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Originally posted by pgb-ohio View PostHappily the Buckeyes ruled, at both the stadium and the Ice Rink!
http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...7PQLanchO7DiUr
http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...7PQLanchO7DiUr
http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...7PQLanchO7DiUrMinnesota Golden Gopher Hockey
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