This is the final weekend for the Buckeye Womens Hockey Team. The good news is we are ahead of Bemidji by nine points and are 2-1-1 against them, so we will not slip to 6th place and have to deal with a trip to Grand Forks in the first round of the playoffs. More good news, we are only three points behind 4th place UMD, so we are within striking distance. Ok, that was the good news. The bad news is we have to try and get into 4th place against the number one team in the league, and in the country. This will be a tall task, but our women played Wisconsin to a couple of two goal games in November without Natalie Spooner, who was at the Four Nations Cup. The scores were 3-1 and 2-0, so we can compete. Wisconsin is an amazing team, but I believe our team can compete. We'll see what happens. Let's hear from both OSU Womens Hockey fans, and Wisconsin fans, feel free to add your thoughts and predictions! I know you guys have a fabulous team. Mrs 86 and I were in Erie at the Frozen Four last season. We got to say hello and get our picture taken with a couple of your greats ... Molly Engstrom and Erika Lawler. We had a great time in Erie. Anyway, I digress. Feel free to contribute to this thread, everyone!
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Geez, that series back in November seems like a looong time ago. We're better now, especially with Natalie available to play. But no doubt Wisconsin has also moved forward as a team.
How about it, Badger fans? How has your team grown/matured since the last series? What improvements should we be on the lookout for?
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Originally posted by pgb-ohio View PostGeez, that series back in November seems like a looong time ago. We're better now, especially with Natalie available to play. But no doubt Wisconsin has also moved forward as a team.
How about it, Badger fans? How has your team grown/matured since the last series? What improvements should we be on the lookout for?
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Several things will have to happen for OSU to have a chance to upset WI. First, goaltending has to be superb; has been inconsistent this year. Second concerns the pp. Since their first unit has gone to all forwards, there is a good possibility of giving up shorties against the top teams. And Spooner has to have a monster weekend. And couldn't hurt if WI not quite as fired up about the series since they have top spot locked up.
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Originally posted by GloveSave85 View PostSeveral things will have to happen for OSU to have a chance to upset WI. First, goaltending has to be superb; has been inconsistent this year. Second concerns the pp. Since their first unit has gone to all forwards, there is a good possibility of giving up shorties against the top teams. And Spooner has to have a monster weekend. And couldn't hurt if WI not quite as fired up about the series since they have top spot locked up.
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Originally posted by GloveSave85 View PostSeveral things will have to happen for OSU to have a chance to upset WI. First, goaltending has to be superb; has been inconsistent this year. Second concerns the pp. Since their first unit has gone to all forwards, there is a good possibility of giving up shorties against the top teams. And Spooner has to have a monster weekend. And couldn't hurt if WI not quite as fired up about the series since they have top spot locked up.
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While I think Ohio State certainly has a chance to get some points out of the weekend, I don't think it will be due to Wisconsin not playing at 100%. While they have clinched a share of the WCHA regular season title, they are not going to want any chance of having to share it with Minnesota which is possible with a Buckeye and Gopher sweep. At that point, Minnesota might get the #1 seed due to getting more points head-to-head. Plus, it's Senior Day Saturday and I'm curious if they wouldn't want to take care of business Friday in order to possibly get Kaasa either a start on Saturday or at least significant playing time being a senior.
So I don't think the Badgers will be overlooking Ohio State this weekend.
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Things just got tougher for the Buckeyes this weekend -- at least for Friday.
http://www.wcha.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb15wcw.phpGive 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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Originally posted by Badger Booster View PostWhile I think Ohio State certainly has a chance to get some points out of the weekend, I don't think it will be due to Wisconsin not playing at 100%. While they have clinched a share of the WCHA regular season title, they are not going to want any chance of having to share it with Minnesota which is possible with a Buckeye and Gopher sweep. At that point, Minnesota might get the #1 seed due to getting more points head-to-head. Plus, it's Senior Day Saturday and I'm curious if they wouldn't want to take care of business Friday in order to possibly get Kaasa either a start on Saturday or at least significant playing time being a senior.
So I don't think the Badgers will be overlooking Ohio State this weekend.
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The new arena is seemingly right on schedule. As nice as it will be, the originally proposed arena was even nicer. Capacity would have been around 4,500 and the atrium looked unbelievable. Probably would have easily been the nicest women's hockey-specific arena in the country. However, the economy took a dump combined with uninspired fundraising techniques led to a smaller version. Don't get me wrong, it should be great (though I hope they aren't skimping on stuff like a video board, sufficient concessions/bathrooms for sellout crowds, etc.), but it's relatively scaled down from the original plan. I hope it doens't cost them being able to host the WCHA or NCAA Frozen Four in the near future.
Originally posted by osualum86 View PostI saw the sketches of that new arena you guys are building for the women. I just might have to make a trip up there for next year's games. I agree with you, don't think the Badgers will be overlooking us this weekend. With your record and accomplishments, it seems to me that the Badgers don't overlook anyone! Good luck this weekend.
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Originally posted by CrazyDave View PostThings just got tougher for the Buckeyes this weekend -- at least for Friday.
http://www.wcha.com/women/pres1112/201202/feb15wcw.php
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Tarr's suspension was determined after a review of the incident under the WCHA's Supplementary Discipline Policy and Procedures.Minnesota Hockey
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From this story:
McLeod, WCHA head of officials Greg Shepherd and assistant to the commissioner Jeff Sauer are required to review every major penalty whether the offender was ejected from the game."... 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 GloveSave85 View PostUnfortunate result for Gopher player. But definitely not intentional on OSU player's part. Incidental contact. She is one of least physical players on OSU team.
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