SCSU @ DU: Playoff Seeding Shuffle Weekend

[SCSU Euro]

Re: SCSU @ DU: Playoff Seeding Shuffle Weekend

It looks more and more like a sweep to me. Then we need Wisco to get 3 point from Colorado. But really, they will play just as well on the road, so home ice may not matter, except we miss out on another live hockey series.

Or Bemidji to sweep the Gophers at home and Minnesot'a +12 goal differential turns into less than our +4 goal differential turns into. I know its a long shot, but considering we need Wisconsin to take EXACTLY 3 from CC, I'd say they're about as likely as each other. At least with the Beavers and Gophs we're not cheering for ties.

[SCSU Euro]

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No matter who St. Cloud plays in the 1st round of the WCHA playoffs [MN, WI, CC or UMD] IMO you guys have the best possibility to pull an upset. UMD & WI are really reeling right now.

That goes for the play-in games at the Final 5 as well.

While UMD and UW are reeling, I'd still rather end up at the Mooch. We did have a very impressive showing at Amsoil, but they could've had (and likely did) a horrible weekend; that team scares me much more than their big sis. (though knocking them out of the NCAAs would be FANTASTIC). And while Wisconsin may be a faux team we just swept, they'd be angry and going into a building where we've won once in like a decade and asking to win 2 out of 3 is tough. The Gophers we split with on the road this year, winning convincingly then just coming up short Sunday (OBAMA!!! ), and that was first conference series of the year, not even when we've been playing well. They took 7 out of 8 points the past two weekends but against a reeling UW and MTU at home. In addition, that's a building we've had some success in for the past few years, not just one night like is the case with the Kohl or one weekend like Amsoil

[SCSU Production Man]

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SPOILER ALERT!!! I already know what happens...

Huskies split in Denver, CC sweeps Sconny, we finish in 7th, play on the road at CC, Win Friday night in OT, Lose Sat, Win 5-1 on Sunday.

Final Five:
First round matchup against Nebraska-Omaha, beat them in the 3pm game on Thursday 3-2 in a game which Mike Lee steals the show with 40+ saves
Second round matchup against the Pioneers, beat them 2-0 in a physical defensive game in which Roe and LeBlanc score
WCHA Championship: Against UND, we lose 5-2 in a backbreaker

Make the NCAA's, have a big win against Canisus 5-1, then lose to Northeastern in the next round in an OT thriller where Taylor Johnson turns the puck over in the zone causing a 2 on 1 which Mike Lee can't save....season over

[dggoddard]

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SPOILER ALERT!!! I already know what happens...

Huskies split in Denver, CC sweeps Sconny, we finish in 7th, play on the road at CC, Win Friday night in OT, Lose Sat, Win 5-1 on Sunday.

Final Five:
First round matchup against Nebraska-Omaha, beat them in the 3pm game on Thursday 3-2 in a game which Mike Lee steals the show with 40+ saves
Second round matchup against the Pioneers, beat them 2-0 in a physical defensive game in which Roe and LeBlanc score
WCHA Championship: Against UND, we lose 5-2 in a backbreaker

Make the NCAA's, have a big win against Canisus 5-1, then lose to Northeastern in the next round in an OT thriller where Taylor Johnson turns the puck over in the zone causing a 2 on 1 which Mike Lee can't save....season over

Spolier Alert-Part II

I'm not sure that going 4-3-0 the rest of the way will get SCSU into the NCAA Tourney. To jump up 5 or 6 spots in the Pairwise, you'd probably have to go 5-1-0, so while only losing the WCHA Championship game might get you in, you'll most likely have to win the Final 5.

That being said, its not impossible so rest up this weekend and get fired up for the playoffs. :-)

[Skeeterman]

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Spolier Alert-Part II

I'm not sure that going 4-3-0 the rest of the way will get SCSU into the NCAA Tourney. To jump up 5 or 6 spots in the Pairwise, you'd probably have to go 5-1-0, so while only losing the WCHA Championship game might get you in, you'll most likely have to win the Final 5.

That being said, its not impossible so rest up this weekend and get fired up for the playoffs. :-)

Yes, I think the boys will get to rest up this weekend. The fresh smog air, and the sight of the mountains, is always so peaceful and serene, allowing for a restful time.

[scsutommyboy]

Re: SCSU @ DU: Playoff Seeding Shuffle Weekend

Spolier Alert-Part II

I'm not sure that going 4-3-0 the rest of the way will get SCSU into the NCAA Tourney. To jump up 5 or 6 spots in the Pairwise, you'd probably have to go 5-1-0, so while only losing the WCHA Championship game might get you in, you'll most likely have to win the Final 5.

That being said, its not impossible so rest up this weekend and get fired up for the playoffs. :-)

You are correct. They have no shot at making the NCAA's unless they either win the final five or sweep the next two weekends and probably win one game in the final five.

[Skeeterman]

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So, if a Denver player gets injured, do they ever prescribe medical marijuana? Is the quality of the medical stuff as good as the stuff on the street?

[Bronzebacks]

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Denver is a lock for the #2 or #3 at the lowest for conference play. Likely meaning they will play BSU or UAA. If you are Gwozdecky do you consider sitting some of your horses? It would take divine intervention for MTU to sweep UND. Possible but unlikely. If I was him, I might be giving Shore, Zucker, etc. some time in the press box. On the flip side, the team has been in a bit of a skid, and they might want to use this series to improve a couple of weak spots before they enter the playoffs.

[scsutommyboy]

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Denver is a lock for the #2 or #3 at the lowest for conference play. Likely meaning they will play BSU or UAA. If you are Gwozdecky do you consider sitting some of your horses? It would take divine intervention for MTU to sweep UND. Possible but unlikely. If I was him, I might be giving Shore, Zucker, etc. some time in the press box. On the flip side, the team has been in a bit of a skid, and they might want to use this series to improve a couple of weak spots before they enter the playoffs.

Unless a player is banged up I don't see any benefit of sitting a player if you are Gwoz. These guys played twice as many games in Juniors, so playing twice a weeke shouldn't be a big deal even with going to classes.

[Bronzebacks]

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I fully understand that point. It's not a question of durability. It's more of a question of risk vs. reward. The McNaughton cup is virtually out of reach, do you risk having one of these high impact players being injured in virtually meaningless games?

After all, that "goon" Marvin will be in town this weekend.

[Skeeterman]

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Suggestion for the Pioneers, especially Gwoz: To make this series a real great tune-up for the playoffs and beyond, play the series without a goalie!!! This would really keep everyone on their toes and they's get a great workout. I know Gwoz isn't opposed to pulling the goalie early in a tight game, so maybe he'd be willing to try it from the beginning. Just a thought.

As usual, I'm here to help.

[Bronzebacks]

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Now here is a guy that can think out of the box. "Skeet in the box" only he is out....

[Husckey Domi Nation]

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Denver is a lock for the #2 or #3 at the lowest for conference play. Likely meaning they will play BSU or UAA. If you are Gwozdecky do you consider sitting some of your horses? It would take divine intervention for MTU to sweep UND. Possible but unlikely. If I was him, I might be giving Shore, Zucker, etc. some time in the press box. On the flip side, the team has been in a bit of a skid, and they might want to use this series to improve a couple of weak spots before they enter the playoffs.

I don't think Denver or anyone would risk second-guessing by know-it-alls or have their team in a possible funk by resting their top players to prepare for the first round playoffs. If anything, they might get fewer shifts later in the games. However, it might still be too early for Ostrow this weekend.

Nonetheless, it won't matter. Husckeys are on a roll (and finally playing as expected) while the Pios are not. St. Cloud brings their brooms to the mountaintop and sweep Denver.

[du78]

Re: SCSU @ DU: Playoff Seeding Shuffle Weekend

Denver is a lock for the #2 or #3 at the lowest for conference play. Likely meaning they will play BSU or UAA. If you are Gwozdecky do you consider sitting some of your horses? It would take divine intervention for MTU to sweep UND. Possible but unlikely. If I was him, I might be giving Shore, Zucker, etc. some time in the press box. On the flip side, the team has been in a bit of a skid, and they might want to use this series to improve a couple of weak spots before they enter the playoffs.

DU won't be resting any players. Kyle Ostrow will be back this weekend according to Eric Bacher, the DU SID, and the only player that won't be available will be Jesse Martin. 1) DU wants that 2nd place finish to guarantee a bye in St. Paul (no guarantee with 3rd place). 2) Jason Zucker is looking to win the WCHA scoring title, he will be on the ice a lot. 3) DU needs the top players to work on the power play to get ready for the playoffs. 4) Unless DU gets a big lead (which isn't their M.O.), the 4th line will get limited ice time. DU will be treating this series as a playoff round.

[The Vicar]

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Suggestion for the Pioneers, especially Gwoz: To make this series a real great tune-up for the playoffs and beyond, play the series without a goalie!!! This would really keep everyone on their toes and they's get a great workout. I know Gwoz isn't opposed to pulling the goalie early in a tight game, so maybe he'd be willing to try it from the beginning. Just a thought.

As usual, I'm here to help.

Now this makes sense! According to this goal differential, tie-breaking thing, if the Huskies scored at least 15 per game then we would have the goal differential over the rodents, which would keep them out of the NCAA tnmt! BRILLANT!