NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

[mookie1995]

Poop. Drinking at a bar is way more expensive than drinking in a parking lot.

Well that's it then. Mookie is staying at his mom's and watching on tv rather than continuing the drive west

[John J. MacInnes]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Think they'll handle Ferris based on sheer skill and the experience of the seniors. They've been through this every year of their career although this year they have great support from the underclassmen as well. Best SCSU team that I can remember in my years and years of following them.

I've seen both SCSU and Ferris this season. The good news is you'll get an eastern officiating crew in all likelihood. FSU took 4 boarding calls last weekend that could all have easily been majors, so you can see how close they play to the edge of legality. But don't sleep on them - they are very effective at eliminating your best players. Depth is key to beating them, your 3rd & 4th lines must contribute. They're good about leaving shot lanes for their goalie to see and clogging up your guy.

Score early on them, the Bulldogs have very few ways to get back in the game when they're behind by 2.

[Dude Love]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Just got word today that there will be NO tailgating by the GPLers. Some are out of town, and there's that whole Easter thing. Kinda sad about that, but what can ya do?

Poop. Drinking at a bar is way more expensive than drinking in a parking lot.

[The Rube]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Swami is the bomb. We baked at Coors.

Here's a bit of math for anyone still pondering their bracket.
http://www.playoffstatus.com/ncaahoc...rformprob.html

Met Swami at F4 Denver. I basically listened to him tell stories of college hockey history for about 30-40 minutes, just absorbing the info. Loved it. Friendly guy, too.

[MagnessMan]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Swami is the bomb. We baked at Coors.

Here's a bit of math for anyone still pondering their bracket.
http://www.playoffstatus.com/ncaahoc...rformprob.html

[The Rube]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Funny. There are about 10 more of us than CC's base. Five of us travel.

I'm not cutting CC any favors. I know one CC fan. He's also an Air Force fan, pretty sure you know who he is.

Honestly, I think the only DU fan I've met since I've joined is actually Swami. Total respect to that guy. Very glad I met him.

[MagnessMan]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Must have thought it was a LARP/Pot festival, and misread the title as "Battle And Bake."

Funny. There are about 10 more of us than CC's base. Five of us travel.

[The Rube]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Just got word today that there will be NO tailgating by the GPLers. Some are out of town, and there's that whole Easter thing. Kinda sad about that, but what can ya do?

[Scarlet]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

I was there too! Good game. Pre-cursor to......sigh. Hey, the anniversary of that game is tomorrow!!

[Bomber]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

http://www.uscho.com/box/mens-hockey...on-university/

Not that it makes a huge difference, but I can guarantee our fanbase remembers that we played that game against you more than your fanbase does.

I was there. Jack Baker with 2 tallies. All 5'5" of him.

BU Hockey: Short Memories

[Rhett Hot]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

http://www.uscho.com/box/mens-hockey...on-university/

Not that it makes a huge difference, but I can guarantee our fanbase remembers that we played that game against you more than your fanbase does.

Ah yes, hence my mistake with the decade

[SCSU Euro]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Well yeah it goes both ways, but when you are accustomed to playing them throughout the season then you know their styles/rhythms and how to play/defend against them.
Again, it goes both ways, but you can plan better than playing a team you rarely see.

For example, if BU somehow beats Denver, playing either SCSU or Ferris would be unchartered waters, as BU has played each of those exactly once. In the early 90's.

http://www.uscho.com/box/mens-hockey...on-university/

Not that it makes a huge difference, but I can guarantee our fanbase remembers that we played that game against you more than your fanbase does.

[Rhett Hot]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

I have never followed that logic; how can being familiar with an opponent help? Help beat them? Cuz they are also familiar with you.

Well yeah it goes both ways, but when you are accustomed to playing them throughout the season then you know their styles/rhythms and how to play/defend against them.
Again, it goes both ways, but you can plan better than playing a team you rarely see.

For example, if BU somehow beats Denver, playing either SCSU or Ferris would be unchartered waters, as BU has played each of those exactly once. In the early 90's.

[SCSU Euro]

Think they'll handle Ferris based on sheer skill and the experience of the seniors. They've been through this every year of their career although this year they have great support from the underclassmen as well. Best SCSU team that I can remember in my years and years of following them.

DU/BU matchup will be tough. Able to beat either for sure, but you just never know in this format. Beyond that, we'll deal with it when/if we get there. Wouldn't mind a shot at UND. I believe being familiar with an opponent helps in these situations. After that, QU or BC (or anyone else) for the championship? Doesn't matter to me. Just want to see them get a shot at it!

I have never followed that logic; how can being familiar with an opponent help? Help beat them? Cuz they are also familiar with you.

[Rhett Hot]

Re: NCAA West Regional: St. Cloud State/Ferris State, Boston U/Denver

Think they'll handle Ferris based on sheer skill and the experience of the seniors. They've been through this every year of their career although this year they have great support from the underclassmen as well. Best SCSU team that I can remember in my years and years of following them.

DU/BU matchup will be tough. Able to beat either for sure, but you just never know in this format. Beyond that, we'll deal with it when/if we get there. Wouldn't mind a shot at UND. I believe being familiar with an opponent helps in these situations. After that, QU or BC (or anyone else) for the championship? Doesn't matter to me. Just want to see them get a shot at it!

I can dig it.
Best of luck to your team!