Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
I know I'm ornery:
"Minnesota has a seven-game losing streak against UMD. The Gophers’ last victory in the series was Oct. 10, 2014."
http://www.startribune.com/gophers-m...ner/449678553/
http://www.startribune.com/many-goph...-tv/449597923/
Tempering external expectations...
http://www.startribune.com/casey-mit...ent/449677893/
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Originally posted by D2D View PostGiven the Gophers' recent record against tDogs, if anyone has reason to be ornery, it's Gopher fans.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Originally posted by gopher wes View PostGame day!!
Are tDogs fans still ornery? They weren't very nice the last time I was in Duluth. I can only assume the ornery factor is ramped up after losing the championship game last season.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Game day!!
Are tDogs fans still ornery? They weren't very nice the last time I was in Duluth. I can only assume the ornery factor is ramped up after losing the championship game last season.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Originally posted by USAFA Bulldog View PostHmmm. My places that I could think of are if you are coming from the south, not from Superior. I'll think more.
Thanks for your help USA Bulldog.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Originally posted by Wi.Huskies Fan View PostYes,I will travel from Houghton county in Michigan and connect on Highway US2,then US53 through Superior.
My first time out that way. Looking forward to see that area.
Hmmm. My places that I could think of are if you are coming from the south, not from Superior. I'll think more.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Originally posted by Brenthoven View PostCheck for a smoking entrance, like the Xcel has. Get stamped, etc. Then, just go out for a smoke (winkwink)
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Originally posted by John J. MacInnes View PostThere are 84 Big Ten hockey games on the schedule this season. BTN's current schedule includes 20 telecasts. I don't think that qualifies as a majority.
I think the probability of higher profile games like UMN vs UMD or UMN vs UND not being on TV at Minnesota is 0.0%. How those games, which will draw a relatively high number of viewers, are not being televised is beyond me.Last edited by mnstate0fhockey; 10-04-2017, 08:02 AM.
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Originally posted by mnstate0fhockey View PostCriticism isn't mutually exclusive. BTN isn't beyond criticism when it comes to hockey, I recognize that. But they do show a majority of their conference games on a medium that a large number of sports fans in this country have. And I do understand that other sports largely subsidize the Big Ten's ability to do that.
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Originally posted by cetihcra View PostThe NCHC has a contract with CBSSports that likely hamstrings them when it comes to other national coverage. Granted, all the games are in the second half, and I think they only aire like 16 games total, but it’s still a contract.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
The NCHC has a contract with CBSSports that likely hamstrings them when it comes to other national coverage. Granted, all the games are in the second half, and I think they only aire like 16 games total, but it’s still a contract.
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Originally posted by First Time, Long Time View PostHonestly...considering they don't make money...i
We're lucky any are on at all.
Anyways, it was nice to see the NCHC so receptive to feedback. Gotta give them props for that.
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Re: 2017 Icebreaker: Union/Michigan Tech & Minnesota/tUMD
Originally posted by gopher wes View PostAnyone else excited for this?!
Union and Michigan Tech square off at 4pm CT while Minnesota takes on the home team tUMD in the nightcap at 7:30pm CT.
Thoughts? Predictions? Anything?
Can't wait to get to Duluth on Friday!!! Anyone know if we will be able to leave/re-enter between games?
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Originally posted by mnstate0fhockey View PostCriticism isn't mutually exclusive. BTN isn't beyond criticism when it comes to hockey, I recognize that. But they do show a majority of their conference games on a medium that a large number of sports fans in this country have. And I do understand that other sports largely subsidize the Big Ten's ability to do that.
I am genuinely not trying to be a jerk about this, nor am I trying to rip on the NCHC. Jim was actually pretty fantastic about addressing my questions, clarifying some bad info I got elsewhere, and listening to my criticism/feedback on Twitter concerning this. Props to him and the conference for that.
And to a large extent he said he agrees that UMN vs UMD and UMN vs UND should be on TV, but its beyond the conference's control. FSN wouldn't pick up the Ice Breaker and UND controls rights to the games in Grand Forks. Hopefully a deal is worked out where those games do get picked up and shown nationally somehow.
And FYI - I worded my criticism of the stream poorly. My criticism isn't in regards to quality of the stream or broadcast team, but accessibility. It's still a paid stream and won't reach nearly as many viewers as TV will.
I just think these games, and the NCHC as a whole, deserve better. And that is a compliment to the conference, not a knock on it. I'd like to watch more College hockey, enjoy watching SCSU and UMD as well as the Gophers, but don't want to dish out for another streaming package. Wish they would work out a way to get more games on TV.
We're lucky any are on at all.
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Originally posted by First Time, Long Time View PostIt's not overpriced nor crappy.
Also when the B1G barely shows games during football season...you can't really talk.
I am genuinely not trying to be a jerk about this, nor am I trying to rip on the NCHC. Jim was actually pretty fantastic about addressing my questions, clarifying some bad info I got elsewhere, and listening to my criticism/feedback on Twitter concerning this. Props to him and the conference for that.
And to a large extent he said he agrees that UMN vs UMD and UMN vs UND should be on TV, but its beyond the conference's control. FSN wouldn't pick up the Ice Breaker and UND controls rights to the games in Grand Forks. Hopefully a deal is worked out where those games do get picked up and shown nationally somehow.
And FYI - I worded my criticism of the stream poorly. My criticism isn't in regards to quality of the stream or broadcast team, but accessibility. It's still a paid stream and won't reach nearly as many viewers as TV will.
I just think these games, and the NCHC as a whole, deserve better. And that is a compliment to the conference, not a knock on it. I'd like to watch more College hockey, enjoy watching SCSU and UMD as well as the Gophers, but don't want to dish out for another streaming package. Wish they would work out a way to get more games on TV.Last edited by mnstate0fhockey; 10-03-2017, 08:22 PM.
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