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  • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

    What are your biggest surprises so far this year?

    I'd have to say Alaska competing for home ice, Bowling Green struggling, Tech not being in the top 4 either. I was expecting Mankato, BGSU, NMU, and Tech, not Mankato, Bemidji, NMU, and UA (blank).
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    • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

      Originally posted by MissThundercat View Post
      What are your biggest surprises so far this year?

      I'd have to say Alaska competing for home ice, Bowling Green struggling, Tech not being in the top 4 either. I was expecting Mankato, BGSU, NMU, and Tech, not Mankato, Bemidji, NMU, and UA (blank).

      I never get predictions right, so I'm taking some time to brag this year. From my preseason forecast on this thread: "Surprise team this year - UAF. I liked some of their youngsters last year (particularly the Jandrics) and goaltending should be a real strength. The new coach at BGSU is sort of a wildcard."

      I didn't rank the teams, so "Surprise" is a vague term. Nevertheless, I'm taking credit for nailing Alaska and BGSU! As far as what surprises me, I thought NMU would be good as a team, but I'm really surprised at the scoring improvement from Loughran and DeMey. With several games left to play, they've already topped last year's totals by 17 and 18 points, respectively.

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        Being a BSU fan, I am pleasantly surprised by them this year. At the beginning of the year, I felt they were a year away. But, the freshmen and sophomores have really stepped up (five of the top 10, six of the top 12 scorers). All without junior Brendan Harris, who was to be a key contributor this year.

        Now, if they could have only won a game or two in the non-conference portion of their schedule.
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        • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

          I have to say that Alaska and Bemidji surprised me being as good as they are. Honestly, the whole league is better than last year in terms of quality of play.
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          • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

            Originally posted by manurespreader View Post
            I have to say that Alaska and Bemidji surprised me being as good as they are. Honestly, the whole league is better than last year in terms of quality of play.
            To continue that thought, BSU up on NMU in Marquette 5-0 the start of the 3rd. The 2 power-play goals by BSU's Adam Brady made it 4-0 and 5-0.

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            • Originally posted by Andrew J Carter View Post
              To continue that thought, BSU up on NMU in Marquette 5-0 the start of the 3rd. The 2 power-play goals by BSU's Adam Brady made it 4-0 and 5-0.
              I am surprised by this, but very happy as well! Tomorrow night will be a new game and the Beavers need it to get closer to the Mavs. I want that last weekend to mean something in Bemidji.
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              • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                Originally posted by beaverhockeyfan View Post
                I am surprised by this, but very happy as well! Tomorrow night will be a new game and the Beavers need it to get closer to the Mavs. I want that last weekend to mean something in Bemidji.
                unless they completely implode, BSU could be playing for an at-large bid...plenty of value there if they keep winning. They're up to 12 right now...
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                • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                  Originally posted by Shirtless Guy View Post
                  unless they completely implode, BSU could be playing for an at-large bid...plenty of value there if they keep winning. They're up to 12 right now...
                  I think Bemidji plays the type of style that could have success in the tournament if they make it.

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                  • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                    Originally posted by Laker Dude View Post
                    I think Bemidji plays the type of style that could have success in the tournament if they make it.
                    If they get in, I'm rooting for another Frozen Four run for them. I remember watching them blow up Notre Dame and Cornell in the 2009 regional...
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                    • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                      Beavers get the sweep with a 5-1 win (2 empty net goals) tonight over Northern.

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                      • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                        Originally posted by MissThundercat View Post
                        If they get in, I'm rooting for another Frozen Four run for them. I remember watching them blow up Notre Dame and Cornell in the 2009 regional...
                        I will be rooting for them as well.

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                        • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                          I will not root for Bemidji. I rooted for them once in the postseason. That's enough for my lifetime.

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                          • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                            Originally posted by Andrew J Carter View Post
                            Beavers get the sweep with a 5-1 win (2 empty net goals) tonight over Northern.
                            Yeah. They're the better team. However, I was expecting close, not a combined score of 10-1 over the past two games.
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                            • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                              Originally posted by MissThundercat View Post
                              Yeah. They're the better team. However, I was expecting close, not a combined score of 10-1 over the past two games.
                              yeah, I feel alot better about MTU's trip to Bemidji after what BSU has done the last 12 games...
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                              • Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit

                                As always, let me know if I missed anything. I have not even started looking at tiebreakers.

                                Team, GP, Points, Possible Points, Possible Finish

                                Mankato 24 GP, 62, 74, 1-2 (home ice in first and second round)
                                Bemidji 24 GP, 57, 69, 1-2 (home ice in first and second round)
                                Northern 24 GP, 44, 56, 3-7 (playoff berth)
                                Alaska 26 GP, 43, 49, 3-7 (playoff berth)
                                Tech 26 GP, 41, 47, 3-7 (playoff berth)
                                BGSU 24 GP, 37, 49, 3-7 (playoff berth)
                                Lake 24 GP, 32, 44, 3-8 (playoff berth)
                                UAA 24 GP, 20, 32, 7-10
                                Ferris 24 GP, 17, 29, 8-10
                                UAH 24 GP, 13, 25, 8-10

                                Remaining Schedules

                                Mankato: UAH, at BSU
                                BSU: at UAA, Mankato
                                Northern: at Lake, home and home with Tech
                                Alaska: Bye, UAA
                                Tech: Bye, home and home with Northern
                                Bowling Green: Ferris, at UAH
                                Lake: Northern, at Ferris
                                UAA: BSU, at Alaska
                                Ferris: at Bowling Green, Lake
                                UAH: at Mankato, Bowling Green
                                Last edited by beaverhockeyfan; 02-18-2020, 09:34 AM.
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