Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

[manurespreader]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

I admire the optimism of those hoping for a road sweep, but we're 4-4-3 at Tech in the Hastings era, and the only sweep came in 14-15, when the two teams were playing as well as anyone in the country. I don't think we've scored more than 3 goals at Tech in that time, so expect more nail-biting this weekend.

I don't think you need to worry.

[purpleinnebraska]

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MSU and Tech. Wow. Very conflicted over who to pull for this weekend. Sure do need you guys to drop some games but Tech is the closest thing we have to a rival in this league, there so there's that. I know where I'll be tuning Flo this weekend.

FWIW, out of 42 current entries in the WCHA Pick 'Em contest this week, MSU is picked to win 36-6 on Friday and 36-6 on Saturday. Three contestants are picking a Tech sweep. 33 contestants are picking a MSU sweep.

I admire the optimism of those hoping for a road sweep, but we're 4-4-3 at Tech in the Hastings era, and the only sweep came in 14-15, when the two teams were playing as well as anyone in the country. I don't think we've scored more than 3 goals at Tech in that time, so expect more nail-biting this weekend.

[purpleinnebraska]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

Off to Houghton.

GO MAVS!

Enjoy your trip! Bring home some points!

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

MSU and Tech. Wow. Very conflicted over who to pull for this weekend. Sure do need you guys to drop some games but Tech is the closest thing we have to a rival in this league, there so there's that. I know where I'll be tuning Flo this weekend.

FWIW, out of 42 current entries in the WCHA Pick 'Em contest this week, MSU is picked to win 36-6 on Friday and 36-6 on Saturday. Three contestants are picking a Tech sweep. 33 contestants are picking a MSU sweep.

[Iwearpurple]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

Off to Houghton.

GO MAVS!

[purpleinnebraska]

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I’m hopefully Friday was a good wake up call for the Mavs. After the first ten minutes, BGSU out worked the Mavs and ultimately were rewarded in OT.

Good bounce back Saturday.

Agreed on the good bounceback. One interesting thing Saturday - Don't recall seeing Sowder at all in the 3rd period. Injury, or just the case of a less physical freshman maybe not being fully ready for a BGSU-MSU series?

[MavHockey14]

Soooooo I think the takeaway from last night's game for all parties concerned is never find yourself up 2-0 'cause you're team is gonna lose 3-2 in OT.

I’m hopefully Friday was a good wake up call for the Mavs. After the first ten minutes, BGSU out worked the Mavs and ultimately were rewarded in OT.

Good bounce back Saturday.

[purpleinnebraska]

Soooooo I think the takeaway from last night's game for all parties concerned is never find yourself up 2-0 'cause you're team is gonna lose 3-2 in OT.

It’s the old NHL maxim about “First one to 3 wins.” It just takes us more than 60 minutes to get there.

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

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Soooooo I think the takeaway from last night's game for all parties concerned is never find yourself up 2-0 'cause you're team is gonna lose 3-2 in OT.

[Iwearpurple]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

C. J. Suess just got called up to Winnepeg

[MavHockey14]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

I should also mention, I got tickets for the Saturday MSU at UMD game at the athletics office — was able to avoid Ticketmaster fees that way.

[MavHockey14]

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Massive weekend for the Mavs. Hope the crowds are strong — Friday Mankato West plays to go to state in football I see, but game is out of town — not sure how that’ll effect attendance.

Regardless, a sweep this weekend would help get the Mavs in a position to host throughout the playoffs again next spring. Sure, it’s early, but BGSU is likely the only team with a shot to truly compete for the MacNaughton.

[purpleinnebraska]

Re: Minnesota State: Take the Next Step 2019-2020

Any win is a good win, and last night was no different. UAH was a better skating team than I thought. A huge number of shots, but if their goalie saw it, he stopped it. Credit to our guys for playing hard around the net. Our 5 goals traveled about a total of 8 feet.

Should be interesting tonight.

[crossjcek]

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I was wondering what happened to Brendan Furry as I thought he was coming in this year and found this.
https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/201...nnesota-state/

Did he age out of juniors? I didn't see him on a junior roster this year. Is he taking classes? Anyone have any information?

Apparently I answered one of my own questions when I looked up his age!

[purpleinnebraska]

Despite the outcome, had a great time in Mankato. First time being there as I never got around visiting during the WCHA days. Every Mav fan I talked was really nice and loved talking hockey.

I do hope Mankato gets to join the NCHC somewhere down the line.

It’s nothing against the WCHA. It’s been a lot of fun, and the BGSU rivalry is great. It’s just the travel, and that the NCHC has more natural rivalries. The good news is we’ve been able to play ND, UNO, SCSU and UMD multiple times since the realignment