Wisconsin Hockey 22-23 Empty Dreams & Empty Seats

[solovsfett]

And further proof the Wisconsin coaches don’t know what they’re doing: https://***********/ToddMilewski/sta...tAoDe3SLVAfjjA

[WiscTJK]

Well it’s a win. Not pretty and lake state is really bad. Clarkson was very physical today and I suspect they will give the badgers fits. They were down 0-3 and scored 6 unanswered.

[Timothy A]

And further proof the Wisconsin coaches don’t know what they’re doing: https://***********/ToddMilewski/sta...tAoDe3SLVAfjjA

I saw that. He is old guy playing against some younger fellas but yeah it sure make your think bad thoughts.
Another point to show they don't know what they are doing is Newton played his first collegiate game yesterday and was noticeable. Where has he been all year?

Moe really saved the day yesterday. If he doesn't stop all the breakaways that game could have been ugly. MdSP, Jugnauth, Stange and Ceulemans had nice games. Tonight's going to be a test. Clarkson showed a lot of character coming back the way they did and playing a heavy style.

[WiscTJK]

I saw that. He is old guy playing against some younger fellas but yeah it sure make your think bad thoughts.
Another point to show they don't know what they are doing is Newton played his first collegiate game yesterday and was noticeable. Where has he been all year?

Moe really saved the day yesterday. If he doesn't stop all the breakaways that game could have been ugly. MdSP, Jugnauth, Stange and Ceulemans had nice games. Tonight's going to be a test. Clarkson showed a lot of character coming back the way they did and playing a heavy style.

You are right about Newton. He played really well and had some quality chances and had a lot of energy.

I agree with the rest of your comments too. That was a lot closer than 4-0.

[solovsfett]

I saw that. He is old guy playing against some younger fellas but yeah it sure make your think bad thoughts.
Another point to show they don't know what they are doing is Newton played his first collegiate game yesterday and was noticeable. Where has he been all year?

Moe really saved the day yesterday. If he doesn't stop all the breakaways that game could have been ugly. MdSP, Jugnauth, Stange and Ceulemans had nice games. Tonight's going to be a test. Clarkson showed a lot of character coming back the way they did and playing a heavy style.

Yep…I suspect Caden Brown will be lighting it up elsewhere soon.

Did they announce attendance last night?

[WiscTJK]

Yep…I suspect Caden Brown will be lighting it up elsewhere soon.

Did they announce attendance last night?

I didn't see anything, but by my eye test (and my son's), way less than last year.

[Timothy A]

Pp sucked, no urgency or turn up the pressure in the 3rd down one. Stange did have some great chances but other than him a dull sleepy effort. To no one's surprise.

[WiscTJK]

Pp sucked, no urgency or turn up the pressure in the 3rd down one. Stange did have some great chances but other than him a dull sleepy effort. To no one's surprise.

Yep. Stupid penalties & a turnover, and it’s game over.

Clarkson mucked up the neutral zone and stood up at the blue line so we just dumped it in all night and were outhustled to the puck.

And not having Lindy out there taking empty net, offensive zone face-offs is stupid as caufield was terrible all night on face-offs.

[iowabasedtraveler]

Congratulations Clarkson on winning Wisconsin's own tournament.
We (ECAC Hockey) needed that win!!

[digitalbooya]

I didn't even realize they had the tournament mid week...

[WiscTJK]

I didn't even realize they had the tournament mid week...

Yeah, same as last year. They have done a nice job with this tourney at the Fiserv and I enjoyed it again this year. Based on lackluster attendance with the upper deck screened off, I suspect this tourney won't make it.

Attendance last night was 6,584 per Todd M: https://madison.com/sports/college/h...36772156c.html

[solovsfett]

Yeah, same as last year. They have done a nice job with this tourney at the Fiserv and I enjoyed it again this year. Based on lackluster attendance with the upper deck screened off, I suspect this tourney won't make it.

Attendance last night was 6,584 per Todd M: https://madison.com/sports/college/h...36772156c.html

Wow…My Dad and I went all the Bank One Badger Hockey Showdowns back in the day (…you know just as Jane’s Addiction and Nirvana were entering the mainstream!).

I still recall the first 3-4 really well. Sold out, Wisconsin still at the peak of it’s powers with the 90, 91, 92, 93 teams. It was loud as hell. And the competition was amazing those years. BC, Maine and several other powers played in the tournament.

I’m glad I haven’t gone to this new iteration. As nice as it it would be to drive 5-6 miles to see Badger hockey AND drink beer, it would be too depressing to me.

[Timothy A]

Attendance last night was 6,584 per Todd M: https://madison.com/sports/college/h...36772156c.html

Thats better than the KC attendance.

I watched Todd's post game wrap on facebook and it sounded like he's going to be covering a lot less hockey and focusing more on basketball. I tweeted at him for more info but he has yet to respond.

[JAM]

Yeah, same as last year. They have done a nice job with this tourney at the Fiserv and I enjoyed it again this year. Based on lackluster attendance with the upper deck screened off, I suspect this tourney won't make it.

Attendance last night was 6,584 per Todd M: https://madison.com/sports/college/h...36772156c.html

I really hope the tournament continues. Tickets have made nice stocking stuffer gifts the last two years. With a more competitive Wisconsin squad, attendance would certainly be improved. It really was terrible luck that Wisconsin peaked under Granato during the Covid season. The originally planned holiday face off in 2020 would have done great numbers with the team Wisconsin had that year.

Watching the game last night, I would like to see Ceulemans ride the bench for a while. The entire team’s play was underwhelming so it might not have made a difference, but Ceulemans was bad. Both Clarkson goals were directly his fault. First one of the worst turnovers I’ve seen all year led to the first goal, and then a completely uncalled for slashing penalty when the puck was dead set up a Clarkson power play and their second goal.

[Greyeagle]

Thats better than the KC attendance.

I watched Todd's post game wrap on facebook and it sounded like he's going to be covering a lot less hockey and focusing more on basketball. I tweeted at him for more info but he has yet to respond.

Emerges from USCHO hibernation.
I just saw that about Todd, really stinks for ya’ll. He’s a pros pro covering hockey.

Back to full time lurking….