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  • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

    Originally posted by lacrosseboy View Post
    To 5 hole- Sorry I'm new to this so I apologize for any shortcomings in my post.
    I don't disagree with you entirely on Foam being a great defender however if you look at the stats over the last two years he was very high in plus/minus in year 1 and led the entire conference in year 2. Some of that may be luck but over the long haul I think this stat does reflect a players value (think Nik Lidstrom). If he was a plus playing at even strength even though it may not have been against the best offensive players then I have to believe given his offensive stats in Junior that he would be even better when the opposition is short handed.
    For the record the power play connected at a 16% last year (very poor) and I believe is at 0% this year.
    Sometimes people's perceptions get in the way of the facts.
    One thing I do know is if this team doesn't start staying out of the penalty box (and yes the freshmen are part of that) then this is going to be a long season not just because it puts the opposition at an advantage but it demoralizes the players and creates tension due to lack of ice time for the majority of the players.
    I don't think this was the most cohesive group last year and think they may be heading down a slippery slope again if it keeps up.
    I'll stand by my comments on Foam and the freshmen playing ahead of him ... put it this way: I was really hoping that these freshmen would prove good enough to get playing time early and win jobs. Could not be happier.

    PP - yes, it was not good last year and thus far this year is (statistically) worse. Like I said, I'll give it some time. We have a lot of freshmen and sophs playing right now and some upperclassmen not producing yet.

    The problem I have with your comment on penalties is that you seem to be basing it on seeing one game, that against the #4 team in the country played on the road in a fairly intimidating venue. Yes, we took 11 penalties for 30 minutes (included a 10-minute misconduct). The previous three games, Niagara had a total of just 9 penalties for 18 minutes. I don't think your big argument holds water. Yes, it can be pretty tough for a frosh-soph laden team in a situation like that. But I think this team came away from that game with a renewed sense of confidence and belief in itself, despite the close loss. Hey, we weren't playing Northern!
    GO PURPS!
    Real Men wear PURPLE!


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    • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

      Originally posted by 5hole View Post
      Hey, we weren't playing Northern!
      And just what are you implying????
      Millsy

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      • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

        Originally posted by beaverhockeyfan View Post
        And just what are you implying????
        That at least you weren't playing [and getting swept by] Western!

        GFM
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        • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

          Originally posted by gfmorris View Post
          That at least you weren't playing [and getting swept by] Western!

          GFM
          Or Ferris. At least one CHA team could take some points from the State of Michigan!
          Millsy

          NCAA TOURNAMENT 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010!
          FROZEN FOUR 2009!


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          BEMIDJI STATE BEAVERS!
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          NCAA D-III National Champs: 1986
          NCAA D-II National Champs: 1984, '93, '94, '95, '97
          NCAA D-I National Champs: 20??
          Perfect 31-0 in 1983-84
          Holders of an NCAA Mens Record 43 straight wins (Nov. 8, 1983-Jan. 1, 1985)

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          • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

            Originally posted by beaverhockeyfan View Post
            And just what are you implying????
            Thought I could slide that one through the 5-hole!!
            GO PURPS!
            Real Men wear PURPLE!


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            • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

              Tom Serratore and Danton Cole will be on Sports in the Round tonight...don't forget, new station this year. http://wmisfm.com at 6pm (central)

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              • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                Originally posted by beaverhockeyfan View Post
                Former Beaver Riley Weselowski has been released by the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. Looks like the Victoria Salmon Kings may try and pick him up though.

                http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/...222/story.html
                The transactions from 10/28 on ECHL.com show the following for Riley:

                Idaho:
                Add Riley Weselowski, D added to roster
                Delete Riley Weselowski, D placed on the 21-day IR, 10/25

                Victoria:
                Delete Riley Weselowski, D transferred back to Idaho pursuant to Playing Rule 71(a)
                GO PURPS!
                Real Men wear PURPLE!


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                • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                  Hi hockey fans,

                  Just wanted to let you know that I'm producing weekly video reports on the Bemidji State men's hockey team this year.

                  I've just posted this week's preview for the BSU-Huntsville series (link below).

                  http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/event/...51/group/home/

                  Interviews this week with Ben Kinne, Chris McKelvie and Mathieu Dugas.

                  -Eric

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                  • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                    Also check out a new blog I'll be updating for BSU hockey fans!

                    http://beaverhockeyhub.blogspot.com/

                    Let me know if you have a college hockey blog & we can swap links.

                    Thanks
                    Great moments...are born from great opportunity.
                    THIS IS BEAVER HOCKEY.

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                    • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                      Picks:


                      Friday
                      Niagara at Cornell: Cornell

                      Saturday
                      Niagara at Colgate: Colgate

                      Friday-Saturday
                      Quinnipiac at Robert Morris: Split

                      Saturday-Sunday
                      Bemidji State at Alabama-Huntsville: BSU Sweep


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                      • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                        Bemidji has landed a recruit for the future. 16 year old Zack Franko out of Winnipeg. He was a second round draft pick of the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL, but has elected to go the college route. Kelowa was very high on him after their prospect camp.

                        http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/stories.php?id=130235
                        Millsy

                        NCAA TOURNAMENT 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010!
                        FROZEN FOUR 2009!


                        "Like" The BeaverPond's Facebook Page

                        BEMIDJI STATE BEAVERS!
                        NAIA National Champs: 1968, '69, '70, '71, '73, '79, '80
                        NCAA D-III National Champs: 1986
                        NCAA D-II National Champs: 1984, '93, '94, '95, '97
                        NCAA D-I National Champs: 20??
                        Perfect 31-0 in 1983-84
                        Holders of an NCAA Mens Record 43 straight wins (Nov. 8, 1983-Jan. 1, 1985)

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                        • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                          Originally posted by BeaverFan View Post
                          Also check out a new blog I'll be updating for BSU hockey fans!

                          http://beaverhockeyhub.blogspot.com/

                          Let me know if you have a college hockey blog & we can swap links.

                          Thanks
                          Dare a Beaver blog link to SaveUAHHockey.com?

                          GFM
                          Geof F. Morris
                          UAH BSE MAE 2002
                          UAHHockey.com

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                          • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                            Originally posted by gfmorris View Post
                            Dare a Beaver blog link to SaveUAHHockey.com?

                            GFM
                            No problem But, We still hate Huntsville.
                            Great moments...are born from great opportunity.
                            THIS IS BEAVER HOCKEY.

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                            • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                              Originally posted by beaverhockey View Post
                              Tom Serratore and Danton Cole will be on Sports in the Round tonight...don't forget, new station this year. http://wmisfm.com at 6pm (central)
                              Hmmmmm... All I got was John Tesh???
                              Doug
                              UAH 1974
                              Charger Hockey - Born 1979 ~ Killed 2012
                              Executioner: Malcom Portera - Chancellor, University of Alabama System
                              Reason: Hates all things not in Tuscaloosa (i.e. UAH & UAB)
                              Revived: Two Months Later - Thanks Nathan et al... Save UAH Hockey
                              Reborn: 1/17/2013 - Thanks Bob - Thanks WCHA!!!

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                              • Re: CHA Thoughts and Prognostications: Year 11, The Finale...

                                Friday
                                NU @Cornell: Cornell The Purps should win but until they show they can keep a lead...

                                Saturday
                                NU @ Colgate: Purps Okay, maybe it's time for payback...

                                Friday-Saturday
                                QU @ RMU: QU Sweep No reason, just a gut feeling...

                                Saturday-Sunday
                                BSU @ UAH (2): Split Yep, got them Blue glasses on...
                                Doug
                                UAH 1974
                                Charger Hockey - Born 1979 ~ Killed 2012
                                Executioner: Malcom Portera - Chancellor, University of Alabama System
                                Reason: Hates all things not in Tuscaloosa (i.e. UAH & UAB)
                                Revived: Two Months Later - Thanks Nathan et al... Save UAH Hockey
                                Reborn: 1/17/2013 - Thanks Bob - Thanks WCHA!!!

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