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  • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

    Originally posted by pgb-ohio View Post
    That's my understanding as well.

    Note that the #1 Seed gets the first round bye. I know that some have legitimate concerns about having the weekend off. But an automatic placement into the 2nd Round would be pretty nice to have.

    Thanks for laying out all the scenarios.

    The best thing about last night's points is the Buckeyes are back to controlling their own destiny. Win the two games next weekend, earn both a championship and the top seed. All of us would have gladly accepted that scenario at the start of the season.

    Besides, Minnesota wants the #2 seed. If you're a Gopher fan, what could be better than ending Wisconsin's season in the playoffs?
    I dont like the format for the 2nd round. Your #1 seed is put at a huge disadvantage with it not being best 2 of 3. The number 1 seed is not able to lose a game like the others that play in round 1. Your best team who had a week off should get the same as the other teams have. Make that 2nd round 2 of 3 like the ECAC does please. I would almost rather be the 2 seed but being crowned champions is pretty sweet!

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    • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

      If we have the first round bye our game in the second round will be at Nationwide thanks as usual to high school sports taking precident at Ohio State over our own team!

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      • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

        Originally posted by Hockeybuckeye View Post
        If we have the first round bye our game in the second round will be at Nationwide thanks as usual to high school sports taking precident at Ohio State over our own team!
        If they would host the champioship game that would have to be moved as well with Boys Basketball in the Schott that weekend.

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        • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

          Originally posted by Hockeybuckeye View Post
          If we have the first round bye our game in the second round will be at Nationwide thanks as usual to high school sports taking precident at Ohio State over our own team!
          That semifinal would have to be played in the afternoon a the Jackets are home that night

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          • Originally posted by klbaum1077 View Post
            That semifinal would have to be played in the afternoon a the Jackets are home that night
            Exactly. Probably a nooner but let's not get ahead of ourselves and jinx it.

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            • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

              Originally posted by klbaum1077 View Post
              I dont like the format for the 2nd round. Your #1 seed is put at a huge disadvantage with it not being best 2 of 3. The number 1 seed is not able to lose a game like the others that play in round 1. Your best team who had a week off should get the same as the other teams have. Make that 2nd round 2 of 3 like the ECAC does please. I would almost rather be the 2 seed but being crowned champions is pretty sweet!
              Yup; these are the kind of legitimate concerns I was alluding to. An even more obvious point is that you can lose momentum and pick up a little rust during that week off.

              Still, if there's a Regular Season Title to be had, I want that title. The rest will just have to sort itself out.

              Another thing to keep in mind is that, at least in some respects, conference tourneys are dress rehearsals for the NCAA tournament. The NCAAs, of course, are 100% single elimination under the current rules. So you might get your 2nd chance after all -- in the NCAAs -- should you have a hiccup in the conference tourney.

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              • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

                If you guys don't want the bye we will gladly take it hahaha winning two games at home sounds a lot better than winning four out of five with the championship likely coming away.

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                • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

                  Originally posted by Bonin21 View Post
                  If you guys don't want the bye we will gladly take it hahaha winning two games at home sounds a lot better than winning four out of five with the championship likely coming away.
                  Exactly; that's the counter-argument. Earning the bye is the same as winning two playoff games. (or 2 of 3) While the deal isn't a no-brainer, two free playoff wins is a pretty nice payoff.

                  And yes, having a title game in Columbus would be awesome. Of course you have to win the semi-final to make that happen, as 2019 made all too clear.
                  Last edited by pgb-ohio; 02-24-2020, 03:04 AM.

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                  • Originally posted by Bonin21 View Post
                    If you guys don't want the bye we will gladly take it hahaha winning two games at home sounds a lot better than winning four out of five with the championship likely coming away.
                    Gladly take the bye with a championship but as we found out last year if you dont win said semifinal game you only play 1 game in 3 weeks it kills you

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                    • Originally posted by pgb-ohio View Post
                      Yup; these are the kind of legitimate concerns I was alluding to. An even more obvious point is that you can lose momentum and pick up a little rust during that week off.

                      Still, if there's a Regular Season Title to be had, I want that title. The rest will just have to sort itself out.

                      Another thing to keep in mind is that, at least in some respects, conference tourneys are dress rehearsals for the NCAA tournament. The NCAAs, of course, are 100% single elimination under the current rules. So you might get your 2nd chance after all -- in the NCAAs -- should you have a hiccup in the conference tourney.
                      Winning back to back titles would be very cool and to do it at home would be even sweeter.

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                      • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

                        Originally posted by klbaum1077 View Post
                        Winning back to back titles would be very cool and to do it at home would be even sweeter.
                        I'm sure the Michigan fans weren't too happy to see it presented to us in their arena last season but agreed, receiving it on your home ice is the best as everyone who was there and supporting the team all season long can share in the moment with the team and show the team and coaches how much they're appreciated!
                        Question is, will it happen? If Westlund is OK and plays and with Regula back I feel better about our chances.
                        Plus if we prevail can you imagine a better Senior Night? (We kind of ruined Michigan State's!)

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                        • Originally posted by Hockeybuckeye View Post
                          I'm sure the Michigan fans weren't too happy to see it presented to us in their arena last season but agreed, receiving it on your home ice is the best as everyone who was there and supporting the team all season long can share in the moment with the team and show the team and coaches how much they're appreciated!
                          Question is, will it happen? If Westlund is OK and plays and with Regula back I feel better about our chances.
                          Plus if we prevail can you imagine a better Senior Night? (We kind of ruined Michigan State's!)
                          Couldn't write a better script for senior night than raising the trophy.

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                          • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

                            They're selling seats now for the 300 level sections for Saturday's game. Let's pack 'em in!

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                            • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

                              Its Championship weekend lets take care of Bucky and raise another banner!

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                              • Re: 2019-2020 Ohio State Hockey - Shooting for Detroit (no pun intended)

                                After our game when I get home I'll be watching the Minnesota/Michigan game on BTN and rooting for a Michigan win.

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