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    Goon (of Goon's World - a blog dedicated to the Fighting Sioux, the WCHA, college hockey and the NHL) has joined up with IC to provide a college perspective. Here is his top 20 pre-season rankings:

    1.) Denver University – On paper it would appear that the Denver Pioneers don’t have many real weaknesses offensively, on the blue line the Pioneers are a little young this season. There is a very good possibility that there could be two or three freshman defenseman playing in the top 6 defensive positions from night to night. The Pioneers return — Forwards Rhett Rakhshani (15g-22a-37pts), Joe Colborne (10g-21a-31), and Tyler Ruegsegger (15g-11a-26pts), on defense Patrick Wiercioch (12g-23-35pts) decided to not sign a contract and junior goalie Marc Cheverie (23-12-5, 2.34 GAA and .921 SV %) is a very serviceable goaltender and with a younger defensive core he will be tested. The Pioneers lose forward Tyler Bozak (8g-15a-23pts), defensemen Patrick Mullen (4g-21a-25pts), and J.P. Testwuide (3g-10a-13pts). Will be the odds on favorite to finish first in the WCHA.

    2.) Miami University - Looking at Miami University’s 2009-2010 roster it would appear that the RedHawks are going to be well balanced team and could make another run to the Frozen Four, I don’t think it is a stretch so that say that RedHawks have a legitimate shot at an NCAA title. Miami’s biggest departures are forward Justin Mercier (14g-15-29pts) and defenseman Kevin Roeder (2g-4a-6pts). The 64,000.00 question; will be any lingering affects of the alleged choke job in the final minutes of the third period of the championship game?
    To read his entire preview, click here.

    Agree or disagree? Anything missing? Feel free to comment (here or on IC).

  • #2
    Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

    ALLEGED choke job for Miami?

    It was a monumental choke job. Let's not act like it didn't happen.
    Originally posted by Greg Ambrose on 3/7/2010
    The fact that you BC fans revel in the superiority of your team in an admittedly weak league leads me to believe you will be more sorely disappointed when the end comes than we will.

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    • #3
      Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

      The biggest thing that jumps out at me is that Cornell is waaaaaaay too low..
      Places I've seen a college hockey game: Agganis Arena, Alfond Arena, Bright Center, Consol Energy Center, Conte Forum, DCU Center, Fenway Park, Gutterson Fieldhouse, Houston Field House, Lawler Arena, Madison Square Garden, Matthews Arena, Mullins Center, Schneider Arena, Scottrade Center, Sears Centre, Tampa Bay Times Forum, TD Bank Sports Center, TD Garden, Tsongas Center, Tully Forum, Verizon Center, Verizon Wireless Arena, Walter Brown Arena, Wells Fargo Center, Whittemore Center

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      • #4
        Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

        Glad "Vermont University" made the list.

        Dude....................its University of Vermont with the initials of UVM

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        • #5
          Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

          Originally posted by Db4gb View Post
          Glad "Vermont University" made the list.

          Dude....................its University of Vermont with the initials of UVM
          Likewise for "Denver University"....it's the University of Denver, but uses the Big 12 way of identifying itself, DU (Like CU, KU, OU, etc.).

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by Federal League View Post
            The biggest thing that jumps out at me is that Cornell is waaaaaaay too low..
            Sure, and Minnesota is waaaaaaay too high. Par for the course.
            **NOTE: The misleading post above was brought to you by Reynold's Wrap and American Steeples, makers of Crosses.

            Originally Posted by dropthatpuck-Scooby's a lost cause.
            Originally Posted by First Time, Long Time-Always knew you were nothing but a troll.

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            • #7
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              "1.) Denver University – On paper it would appear that the Denver Pioneers don’t have many real weaknesses offensively, on the blue line the Pioneers are a little young this season. There is a very good possibility that there could be two or three freshman defenseman playing in the top 6 defensive positions from night to night. The Pioneers return — Forwards Rhett Rakhshani (15g-22a-37pts), Joe Colborne (10g-21a-31), and Tyler Ruegsegger (15g-11a-26pts), on defense Patrick Wiercioch (12g-23-35pts) decided to not sign a contract and junior goalie Marc Cheverie (23-12-5, 2.34 GAA and .921 SV %) is a very serviceable goaltender and with a younger defensive core he will be tested. The Pioneers lose forward Tyler Bozak (8g-15a-23pts), defensemen Patrick Mullen (4g-21a-25pts), and J.P. Testwuide (3g-10a-13pts). Will be the odds on favorite to finish first in the WCHA."

              Couple of corrections/additions:
              1. As noted before, it is the University of Denver
              2. Returning forwards: Add leading scorer, Anthony Maiani (11g-30a-41) and Luke Salazar (15g-10a-25)
              3 Incoming freshmen: Gold medal winners William Wrenn-D, Drew Shore-F and Adam Murray-G as well as WJC prospect, Matt Donovan-D
              GO DU !!!

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              • #8
                Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                With all the fire power UND has coming back, that little write up should have them at number 1.
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                The reason for the talent in the west? Because MN didn't rely on Canada.

                Originally posted by MN Pond Hockey
                Menards could have sold a lot of rope

                this morning in Grand Forks if North Dakota had trees.

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                • #9
                  Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                  Originally posted by Happy View Post
                  With all the fire power UND has coming back, that little write up should have them at number 1.
                  And Minnesota should not be listed at all by golly!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                    Originally posted by Db4gb View Post
                    Glad "Vermont University" made the list.

                    Dude....................its University of Vermont with the initials of UVM
                    If only anyone gave a sh^t.
                    Hollywood Hair Care Tip for Infinity (Directly from Hollywood himself)
                    when its minus 20 and u have to go outside.. make sure u wear a winter hat as the mohawk does not enjoy the winter weathe(r)
                    Hollywood Amazingness

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                    • #11
                      Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                      NU at 16?!


                      Hope you're right about that
                      Arenas Attended
                      Matthews Arena
                      Agganis Arena
                      Tsongas Arena
                      Lawler Arena
                      Schneider Arena
                      Mullins Center
                      TD Banknorth Garden
                      Conte Forum
                      Whittemore Center
                      Gutterson Fieldhouse
                      Alfond Arena
                      Compton Family Ice Arena

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                      • #12
                        Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                        Originally posted by SiouxFanatic View Post
                        And Minnesota should not be listed at all by golly!
                        Hey, we at least had a returning forward listed, which is way more than und.
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                        The reason for the talent in the west? Because MN didn't rely on Canada.

                        Originally posted by MN Pond Hockey
                        Menards could have sold a lot of rope

                        this morning in Grand Forks if North Dakota had trees.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                          Originally posted by Dirty View Post
                          If only anyone gave a sh^t.
                          a legend and an out of work bum look a lot alike, daddy.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                            Originally posted by Dirty View Post
                            If only anyone gave a sh^t.
                            hey, show a little respect.
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                            The reason for the talent in the west? Because MN didn't rely on Canada.

                            Originally posted by MN Pond Hockey
                            Menards could have sold a lot of rope

                            this morning in Grand Forks if North Dakota had trees.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Goon’s Top 20 pre-season ranking

                              Originally posted by Happy View Post
                              hey, show a little respect.
                              what an ironic statement.

                              --
                              Cornell is low b/c really, they're not that good outside of the ECAC league (I have seen them play and that is my observation).
                              Everyone knows Denver is loaded so there's no need to list EVERY SINGLE high scoring forward they have returning, nor is it necessary to list EVERY SINGLE talented incoming freshman. I'm sure a select few were picked.
                              Vermont University is a common mistake. So is Denver since they are DU it confuses people.

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