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11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

Everyone keeps saying they're waiting for a letdown, or for Tech to come out flat footed, but I honestly don't see that happening. You have to remember that they have a new coach, which is a HUGE reason for their early success. I don't think Mel will let them come out and not play a solid game. He's been around college hockey long enough to know that you can't EXPECT to win every game, even against weaker opponents, so you need to come out with the same intensity every game. Thats true at every level of hockey, not just college tho.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

Except they have played flat-footed in some periods, and still tend to take some dumb penalties. Once you're down three goals against any WCHA team, the likelihood of a comeback is low no matter how hard you work for the rest of the game.

I know what you mean though.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

I had lunch with a couple of MSU hockey fans, and the general attitude was that no one would be surprised if the Mavericks went winless in conference this year.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

MavsFan said:
I had lunch with a couple of MSU hockey fans, and the general attitude was that no one would be surprised if the Mavericks went winless in conference this year.
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sandbagger! The word already leaked out that the Mavericks will be healthy and hungry for points this weekend.
 
geezer said:
sandbagger! The word already leaked out that the Mavericks will be healthy and hungry for points this weekend.
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I'll believe it when I see it. I've seen this team play hungry for one game all year, and that was Friday at Denver; a team MTU took 3 from.

MavsFan said:
We'd be happy to get out of anywhere with a split this year.
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This is unfortunately becoming more and more true.
Iwearpurple said:
What a difference a new coach makes.

Hint hint - Buisman
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Don't get MavsFan or I started here...;)
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

It is a shame that the MSUM admin is happy with their DII wrestlers and basketball players doing well, and doesn't give a rip about their only division one team.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

I agree with geezer - they are sandbagging us - oh we're injured, oh we have no fans, no alum support, we're dressing bus drivers, half the guys are on skates for the first time, our equipments been stolen, STDs are sweeping the team - we've heard it all before. Tech better look sharp.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

MavsFan said:
I had lunch with a couple of MSU hockey fans, and the general attitude was that no one would be surprised if the Mavericks went winless in conference this year.
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They would pretty much have to try to lose every game for that to happen. Last year was arguably the worst Tech season ever (certainly one of the top 3 worst), and even they won two conference games. You guys will either get healthy and more competitive, or you'll eventually catch a top team sleeping like Tech did in Denver last February. You've got what, 30 more games total? You're going to win at least a couple WCHA games.

huskyfan said:
I agree with geezer - they are sandbagging us - oh we're injured, oh we have no fans, no alum support, we're dressing bus drivers, half the guys are on skates for the first time, our equipments been stolen, STDs are sweeping the team - we've heard it all before. Tech better look sharp.
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Well, Mankato hasn't had a player suffer a stroke yet...so they've got that going for them.
 
huskyfan said:
I agree with geezer - they are sandbagging us - oh we're injured, oh we have no fans, no alum support, we're dressing bus drivers, half the guys are on skates for the first time, our equipments been stolen, STDs are sweeping the team - we've heard it all before.
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Yes we have. Usually from Tech.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

state of hockey said:
Yes we have. Usually from Tech.
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It's frighteningly familiar. But on the bright side for the ugly purple colored team, we can verify a light at the end of the tunnel. Step one is, raise millions of dollars and hire a well-connected coach.
 
geezer said:
It's frighteningly familiar. But on the bright side for the ugly purple colored team, we can verify a light at the end of the tunnel. Step one is, raise millions of dollars and hire a well-connected coach.
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The problem is, that ain't happening here. No how, no way.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

yesh30 said:
Everyone keeps saying they're waiting for a letdown, or for Tech to come out flat footed, but I honestly don't see that happening. You have to remember that they have a new coach, which is a HUGE reason for their early success. I don't think Mel will let them come out and not play a solid game. He's been around college hockey long enough to know that you can't EXPECT to win every game, even against weaker opponents, so you need to come out with the same intensity every game. Thats true at every level of hockey, not just college tho.
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While the sentiments behind the statements are right on, however Mel has said explicitly that the Huskies are indeed to EXPECT to win every night, to get into that mindframe of winning. Winning is a mentality, ask Charlie Sheen. :D

FadeToBlack&Gold said:
They would pretty much have to try to lose every game for that to happen. Last year was arguably the worst Tech season ever (certainly one of the top 3 worst), and even they won two conference games. You guys will either get healthy and more competitive, or you'll eventually catch a top team sleeping like Tech did in Denver last February. You've got what, 30 more games total? You're going to win at least a couple WCHA games.

Well, Mankato hasn't had a player suffer a stroke yet...so they've got that going for them.
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Yah, yah. They'll win eventually. It's not as bad, other than their Jutting problem, as the Cows think. ;)

Poor G-Bill..:(....awwwww, whaddya have to go and do that for........

geezer said:
It's frighteningly familiar. But on the bright side for the ugly purple colored team, we can verify a light at the end of the tunnel. Step one is, raise millions of dollars and hire a well-connected coach.
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Check and check. :) Phase one complete.
 
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Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

I don't always drink Kool-aid, but when I do, I prefer Coach Pearson's:


"The first thing we did (Monday) was brought our team out on the ice after warmups, and asked them what Minnesota State's record was. They knew. And I asked them if I should be concerned about that. They said 'no.' I asked them why. They said it doesn't matter who we're playing. And that's exactly right," Pearson said.

"It doesn't matter if we're playing the Detroit Red Wings or a AAA Midget team, we have to set a standard of play, and that's how we have to play. It's not about the opponent - it's about our team - and we still have a lot to prove. As far as coaches, we won't let them have a letdown," he added.
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http://mininggazette.com/page/conte...--pave-the-way-Stephen-Anderson.html?nav=5062


Stay thirsty, Tech fans...
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

FadeToBlack&Gold said:
I don't always drink Kool-aid, but when I do, I prefer Coach Pearson's:




http://mininggazette.com/page/conte...--pave-the-way-Stephen-Anderson.html?nav=5062


Stay thirsty, Tech fans...
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createthefuture.jpg
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

The article also points out that the results don't necessarily mean the coaching staff is completely happy or unhappy with the way a game went. Pearson thought we slacked off in the second half of our "7"-2 win over DU. Conversely, he thought our 3-1 loss to Bemidji was our best game so far this year in terms of executing our systems and style of play, despite coming up short on the scoreboard.
 
FadeToBlack&Gold said:
The article also points out that the results don't necessarily mean the coaching staff is completely happy or unhappy with the way a game went. Pearson thought we slacked off in the second half of our "7"-2 win over DU. Conversely, he thought our 3-1 loss to Bemidji was our best game so far this year in terms of executing our systems and style of play, despite coming up short on the scoreboard.
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Again..amazing. As I begin my coaching career right now, I aspire to coach like this.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

Dirk mentioned on the radio that he got intel from some DU guys that Mankato is a much, much better team than their record indicates, and will win a lot of games especially as they get healthier.

Wow, it's fun when the games matter.
 
Re: 11/04-11/05 Michigan Tech vs. Minn State - A Civil Chat Among Future WCCHA Teams

I keep pinching myself. Personally we have a ways to go and you have to remember these are the same players from last year.
We still have trouble around the net finishing chances, we still slack off with the lead, we still hang the goalie out too much, we still lose focus too often.

I agree totally though, Mel is awesome and the staff is awesome. Best since a long, long, time ago. My worries down the line center on the financial aspects of making things work without the final five money.
 
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