Don't get me started on that "pressbox." It was literally an afterthought. Take out the top two rows and make them a pressbox.
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2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
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Don't get me started on that "pressbox." It was literally an afterthought. Take out the top two rows and make them a pressbox.
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
The pressbox is an afterthought everywhere. Ford Field, the Van Andel and many college rinks aren't much better.
The pressbox is an afterthought everywhere. Ford Field, the Van Andel and many college rinks aren't much better.
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
I don't know why you would say such a thing. The one time I sat in the pressbox at the Joe I had a great view of half the ice. There was a wall next to me blocking the other half.
I don't know why you would say such a thing. The one time I sat in the pressbox at the Joe I had a great view of half the ice. There was a wall next to me blocking the other half.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
I think the pressbox at the X is pretty nice though...
I think the pressbox at the X is pretty nice though...
owslachief
occupe toi de tes oignons
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Why no love? The media should get in for free. They're working and not paid to cheer. Give them lousy seats and they'll write a lousy story ... gotta be able to see everything that's going on, right?
Why no love? The media should get in for free. They're working and not paid to cheer. Give them lousy seats and they'll write a lousy story ... gotta be able to see everything that's going on, right?
Biddco
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Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
It's tough for me to feel bad for people who get into every sporting event for free. I don't feel bad for bloggers who write a crappy blog just to get into the games for free.
It's tough for me to feel bad for people who get into every sporting event for free. I don't feel bad for bloggers who write a crappy blog just to get into the games for free.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Oh, you mean like Ciskie?
Yes, I'm aware of his radio day job
Oh, you mean like Ciskie?
Yes, I'm aware of his radio day job
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
I'm sure his radio show blows just as much as his blog and play-by-play.
Oh, you mean like Ciskie?
Yes, I'm aware of his radio day job
I'm sure his radio show blows just as much as his blog and play-by-play.
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Well they can at Munn, no one is there anyway...
Well they can at Munn, no one is there anyway...
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Yep, I said it long ago and now it looks even more probable. Michigan, who is not the Michigan of old as it has very low scoring, looks like they'll be without one of their leading scorers. Compher is rumored to have broken his foot. Looks like Tech will actually repeat this year, unless Western decides to show up (then it will be close)...
Yep, I said it long ago and now it looks even more probable. Michigan, who is not the Michigan of old as it has very low scoring, looks like they'll be without one of their leading scorers. Compher is rumored to have broken his foot. Looks like Tech will actually repeat this year, unless Western decides to show up (then it will be close)...
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Last I saw both Motte and Copp will be playing World Juniors and Compher is not going due to injury (I hadn't been able to find details on what the injury is, so I'll take UMICH's rumor).
With that much offensive power gone, I don't like Michigan's chances.
Last I saw both Motte and Copp will be playing World Juniors and Compher is not going due to injury (I hadn't been able to find details on what the injury is, so I'll take UMICH's rumor).
With that much offensive power gone, I don't like Michigan's chances.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
All I know is he injured is foot/ankle blocking a shot in practice...
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2013/12/18_michigans_compher_could_miss.php
That's all that I have documented evidence on as well (pretty sure that is where you heard it as well) but yea, a little bird told me he broke it, not a serious break but still a break nonetheless (take it for what it's worth).
BTW, it looks like Michigan will drop to somewhere between 7-9 after the GLI (I'm assuming) and that's ok. That's where we have always felt that this team has belong anyway.
http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2013/12/18_michigans_compher_could_miss.php
That's all that I have documented evidence on as well (pretty sure that is where you heard it as well) but yea, a little bird told me he broke it, not a serious break but still a break nonetheless (take it for what it's worth).
BTW, it looks like Michigan will drop to somewhere between 7-9 after the GLI (I'm assuming) and that's ok. That's where we have always felt that this team has belong anyway.
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FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
I still think it's anyone's tournament. It'll probably come down to hot goaltending and special teams over a two-game series (said no one, ever
)
Last year, Tech's story was Pheonix [sic] Copley and the penalty kill. Do they again rise to the occasion, or do they get outplayed this year?
Also of note, last year at this time, Tech went without Blake Pietila who was busy winning gold at WJC. This season, Pietila has struggled both on the scoresheet and in his ability to be a disciplined leader (or lack thereof). So his presence in the tournament this year is a big question mark for the Huskies.
I still think it's anyone's tournament. It'll probably come down to hot goaltending and special teams over a two-game series (said no one, ever
)Last year, Tech's story was Pheonix [sic] Copley and the penalty kill. Do they again rise to the occasion, or do they get outplayed this year?
Also of note, last year at this time, Tech went without Blake Pietila who was busy winning gold at WJC. This season, Pietila has struggled both on the scoresheet and in his ability to be a disciplined leader (or lack thereof). So his presence in the tournament this year is a big question mark for the Huskies.
huskyfan
New member
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
your mouth to God's ears
your mouth to God's ears
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Michigan has been the best or nearly the best offensive team I have ever seen, when they want to be.If you don't have your game absolutely together they can run away from you real fast.
I think, even with the losses, they will be extremely tough.
Michigan has been the best or nearly the best offensive team I have ever seen, when they want to be.If you don't have your game absolutely together they can run away from you real fast.
I think, even with the losses, they will be extremely tough.
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Thank you but they are nothing compared to years prior. Then add in the fact that our two leading scorers on team (Copp and Compher) won't be at the GLI plus the #6 scorer (Motte) will not be at the GLI either and you can almost be guaranteed to win if you score two goals against us. Copp and Motte will be at World Juniors and Compher injured himself (WOTS is broken foot) in World Juniors practice.
I know what you are talking about as we almost had an embarrassment of riches before (ranging from Morrison to Legg to Tambellini to Hensick to Porter to Hagelin- and I know that I'm leaving a lot of people out).
I was at the first game between Michigan and Tech and watched the second on TV. You guys are good, no more Tragic Number for you. Mel can coach, guess who he learned it from? Your guys won't roll-over...
Thank you but they are nothing compared to years prior. Then add in the fact that our two leading scorers on team (Copp and Compher) won't be at the GLI plus the #6 scorer (Motte) will not be at the GLI either and you can almost be guaranteed to win if you score two goals against us. Copp and Motte will be at World Juniors and Compher injured himself (WOTS is broken foot) in World Juniors practice.
I know what you are talking about as we almost had an embarrassment of riches before (ranging from Morrison to Legg to Tambellini to Hensick to Porter to Hagelin- and I know that I'm leaving a lot of people out).
I was at the first game between Michigan and Tech and watched the second on TV. You guys are good, no more Tragic Number for you. Mel can coach, guess who he learned it from? Your guys won't roll-over...
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Saw the rink on Monday night. Western Ontario was playing Windsor as I was headed to the Baltimore Ravens game (or Lions game, as you Michiganders might call it).
It looked cold and reconfirmed my belief that hockey does not belong in a baseball stadium.
Saw the rink on Monday night. Western Ontario was playing Windsor as I was headed to the Baltimore Ravens game (or Lions game, as you Michiganders might call it).
It looked cold and reconfirmed my belief that hockey does not belong in a baseball stadium.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: 2013 Great Lakes Invitational, One like no other as part of the Winter Festival
Willard Ikola? John MacInnes?
Willard Ikola? John MacInnes?