Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Now, that's funny.
Now, that's funny.
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2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
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Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Here's the reason Black only played the first period last night. (Although I wonder if those first 3 goals didn't occur if she somehow would have stayed in net for the second period).
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/7/WHOCKEY_0207152748.aspx?path=whockey
Here's the reason Black only played the first period last night. (Although I wonder if those first 3 goals didn't occur if she somehow would have stayed in net for the second period).
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/7/WHOCKEY_0207152748.aspx?path=whockey
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pokechecker
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
"Rookie Evelina Suonpää, who has been with the Bulldogs for two and a half weeks, manned the pipes for the second and third periods in her first action in a UMD jersey. "
LOL
some things never change
"Rookie Evelina Suonpää, who has been with the Bulldogs for two and a half weeks, manned the pipes for the second and third periods in her first action in a UMD jersey. "
LOL
some things never change
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Blow out at Ridder. UM 7 - UMD 1 final.
Apart from UM striking often and early it was the same basic story as last week's series against UW. Breakouts not bad but puck movement not as good as last week through the neutral zone but as soon as they crossed the Gophers blue line there was a lack of support and a look of disorganization as though they didn't know what to do at that point. And the 'Dogs were constantly giving the puck away similar to last weekend.
'Dog goaltending was also weaker tonight with Black allowing a couple of spirit breakers.
Good to see Grapp get the call in net for most of the 3rd period. Maybe Suonpaa gets the start tomorrow?
It could have been a bit closer on the scoreboard but UM was the vastly superior team tonight...the chemistry and talent are obvious. But high marks to the 'Dogs for skating hard until the final buzzer.
High energy, knowledgeable, fair and therefore value adding and extremely enjoyable play by play and colour commentating by two young guys whose names I didn't catch.
Hopefully, tomorrow's game will be a little closer. I think the 'Dogs have the Gophers right where they want 'em.
Blow out at Ridder. UM 7 - UMD 1 final.
Apart from UM striking often and early it was the same basic story as last week's series against UW. Breakouts not bad but puck movement not as good as last week through the neutral zone but as soon as they crossed the Gophers blue line there was a lack of support and a look of disorganization as though they didn't know what to do at that point. And the 'Dogs were constantly giving the puck away similar to last weekend.
'Dog goaltending was also weaker tonight with Black allowing a couple of spirit breakers.
Good to see Grapp get the call in net for most of the 3rd period. Maybe Suonpaa gets the start tomorrow?
It could have been a bit closer on the scoreboard but UM was the vastly superior team tonight...the chemistry and talent are obvious. But high marks to the 'Dogs for skating hard until the final buzzer.
High energy, knowledgeable, fair and therefore value adding and extremely enjoyable play by play and colour commentating by two young guys whose names I didn't catch.
Hopefully, tomorrow's game will be a little closer. I think the 'Dogs have the Gophers right where they want 'em.
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
You can surmise from my nym that I might have above average sympathy for goaltenders but still I don't think Black deserves blame on a couple of those. A slapshot from the blueline that ricocheted off a shin guard, another that the forward redirected behind her back. The game did not look like 7-1. The big difference was some good luck for the Gophers and UMD's surprising inability to mount any kind of offence of their own. They did a great job on the forecheck & caused the MN D to look confused many times but could not turn that around and into a scoring chance.
You can surmise from my nym that I might have above average sympathy for goaltenders but still I don't think Black deserves blame on a couple of those. A slapshot from the blueline that ricocheted off a shin guard, another that the forward redirected behind her back. The game did not look like 7-1. The big difference was some good luck for the Gophers and UMD's surprising inability to mount any kind of offence of their own. They did a great job on the forecheck & caused the MN D to look confused many times but could not turn that around and into a scoring chance.
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
I agree that the game didn't look like 7-1, the blow out was on the scoreboard and not so much in the play. UM got a few lucky breaks which resulted in goals and UMD didn't but regardless UM was still the better team. UMD's forwards have to be more accurate with their shots...pucks repeatedly shot into the goalie's chest don't usually result in goals.
I agree with your comment about a couple of shots that Black can't be faulted for but I was referring to a couple of others only one of which I can now recall because it was so glaring. It was Brandt's goal from behind the goal line...the odds of that puck going in was similar to the odds of your winning the lottery...it shouldn't have happened...Black was sleeping...quite embarrassing...not a great strategy when you are playing one of the best teams in the country.
For a few years now goaltending has been UMD's weakness but their offense, although presently better than the last year or two, still has to find a way to be more consistent...they have the talent to put a lot more pucks in the net but somehow it's not happening...they looked better earlier this season which kind of seems counterintuitive.
I agree that the game didn't look like 7-1, the blow out was on the scoreboard and not so much in the play. UM got a few lucky breaks which resulted in goals and UMD didn't but regardless UM was still the better team. UMD's forwards have to be more accurate with their shots...pucks repeatedly shot into the goalie's chest don't usually result in goals.
I agree with your comment about a couple of shots that Black can't be faulted for but I was referring to a couple of others only one of which I can now recall because it was so glaring. It was Brandt's goal from behind the goal line...the odds of that puck going in was similar to the odds of your winning the lottery...it shouldn't have happened...Black was sleeping...quite embarrassing...not a great strategy when you are playing one of the best teams in the country.
For a few years now goaltending has been UMD's weakness but their offense, although presently better than the last year or two, still has to find a way to be more consistent...they have the talent to put a lot more pucks in the net but somehow it's not happening...they looked better earlier this season which kind of seems counterintuitive.
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
UM 2 - UMD 0 Final...with Stecklein catching a break by having the puck come to her when her team was on a change and after Black had headed to the bench. Be that as it may, she made a great wrist shot from around the top of the faceoff circle near the boards top shelf into the vacated net.
UMD didn't keep up the pace of the first period when they had UM on the ropes with their speed and aggressive play although the rest of the game was still extremely competitive. Had they been able to do so, the old Ali rope-a-dope that I was alluding to last night after the 7-1 loss with respect to the 'Dogs having the Gophers right where they wanted 'em might have been prescient.
Same story for the 'Dogs...scoring drought...3 goals in the last 6 games. Although Lacquette rang a slap shot off the crossbar in the first period that looked like it had gone in. If it had...who knows how that might have affected this very tight game.
Would have done wonders for them to bag this game which was definitely within reach but it was not to be. The killer instinct to seal the deal with the foot to the floor from 5 or 6 years ago is what is still missing although, as I've mentioned, there has been great improvement this season.
UM 2 - UMD 0 Final...with Stecklein catching a break by having the puck come to her when her team was on a change and after Black had headed to the bench. Be that as it may, she made a great wrist shot from around the top of the faceoff circle near the boards top shelf into the vacated net.
UMD didn't keep up the pace of the first period when they had UM on the ropes with their speed and aggressive play although the rest of the game was still extremely competitive. Had they been able to do so, the old Ali rope-a-dope that I was alluding to last night after the 7-1 loss with respect to the 'Dogs having the Gophers right where they wanted 'em might have been prescient.
Same story for the 'Dogs...scoring drought...3 goals in the last 6 games. Although Lacquette rang a slap shot off the crossbar in the first period that looked like it had gone in. If it had...who knows how that might have affected this very tight game.
Would have done wonders for them to bag this game which was definitely within reach but it was not to be. The killer instinct to seal the deal with the foot to the floor from 5 or 6 years ago is what is still missing although, as I've mentioned, there has been great improvement this season.
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Given the number of times they were forechecking 3 and pressuring the MN D they really should have generated a lot more offense than they did. That was the best forecheck I have seen all year & it would have crushed a lesser team. As it was it held MN to a standstill for 2 full periods. Last night they got a couple lucky goals early & I think it took the heart out of the Bulldogs, tonight the Gophers misfired on 2 open net shots and looked to be constantly skating uphill against a relentless UMD. That was as good a game as I can remember between these two in a long time.
Given the number of times they were forechecking 3 and pressuring the MN D they really should have generated a lot more offense than they did. That was the best forecheck I have seen all year & it would have crushed a lesser team. As it was it held MN to a standstill for 2 full periods. Last night they got a couple lucky goals early & I think it took the heart out of the Bulldogs, tonight the Gophers misfired on 2 open net shots and looked to be constantly skating uphill against a relentless UMD. That was as good a game as I can remember between these two in a long time.
Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
2015-16 recruit Maddie Rooney played her last game tonight for the Andover High BOY'S team, which somewhat ironically had their season ended by a Duluth team, perennial power East, which beat Andover 3-0. Over the season Rooney's Andover squad was at best average, finishing with a record of 10-13-3. However Miss Rooney did very well in goal, finishing with an overall save percentage of .910 while playing almost 90% of her team's minutes.
She should do well for the Bulldogs when she joins the team next season.
http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/roster_players/6674957
2015-16 recruit Maddie Rooney played her last game tonight for the Andover High BOY'S team, which somewhat ironically had their season ended by a Duluth team, perennial power East, which beat Andover 3-0. Over the season Rooney's Andover squad was at best average, finishing with a record of 10-13-3. However Miss Rooney did very well in goal, finishing with an overall save percentage of .910 while playing almost 90% of her team's minutes.
She should do well for the Bulldogs when she joins the team next season.
http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/roster_players/6674957
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Someone did their homework on the possible scenarios for UMD...or they let their computer do it for them...
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/18/WHOCKEY_0218150931.aspx?path=whockey
Someone did their homework on the possible scenarios for UMD...or they let their computer do it for them...
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/18/WHOCKEY_0218150931.aspx?path=whockey
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
A sobering article...
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/19/WHOCKEY_0219154733.aspx?path=whockey
A sobering article...
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/19/WHOCKEY_0219154733.aspx?path=whockey
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
UMD 3 - OSU 1 final. SOG 36 each.
A good quick game and a fairly even game I thought with decent energy level and while there were several exciting opportunities at each end there was just not the intensity that I was hoping for from each team given their past weekends. I was hoping for a really dynamic game.
'Dogs missed 3 empty netters with Huertas missing 2 and ending up in the net herself on her second attempt. (Reminds me of my comments about shooting practice).
And 2 breakaways, one in the first and one in the second, (I believe it was one for each team), and Hansen was completely silent during each one as though they weren't happening. He must have been in the kitchen making cocktails. Unbelievable.
We'll see what Seniors' "Night" brings on Sunday afternoon.
UMD 3 - OSU 1 final. SOG 36 each.
A good quick game and a fairly even game I thought with decent energy level and while there were several exciting opportunities at each end there was just not the intensity that I was hoping for from each team given their past weekends. I was hoping for a really dynamic game.
'Dogs missed 3 empty netters with Huertas missing 2 and ending up in the net herself on her second attempt. (Reminds me of my comments about shooting practice).
And 2 breakaways, one in the first and one in the second, (I believe it was one for each team), and Hansen was completely silent during each one as though they weren't happening. He must have been in the kitchen making cocktails. Unbelievable.
We'll see what Seniors' "Night" brings on Sunday afternoon.
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Seniors' Night/Afternoon...with a recap of today's game...
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/22/WHOCKEY_0222154030.aspx?path=whockey
Seniors' Night/Afternoon...with a recap of today's game...
http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2015/2/22/WHOCKEY_0222154030.aspx?path=whockey
Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
A non-hockey update, but I'm still surprised this hasn't gotten attention here.
Per the Bulldogs' Facebook page on Thursday (2/26)...
A non-hockey update, but I'm still surprised this hasn't gotten attention here.
Per the Bulldogs' Facebook page on Thursday (2/26)...
They also provided a link to Julianne's CaringBridge site, which had the following update a couple hours ago (Saturday, 2/28)...
brookyone
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
My sincere best wishes and prayers for complete success. As someone who's spent the last seven+ years on a waiting list, it's great news when someone...anyone receives the life saving gift they need.
ARM
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Agree wholeheartedly.
Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are trying to advance to the WCHA Final Faceoff. Game 3 between them and the Beavers starts at 2 p.m. Both teams have free online audio feeds available, so listening in should not be an issue.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are trying to advance to the WCHA Final Faceoff. Game 3 between them and the Beavers starts at 2 p.m. Both teams have free online audio feeds available, so listening in should not be an issue.
Blackbeard
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Re: 2014-2015 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs Womens Hockey
Well, the end of the season and the end of an era.
Congratulations to BSU who win 2-1 in OT to move on to The Ralph.
Attendance was 1073 for today's game and they sure sounded like they were into it.
Forgot to mention that this one reminds me of the game vs UW a few years ago in the first round as well, I think, where UMD was up by one but UW scored with 25 seconds left in the game to force OT which UW won.
Well, the end of the season and the end of an era.
Congratulations to BSU who win 2-1 in OT to move on to The Ralph.
Attendance was 1073 for today's game and they sure sounded like they were into it.
Forgot to mention that this one reminds me of the game vs UW a few years ago in the first round as well, I think, where UMD was up by one but UW scored with 25 seconds left in the game to force OT which UW won.
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