MavHockey14
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Michigan Tech comes to Mankato next weekend after a road sweep of Bemidji.
Michigan Tech comes to Mankato next weekend after a road sweep of Bemidji.
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2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
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Scrum Bucket
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Would rather have someone else knock you guys out, but Tech will give it the old college try! Good luck to both teams!
Would rather have someone else knock you guys out, but Tech will give it the old college try! Good luck to both teams!
Not sure i agree with the WCHA first team voting i feel like Connor is being under appreciated. He does have a great tech in front of him and doesn't see 30+ shots often but he has been solid all year.
That said i don't get to watch enough of the other teams to really form an unbiased opinion.
Looking forward to the games this weekend. Should be good ones.
That said i don't get to watch enough of the other teams to really form an unbiased opinion.
Looking forward to the games this weekend. Should be good ones.
purpleinnebraska
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
It is interesting that Connor is a Richter finalist, but 3rd team in his own conference. I think it's an "eye test vs. numbers" thing. I've seen Bitzer and Tolvanen make a lot of spectacular saves and look near-unbeatable in goal, and Connor doesn't have that Wow factor most of the time. On the other hand, 22-3-1, 1.75, .917. If you haven't watched a lot of WCHA hockey (and I'm guessing the Richter voters haven't), those numbers are way too good to ignore.
For a cruder analogy, would you rather have a dependable wife, or a flashy girlfriend?
It is interesting that Connor is a Richter finalist, but 3rd team in his own conference. I think it's an "eye test vs. numbers" thing. I've seen Bitzer and Tolvanen make a lot of spectacular saves and look near-unbeatable in goal, and Connor doesn't have that Wow factor most of the time. On the other hand, 22-3-1, 1.75, .917. If you haven't watched a lot of WCHA hockey (and I'm guessing the Richter voters haven't), those numbers are way too good to ignore.
For a cruder analogy, would you rather have a dependable wife, or a flashy girlfriend?
Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Well....that wasn't ideal.
Seemed to me that you could tell which team was really desperate this weekend, and it wasn't MSU. At least that was the case on Saturday. The big boys, the upperclassmen, really need to step up if this team wants to make some noise in the NCAAs.
Well....that wasn't ideal.
Seemed to me that you could tell which team was really desperate this weekend, and it wasn't MSU. At least that was the case on Saturday. The big boys, the upperclassmen, really need to step up if this team wants to make some noise in the NCAAs.
purpleinnebraska
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Yes, most surprising thing to me was the lack of points from the 1st line. You can't go far in the tournament if your big guys aren't playing like big guys.
Yes, most surprising thing to me was the lack of points from the 1st line. You can't go far in the tournament if your big guys aren't playing like big guys.
MavHockey14
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Let’s hope they had their “off weekend” and that’s done and over with.
Yeah, what a disappointing weekend.
MavHockey14
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
CJ Suess is a Hobey Baker Top 10 Finalist! Awesome recognition for one heck of a hockey player.
Don’t have time to do the research now, but is this the first time a Maverick has been in the Hobey Top 10? Joseph, Stevenson, Backes, Jackman, Leitner are the ones top of mind that may have had a shot based on exceptional years, but I don’t think any of them were top 10.
CJ Suess is a Hobey Baker Top 10 Finalist! Awesome recognition for one heck of a hockey player.
Don’t have time to do the research now, but is this the first time a Maverick has been in the Hobey Top 10? Joseph, Stevenson, Backes, Jackman, Leitner are the ones top of mind that may have had a shot based on exceptional years, but I don’t think any of them were top 10.
Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Steve Carroll was a finalist for the first Hobey in 1981. That's the only one.
Steve Carroll was a finalist for the first Hobey in 1981. That's the only one.
Iwearpurple
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Wasn't Steve Carroll a finalist from the D2 days? Goalie on the National Champions.
Wasn't Steve Carroll a finalist from the D2 days? Goalie on the National Champions.
MavHockey14
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Yes, which, with no disrespect, I don’t include as it’s not division 1.
beaverhockeyfan
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
D-II (small schools) had their own Hobey Baker Award at that time. Joel Otto for Bemidji State won it in 1984, while Tom Kurvers won the D-I version.
D-II (small schools) had their own Hobey Baker Award at that time. Joel Otto for Bemidji State won it in 1984, while Tom Kurvers won the D-I version.
Iwearpurple
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Not in 1981, the year Carroll was a finalist, unless the University of Minnesota was in D-II that year. The winner of the group Carroll was a finalist was Neal Broten
Not in 1981, the year Carroll was a finalist, unless the University of Minnesota was in D-II that year. The winner of the group Carroll was a finalist was Neal Broten
Iwearpurple
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
All the more impressive as he was included with Division 1 (winner was Neal Broten)
All the more impressive as he was included with Division 1 (winner was Neal Broten)
beaverhockeyfan
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Joel Otto was listed as a finalist with the D-I members in 1984 as well. I guess finding information as to when they awarded a D-II, or small school award, is difficult.
Joel Otto was listed as a finalist with the D-I members in 1984 as well. I guess finding information as to when they awarded a D-II, or small school award, is difficult.
ole ole ole ole
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Big time Minnesota connection in Sioux Falls next weekend. What's the best way to get decent tickets. Does the University normally get a block we can call in and get.
Big time Minnesota connection in Sioux Falls next weekend. What's the best way to get decent tickets. Does the University normally get a block we can call in and get.
Iwearpurple
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
I am assuming the University will have a block available.
Also, lets hope, that the bank can make the trip.
I am assuming the University will have a block available.
Also, lets hope, that the bank can make the trip.
ole ole ole ole
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Band? They do an awesome job. I think the University should give free bus rides for the students too !! Missed them downtown during the two home WCHA playoff series when most were gone on break.
Band? They do an awesome job. I think the University should give free bus rides for the students too !! Missed them downtown during the two home WCHA playoff series when most were gone on break.
Scrum Bucket
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Best of luck to the Mavs in NoDak. Hope to see a WCHA team in the Xcel in a few weeks....
Best of luck to the Mavs in NoDak. Hope to see a WCHA team in the Xcel in a few weeks....
Iwearpurple
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Re: 2017-18 Minnesota State Mavericks: Season Thread
Absolutely, the University should do all they can to get a couple of busloads over there. According to Robb Murray in the Freep this morning Tech charged the students $25.00 for tickets, bus and hotel to come to Mankato. If Tech can do it, MSU should be able to do it.
Absolutely, the University should do all they can to get a couple of busloads over there. According to Robb Murray in the Freep this morning Tech charged the students $25.00 for tickets, bus and hotel to come to Mankato. If Tech can do it, MSU should be able to do it.