MagnessMan
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Re: ALL THINGS DENVER XLI--Will Boone go to St.Paul
Let"s go denver!!!
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ALL THINGS DENVER XLI--Will Boone go to St.Paul
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MagnessMan
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Re: ALL THINGS DENVER XLI--Will Boone go to St.Paul
What a crazy day in Fargo! The PIOS skate for a shot at the FF tomorrow!
What a crazy day in Fargo! The PIOS skate for a shot at the FF tomorrow!
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Here we go DU vs.....AIC!
Never expected this match up. Have to admit I was nervous about OSU, but really concerned about facing St. Cloud in the final. Holding the Cloudies to one goal--that's a piece of work.
Frozen Four is the prize--Go Pios!
Here we go DU vs.....AIC!
Never expected this match up. Have to admit I was nervous about OSU, but really concerned about facing St. Cloud in the final. Holding the Cloudies to one goal--that's a piece of work.
Frozen Four is the prize--Go Pios!
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Re: ALL THINGS DENVER XLI--Will Boone go to St.Paul
Congratulations to the Pios on a solid showing in Fargo. Keep representing the NCHC well, and good luck in Buffalo.
Congratulations to the Pios on a solid showing in Fargo. Keep representing the NCHC well, and good luck in Buffalo.
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What a good weekend for the Pios!
2 wins 2 shutouts Amazing!
Larsson, Staub, Finlay and Lancaster were named to the all-tournament team and Larsson was selected MVP.
Only blot on the festivities Emilio Pettersen's injury, Hope it is nor serious, but,,,,
What a good weekend for the Pios!
2 wins 2 shutouts Amazing!
Larsson, Staub, Finlay and Lancaster were named to the all-tournament team and Larsson was selected MVP.
Only blot on the festivities Emilio Pettersen's injury, Hope it is nor serious, but,,,,
Re: ALL THINGS DENVER XLI--Will Boone go to St.Paul
DU will really need Pettersen back at close to 100% and the first-line clicking at a high-level to get past UMass. UMass is a carbon copy of St. Cloud and holding them to even two goals will be a real challenge - even with how well the team-defense and goaltending has been playing for the Pioneers. Denver needs to score three (and carry play consistently in the offensive end) to put themselves in the mix to advance.
They were more than solid this past weekend in Fargo, but I keep thinking back to the last games I saw in person - the UND series in the NCHC QFs. If UMass gets that much time, space and possession they'll make Denver play dearly. On the other hand, if DU uses their skating and skill and attempts to take the play to UMass they'll have a chance, despite their youth. I'd echo that this FF berth is unexpected and the season is already a success - so I say throw caution to the win and come out on the attack. The team skates well enough across the board, and is responsible enough, to also get back on defense, but they need to score to win. I don't like their chances to win this game 2-1 or 1/2-0. Get three and they'll be right in this game...
If you look at the way Denver has been playing down the stretch - it lines up with what Notre Dame likes to do and that game did not work out well for the Irish. UMass outshot them 34-13, dominated much of the game and, after wearing them down, buried four goals over the final two periods. As limited as they are this season, UNH and BC are two teams who will always try to skate with their opponents. UNH pushed UMass to double-OT in a 5-4, game-one QF loss and BC knocked off the Minutemen in the Hockey East semi-final. That's how you make life difficult for UMass, IMO, by pushing back, making them defend and taking the puck off their sticks for a while...
DU will really need Pettersen back at close to 100% and the first-line clicking at a high-level to get past UMass. UMass is a carbon copy of St. Cloud and holding them to even two goals will be a real challenge - even with how well the team-defense and goaltending has been playing for the Pioneers. Denver needs to score three (and carry play consistently in the offensive end) to put themselves in the mix to advance.
They were more than solid this past weekend in Fargo, but I keep thinking back to the last games I saw in person - the UND series in the NCHC QFs. If UMass gets that much time, space and possession they'll make Denver play dearly. On the other hand, if DU uses their skating and skill and attempts to take the play to UMass they'll have a chance, despite their youth. I'd echo that this FF berth is unexpected and the season is already a success - so I say throw caution to the win and come out on the attack. The team skates well enough across the board, and is responsible enough, to also get back on defense, but they need to score to win. I don't like their chances to win this game 2-1 or 1/2-0. Get three and they'll be right in this game...
If you look at the way Denver has been playing down the stretch - it lines up with what Notre Dame likes to do and that game did not work out well for the Irish. UMass outshot them 34-13, dominated much of the game and, after wearing them down, buried four goals over the final two periods. As limited as they are this season, UNH and BC are two teams who will always try to skate with their opponents. UNH pushed UMass to double-OT in a 5-4, game-one QF loss and BC knocked off the Minutemen in the Hockey East semi-final. That's how you make life difficult for UMass, IMO, by pushing back, making them defend and taking the puck off their sticks for a while...
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MagnessMan
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Pios left for Buffalo today. After hitting 90 degrees here in SoCal. thought it might be springtime in the Rockies.
Guess we can count on Buffalo for cold, smooth ice and a venue for the Pioneers to shine.
GO PIOS!
It was 80 in Denver today, a good time to get outta town. Blizzard warning for tomorrow afternoon/overnight. Bomb cyclone #2 perhaps?
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Hoping (my heart) you're wrong. Thinking (my head) says you're right.
Hoping (my heart) you're wrong. Thinking (my head) says you're right.
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In press conference today, DC says there is a "small chance" Pettersen could play tomorrow and he didn't sound hopeful. Emilio has not been practicing with the team.
Just read that Troy Terry was injured 4/1 playing (blocking a shot) against Calgary. Probably a broken leg. Was on crutches at the Tuesday send off for the Pios.
Hoping the Pios can send Cale Makar to the Avs a couple of days early
In press conference today, DC says there is a "small chance" Pettersen could play tomorrow and he didn't sound hopeful. Emilio has not been practicing with the team.
Just read that Troy Terry was injured 4/1 playing (blocking a shot) against Calgary. Probably a broken leg. Was on crutches at the Tuesday send off for the Pios.
Hoping the Pios can send Cale Makar to the Avs a couple of days early
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Denver Post:https://www.denverpost.com/2019/04/...Ol1KIEmQ4-GnGKXo1KZRZazndhVg4Xx3GRLao2BK_wyu8
Luko and Terry
Denver Post:https://www.denverpost.com/2019/04/...Ol1KIEmQ4-GnGKXo1KZRZazndhVg4Xx3GRLao2BK_wyu8
Luko and Terry
Re: ALL THINGS DENVER XLI--Will Boone go to St.Paul
First, CONGRATULATIONS to the team and coaches for an outstanding performance throughout the year and at the Frozen Four. . They made believers of the college hockey world. And next year should see an even better finish.
UMass's 3 PP goals in 3 minutes were so disheartening to this fan. Wasn't sure we could comeback. I was ready to call timeout or change goalies, but the goals came so quickly didn't have time to do either.
UMass coach conceded DU outplayed them in the 2nd and 3rd period. Was surprised he made several comments about the refs. Didn't say they were bad, but certainly implied it. BTW isn't it almost pro forma tor the winning coach to begin comments on the hard fought battle/skilled performance by the opponent ? I didn't really like some of his comments/attitude.
I must say when UMass offense was swarming either on the PP or 5 on 5 they were frighteningly good. Just wish Makar could be playing for the Avs Saturday.
But you know the team showed so much grit, desire, resilience, can only look forward to next year
In 2016 Pios lost in the semis and then in 2017 took the Natty. 2019 loss in semis and then 2020........Hope it's a pattern.
First, CONGRATULATIONS to the team and coaches for an outstanding performance throughout the year and at the Frozen Four. . They made believers of the college hockey world. And next year should see an even better finish.
UMass's 3 PP goals in 3 minutes were so disheartening to this fan. Wasn't sure we could comeback. I was ready to call timeout or change goalies, but the goals came so quickly didn't have time to do either.
UMass coach conceded DU outplayed them in the 2nd and 3rd period. Was surprised he made several comments about the refs. Didn't say they were bad, but certainly implied it. BTW isn't it almost pro forma tor the winning coach to begin comments on the hard fought battle/skilled performance by the opponent ? I didn't really like some of his comments/attitude.
I must say when UMass offense was swarming either on the PP or 5 on 5 they were frighteningly good. Just wish Makar could be playing for the Avs Saturday.
But you know the team showed so much grit, desire, resilience, can only look forward to next year
In 2016 Pios lost in the semis and then in 2017 took the Natty. 2019 loss in semis and then 2020........Hope it's a pattern.
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We will never know whether a major penalty for the hit to the head by UMass' trivigno on Durflnger would have changed the outcome of the game.
The NCAA suspended Trivigno for the Championship game, but doesn't do DU any good now, bur it might make the team even more determined to get the Natty next year.
We will never know whether a major penalty for the hit to the head by UMass' trivigno on Durflnger would have changed the outcome of the game.
The NCAA suspended Trivigno for the Championship game, but doesn't do DU any good now, bur it might make the team even more determined to get the Natty next year.