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All Things Denver, XXVIII

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vizoroo said:
DU is #15 on the USCHO poll and #16 on the INCM rankings.
I suppose a drop was to be expected considering we were embarassed by CC Saturday night, but I like to think Friday night was more like the DU team we will see the rest of the season.

It will be intersting to see the line combinations when we have most of the players back on the ice.
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With Nick Shore still going to be out this coming weekend and Dusty Jackson and Paul Phillips returning, I see the centers staying the same as last week. Dusty will knock out of the line-up either Jarrod Mermis or Jon Cook. I could see Dusty possibly playing wing on the 3rd line. If Gwoz decides to dress 7 D, Mermis and Cook will probably both be out of the line-up. It will be interesting to see if he goes with 4 full lines and 6 D or 11 skaters and 7 D.
 
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dggoddard said:
I think the under/over for DU in the next 10 games would be 7-2-1.
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I think that is about right. The Anchorage trip is never an easy one nor is playing on the road tDECC. Air Force seems to be struggling in the start to their season, so hopefully that game is one of the wins. The Landcows haven't shown much yet, so two wins there would be nice. Bemidji played UMD to two overtime games and beat SC one game on the road. I'll say a win and a tie against them. So, I'll go with the following:

Landcows: DU Sweep
Bemidji: DU win and a tie
Denver cup: DU wins both
Duluth: Split
UAA: Split

That leads to a 7-2-1 record over the stretch, DG's over/under.
 
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Actually getting embarrassed by CC was a blessing in disguise. Normally the players would take a team like Minnesota State lightly but MSU defeated CC earlier in the season.

I expect DU to play Lockdown Defense this weekend. Try and get an early lead, tighten the screws defensively and then strike when MSU makes a mistake. Classic Gwozdecky hockey, the key is scoring goals early.

Should be a thousand or more empty seats this weekend. DU has been heavily promoting some discounts to try and fill the goal area seating. Will be interesting to see student turnout. If I was AD, set up some tables in the Dorms at mealtime & offer $1 tickets to students on Wed. only for either game and see if you can get some extra energy in the building.
 
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dggoddard said:
Actually getting embarrassed by CC was a blessing in disguise. Normally the players would take a team like Minnesota State lightly but MSU defeated CC earlier in the season.

I expect DU to play Lockdown Defense this weekend. Try and get an early lead, tighten the screws defensively and then strike when MSU makes a mistake. Classic Gwozdecky hockey, the key is scoring goals early.

Should be a thousand or more empty seats this weekend. DU has been heavily promoting some discounts to try and fill the goal area seating. Will be interesting to see student turnout. If I was AD, set up some tables in the Dorms at mealtime & offer $1 tickets to students on Wed. only for either game and see if you can get some extra energy in the building.
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I agree 7-2-1 or -7-3. Should put you in good shape standings wise. Look out for uno down the road though. Mankato will make it a contest but should lose both, especially there. BTW my father had spinal column surgery two years ago. rehab very tough.
I notice a number of teams struggling to fill seats.
 
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vizoroo said:
Do you think there will be any news about Jesse before tomorrow's press conference?
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From Mike Chambers Blog at 6:21 PM MT in the Denver Post.

DU senior center Jesse Martin was today scheduled to undergo surgery in St. Paul, Minn., to stablize the three fractures to his C2 vertebra. I have no update. There has been no release from DU and I’m waiting to hear back from Marty’s father.
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Per a DU Press Release tonight, Jesse Martin's surgery was successful!!!

University of Denver senior center Jesse Martin (Edmonton, Alberta) underwent surgery Monday afternoon at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., to stabilize a broken C2 vertebra in his neck. The surgery went as planned. Doctors will reassess his condition on Tuesday morning.
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Thank God for no surprises or setbacks during the surgery. Jesse's got a long row to hoe, but he's evidently off to a good start.
 
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Dmann said:
Well this is certainly the news we were all waiting for. Now I want to hear the news that he will play hockey again.
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My understanding is that Jesse will recover for a week or so in St. Paul and then return to Denver for rehabilitation. The DU CLarion has a story about Jesse's surgery and Zeke's trip to visit Jesse last Saturday. The Clarion indicates a full year for Jesse to recover. It would be great if Jesse could play hockey again but he needs to be able to walk and fully function before that bridge is crossed. Gwoz's weekly press conference is scheduled for 12 PM MT today and is free on Pioneer Vision at www.denverpioneers.com. I am sure he will address Jesse's surgery and recovery, last weekend's series with CC and the upcoming series against Minnesota State. Edit: DU website is showing that Steve Miller will be doing the press conference today not Gwoz. Absolutely pure speculation on my part, but it wouldn't surprise me if Gwoz is in St. Paul with Jesse and his family.
 
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DU Recruit Garrett Allen had 2 assists In Team USA's victory over Canada East in the World Junior A Challenge.
 
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manurespreader said:
I agree 7-2-1 or -7-3. Should put you in good shape standings wise. Look out for uno down the road though. Mankato will make it a contest but should lose both, especially there. BTW my father had spinal column surgery two years ago. rehab very tough.
I notice a number of teams struggling to fill seats.
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I'm sure the rehab is brutal, but at least he's a 21 year old athlete who's in great shape. Having his friends and teammates around should help his mental condition.

As far as the empty seats around the WCHA this season are concerned its an interesting topic.

CC droped their ticket prices considerablly this season, but the recent losing streak hurt the gate this weekend. They had many empty seats for a DU game that is used to sell out. They had a good student turnout though.

DU sold out the BC series, sold out the CC game earlier than usual and almost sold out the Wisconsin series. Now with Minnesota State & Bemidji coming to town, we'll see a true gauge of fan interest. Will season ticket holders blow off some games as well?

Minnesota has had empty seats this season.

North Dakota had many empty seats on Halloween night against DU. Guessing trick or treating took precidence.
 
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Lots of breaking news on the Jesse Martin front right now.

1) Mike Chambers in the Denver Post is reporting that Jesse's neck fractures will fully heal and he will have full range of motion with his neck. However, the hit caused compression to Jesse's spine which has caused weakness on one side of his body. It sounds doubtful that he will be able to play hockey again but otherwise should be able to have a full and productive life. Jesse will return to Denver next week to beging rehab. Here is part of Chambers' story.

"We got the fracture unimpeded and in place, aligned, and they were able to put a screw in, brought the fracture together and stabilize it," Terry Martin said in a phone interview from Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. "It was fabulous and the prognosis is he'll wear a halo for four to six weeks and then a C-collar for another four weeks, and within six months the fractured bone will be stronger than the original bone."

Terry said doctors operated through Jesse's throat, and afterward told the family they anticipate Jesse will regain "full range of motion" of his neck.

His hockey career, however, likely ended Oct. 30 when he awkwardly absorbed an open-ice check from North Dakota's Brad Malone in at game at Grand Forks, N.D. In addition to the C2 fractures, the hit also caused trauma to the spinal cord, and Jesse has lost some feeling and strength in his arms.

"The challenge will be that he's had some damage to the spinal cord, some compression, which is what they call it," Terry said. "Because of that, he does have some numbness in both arms and a lack of full range of movement in one of his arms.

"They say that there will be a fairly extensive rehab ... The prognosis is good, but there is no guarantee there will full recovery with that, but it should be enough, certainly, for a real good lifestyle."
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2) Per a news release on the DU website, Jesse's doctor held a news conference at 12PM CT (11AM MT). Bacher hasn't posted the highlights of the news conference yet.

3) Steve Miller's press conference should be starting soon at www.denverpioneers.com

Again, keep Jesse in your prayers as he begins his long road to recovery.
 
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What we're learning is that Jesse's injury was close to being catastrophic. That won't make it any easier for him to accept that he's done with hockey (although I wouldn't expect him to give up without a fight) but it does put things in perspective. What we've learned about this young man is that emtionally and intellectually he'll be able to deal with it and lead a productive life, whether or not hockey is part of it.
 
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Steve Miller was brief on Jesse's surgery just indicating that it was a success. He did not want to delve into specifics as he knew the doctor had just had a press conference and was leaving it up to Erich Bacher to post the doctor's comments and answers.
 
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Old Pio said:
What we're learning is that Jesse's injury was close to being catastrophic. That won't make it any easier for him to accept that he's done with hockey (although I wouldn't expect him to give up without a fight) but it does put things in perspective. What we've learned about this young man is that emtionally and intellectually he'll be able to deal with it and lead a productive life, whether or not hockey is part of it.
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I wonder if he can be a part of the DU hockey program even if he can't play?
 
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Dmann said:
I wonder if he can be a part of the DU hockey program even if he can't play?
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He's an assistant captain, so he'll have responsibilities as soon as he's able.

He was able to walk today per CTV with some assistance and then turn around and sit down, so he's on his way....
 
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Edmonton Journal article on Jesse's first steps today with some quotes from the doctor and his father.

On Monday afternoon, spine specialists Drs. Alex Mendez and Robert Morgan performed surgery, realigning Martin’s vertebrae and stabilizing his broken neck by inserting a screw into the bone.

On Tuesday morning, Martin took his first steps since the injury, walking from his bed to a chair and back.

“Jesse is doing great. He actually walked today for the first time since the accident,” said Dr. Mendez at a news conference on Monday morning.

Doctors say Martin will remain in a halo for the next four to six weeks, and will stay in St. Paul hospital for the next week to 10 days, after which he will return to Denver for rehabilitation.

“We want him confident with his ability to walk. We want to make sure he is swallowing OK,” said Morgan.

Martin’s father also spoke at the conference and said seeing his son walk again was an emotional experience.

“Seeing Jesse walk was amazing; it was amazing,” said Terry Martin. “The only thing that can compare was seeing him born.”
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Ereic Bacher has posted on the DU Website a synopsis of the press conference and several quotes from both doctors and Jesse's dad. The quotes are:

From Alex Mendez, MD

"We're very happy with how the surgery went. Jesse is doing great. He actually walked today for the first time since the accident. It was a very successful surgery."

"These injuries are very serious. They can cause paralysis. Some people can die. If he had been hit a little bit more, we probably wouldn't be here. This was a violent injury."
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From Robert Morgan, MD

"This will be six months to a year of continued recovery. We will have him spend the next 7 to 10 days here with our rehab folks. We want him confident with his ability to walk. We want to make sure he is swallowing okay."

"He has been down for a long time, it's not good for people to lie in bed for a long time. We now have to get him used to being upright, get him used to walking. We have to get him solidly healed."

When asked if he could play hockey again:

"There's no way we're going to know that for a year. A lot of things have to go right, but I'm not going to tell him he can't. If he was fused, then no (he couldn't play again). There would be a lot of things that he wouldn't be able to do. But the possibility is there, the potential."

"This surgery has the most potential for him to be normal two years from now."
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From Terry Martin, father of Jesse

"Seeing Jesse walk was amazing, it was amazing. I haven't had a feeling like that. The only thing that can compare was seeing him born."

"We've been up and down. We have had a tremendous amount of support here in St. Paul and Minneapolis, from people in Denver and people in Canada. There has been no end to the amount of support."

"We found out this was the best team and this was the best place for Jesse. The hospital has been great. They have been professional and personal and family."

"Jesse has had no other wish in life but to play hockey. But he has tried to focus on what the doctors have been telling him rather than look too far ahead."

"He had no feeling in his extremities. He thought when he was on the ice that he was paralyzed."

"He said 'Some people look at the glass as half-full, some people look at the glass as half-empty, I'm extremely grateful I have a glass."

"He was tentative when he was walking. He was afraid he was going to break it again. He doesn't realize yet how solid it is."
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