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All Things Denver, XXVIII
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PiosAvsFan
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
Lee out with broken hand: http://www.denverpioneers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18600&ATCLID=205030461
Lee out with broken hand: http://www.denverpioneers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18600&ATCLID=205030461
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
The Pioneers got the job done this weekend with the sweep, and good teams need to fight through turmoil. I can't believe all the injuries DU has sufffered this year, but they are learning to play through them. Great to see Maiani and Bennett finally break through the scoring droughts they were dealing with, and having Makowski get a couple of goals was also a nice way to contribute. Drew Shore is showing confidence and leadership out there. Zucker is also a huge factor but needs to contain his aggression a little bit so he doesn't get dumb penalties. He'll learn.
Defensively, DU is playing well, and Brittain may be the best rookie goalie in college hockey this year so far.
DU need to buckle down and focus on Bemidji, which won't be easy with final exams approaching. DU is often out of synch when they play around finals time, and the coaching staff needs to be ready for that.
The Pioneers got the job done this weekend with the sweep, and good teams need to fight through turmoil. I can't believe all the injuries DU has sufffered this year, but they are learning to play through them. Great to see Maiani and Bennett finally break through the scoring droughts they were dealing with, and having Makowski get a couple of goals was also a nice way to contribute. Drew Shore is showing confidence and leadership out there. Zucker is also a huge factor but needs to contain his aggression a little bit so he doesn't get dumb penalties. He'll learn.
Defensively, DU is playing well, and Brittain may be the best rookie goalie in college hockey this year so far.
DU need to buckle down and focus on Bemidji, which won't be easy with final exams approaching. DU is often out of synch when they play around finals time, and the coaching staff needs to be ready for that.
Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
And how about that Goal Czar!!!! Wow!!! How awesome is it to have him back???
And how about that Goal Czar!!!! Wow!!! How awesome is it to have him back???
dggoddard
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
As we saw with Jarrod Mermis in the third period, every player on DU can score points if they are playing with elite linemates. If DU takes care of business in the first period, they can all have a little fun late in a blowout. Sometimes it takes a young team a little while to learn that.
The Goal Czar is a finisher. Put him on a line with good players and with space he will score goals. The only issue has been defensive liabilities. Seems like he's making progress.
As we saw with Jarrod Mermis in the third period, every player on DU can score points if they are playing with elite linemates. If DU takes care of business in the first period, they can all have a little fun late in a blowout. Sometimes it takes a young team a little while to learn that.
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
DU really needed a weekend against a team that isn't a perennial power or rival to develop some confidence and get some guys onto the scoresheet. The key this past weekend were the steps that Bennett and Makowski took in their developmental arc by scoring their first collegiate goals this weekend. These are huge confidence boosters for rookie players. The other really positive step was Maiani, who had struggled to score in his senior season, stepping up and getting a pair last night. These guys all need to produce, as Zucker, Salazar, Drew Shore and Donovan can't do it all. With Martin out of the lineup for the rest of the season, DU needs more offensive contributions from around the lineup. Nick Shore's wrist is going to get better, and Dusty Jackson hopefully will get into the lineup soon to bring a couple more players into the mix. It would be nice to see Knowlton and Dewhurst get rewarded for the work they are putting in.
All in all, DU is just about where I expected them to be - a fourth place WCHA team who will be on the NCAA bubble. If Brittain continues to play as well as he has, DU has a shot to be dangerous. I like the defensive mix DU can put out there now that Wrenn is rounding into playing shape and Philips is back, and assuming Lee gets back soon. Offensively, I still think DU is challenged to find consistent finishing against the better teams. Hopefully, some players emerge...
DU really needed a weekend against a team that isn't a perennial power or rival to develop some confidence and get some guys onto the scoresheet. The key this past weekend were the steps that Bennett and Makowski took in their developmental arc by scoring their first collegiate goals this weekend. These are huge confidence boosters for rookie players. The other really positive step was Maiani, who had struggled to score in his senior season, stepping up and getting a pair last night. These guys all need to produce, as Zucker, Salazar, Drew Shore and Donovan can't do it all. With Martin out of the lineup for the rest of the season, DU needs more offensive contributions from around the lineup. Nick Shore's wrist is going to get better, and Dusty Jackson hopefully will get into the lineup soon to bring a couple more players into the mix. It would be nice to see Knowlton and Dewhurst get rewarded for the work they are putting in.
All in all, DU is just about where I expected them to be - a fourth place WCHA team who will be on the NCAA bubble. If Brittain continues to play as well as he has, DU has a shot to be dangerous. I like the defensive mix DU can put out there now that Wrenn is rounding into playing shape and Philips is back, and assuming Lee gets back soon. Offensively, I still think DU is challenged to find consistent finishing against the better teams. Hopefully, some players emerge...
duper
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
It certainly is nice to see the guys playing well with some of the player losses in the offseason as well as the injuries the team has suffered. I hope that the play will continue to improve as some of the freshmen who have been playing well continue to develop.
It certainly is nice to see the guys playing well with some of the player losses in the offseason as well as the injuries the team has suffered. I hope that the play will continue to improve as some of the freshmen who have been playing well continue to develop.
du78
Gunning For 10
Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post interviewed Jesse last weekend and has 3 articles in his blog about the interview. This is one of the quotes that gives a lot of insight into what happened to Jesse and how he is doing. Everyone may want to start playing his number 14 in the lottery.
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post interviewed Jesse last weekend and has 3 articles in his blog about the interview. This is one of the quotes that gives a lot of insight into what happened to Jesse and how he is doing. Everyone may want to start playing his number 14 in the lottery.
Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
Geez!! I'm so happy about his results, but I can't stop the "what ifs".
Geez!! I'm so happy about his results, but I can't stop the "what ifs".
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
There will always be "what if's". Life is full of them. Luckily, Martin seems to be one of those people of extraordinary character, which helps when you are faced with a whole litany of "what ifs."
Decisions we (or others) make can have a huge impact on your life, and those you care about. Jesse chose to play a dangerous sport. Jesse also chose to look down at the puck instead of looking up at the Brad Malone freight train coming at him. Malone chose to make an illegal hit instead of hitting Martin differently or avoiding him. The Martin family chose a surgical pathway, and the doctors chose a treatment plan, and no one can be 100% sure how this will end up.
Right now, it looks good for Jesse on many aspects of future life. He's still alive, walking and not paralyzed. It looks as though he'll be able to do most of the things he could do before the hit. He'll likely get his degree, get a job, have a family and a chance to build what most of us consider to be a normal North American life. That's a huge plus for him and puts him ahead of 90-95% of the people in the world, many of whom live in poverty and who won't have the college degree and career and lifestyle options Jesse will have. As Martin said so well, it's not about glass half full or empty, it's about still having the glass. That's a great attitude for now, but as his life moves from the hospital to rehab to real life, I would imagine he'll return to a more normal menu of typical wants and desires. He'll be still be surrounded by a peer group of very talented people, which has its ups and downs.
The big mystery here is whether or not he'll ever get to play the game he loves again. Right now, I wouldn't blame him if he never set foot in the rink again. He did sustain some spinal cord damage, and it's unclear right now how much of that damage will be permanent, and how much can be regained through rehab. He's an elite athlete who will have the best in rehab care and given Jesse's character, I sure wouldn't bet against him, and If I were his doctor, I sure as hell wouldn't tell him "no."
Jesse, like most drafted players at elite D-I college programs, is in the top 1-2% of hockey players in the world, and most of these guys do get a shot at some level of pro hockey after college.The scary side of this story is the potential of the neuro damage he sustained, and his ability to restore the fine motor control in his arms and hands that makes him a potential professional athlete - those 'special skills' that seperate him from those who play at lower levels or just recreationally. Being a pro hockey player is a goal that was literally five months away from his grasp before the accident, and we're all holding our breath to some extent to see what happens to that dream...
There will always be "what if's". Life is full of them. Luckily, Martin seems to be one of those people of extraordinary character, which helps when you are faced with a whole litany of "what ifs."
Decisions we (or others) make can have a huge impact on your life, and those you care about. Jesse chose to play a dangerous sport. Jesse also chose to look down at the puck instead of looking up at the Brad Malone freight train coming at him. Malone chose to make an illegal hit instead of hitting Martin differently or avoiding him. The Martin family chose a surgical pathway, and the doctors chose a treatment plan, and no one can be 100% sure how this will end up.
Right now, it looks good for Jesse on many aspects of future life. He's still alive, walking and not paralyzed. It looks as though he'll be able to do most of the things he could do before the hit. He'll likely get his degree, get a job, have a family and a chance to build what most of us consider to be a normal North American life. That's a huge plus for him and puts him ahead of 90-95% of the people in the world, many of whom live in poverty and who won't have the college degree and career and lifestyle options Jesse will have. As Martin said so well, it's not about glass half full or empty, it's about still having the glass. That's a great attitude for now, but as his life moves from the hospital to rehab to real life, I would imagine he'll return to a more normal menu of typical wants and desires. He'll be still be surrounded by a peer group of very talented people, which has its ups and downs.
The big mystery here is whether or not he'll ever get to play the game he loves again. Right now, I wouldn't blame him if he never set foot in the rink again. He did sustain some spinal cord damage, and it's unclear right now how much of that damage will be permanent, and how much can be regained through rehab. He's an elite athlete who will have the best in rehab care and given Jesse's character, I sure wouldn't bet against him, and If I were his doctor, I sure as hell wouldn't tell him "no."
Jesse, like most drafted players at elite D-I college programs, is in the top 1-2% of hockey players in the world, and most of these guys do get a shot at some level of pro hockey after college.The scary side of this story is the potential of the neuro damage he sustained, and his ability to restore the fine motor control in his arms and hands that makes him a potential professional athlete - those 'special skills' that seperate him from those who play at lower levels or just recreationally. Being a pro hockey player is a goal that was literally five months away from his grasp before the accident, and we're all holding our breath to some extent to see what happens to that dream...
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Benching Zucker after his outburst to the ref was a strong message from the coach. The number of penalties,"selfish penalties" ala Mark Rycroft, has to be decreased and I'm sure that mouthing off to the ref is near the top of that category. Gwoz commented that Zucker stayed involved in the game and understood why he was benched. There is a lesson there.
We all expect Zucker to make the WJC team, Drew Shore may be playing his way onto that team. He left camp early with a shoulder injury and I think we pretty much figured he was out of the mix, but he certainly must have been moved back onto the radar.
Benching Zucker after his outburst to the ref was a strong message from the coach. The number of penalties,"selfish penalties" ala Mark Rycroft, has to be decreased and I'm sure that mouthing off to the ref is near the top of that category. Gwoz commented that Zucker stayed involved in the game and understood why he was benched. There is a lesson there.
We all expect Zucker to make the WJC team, Drew Shore may be playing his way onto that team. He left camp early with a shoulder injury and I think we pretty much figured he was out of the mix, but he certainly must have been moved back onto the radar.
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
DU can't afford stupid penalties. The game is hard enough at full strength. The Pioneers just don't have the depth of manpower right now to play half the game in the box, and the energy that has to be expended on PKs can kill your big guns later in the game.
Gwozdeckey's teams have always been in the middle of the WCHA in PIMs, and I'm sure he'd like to keep it there. I am sure Zucker learned his lesson. He's way too valuable a player to be sitting in the box on a 10 minute penalty for running his mouth at a ref.
DU can't afford stupid penalties. The game is hard enough at full strength. The Pioneers just don't have the depth of manpower right now to play half the game in the box, and the energy that has to be expended on PKs can kill your big guns later in the game.
Gwozdeckey's teams have always been in the middle of the WCHA in PIMs, and I'm sure he'd like to keep it there. I am sure Zucker learned his lesson. He's way too valuable a player to be sitting in the box on a 10 minute penalty for running his mouth at a ref.
dggoddard
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
Magness is one of the few arenas in college sports that sells adult beverages.
Best place to watch the game is to stand in Section 18, but don't wear a non-DU WCHA Jersey or someone will kick the crap out of you and dump your decomposing body in the Alley behind Magness. Miami jerseys would be OK because of Blaisi. If you take your shirt off and fire up the crowd you'll fit right in and someone will probably buy you a beer.
DU has lots of great locally owned neighborhood restaurants to pre & post game [Jordan's, Spanky's, Crimson & Gold, the Pioneer].
Magness is one of the few arenas in college sports that sells adult beverages.
Best place to watch the game is to stand in Section 18, but don't wear a non-DU WCHA Jersey or someone will kick the crap out of you and dump your decomposing body in the Alley behind Magness. Miami jerseys would be OK because of Blaisi. If you take your shirt off and fire up the crowd you'll fit right in and someone will probably buy you a beer.
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Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver, XXVIII
The best bet is to take RTD light rail to the game. The light rail basically drops you at Magness, without the parking hassle, and you can drink without driving. Get off at the stop marked "University of Denver". Magness is at the base of the 215-foot tall gold leaf bell tower - you can't miss it.
If you do drive, the cheapest lot (108) is just east of the intersection of Buchtel Blvd and University Blvd. It's a five minute walk to Magness. If you can spend more money, there are closer DU parking garages on Asbury and York, and between Centennial Halls and Centennial Towers residence halls. Don't park on the streets, or you will get a ticket, and maybe even a tow. Not worth it.
At the game, you can get beer and cocktails in the concourses, and the chef-carved sandwiches in the North end of the concourse is the best arena food option, although pricey. There is also free pre-game food from the DU Grilling Society on most Saturday games at the south entrance to Magness, but it can run out early depending on demand. The students do a nice job with this.
Food wise, Crimson and Gold Tavern is closest to the arena at Asbury and University. If you want to meet the old DU hockey alums, the Campus Lounge is a must, owned by ex DU and NHLer Jim Wiste, but it's about a mile or so from the campus proper. I also like The Pioneer for street tacos. Jerusalem Restuarant for a post game lamb-shank, and if you are a hot dog person and want a Chicago style dog, Mustard's Last Stand on University is your destination.
Post game drinking wise, Jordan's for a decent post-game beer is easy as is Crimson and Gold. If you crave the undergraduate style sticky-and-smelly dive, The Border and the Stadium Inn will keep the cheap drinks coming and make anyone over 25 feel like a creepy old man.
The best bet is to take RTD light rail to the game. The light rail basically drops you at Magness, without the parking hassle, and you can drink without driving. Get off at the stop marked "University of Denver". Magness is at the base of the 215-foot tall gold leaf bell tower - you can't miss it.
If you do drive, the cheapest lot (108) is just east of the intersection of Buchtel Blvd and University Blvd. It's a five minute walk to Magness. If you can spend more money, there are closer DU parking garages on Asbury and York, and between Centennial Halls and Centennial Towers residence halls. Don't park on the streets, or you will get a ticket, and maybe even a tow. Not worth it.
At the game, you can get beer and cocktails in the concourses, and the chef-carved sandwiches in the North end of the concourse is the best arena food option, although pricey. There is also free pre-game food from the DU Grilling Society on most Saturday games at the south entrance to Magness, but it can run out early depending on demand. The students do a nice job with this.
Food wise, Crimson and Gold Tavern is closest to the arena at Asbury and University. If you want to meet the old DU hockey alums, the Campus Lounge is a must, owned by ex DU and NHLer Jim Wiste, but it's about a mile or so from the campus proper. I also like The Pioneer for street tacos. Jerusalem Restuarant for a post game lamb-shank, and if you are a hot dog person and want a Chicago style dog, Mustard's Last Stand on University is your destination.
Post game drinking wise, Jordan's for a decent post-game beer is easy as is Crimson and Gold. If you crave the undergraduate style sticky-and-smelly dive, The Border and the Stadium Inn will keep the cheap drinks coming and make anyone over 25 feel like a creepy old man.
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Great news!
Two important walks to come--on the red carpet at Magness and graduating with hs class in June.
I just got an e-mail that Jesse is being airlifted to Denver today
He also may be able to return to school in January if his recovery keeps progressing like it is. Keep your fingers crossed and Jesse in your thoughts and prayers.
Great news!
Two important walks to come--on the red carpet at Magness and graduating with hs class in June.
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