Re: All Things Denver XXX
Shawn Ostrow's post game interview. Standing O from the team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSwZkUiwa8Q
Shawn Ostrow's post game interview. Standing O from the team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSwZkUiwa8Q
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All Things Denver XXX
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Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
Musings:
-Sammy needs to really work on not giving up that first cheapie/softie goal early in the game. It's all in his head. He's usually fine afterwords, but that early hole puts the whole DU team in a different mindset. If he can fix that, he goes from a good goalie to a great one, and DU becomes a frontrunner instead of a comeback team. And DU is 13-1-2 when they score first. Maybe Dr. Evil needs to get Sammy some kind of visualization around making early saves. Or trick him into thinking the start of the game is the second period.
-Bennett's goal last night was a really good sign. He needs to step up score, especially when Drew Shore and Zucker don't.
-Shawn Ostrow always works so hard and was good to see him reap some reward.
-Kyle Ostrow is the one captain that is putting the team on his back with clutch goals of late. Keep it up Kyle. You are quickly becoming one of DU's better captains.
-Is it just me, or does our fourth line give up a goal in every game? The whole purpose of the fourth line is not to get scored on. Maybe it's time to shorten the bench. With media timeouts, you can get by without one. Use fourth line guys like Dewhurst for spot PK duty instead.
-I am accepting that making dumb turnovers is just part of college hockey, and players are going to make these kinds of mistakes despite whole seasons of practice, coaching and video review. Hopefully, they don't kill a good season.
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Musings:
-Sammy needs to really work on not giving up that first cheapie/softie goal early in the game. It's all in his head. He's usually fine afterwords, but that early hole puts the whole DU team in a different mindset. If he can fix that, he goes from a good goalie to a great one, and DU becomes a frontrunner instead of a comeback team. And DU is 13-1-2 when they score first. Maybe Dr. Evil needs to get Sammy some kind of visualization around making early saves. Or trick him into thinking the start of the game is the second period.
-Bennett's goal last night was a really good sign. He needs to step up score, especially when Drew Shore and Zucker don't.
-Shawn Ostrow always works so hard and was good to see him reap some reward.
-Kyle Ostrow is the one captain that is putting the team on his back with clutch goals of late. Keep it up Kyle. You are quickly becoming one of DU's better captains.
-Is it just me, or does our fourth line give up a goal in every game? The whole purpose of the fourth line is not to get scored on. Maybe it's time to shorten the bench. With media timeouts, you can get by without one. Use fourth line guys like Dewhurst for spot PK duty instead.
-I am accepting that making dumb turnovers is just part of college hockey, and players are going to make these kinds of mistakes despite whole seasons of practice, coaching and video review. Hopefully, they don't kill a good season.
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du78
Gunning For 10
Re: All Things Denver XXX
NCAA Skiing Final results are in. DU ended up 5th and couldn't get their 4th title in a row. They did, however, win individual titles in women's slalom and giant slalom and men's giant slalom.
In today's action
Full DU Website Recap of Championships
NCAA Skiing Final results are in. DU ended up 5th and couldn't get their 4th title in a row. They did, however, win individual titles in women's slalom and giant slalom and men's giant slalom.
In today's action
Full DU Website Recap of Championships
Re: All Things Denver XXX
Boy Howdy. Before I got disconnected from the scoring thread, I said I had a bad feeling about the outcome. Well, somebody want to pass me some gravy to put on my dirt?
Hats off to the Mavericks.
Taking a deep breathBlood pressure decreasing
Sure am glad we don't have to play tomorrow night
Boy Howdy. Before I got disconnected from the scoring thread, I said I had a bad feeling about the outcome. Well, somebody want to pass me some gravy to put on my dirt?
Hats off to the Mavericks.
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
An optimist Pio fan would say that DU scored the big goals in clutch moments, got good goaltending from Sammy and showed great character in coming from behind all weekend to close out the Mavs in two straight.
The pessimist Pio fan would say that DU led for about 3 minutes all weekend, and barely escaped a hard-working #11 seed Maverick team that outworked DU for large chunks of the weekend and had two potential goals disallowed on Saturday.
For me, I'll take the wins, but the 122 minutes of series video that the DU coaches will review will reveal a DU team played just well enough, and had long chunks of time when they were beaten to loose pucks and outworked by MSUM.
The Pios need to be better when the opponents they will face will be better teams than MSUM.
An optimist Pio fan would say that DU scored the big goals in clutch moments, got good goaltending from Sammy and showed great character in coming from behind all weekend to close out the Mavs in two straight.
The pessimist Pio fan would say that DU led for about 3 minutes all weekend, and barely escaped a hard-working #11 seed Maverick team that outworked DU for large chunks of the weekend and had two potential goals disallowed on Saturday.
For me, I'll take the wins, but the 122 minutes of series video that the DU coaches will review will reveal a DU team played just well enough, and had long chunks of time when they were beaten to loose pucks and outworked by MSUM.
The Pios need to be better when the opponents they will face will be better teams than MSUM.
MagnessMan
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
Mavs played us surprisingly tough both nights. Tonight they beat our asses to the puck in our zone all night even late into the 3rd. They out hussled us bad. Their D played us very tough--made it hard to get quality shots, they blocked a lot of shots and closed down lanes. Our first goal was a softie. Lucky we didn't fall tonight--even with the W we fall to tied for 6th in the PWR. I've seen a lot of poor Anderson reffed games but ths one took the cake. It's a major shame that the conference leadership doesn't send him out to pasture.
Can you imagine having to work with that unprofessional/emotional idiot? Still of the opinion this team won't make it back to St Paul. Too **** sloppy with the puck!
Mavs played us surprisingly tough both nights. Tonight they beat our asses to the puck in our zone all night even late into the 3rd. They out hussled us bad. Their D played us very tough--made it hard to get quality shots, they blocked a lot of shots and closed down lanes. Our first goal was a softie. Lucky we didn't fall tonight--even with the W we fall to tied for 6th in the PWR. I've seen a lot of poor Anderson reffed games but ths one took the cake. It's a major shame that the conference leadership doesn't send him out to pasture.
Can you imagine having to work with that unprofessional/emotional idiot? Still of the opinion this team won't make it back to St Paul. Too **** sloppy with the puck!
MagnessMan
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
So it will be UMD vs BSU and CC or UW vs AA. We'd most likely get the dogs and the Sioux get the easy draw. I hope we can get by the dogs. I like to see if we can play with the girls. All this is good news because even if we lose to UMD we don't take a very big it with our PWR before selection Sunday. Be sure to visit the CC Off Season Thread I started tonight in advance of their choke at the cement toilet tomorrow night.
So it will be UMD vs BSU and CC or UW vs AA. We'd most likely get the dogs and the Sioux get the easy draw. I hope we can get by the dogs. I like to see if we can play with the girls. All this is good news because even if we lose to UMD we don't take a very big it with our PWR before selection Sunday. Be sure to visit the CC Off Season Thread I started tonight in advance of their choke at the cement toilet tomorrow night.
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Puck Swami
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
Ten sunday morning reflections:
1) Big feeling of relief right now. DU played about 2-3 good periods all weekend and still got the job done to advance. But watching this series tells you how really close the WCHA can be. The difference between the #2 seed and the #11 seed was a bounce of the puck. We've said this cliche ad-nauseum, but I really don't believe there is a tougher conference in college sports.
2) Why did Gwoz gamble putting Salazar on the point with seven seconds left and the draw in the o-zone? I like Luke's offensive game, but at 5-7 and about 150, he's NOT the guy you need to play D going the other way if you lose that draw, which DU did and it almost cost them the game. And Luke is not really a point-shooting specialist if you do win the draw. That's a bad gamble, IMHO.
3) This DU team has long spaces of time where they glide around and don't move their feet. And when that happens in the d-zone, that's when they give up shots and goals. Hope the coaching staff can show the video of this and that future games will see more foot movement.
4) Sammy was better last night. Can't blame him on the 5-on-3 goal nor the 2-on-1. He made a huge stick save to save the game in the third as well. He's starting to play a bit more confidently now, and if he can control his rebounds, DU is in the hunt.
5) I think Gwoz must be running out of ideas to get this team to start games better, because whatever he's doing isn't working very well. Tepid starts will likely be the big reason that this team's season ends when it does, but here's hoping for a little more pre-game inspiration. I encourage all DU fans to suggest new pre-game inspirational ideas for the Pios this week...
6) MSUM's game plan to pound our defensemen on an aggressive forecheck worked very well. Other teams are going to do this to DU in the tourneys, and the Pioneers need to keep the game on the wall and chip more pucks out of trouble. The long breakout passes and the slow breakouts don't work very well. I hope the Pios can make their breakouts at bit more crisp and less predictable for the next rounds.
7) One thing DU has really done better lately on is gap control in the d-zone. Taking away time and space from opponents is crucial, and the DU is usually in good position gap wise. When they break down, it's usually because they aren't moving their feet.
8) Last night, I was thinking that I don;t care how DU does in the FInal FIve as long as they come out healthy, but this year, I am starting to think that winning twice next weekend just might get DU back to a top 4 PWR position, which could remove the chances of being sent to BC's regional. DU has proven it can beat any team in the WCHA this season, but BC is the one team I really don't want to play in a regional. I am not wild about playing UNH at Manchester either, nor Miami anywhere. And of course, Michigan is a team that Gwoz hasn't been able to beat yet, either. That said, I don't think a lot of teams are looking forward to facing us, given the speed and propensity for late comebacks DU has shown all year.
9) There is part of me that thinks this DU team has played under it's capacity for most of the last 5-6 weeks, and here's hoping DU can somehow elevate the overall effort level now that we're in elimination situations.
10) Finally, this was a really fun home season for the most part. We saw some great hockey at Magness this year. I am sure the seniors will miss playing another game at home, and here's hoping that no one leaves early.
Ten sunday morning reflections:
1) Big feeling of relief right now. DU played about 2-3 good periods all weekend and still got the job done to advance. But watching this series tells you how really close the WCHA can be. The difference between the #2 seed and the #11 seed was a bounce of the puck. We've said this cliche ad-nauseum, but I really don't believe there is a tougher conference in college sports.
2) Why did Gwoz gamble putting Salazar on the point with seven seconds left and the draw in the o-zone? I like Luke's offensive game, but at 5-7 and about 150, he's NOT the guy you need to play D going the other way if you lose that draw, which DU did and it almost cost them the game. And Luke is not really a point-shooting specialist if you do win the draw. That's a bad gamble, IMHO.
3) This DU team has long spaces of time where they glide around and don't move their feet. And when that happens in the d-zone, that's when they give up shots and goals. Hope the coaching staff can show the video of this and that future games will see more foot movement.
4) Sammy was better last night. Can't blame him on the 5-on-3 goal nor the 2-on-1. He made a huge stick save to save the game in the third as well. He's starting to play a bit more confidently now, and if he can control his rebounds, DU is in the hunt.
5) I think Gwoz must be running out of ideas to get this team to start games better, because whatever he's doing isn't working very well. Tepid starts will likely be the big reason that this team's season ends when it does, but here's hoping for a little more pre-game inspiration. I encourage all DU fans to suggest new pre-game inspirational ideas for the Pios this week...
6) MSUM's game plan to pound our defensemen on an aggressive forecheck worked very well. Other teams are going to do this to DU in the tourneys, and the Pioneers need to keep the game on the wall and chip more pucks out of trouble. The long breakout passes and the slow breakouts don't work very well. I hope the Pios can make their breakouts at bit more crisp and less predictable for the next rounds.
7) One thing DU has really done better lately on is gap control in the d-zone. Taking away time and space from opponents is crucial, and the DU is usually in good position gap wise. When they break down, it's usually because they aren't moving their feet.
8) Last night, I was thinking that I don;t care how DU does in the FInal FIve as long as they come out healthy, but this year, I am starting to think that winning twice next weekend just might get DU back to a top 4 PWR position, which could remove the chances of being sent to BC's regional. DU has proven it can beat any team in the WCHA this season, but BC is the one team I really don't want to play in a regional. I am not wild about playing UNH at Manchester either, nor Miami anywhere. And of course, Michigan is a team that Gwoz hasn't been able to beat yet, either. That said, I don't think a lot of teams are looking forward to facing us, given the speed and propensity for late comebacks DU has shown all year.
9) There is part of me that thinks this DU team has played under it's capacity for most of the last 5-6 weeks, and here's hoping DU can somehow elevate the overall effort level now that we're in elimination situations.
10) Finally, this was a really fun home season for the most part. We saw some great hockey at Magness this year. I am sure the seniors will miss playing another game at home, and here's hoping that no one leaves early.
duper
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
I think that this has been a fascinating season. I have absolutely no idea what will happen between now and the end of the national tournament on April 9, although I surely will not be surprised if North Dakota beats somebody that day.
In any case, I have high hopes that whatever happens between now and then will come off looking really good for the immediate future of DU. At the same time, it seems quite conceivable that the team has earned its last win of the season. At this point I am neither optimist nor pessimist; just an enthusiastic fan who is hoping for the best. One nice thing; I will take this team over a team with a solid chance of making a deep run that is also going to be decimated by graduation and pro defections over the offseason. Now, if we can lock up Gwoz, I will be pretty happy.
I think that this has been a fascinating season. I have absolutely no idea what will happen between now and the end of the national tournament on April 9, although I surely will not be surprised if North Dakota beats somebody that day.
In any case, I have high hopes that whatever happens between now and then will come off looking really good for the immediate future of DU. At the same time, it seems quite conceivable that the team has earned its last win of the season. At this point I am neither optimist nor pessimist; just an enthusiastic fan who is hoping for the best. One nice thing; I will take this team over a team with a solid chance of making a deep run that is also going to be decimated by graduation and pro defections over the offseason. Now, if we can lock up Gwoz, I will be pretty happy.
Fighting Sioux 23
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
Denver will play the winner of the Duluth - Bemidji State game, Friday Afternoon.
Denver will play the winner of the Duluth - Bemidji State game, Friday Afternoon.
Re: All Things Denver XXX
Looks like you have to eat crow on that one. I hope you keep making predictions. Keep them coming moron.
Looks like you have to eat crow on that one. I hope you keep making predictions. Keep them coming moron.
rpihockeyrock
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Sorry I did not get back to you earlier, but I don't get on the board all the time. Good response. I like the rational PS, not the irrational one that gets everybody fired up. A couple of thoughts. I don't think Peg is going to hold Gwoz accountable for the lack of attendence. I think behind closed doors Peg would be the 1st one to admit that 99.9999% of the marketing resources have went to basketball. Certainly understandable with the goal and direction of the athletic dept and it has paid off with better basketball attendence. How do you get a sell out for Anchorage and a half empty building for St Cloud. They actually worked at promotions. Secondly, I think you put to much stock into the lack of recent NCAA wins. It can certainly be a point of conversation for Peg and Gwoz, but she is not going to let him walk if he doesn't win a tourny game this year. At the same time, its not going to be an open check book if Gwoz gets to the FF. The fact of the matter is, DU is a small athletic dept struggling to get by. In a lot of ways, and sports, DU vastly overachieved. I think its obvious what is going on. Since we haven't heard boo out of MichSt, they are waiting for Gwoz to finish his season, then they will bring him out to wine and dine. They get Tom Izzo and a select few alumns in is ear. Then he will have to decide between a pay day, the new big ten conf and living in East Lansing or a slight raise, a couple of more years on his contract and living in Denver. We ll see.
coloradojake
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Re: All Things Denver XXX
Somebody went to Avenue Q!
And speaking of the Golden Garden Pests, please don't overdose on schadenfreude, it can be addicting.
Somebody went to Avenue Q!
Re: All Things Denver XXX
Great crowd at Magness Saturday night. While the game was lacking flow for two periods (mainly due to some inconsistent officiating), that third period was awesome. And, there was great speed and intensity throughout the game. I still can't believe the Mavs "scored" at the end of regulation. I was looking at the clock and thought they wouldn't even get a shot off, then I see the puck in the net but wasn't certain of the time. Made for an exciting few minutes.
So, I got to two games this year and can't wait for more next season. Magness is a great building. And, with multiple events going on around the facility (gymnastics, lacrosse), that was really neat to see how much activity there was on campus.
Great crowd at Magness Saturday night. While the game was lacking flow for two periods (mainly due to some inconsistent officiating), that third period was awesome. And, there was great speed and intensity throughout the game. I still can't believe the Mavs "scored" at the end of regulation. I was looking at the clock and thought they wouldn't even get a shot off, then I see the puck in the net but wasn't certain of the time. Made for an exciting few minutes.
So, I got to two games this year and can't wait for more next season. Magness is a great building. And, with multiple events going on around the facility (gymnastics, lacrosse), that was really neat to see how much activity there was on campus.
Re: All Things Denver XXX
Fun and strange weekend of hockey. Two comeback wins, and an OT thrillah. Nice job by Zucker to finish it off.
I don't know what to expect, either, over the next few weeks. We could lose in the Final Five, and be one and done in the NCAA's. Or we could make it to the Frozen Four. We're fully capable of both scenarios. But we do have one of the best coaches in the game. Hopefully he can use the sweep of Mankato as the beginning of a late season charge. Bringing in Gauthier, Stastny and company to talk to the players is a great idea. They cemented their legacy at DU, and I hope they can inspire this years' Pioneers to do the same. Too bad we can't bring in Caldwell, too. That guy was a warrior.
Also, what a cool environment at the Ritchie Center on Saturday night with lacrosse, gymnastics and hockey all well-attended. It was a smorgasbord of sporting action.
Fun and strange weekend of hockey. Two comeback wins, and an OT thrillah. Nice job by Zucker to finish it off.
I don't know what to expect, either, over the next few weeks. We could lose in the Final Five, and be one and done in the NCAA's. Or we could make it to the Frozen Four. We're fully capable of both scenarios. But we do have one of the best coaches in the game. Hopefully he can use the sweep of Mankato as the beginning of a late season charge. Bringing in Gauthier, Stastny and company to talk to the players is a great idea. They cemented their legacy at DU, and I hope they can inspire this years' Pioneers to do the same. Too bad we can't bring in Caldwell, too. That guy was a warrior.
Also, what a cool environment at the Ritchie Center on Saturday night with lacrosse, gymnastics and hockey all well-attended. It was a smorgasbord of sporting action.
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