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All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
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Puck Swami
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Worried about a Women's Hockey Exhibition Game? Say it ain't so....
Worried about a Women's Hockey Exhibition Game? Say it ain't so....
Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Oh, whoops, I thought we were talking about the DU game, ****, now I have to edit on the other thread!!!
Worried about a Women's Hockey Exhibition Game? Say it ain't so....
Oh, whoops, I thought we were talking about the DU game, ****, now I have to edit on the other thread!!!
DUPioneerHockey
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Canada had the ice at 0930 this morning. Haven't seen this event advertised at ALL here
.... I expect a light crowd, unless Qwest is comp'ing a bunch of promotional group tickets or something. I'm telling ya', watch for a Vetter shutout.
Canada had the ice at 0930 this morning. Haven't seen this event advertised at ALL here
.... I expect a light crowd, unless Qwest is comp'ing a bunch of promotional group tickets or something. I'm telling ya', watch for a Vetter shutout.
dggoddard
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
The Denver Post Poll last Sunday about the best Colorado rivalries ended up getting 2,177 votes. Its a pretty neat way of checking how many people read a typical DU game story online.
It also probably shows what percentage of people are primarily Bronco, Avs, Rockies or Nuggets fans but also might check out DU hockey stories.
I think what we're finding out is that DU hockey has a very small but loyal audience that grows when the team is doing very well. Interest in DU hockey also surges when DU plays "name brand opponents."
The Denver Post Poll last Sunday about the best Colorado rivalries ended up getting 2,177 votes. Its a pretty neat way of checking how many people read a typical DU game story online.
It also probably shows what percentage of people are primarily Bronco, Avs, Rockies or Nuggets fans but also might check out DU hockey stories.
I think what we're finding out is that DU hockey has a very small but loyal audience that grows when the team is doing very well. Interest in DU hockey also surges when DU plays "name brand opponents."
dggoddard
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
If they get a light crowd, it would be very disappointing. I was hoping the event might sell out when it was first scheduled.Canada had the ice at 0930 this morning. Haven't seen this event advertised at ALL here
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
I know that all the Girls Hockey teams in Colorado are aware of it, as my co-workers have been trying to sell tickets to the game fundraise for their daughters' teams. Other than that, I haven't heard anything in the media as yet.
I am thinking 2,000-3,000 at most. Spokane drew 5500 for a similar USA vs Canada women's game, but there are a lot more entertainment options in Denver. We'll see how it goes.
I know that all the Girls Hockey teams in Colorado are aware of it, as my co-workers have been trying to sell tickets to the game fundraise for their daughters' teams. Other than that, I haven't heard anything in the media as yet.
I am thinking 2,000-3,000 at most. Spokane drew 5500 for a similar USA vs Canada women's game, but there are a lot more entertainment options in Denver. We'll see how it goes.
DUPioneerHockey
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Yep; it would be cool to experience 6 thousand people chanting "USA". Just cheeses me a little I guess; becuase you see the Ski teams covered all the time in the media here, competitions & trials from Aspen, Snow Mass, etc etc. Now here they have 2 medal-hopefuls right here on I-25... not to mention thier Coach.... from Herb Brooks' MOI team... and they can't promote it?? Hopefully I'm wrong. Thier loss, our gain I guess.......
Yep; it would be cool to experience 6 thousand people chanting "USA". Just cheeses me a little I guess; becuase you see the Ski teams covered all the time in the media here, competitions & trials from Aspen, Snow Mass, etc etc. Now here they have 2 medal-hopefuls right here on I-25... not to mention thier Coach.... from Herb Brooks' MOI team... and they can't promote it?? Hopefully I'm wrong. Thier loss, our gain I guess.......
du78
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Yep
Congrats to Tyler!!!!
Yep
Congrats to Tyler!!!!
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Interesting in league games this year, DU dominates the second period, outscoring the opposition by 20-11. First period and third periods are pretty much even.
I think this probably had to do with Gwoz' adjustments from the first to the second period. But I think DU needs to work on not having to get too defensive in the third period, taking bad penalties and allowing opponents to wheel around and pepper Chevy as time ticks away.
Interesting in league games this year, DU dominates the second period, outscoring the opposition by 20-11. First period and third periods are pretty much even.
I think this probably had to do with Gwoz' adjustments from the first to the second period. But I think DU needs to work on not having to get too defensive in the third period, taking bad penalties and allowing opponents to wheel around and pepper Chevy as time ticks away.
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bump, **** I hate the morning after a loss
What is it with Sat. night? Meanwhile, going into the break in first place is pretty great. Time to heal up, work on some of these issues and come roaring back in the second half!! Oh, and one more thing, I believe Murray has got to see some action soon!!!
bump, **** I hate the morning after a loss
What is it with Sat. night? Meanwhile, going into the break in first place is pretty great. Time to heal up, work on some of these issues and come roaring back in the second half!! Oh, and one more thing, I believe Murray has got to see some action soon!!!
Puck Swami
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
On one hand, you can look at the first half and say, wow, great body of work. First place in the league, 3rd in the PWR, and the schedule set-tup is good for the second half.
On the other hand, Gwoz and his staff have plenty of warning signs that should keep the gears turning over the break - these are the top 5 things that need to be fixed.
1) Saturday night malaise (lack of focus? conditioning? playing down to competition?)
2) Falling too far behind in games (happens way too often)
3) Lack of scoring more than three goals per game (this is not good when Chevy isn't at his best or when Murray has played)
4) Turnover issues (always an issue at this level)
5) Lack of production from some players (related to item 3)
Getting thumped in the final game before the break was a good thing. Last night's UMD thumping was a one game microcosm of all five of these issues, and it reminds the Pios of all the hard work that still needs to be done in the second half in order to peak at the right time....
On one hand, you can look at the first half and say, wow, great body of work. First place in the league, 3rd in the PWR, and the schedule set-tup is good for the second half.
On the other hand, Gwoz and his staff have plenty of warning signs that should keep the gears turning over the break - these are the top 5 things that need to be fixed.
1) Saturday night malaise (lack of focus? conditioning? playing down to competition?)
2) Falling too far behind in games (happens way too often)
3) Lack of scoring more than three goals per game (this is not good when Chevy isn't at his best or when Murray has played)
4) Turnover issues (always an issue at this level)
5) Lack of production from some players (related to item 3)
Getting thumped in the final game before the break was a good thing. Last night's UMD thumping was a one game microcosm of all five of these issues, and it reminds the Pios of all the hard work that still needs to be done in the second half in order to peak at the right time....
Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Wiercioch sent home from Canada World Juniors due to his knee injury. What a shame. I hope the next couple of weeks will give him an opportunity to heal up.
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/story/?id=302209
Wiercioch sent home from Canada World Juniors due to his knee injury. What a shame. I hope the next couple of weeks will give him an opportunity to heal up.
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/story/?id=302209
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Puck Swami
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
Tough break for Patrick. Most American hockey fans have no idea how big a deal Team Canada and the WJCs are in that country, and to be cut last year and to be ruled out due to injury this year must feel just awful.
They only plus side of this is that he gets some heal up time, and a chance to hopefully play in the Denver Cup.
Tough break for Patrick. Most American hockey fans have no idea how big a deal Team Canada and the WJCs are in that country, and to be cut last year and to be ruled out due to injury this year must feel just awful.
They only plus side of this is that he gets some heal up time, and a chance to hopefully play in the Denver Cup.
Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
So I haven't noticed any discussion here about Colborne not getting invited to the camp. Wasn't he a favorite to get invited? What's the story there? Has he not shown enough consistency this year for DU, or is it a case of Canadian bias vs. NCAA players?
So I haven't noticed any discussion here about Colborne not getting invited to the camp. Wasn't he a favorite to get invited? What's the story there? Has he not shown enough consistency this year for DU, or is it a case of Canadian bias vs. NCAA players?
MagnessMan
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
I'm sure he's bummed. In the long run it may be better for him and the team here in Denver. He needs the rest.
I'm sure he's bummed. In the long run it may be better for him and the team here in Denver. He needs the rest.
MagnessMan
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Re: All Things DU XXV - Murray Up and Get The Chevy Out of The Repair Shop
I think this list is solid. The big surprises on the plus side so far have been.
A much improved fore check
A PP that is rolling along (improving as we go--somewhere around the 30% mark in the last four)
The KILL has been excellent. We faced the top two PP's in the league over the last two weekends and only gave up two PP goals.
D groups are doing better--working with each other--the freshmen are improving. I didn't see Saturday's game -- it sounded like UMD's first line killed Ryder and Lee at least twice. That said there's been improvement.
R and R have picked up the intensity of their leadership and play and that's going to pay dividends in the second half.
We play BC on Saturday night. I hope we can get rid of the Saturday hex. I'd like to see the Chev come back with a goose.
I think this list is solid. The big surprises on the plus side so far have been.
A much improved fore check
A PP that is rolling along (improving as we go--somewhere around the 30% mark in the last four)
The KILL has been excellent. We faced the top two PP's in the league over the last two weekends and only gave up two PP goals.
D groups are doing better--working with each other--the freshmen are improving. I didn't see Saturday's game -- it sounded like UMD's first line killed Ryder and Lee at least twice. That said there's been improvement.
R and R have picked up the intensity of their leadership and play and that's going to pay dividends in the second half.
We play BC on Saturday night. I hope we can get rid of the Saturday hex. I'd like to see the Chev come back with a goose.
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