buoldtimer
The social ramble ain't restful
As I recall, BU gift-wrapped 2 or 3 No Dak goals via brutal turnovers, including one by Drury.
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BU: '22-'23 Season: Sail The Boats
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As I recall, BU gift-wrapped 2 or 3 No Dak goals via brutal turnovers, including one by Drury.
I was actually going through some old FF highlights and noticed one from this game. I forget the time score but a dman tried going up the middle and it got picked off at blue line and UND went in and scored. Sorta reminded me of Brian Boyle's goal in 2006 but not as egregious as that one.
I always felt that 1997 hurt more than 1991. After beating that vaunted Michigan team, how do you not finish the deal? But then 2015 happened. The absolute pinnacle of gut-wrenching loses.
As far as expectations, 1994 is the tip of that mountain. I really thought that was a done deal. Heck, if the LSSU-Northeastern game were played today, LSSU doesn't get out of the first round (Look it up.)
This year feels like 1997. I just want to see them play their game, but I expect Minnesota's talent to win-out. Not to mention skating 5 D-men to contain that offense. *Shudder* Commesso is going to have to have the game of his life.
BU Hockey: Play Like You Have Nothing to Lose
As far as expectations, 1994 is the tip of that mountain. I really thought that was a done deal. Heck, if the LSSU-Northeastern game were played today, LSSU doesn't get out of the first round (Look it up.)
This year feels like 1997. I just want to see them play their game, but I expect Minnesota's talent to win-out. Not to mention skating 5 D-men to contain that offense. *Shudder* Commesso is going to have to have the game of his life.
BU Hockey: Play Like You Have Nothing to Lose
That's a given. Even with that it might not be enough. I've watched a ton of NHL this year (obviously given the Bruins great year) and what I've noticed, especially with the "huge" goalies now, is that the way to beat them is to get them moving side to side. There are more shots from OUTSIDE the face-off dots in one year than probably in the last 100 years. Nobody used to shoot from there, but the idea is to move the puck quickly before the goalie can get over. Similar to a skip pass against a zone in basketball. With a guy like Pastrnak they have been very successful doing that. If Minnesota can do that, I don't think there's much Commesso or anybody else would be able to do. So...we have to stay OUT of the penalty box, first of all. And then hope to get a couple of breaks, IMO. It's unfortunate that two of our outstanding players will be out and that our depth will be thin, but as everyone says, you can't make excuses, so it's "next man up."
defkit
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Chris Kelleher was the source of the other turnover, I believe.
So get to Saturday and give up <5 in the 2nd and we have a chance!!! : ) ; )
buoldtimer
The social ramble ain't restful
Maybe, but they didn’t win The Beanpot, which is another historical element to remember
Sean Pickett
2009 NCAA Champions
it costs far more to live in/near Boston than it does in/near Madison (one website has Boston costing 42% more). Also, it was widely noted that Coach Hastings is a Midwestern guy, so Boston was outside his preferred area, while Madison is in it.
Sean
Geography did not play a role.
Sean Pickett
2009 NCAA Champions
After 39 games Coach Pandolfo is tied with Coach Parker with 29 wins, one behind Coach Cleverly and is third in winning percentage behind Coaches Cleverly (30-7-2, 0.795) and Parker (29-9-1, 0.756). No matter what happens at the Frozen Four he will remain third as both Coaches Cleverly and Parker won their 40th and 41st games. When looking at all DI head coaches, Coach Pandolfo is the second first year head coach to win the league regular season title, tournament title and reach the Frozen Four (Coach Bennett, Union, 2011-12).
Sean
ericredaxe
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What does BU pay? What does Wisconsin pay?
Anyone think that there will be anyone cheering for us other than BU fans? I’m not thinking so. Michigan and Minnesota will be cheering for each other because that’s what those midwest teams normally do. They even cheer on their biggest rivals. I don’t think local Lightning fans will be cheering for any team with Boston across their jerseys. Quinnipiac? Not sure about them. Most frozen fours I’ve been to have the majority cheering against us - even in Boston much to my disappointment!
defkit
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I actually disagree. Remember that we are the underdog and that can go a long way in terms of fan support. In 1997, in our upset win against Michigan, the crowd sounded pretty fired up as we built up a 3-1 lead, and I suspect we had all the Sioux fans cheering for us. I get your point about Boston vs. the Midwest, but again, people like to see an upset, especially if it means their path to a championship might get easier. Also, there are a lot of transplants from the Northeast in that area (I just learned today that a group I knew while at BU has rented a suite for the tournament - some of them live down there, others are traveling).
I guess it is possible if people see us as the underdog, we might get some support. I sure hope so, but I’m not optimistic. Michigan fans certainly should not want to face Minnesota again I would think. I don’t like facing conference foes in the NCAA tournament, especially the championship. I like the inter-conference matchups.
I’m one of those transplants (although I’ve lived here for 30 years!) who have kept the old allegiances from my younger days.
I’m one of those transplants (although I’ve lived here for 30 years!) who have kept the old allegiances from my younger days.
I agree with you...most people (except BU fans) will be cheering against us. If DC was any example...and even in BOSTON in 2015 there were more people cheering for Providence.
Cross Check
Doggie Out! Afuera!
I was certainly cheering for Providence in 2015. This year though, even as a BC fan, I will be rooting for BU. For the good of the league and the good of Eastern hockey.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
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