Bulldogs 09-10 Season

[dhmn]

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One more.. took this one rather early in the game

 

[JosephPSchmoe]

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Nice pics! Are those some happy Bulldogs or what?

From the Bulldogs website:

A CELEBRATION TO HONOR THE 2010 NCAA CHAMPIONS WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY

A celebration ceremony to honor the newly crowned 2010 NCAA champion University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team will take place this Friday (March 26) at the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Great Lakes Ballroom. All fans, friends, family members and alumni are welcome to come and lend support to the 2010 NCAA champions!

Parking is complimentary in the Holiday Inn ramp.

 

[Grim Reaper]

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2010 National Champions!!! What a game!!! I am so proud of this team.....Way to go Bulldogs.......Way to FINISH STRONG......

 

[dhmn]

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The News Tribune's opinion column "Our View" posted the following:

We could get used to this. And we kind of have already, haven’t we? We’ve grown quite accustomed to the springtime sight of women wearing maroon-and-gold hockey jerseys, throwing their sticks in jubilation, wildly mobbing their goalie, and hoisting hardware high above their heads.

The University of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team claimed its fifth Division 1 national title on Sunday, winning a three-

overtime thriller against Cornell. With the game on the verge of entering a fourth overtime period, Bulldogs freshman winger Jessica Wong got her stick on a shot and tipped the puck through the legs of the Cornell goalie, setting off the celebration in which we can all join.

UMD is 5-1 in NCAA title games, 11-2 in Frozen Four contests and 15-4 in NCAA play. Even more impressive, Minnesota Duluth is 8-0 in Frozen Four matchups played in its own state of Minnesota; four of its five national championships were won on home-state ice.

So when Sunday’s deciding duel was scheduled for Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, and UMD earned a berth, the outcome may have seemed preordained, a matter of destiny, and something to which we’re accustomed.

But not yet ready to take for granted: The ultimate prize is too sweet for that.

The Bulldogs of UMD weren’t the only maroon-and-gold-clad, all-female team to come out on top this weekend. The Barnum Bombers girls basketball team won a state championship on Saturday, avenging three previous near-misses over the past four seasons. Barnum trounced Goodhue in the Class A title tilt at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Congratulations to both teams. And thanks for celebrations in which all the Northland could participate.

 

[binnyrus]

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Nice season summary on the Dog site today!

http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-womens-hockey.php?id=5007&page=news

Can't wait to see the team tomorrow at the reception! Should be fun.

 

[dhmn]

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Friday is "Coach Shannon Miller Day" in Duluth, News Tribune again:

Duluth Mayor Don Ness has proclaimed Friday as “Coach Shannon Miller Day” to celebrate the UMD Bulldog women’s hockey team’s fifth national NCAA championship.

Miller will receive her proclamation Friday at the team’s community celebration at 7 p.m. in the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth. The team won the 2010 championship Sunday in Minneapolis with a 3-2, triple-overtime win over Cornell.

“We in Duluth believe that Shannon Miller is the premier coach in the history of women's hockey,’’ Ness notes. “Her teams play with passion, determination, grit and tremendous skill, which has earned the respect and loyalty of this hockey-obsessed city. After 11 incredible seasons that include five national championships, it is clear that Coach Miller is one of the most outstanding leaders in college athletics. Duluthians understand how fortunate we are to have Coach Miller at UMD, this proclamation is just a simple thank you. We look forward to many more years of successful teams, accomplished student athletes, and more national championships!”

Miller has an overall record of 291-78-31 and has led the Bulldogs to nine NCAA playoff appearances.

 

[norskidotter]

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My photos from the UMD-MN semi-final game are posted. There are a lot of "artsy-fartsy" shots in there, largely because the players have indicated to me that they love them. I enjoy playing around with the photos that way myself. I continually struggle trying to get the maroon uniforms to look maroon--so often they come up looking anywhere from black to mud....guess it is why I am not a professional sports photographer. Still, hope others enjoy them.

 

[dhmn]

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My photos from the UMD-MN semi-final game are posted. There are a lot of "artsy-fartsy" shots in there, largely because the players have indicated to me that they love them. I enjoy playing around with the photos that way myself. I continually struggle trying to get the maroon uniforms to look maroon--so often they come up looking anywhere from black to mud....guess it is why I am not a professional sports photographer. Still, hope others enjoy them.

Your ice has the best WB I've seen from photos at Ridder.. I'd try to crank the shutter speed up a bit to get more stopped action.. if you can without creating too much noise for a decent picture...

 

[Grim Reaper]

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Thanks for all the pictures!! What an unbelievable year!!

 

[binnyrus]

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Wow, I simply have to vent my frustration. After a wonderful celebration reception last night for the 5X NCAA champion women's team the DNT in it's infinite wisdom has a huge story in sports about the optimism for NEXT season's MEN's team!! What the hell?????????? And then buried at the end of that story was a short blurb about Blais tieing for scoring leader . . . Sickening. They did virtually no coverage of the team all season - "stories" consisted of recaps culled from box scores then they cover themselves by puting the big picture above the fold after the championship . . . how much more frustrating can it get?

And, we wonder why people don't come to women's games???

My 10yo niece had the best time last night . . . her favorite player/hero is Friddy and when she had their picture taken together I thought she'd just die from happiness!

Great, great event. Wonderful young women.

Thanks again DOGS for a very special season. You did it. You really did!! You are NCAA National Champions!!!!!!!!!!!

Best quote of the night from Michelle McAteer (UMD player alum and current assistant coach):

Q: So, you were on the bench as a player against Harvard for the 2 OT game and now as a coach against Cornell in 3 OTs. What was the difference?

A: The biggest difference was 4 1/2 hours in high heels!!!!

 

[Grim Reaper]

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That is absolutely ridiclous!! Your so right!! Remind me, how many National Championships have the men won?? Unbelievable......No other Women's Hockey team in the country has won 5 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! GET A CLUE DNT!!!

 

[Trillium]

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Wow, I simply have to vent my frustration. After a wonderful celebration reception last night for the 5X NCAA champion women's team the DNT in it's infinite wisdom has a huge story in sports about the optimism for NEXT season's MEN's team!! What the hell?????????? And then buried at the end of that story was a short blurb about Blais tieing for scoring leader . . . Sickening. They did virtually no coverage of the team all season "stories" consisted of recaps culled from box scores then they cover themselves by puting the picture that on the whold above the fold after the championship . . . how much more frustrating can it get?

And, we wonder why people don't come to women's games???
!!!!

Your right. That's ridiculous, disgusting and disrespectful. I hope your fans all send letters to the editor.

Best quote of the night from Michelle McAteer (UMD player alum and current assistant coach):

Q: So, you were on the bench as a player against Harvard for the 2 OT game and now as a coach against Cornell in 3 OTs. What was the difference?

A: The biggest difference was 4 1/2 hours in high heels!!!!

Priceless!

 

[dhmn]

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So, Cornell's coach is the D1 coach of the year.....

 

[Grim Reaper]

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That wouldn't surprise me one bit(not that he doesnt deserve it)....I am sure Shannon would rather keep winning National Championships then recieve personal accolades anyway......

Well congrats to Coach Derraugh....

 

[dhmn]

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I wouldn't mind more National Championships .. but I still think Shannon and her players deserve a little more recognition.. especially when we've had the All-Americans we've had here.

 

[Jacks Stink]

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That is absolutely ridiclous!! Your so right!! Remind me, how many National Championships have the men won?? Unbelievable......No other Women's Hockey team in the country has won 5 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! GET A CLUE DNT!!!

Why is it always men vs. women?

I believe the men's team is the only program in that department that makes some money and the women's team a a black hole for the budget. There is very little promotion of EITHER program which is to bad. I would guess that this will someday force the school to cut some sports.

And the DNT's coverage of UMD sports in general is horrible IMO. How many times can you cut and paste from someone else and call it an "article"?

 

[just_a_fan]

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Oh jeeze. I can't end the season with all the yuk in the last couple posts. I mean, I think there's some legit convo there but...

Anyway, how about those Lady Bulldogs! The event last Friday was pretty cool. It was great to interact with the players and ask questions about the game. There's no question that they know Cornell was playing with all their heart and making the Dogs earn it. Cool conversations with the coaches, too, about what strategies were in place... how Cornell was adapting and making the Dogs do things a little differently.

I'm sad to see our seniors go... Murray, Manue, Tuominen, Rass, and Hakala. What great girls on and off the ice. I wish we could keep them forever. That said, we have an OUTSTANDING freshman class. Wilson and Wong are obviously a force to watch. Harss really did a bang up job. Oh gosh-- then there's Posa... there's so much that can happen next year!

Anybody know much about some of our incoming girls?

 

[Trillium]

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Anybody know much about some of our incoming girls?

Jenna McParland is definitely a player you will like to watch. When she is really on her game, she is very impressive.

Big strong player with the ability to go all the way down the ice and score highlight reel type goals--and in bunches! A natural goal scorer with a wicked hard and accurate shot.

Playing for a coach like Miller will be exactly what she needs to get even better too. Tons more potential.

 

[dhmn]

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The incoming defense is what we really need to watch and pay attention to.. though I don't yet know much about any of them.. losing 3 seniors on the blue line will be the only real weakness when we get to the new season.

 

[Trillium]

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Jenna McParland is definitely a player you will like to watch. QUOTE]

FYI, McParland scored the tying goal late in the 3rd peiod tonight for Canada to send it to OT vs the US for the u18 world championship....UMD will love the fact that she makes a habit of scoring HUGE goals when it counts the most.

After being down 3-1 in the first, Canada mounted a comeback for a 5-4 win 3 minutes into overtime.