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Gophers 2013-14 B1G Things To Come!
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So you watched the gold medal game in 2010? The 2002 FF? The WCHA FF the past dozen years? Either of at least the last two Stanley Cup finals? Good hockey teams find ways to play exciting hockey on either ice sheet and I for one am glad Mecca is shrinking despite believing the opposite for decades.
ScoobyDoo
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I 100% agree with this. However, the train has left the station and I've given up fighting. It's like the Big 10, it's coming so deal or just end up being a grumpy old man.
Since Michigan had the inside track they've lost three games and the Gophers have swept a series. Minnesota still has a tough last couple of weeks but if they sweep Penn State at home they should be in good shape for a third regular season title. That's amazing given how hard those are to win.
I 100% agree with this. However, the train has left the station and I've given up fighting. It's like the Big 10, it's coming so deal or just end up being a grumpy old man.
Since Michigan had the inside track they've lost three games and the Gophers have swept a series. Minnesota still has a tough last couple of weeks but if they sweep Penn State at home they should be in good shape for a third regular season title. That's amazing given how hard those are to win.
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I think the Gophs emphatically answered the call this week. I believe those in the biz would have called this a "statement series."
What a fun season so far.
I think the Gophs emphatically answered the call this week. I believe those in the biz would have called this a "statement series."
What a fun season so far.
state of hockey
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C. Reilly, Guertler, and Letierri were awesome indeed. Keep them together!
ScoobyDoo
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Yeah, they were really good.
section16rowA
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I just read in the Pioneer Press that UMTC has TWO weeks off....wow that is a big break at this time of the season. Is that because they have not had any other weekends off this season? Or because of only five B1G opponents?
I just read in the Pioneer Press that UMTC has TWO weeks off....wow that is a big break at this time of the season. Is that because they have not had any other weekends off this season? Or because of only five B1G opponents?
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I agree to a point, that when there is a lot on the line, the quality will improve, because of the intensity. But; 1. saying there were good games in the past on NHL sized ice does not prove the point that some made that Olympic Ice makes for boring hockey, and 2. During those games that are not intense, like regular season NHL, the increase space, promoting a skating, play-making style would probably be more evident.
I agree to a point, that when there is a lot on the line, the quality will improve, because of the intensity. But; 1. saying there were good games in the past on NHL sized ice does not prove the point that some made that Olympic Ice makes for boring hockey, and 2. During those games that are not intense, like regular season NHL, the increase space, promoting a skating, play-making style would probably be more evident.
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My guess is he keeps doesn't sit the rest for the rest of the season. Ryan Reilly had some much improved games and each of the guys who have sat have had some good times. One weekend of very good play does not insure they will continue at that level. The nature of hockey, and especially of guys competing for a final spot.
But there is no denying they played well.
My guess is he keeps doesn't sit the rest for the rest of the season. Ryan Reilly had some much improved games and each of the guys who have sat have had some good times. One weekend of very good play does not insure they will continue at that level. The nature of hockey, and especially of guys competing for a final spot.
But there is no denying they played well.
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I'll take second in winning percentage and second in scoring margin over caring about those two stats.
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That's what I am thinking as well. The fourth line played great last weekend, but we have had some good performances from the fourth line (of a different make-up) earlier this year as well. I think one of the things that has made the fourth line effective at times this year is that those guys know that every time they are given the opportunity to suit up, they are playing for the opportunity to do it again next game.
My guess is that we continue to see rotation through those final 3 forward spots.
Bigger question: how does the D shake out once Brodzinksi is healthy again?
That's what I am thinking as well. The fourth line played great last weekend, but we have had some good performances from the fourth line (of a different make-up) earlier this year as well. I think one of the things that has made the fourth line effective at times this year is that those guys know that every time they are given the opportunity to suit up, they are playing for the opportunity to do it again next game.
My guess is that we continue to see rotation through those final 3 forward spots.
Bigger question: how does the D shake out once Brodzinksi is healthy again?
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Yup.
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Since it was a discussion in this thread in the past, the IIHF did a study on ice size and offensive production and their findings were interesting. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for staying with 200x100 ice size.
http://sochi2014.iihf.com/men/news/goalscoring-down/
I'm more convinced than ever that shrinking the ice at Mariucci would be better for us in the long run.
Since it was a discussion in this thread in the past, the IIHF did a study on ice size and offensive production and their findings were interesting. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for staying with 200x100 ice size.
http://sochi2014.iihf.com/men/news/goalscoring-down/
I'm more convinced than ever that shrinking the ice at Mariucci would be better for us in the long run.
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mnstate0fhockey
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Indeed. Though ideally I would like to see something like 200x90.
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The argument for Olympic ice is not about total goals scored. Offensive production is neither here nor there.
The argument for Olympic ice is not about total goals scored. Offensive production is neither here nor there.
captain beefheart
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LOL. Well, considering fan enjoyment and game intensity tends to come from things like goals scored, puck movement, and hitting... it is kind of clear what they feel is likely best moving forward. Yeah, there is more space to skate with 200x100... but who the hell cares if you don't have as many chances to score? Did you even read some of that article or are you just too unwilling to admit that even an international governing body of hockey doesn't see it the same way you do?
Unless of course you just watch hockey to see guys skate around and not do as much? Maybe try short track speed skating then.
Even heard them talking about it during the NHL game tonight on NBC Sports Network and how much worse the game was on the big sheet.
LOL. Well, considering fan enjoyment and game intensity tends to come from things like goals scored, puck movement, and hitting... it is kind of clear what they feel is likely best moving forward. Yeah, there is more space to skate with 200x100... but who the hell cares if you don't have as many chances to score? Did you even read some of that article or are you just too unwilling to admit that even an international governing body of hockey doesn't see it the same way you do?
Unless of course you just watch hockey to see guys skate around and not do as much? Maybe try short track speed skating then.
Even heard them talking about it during the NHL game tonight on NBC Sports Network and how much worse the game was on the big sheet.
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