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Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
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Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
If NMU gets 6 points, they lock a first round bye and no less than 4th place. Should Ferris/MSU get 2 points, NMU is locked into fourth place.
If NMU gets 3 points, they clinch a first round bye with a Michigan loss.
If NMU gets 3 points, and Michigan sweeps Notre Dame, Michigan gets a first round bye, NMU would be 5th.
If NMU gets 6 points, they lock a first round bye and no less than 4th place. Should Ferris/MSU get 2 points, NMU is locked into fourth place.
If NMU gets 3 points, they clinch a first round bye with a Michigan loss.
If NMU gets 3 points, and Michigan sweeps Notre Dame, Michigan gets a first round bye, NMU would be 5th.
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Actually, you might have said, "UNO really put the screws to us by beating Miami on Saturday." Give a little credit where it's due.
You should ALLWAYS want U of M to lose.
Miami didnt help us out much either.
Actually, you might have said, "UNO really put the screws to us by beating Miami on Saturday." Give a little credit where it's due.
You should ALLWAYS want U of M to lose.
nmupiccdiva
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Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Don't remind me. That's going to be my Saturday afternoon. I'm cutting the parents and siblings off from feeding their faces with cheezy fries at 6 so we can get cleaned up and out of there.
Don't remind me. That's going to be my Saturday afternoon. I'm cutting the parents and siblings off from feeding their faces with cheezy fries at 6 so we can get cleaned up and out of there.
DETBrass27
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Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Use a stabby stick too.They'll get the point when one of the kids has a puncture wound in the rear end... but make sure you wear a mask or have someone else do it. I'd hate to see you get in trouble.
Use a stabby stick too.They'll get the point when one of the kids has a puncture wound in the rear end... but make sure you wear a mask or have someone else do it. I'd hate to see you get in trouble.
nmupiccdiva
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Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
AFAIK, yes. 1:30-3:20 both days.
I wish.
AFAIK, yes. 1:30-3:20 both days.
I wish.
mattheinzel
Registered User
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Well UofM is winning 3-0 right now with 14 left in the 3rd. I'm hoping Notre Dame wins Saturday or I would settle for us getting the sweep!
Well UofM is winning 3-0 right now with 14 left in the 3rd. I'm hoping Notre Dame wins Saturday or I would settle for us getting the sweep!
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
That series really shouldn't matter anyway.
That series really shouldn't matter anyway.
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
The key word being "shouldn't".
Come on Cats, take care of business Friday!
The key word being "shouldn't".
Come on Cats, take care of business Friday!
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
In terms of who you should root for in other games, the main thing you should consider is your TUC winning percentage compared to your winning percentage against teams on the TUC cliff. For example, with Michigan, your record against them is only .5000 . Your current TUC winning percentage is .5200, and to be in any sort of contention for an at-large bid your TUC percentage will most certainly have to be above .5000. So in terms of increasing your own stats, right now, you don't want Michigan to be a TUC. But then again, there is the possibility you meet Michigan in the second round of the playoffs and increase your winning percentage against them to .7500. In this case you would (in hindsight) have wanted them to sweep Notre Dame and first-round opponent in hopes that they could stay a TUC even after losing to you. So it's not always clear in advance which way you would like certain games to go.
(Technically your RPI also fluctuates slightly based on how well teams you've played have done, but the change is small compared to the swing from the TUC cliff, and really only important if you end up in a situation where thousandths of an RPI point would flip a comparison.)
On a slightly deeper level, you also need to be aware of how teams on the TUC cliff affect the teams around you. If Michigan dropped to 26th and UMass went up to 25th in the RPI, it's possible that Hockey East teams you need to pass could benefit more from UMass becoming a TUC than you would by having Michigan not be one. You still run into the same problem as before of not being sure whether UMass being a TUC is a good thing or a bad thing, because that can shift depending on how things go in the Hockey East tournament.
It's also worth pointing out that LSSU is sitting at #27 in the RPI, and Northern already has two losses against them. Anything short of a sweep leaves the door open for LSSU to become a TUC, and since Northern would then have a sub-.5000 record against them that could be devastating to any hopes of getting an at-large bid, even with just one loss in the conference playoffs.
In terms of who you should root for in other games, the main thing you should consider is your TUC winning percentage compared to your winning percentage against teams on the TUC cliff. For example, with Michigan, your record against them is only .5000 . Your current TUC winning percentage is .5200, and to be in any sort of contention for an at-large bid your TUC percentage will most certainly have to be above .5000. So in terms of increasing your own stats, right now, you don't want Michigan to be a TUC. But then again, there is the possibility you meet Michigan in the second round of the playoffs and increase your winning percentage against them to .7500. In this case you would (in hindsight) have wanted them to sweep Notre Dame and first-round opponent in hopes that they could stay a TUC even after losing to you. So it's not always clear in advance which way you would like certain games to go.
(Technically your RPI also fluctuates slightly based on how well teams you've played have done, but the change is small compared to the swing from the TUC cliff, and really only important if you end up in a situation where thousandths of an RPI point would flip a comparison.)
On a slightly deeper level, you also need to be aware of how teams on the TUC cliff affect the teams around you. If Michigan dropped to 26th and UMass went up to 25th in the RPI, it's possible that Hockey East teams you need to pass could benefit more from UMass becoming a TUC than you would by having Michigan not be one. You still run into the same problem as before of not being sure whether UMass being a TUC is a good thing or a bad thing, because that can shift depending on how things go in the Hockey East tournament.
It's also worth pointing out that LSSU is sitting at #27 in the RPI, and Northern already has two losses against them. Anything short of a sweep leaves the door open for LSSU to become a TUC, and since Northern would then have a sub-.5000 record against them that could be devastating to any hopes of getting an at-large bid, even with just one loss in the conference playoffs.
nmupiccdiva
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Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
tl;dr
NMU needs to win. That's it.
Seems like the majority of the Laker contingent decided not to come out and play. That's ok, we don't need those coin-throwing hosers anyway, and at least the ones that have been in here have been decent.
It's gonna be an awesome weekend.
tl;dr
NMU needs to win. That's it.
Seems like the majority of the Laker contingent decided not to come out and play. That's ok, we don't need those coin-throwing hosers anyway, and at least the ones that have been in here have been decent.
It's gonna be an awesome weekend.
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
http://webb.nmu.edu/SportsAthletics/Sports/MensHockey/TSCSilentAuction.shtml
Some interesting things this year, including a very nice Red Wings package for those of you with more money than me.
http://webb.nmu.edu/SportsAthletics/Sports/MensHockey/TSCSilentAuction.shtml
Some interesting things this year, including a very nice Red Wings package for those of you with more money than me.
Proud2baLaker
Master of Science
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Do to finally having somewhat of a life I havent been able to listen to many Laker games this year. That being said yhe Lakers have the talent to take a game here. They have shown that they can win games this year. However, if the Lakers of the last few weeks show up then Northern should sweep.
After the Lakers were 4th in conference and ranked nationally they have been a real letdown. The 2nd half schedule is much harder but they still should have been able to take another win or two at least between Ferris and Alaska...and dont get me started on the awful series against Notre Dame. Definitely should have come out with more points in that series. The Lakers should have been fighting for a first round bye rather than for home ice.
I haven't heard a lot of talk over on the Laker thread about people making the trip over. But who knows.
Do to finally having somewhat of a life I havent been able to listen to many Laker games this year. That being said yhe Lakers have the talent to take a game here. They have shown that they can win games this year. However, if the Lakers of the last few weeks show up then Northern should sweep.
After the Lakers were 4th in conference and ranked nationally they have been a real letdown. The 2nd half schedule is much harder but they still should have been able to take another win or two at least between Ferris and Alaska...and dont get me started on the awful series against Notre Dame. Definitely should have come out with more points in that series. The Lakers should have been fighting for a first round bye rather than for home ice.
I haven't heard a lot of talk over on the Laker thread about people making the trip over. But who knows.
nmupiccdiva
New member
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Come bid! Or, if you're not in Marquette, bid online!
Let's Go 'Cats!!
Come bid! Or, if you're not in Marquette, bid online!
Let's Go 'Cats!!
WildcatGoal
On the road again
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
2-1 Cats in ot and in a word, huge
2-1 Cats in ot and in a word, huge
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Very nice victory. NMU had so many chances and just couldn't find the back of the net. Mahoney-Wilson played well but had a lot of luck as well. Mark Olver's game winner was a thing of beauty and why he should have serious consideration for the Hobey Baker. He and the team have found there games after returning from Omaha and it sure seems like they are playing with an edge.
Looking forward to the game tomorrow and although the Cappo Cup may go back to the Sault this year, NMU won't!!! Go Cats Go!!!
Very nice victory. NMU had so many chances and just couldn't find the back of the net. Mahoney-Wilson played well but had a lot of luck as well. Mark Olver's game winner was a thing of beauty and why he should have serious consideration for the Hobey Baker. He and the team have found there games after returning from Omaha and it sure seems like they are playing with an edge.
Looking forward to the game tomorrow and although the Cappo Cup may go back to the Sault this year, NMU won't!!! Go Cats Go!!!
Re: Here it goes, here it goes, here it goes again--LSSU @ NMU 2/26-2/27
Great job with the auction. Plus, my boys were excited as I "won" the goalie mask.
HUGE win tonite for the Cats. Lets finish the job Saturday!
Come bid! Or, if you're not in Marquette, bid online!
Let's Go 'Cats!!
Great job with the auction. Plus, my boys were excited as I "won" the goalie mask.
HUGE win tonite for the Cats. Lets finish the job Saturday!