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Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
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Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Yes they are playing like crap, but I'm not worried. Typically Michigan struggles the first half of the year and then turns it on in January. This year they started out like a house on fire, now they are struggling. I'm hoping/guessing that they will hit their stride around The B1G TEN HOCKEY tournament. Of course I hope they play well during Jan.-Feb. but we'll see.
Of course last year I just want to forget about and that doesn't mesh with my philosophy but you see where I'm going.
Yes they are playing like crap, but I'm not worried. Typically Michigan struggles the first half of the year and then turns it on in January. This year they started out like a house on fire, now they are struggling. I'm hoping/guessing that they will hit their stride around The B1G TEN HOCKEY tournament. Of course I hope they play well during Jan.-Feb. but we'll see.
Of course last year I just want to forget about and that doesn't mesh with my philosophy but you see where I'm going.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Kinda OT as it is a slight blast from the past but remember this guy? He's doing well suddenly...
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/281330/
Kinda OT as it is a slight blast from the past but remember this guy? He's doing well suddenly...
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/281330/
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
So...umm...hockey tomorrow.
Since I wasn't at the GLI, I'm going to pretend those games didn't happen.
I'm still getting used to this B1G conference thing. It's January and we are about to play our 3rd and 4th conference games?
I was considering making the trip out to Madison because I haven't been to the Kohl center in awhile, and that was back during the Showcase, so I feel like with Thanksgiving break, I didn't get the real college hockey experience. I'm glad I'm not going this weekend, since reading the Badger thread I see that students are still on break.
I'm surprised there isn't a series thread at this point, but I guess there isn't enough interest on either side to start one. I'm not sure what to think of either team at the moment.
So...umm...hockey tomorrow.
Since I wasn't at the GLI, I'm going to pretend those games didn't happen.
I'm still getting used to this B1G conference thing. It's January and we are about to play our 3rd and 4th conference games?
I was considering making the trip out to Madison because I haven't been to the Kohl center in awhile, and that was back during the Showcase, so I feel like with Thanksgiving break, I didn't get the real college hockey experience. I'm glad I'm not going this weekend, since reading the Badger thread I see that students are still on break.
I'm surprised there isn't a series thread at this point, but I guess there isn't enough interest on either side to start one. I'm not sure what to think of either team at the moment.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
The Badger fans can't be too happy with their results either. They have a veteran roster with a good group of talented players that should be blowing teams away. BUT, they have not played well in their red letter games- so far are 2-5-1 against ranked teams (LSSU, BC, BU, Minnesota, Miami). They can claim winning 7 of their past 8, but that included CC, UAH, PSU and Alaska Anchorage, whom they split with at home last week. Prior to that, they swept NMU. If I didn't think the polls were political crap, I would guess that they shouldn't even be ranked where they are at- they are 14th-considering how Michigan dumped out 7 spots for losing to WMU and MSU-their worst run of the season. So, take it for what it is worth- the Badgers are good, but haven't proven it against real good teams consistently and are living on reputation more than performance.
That said, playing up there is always an adventure. It's been awhile, too, since 2010 when Hunwick & co blew a lead three times to settle for a tie. At least we don't have to complain about WCHA officiating anymore- we can commiserate about the equally poor amalgomation of the W and CCHA officials.
Badgers will be missing two guys worth noting though- Little- a special teams guy and Kerdiles- a real talent that Copp played with at WJT. Both are injured.
The Badger fans can't be too happy with their results either. They have a veteran roster with a good group of talented players that should be blowing teams away. BUT, they have not played well in their red letter games- so far are 2-5-1 against ranked teams (LSSU, BC, BU, Minnesota, Miami). They can claim winning 7 of their past 8, but that included CC, UAH, PSU and Alaska Anchorage, whom they split with at home last week. Prior to that, they swept NMU. If I didn't think the polls were political crap, I would guess that they shouldn't even be ranked where they are at- they are 14th-considering how Michigan dumped out 7 spots for losing to WMU and MSU-their worst run of the season. So, take it for what it is worth- the Badgers are good, but haven't proven it against real good teams consistently and are living on reputation more than performance.
That said, playing up there is always an adventure. It's been awhile, too, since 2010 when Hunwick & co blew a lead three times to settle for a tie. At least we don't have to complain about WCHA officiating anymore- we can commiserate about the equally poor amalgomation of the W and CCHA officials.
Badgers will be missing two guys worth noting though- Little- a special teams guy and Kerdiles- a real talent that Copp played with at WJT. Both are injured.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
UW fans generally don't start series threads, we just chat about the series in the season thread. I was kinda hoping for a series thread so we could all get to know eachother. I know Alpha from the Open Wheel Racing thread, but that's it. I have low expectations for the weekend, Eaves has juggled all 3 d pairs and all 4 lines with Kerdiles and Little hurt. Last Friday juggled forward lines produced a loss to UAA and a narrow win Sat. It sounds like UM is also in a little funk as well. It's a bummer the students are on break yet.
UW fans generally don't start series threads, we just chat about the series in the season thread. I was kinda hoping for a series thread so we could all get to know eachother. I know Alpha from the Open Wheel Racing thread, but that's it. I have low expectations for the weekend, Eaves has juggled all 3 d pairs and all 4 lines with Kerdiles and Little hurt. Last Friday juggled forward lines produced a loss to UAA and a narrow win Sat. It sounds like UM is also in a little funk as well. It's a bummer the students are on break yet.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
He's sick, no idea with what or how severe? The dreaded H1N1 concerns me as he was around the team....
He's sick, no idea with what or how severe? The dreaded H1N1 concerns me as he was around the team....
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Despite losing 5-2 I don't think Michigan played that bad. Don't get me wrong, they did not play well but let's look at the Wisky goals. Goal #1 was totally on Nagelvoort as a soft shot was wristed "in the direction of the goal" and it was clearly going wide. However, Voort tried to catch it with his glove and accidentally knocked it into the goal. Goals #2 & #3 went in off of skates, kinda hard to fault him for that. Goals #4 & #5 were empty net goals, you can't fault him for those. The Michigan offense was, as has become typical for this season, non-existent. We scored our two goals late in the third period. We're not good and we know that but we're still not bad. I think that as long as we aren't slumping too bad for the majority of the season we "should" be able to begin a new streak this year. Hopefully we can take Saturday night in Madison.
Despite losing 5-2 I don't think Michigan played that bad. Don't get me wrong, they did not play well but let's look at the Wisky goals. Goal #1 was totally on Nagelvoort as a soft shot was wristed "in the direction of the goal" and it was clearly going wide. However, Voort tried to catch it with his glove and accidentally knocked it into the goal. Goals #2 & #3 went in off of skates, kinda hard to fault him for that. Goals #4 & #5 were empty net goals, you can't fault him for those. The Michigan offense was, as has become typical for this season, non-existent. We scored our two goals late in the third period. We're not good and we know that but we're still not bad. I think that as long as we aren't slumping too bad for the majority of the season we "should" be able to begin a new streak this year. Hopefully we can take Saturday night in Madison.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Yes, but...
While some of the goals were fluky, you do also have to admit that Wisconsin missed on some rather amazing defensive breakdowns. I could not bear to watch most of the game, but I did see some great chances they had that they missed on. Our D still needs a lot of work. Nagelvoort did a great job keeing it as close as it was- last year we would have lost 5-2 or 5-1 WITHOUT pulling the goalie.
Offensively, the problem clearly is shooting- by the entire team. Would it help if we parked someone big in front of the net? Perhaps- at least that would take a blocker out of the equation. But nobody is shooting well. To control the play like they did in the first and have that result in a 1-0 deficit is hard to take.
Yes, but...
While some of the goals were fluky, you do also have to admit that Wisconsin missed on some rather amazing defensive breakdowns. I could not bear to watch most of the game, but I did see some great chances they had that they missed on. Our D still needs a lot of work. Nagelvoort did a great job keeing it as close as it was- last year we would have lost 5-2 or 5-1 WITHOUT pulling the goalie.
Offensively, the problem clearly is shooting- by the entire team. Would it help if we parked someone big in front of the net? Perhaps- at least that would take a blocker out of the equation. But nobody is shooting well. To control the play like they did in the first and have that result in a 1-0 deficit is hard to take.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
I know, they did totally dominate the game the first 17 minutes or so and to come out of that period down 2-0 was a killer. For years I have been clamoring for a presence in front of the net but who could do it this year? Rolphs could have done it in '03-'06, Lebler in '07-'09, but in 2010/2011/2012/2013 there really isn't a prototype big guy (who isn't more valuable in other places). That is the only thing that I can see to criticize Coach Berenson about, and I don't even feel like I can say anything. The man farts more hockey knowledge than I have in my entire body.
I know, they did totally dominate the game the first 17 minutes or so and to come out of that period down 2-0 was a killer. For years I have been clamoring for a presence in front of the net but who could do it this year? Rolphs could have done it in '03-'06, Lebler in '07-'09, but in 2010/2011/2012/2013 there really isn't a prototype big guy (who isn't more valuable in other places). That is the only thing that I can see to criticize Coach Berenson about, and I don't even feel like I can say anything. The man farts more hockey knowledge than I have in my entire body.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Apparently tonight's game is on FSD+....
Apparently tonight's game is on FSD+....
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
He's playing tonight so I have no idea what was up with yesterday...
He's playing tonight so I have no idea what was up with yesterday...
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Both from what I could tell and from what I heard from friends sitting at the opposite end of the arena, the Michigan fans at the Kohl Center were pleasant. I was happy to hear this, because I tend to root for Michigan in things when it doesn't impact the Badgers, because of some previous connections. And while I admit I partook in a not-so-friendly version of your fight song, I did do the proper arm motions.
That's the good news. The bad news is that Nagelvoort may be a death eater.
Both from what I could tell and from what I heard from friends sitting at the opposite end of the arena, the Michigan fans at the Kohl Center were pleasant. I was happy to hear this, because I tend to root for Michigan in things when it doesn't impact the Badgers, because of some previous connections. And while I admit I partook in a not-so-friendly version of your fight song, I did do the proper arm motions.
That's the good news. The bad news is that Nagelvoort may be a death eater.
MGoBlueHockey
Wolverine Devotee
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Michigan is going to much better off without Guptill. I can see why Red sat him in games going back to last year due to attitude.
If showed the fire he did DURING games from the start instead of running his mouth and starting trouble when Michigan has already been beat, maybe I wouldn't feel this way.
Michigan is going to much better off without Guptill. I can see why Red sat him in games going back to last year due to attitude.
If showed the fire he did DURING games from the start instead of running his mouth and starting trouble when Michigan has already been beat, maybe I wouldn't feel this way.
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
I admittedly didn't watch much of Friday's game. Saturday I saw many good looking chances that we didn't finish on. That's been a theme this season.
Michigan's last win was Dec. 2 vs. aOSU. I thought we always had a holiday slump, Nov - Dec but then turn things around in January. Well, only 3 more games this month. Hopefully we avenge the GLI loss to Sparty in a couple of weeks. A good sweep of State could set us back on track.
Agreed. Too often it looks like he is coasting. I'd rather have a less talented hard working guy (like a Danny Fardig) than an attitude problem.
I admittedly didn't watch much of Friday's game. Saturday I saw many good looking chances that we didn't finish on. That's been a theme this season.
Michigan's last win was Dec. 2 vs. aOSU. I thought we always had a holiday slump, Nov - Dec but then turn things around in January. Well, only 3 more games this month. Hopefully we avenge the GLI loss to Sparty in a couple of weeks. A good sweep of State could set us back on track.