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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
Big roster this year - 4 goalies, 9 defensemen and 15 forwards. Gonna be crowded in that area where the players who are not dressed for the game sit . Should make for good competition for playing time and depth for injuries/world jr tourney, etc. Deker Picnic is this Sunday. Looking forward to meeting the new guys.
Big roster this year - 4 goalies, 9 defensemen and 15 forwards. Gonna be crowded in that area where the players who are not dressed for the game sit . Should make for good competition for playing time and depth for injuries/world jr tourney, etc. Deker Picnic is this Sunday. Looking forward to meeting the new guys.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
This weekend? Wow, that comes up fast. I suspect that we will miss yet another- a lot of other things are also this weekend. Not counting that thing in the big stadium on Saturday.
This weekend? Wow, that comes up fast. I suspect that we will miss yet another- a lot of other things are also this weekend. Not counting that thing in the big stadium on Saturday.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Wolverines ranked 8th in the one publication's pre-season poll, with UML#1, Miami 2. BC, UND, Irish, Wisconsin and Minnesota also in top 10. Michigan plays BC & UML at Yost this season. The GLI will also feature an all-Michigan team tourney for the next four seasons, with WMU (2013, 16), Ferris and NMU as the 4th invitee.
Wolverines ranked 8th in the one publication's pre-season poll, with UML#1, Miami 2. BC, UND, Irish, Wisconsin and Minnesota also in top 10. Michigan plays BC & UML at Yost this season. The GLI will also feature an all-Michigan team tourney for the next four seasons, with WMU (2013, 16), Ferris and NMU as the 4th invitee.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Generous considering last year and all of the questions for this season.
Generous considering last year and all of the questions for this season.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Yes, considering that our defense has lost its best defensive d-man and offensive d-man. Downing is suppose to be a can't miss impact player, but he won't be NHL ready like Trouba- but still can be Merrill effective. It is the rest of the blueliners, less Bennett, that will have to improve (Or in Clare's case, not be a distraction) or play beyond being a freshman. It is still our weak link, unless the goaltending reverts back to last season's first half woes (Racine is the assumed starter with Rutledge gone and a freshman newcomer set to serve as back-up.)
The forwards may be as good or better than the team that actually had the 7th best offense in the country (until it played Notre Dame.) I'm interested in who the odd guys out will be since it sounds like Red is convinced that most of the freshmen will play right away. I'm guessing we'll have a little more offensive pop in our bottom two lines.
My first blush impression with the schedule is that we'll struggle to win 20 games and will still be looking up at Wisconsin and Minnesota this season. (That just gave me acid reflux.)
Yes, considering that our defense has lost its best defensive d-man and offensive d-man. Downing is suppose to be a can't miss impact player, but he won't be NHL ready like Trouba- but still can be Merrill effective. It is the rest of the blueliners, less Bennett, that will have to improve (Or in Clare's case, not be a distraction) or play beyond being a freshman. It is still our weak link, unless the goaltending reverts back to last season's first half woes (Racine is the assumed starter with Rutledge gone and a freshman newcomer set to serve as back-up.)
The forwards may be as good or better than the team that actually had the 7th best offense in the country (until it played Notre Dame.) I'm interested in who the odd guys out will be since it sounds like Red is convinced that most of the freshmen will play right away. I'm guessing we'll have a little more offensive pop in our bottom two lines.
My first blush impression with the schedule is that we'll struggle to win 20 games and will still be looking up at Wisconsin and Minnesota this season. (That just gave me acid reflux.)
mnstate0fhockey
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You guys have a pretty impressive freshman class coming in. We're kind of in the same boat (with departures). I think the beginning of the season we'll see some inconsistent play from both our squads, but I think both will be fairly dangerous teams by the end of the year.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Minnesota did lose a ton of junior talent, but has a stable defense and goaltending. That is enough to offset losses up front.
Wisconsin has 22/26 returning, two solid goaltenders and a heralded freshman forward (from Minny) coming in.
Either way, Michigan's problems shouldn't be scoring- I am more concerned about the other end of the ice, especially in a leaguewhere some teams have equal or better talent as they do.
I like the fact that the B1G Ten teams all have tough nc schedules to compliment the conference slate- at least that is my thought at first glance.
Minnesota did lose a ton of junior talent, but has a stable defense and goaltending. That is enough to offset losses up front.
Wisconsin has 22/26 returning, two solid goaltenders and a heralded freshman forward (from Minny) coming in.
Either way, Michigan's problems shouldn't be scoring- I am more concerned about the other end of the ice, especially in a leaguewhere some teams have equal or better talent as they do.
I like the fact that the B1G Ten teams all have tough nc schedules to compliment the conference slate- at least that is my thought at first glance.
mnstate0fhockey
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Wisconsin has a lot coming back, but they were 33rd in scoring in the NCAA last year. They got hot at the end of the year (thanks to being healthy but also in large part because they had a cake second half schedule). I'm not 100% sold that they will be any better offensively than Minnesota or Michigan this year. No doubt they will be improved though.
Minnesota and Michigan (like you said) both had some key losses, but both bring in pretty talented freshman classes. Key will be how quickly the young guys adapt and start producing. Looks like Minnesota just lost an incoming freshman defender today, so there is that.
It's going to be a fun and interesting year. I think these three teams will be batteling it out this year and I can't wait!
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Yep, heard about Vannelli...
Yep, heard about Vannelli...
mnstate0fhockey
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Sounds like Academics were an issue. Unfortunate. He's a talented kid.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Red still thinks Minnesota is the team to beat this season in the B1G.
Yesterday was media day- here is an article from the detroit news:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...ew-Big-Ten?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
Red still thinks Minnesota is the team to beat this season in the B1G.
Yesterday was media day- here is an article from the detroit news:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...ew-Big-Ten?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Additional Detroit News article:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...key-league?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
Additional Detroit News article:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...key-league?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
"THE ENVELOPE" arrived in today's mail. Season #21 for me.
The design of the tickets is a definite step down from previous seasons. Where they used to put pictures all there is now is the opposing team's logo, vs., and a maize block "M".There is also something in white behind the "M" but I haven't yet figured out what it is.
They consider the BC, BU, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and sparty games as "Premium" games with a $40 face value. The Waterloo and NTDP exhibitions have $20 and the rest (including the $uckeye$) are $30.
"THE ENVELOPE" arrived in today's mail. Season #21 for me.
The design of the tickets is a definite step down from previous seasons. Where they used to put pictures all there is now is the opposing team's logo, vs., and a maize block "M".There is also something in white behind the "M" but I haven't yet figured out what it is.
They consider the BC, BU, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and sparty games as "Premium" games with a $40 face value. The Waterloo and NTDP exhibitions have $20 and the rest (including the $uckeye$) are $30.
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Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
We have come a long way from the "pick six" (for $36 total) ticket packages of the mid-90's, haven't we?
/cranky older guy.
We have come a long way from the "pick six" (for $36 total) ticket packages of the mid-90's, haven't we?
/cranky older guy.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
Ain't THAT the truth!
I never got any of those packages, I went straight to the season tix. If I remember correctly when I started it was about $125 for the season on the sides at the blueline. I think it was $560 this year.
Ain't THAT the truth!
I never got any of those packages, I went straight to the season tix. If I remember correctly when I started it was about $125 for the season on the sides at the blueline. I think it was $560 this year.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
I find it amaizeing (spelling intentional) that the O$U games are NOT "Premium" price.
I find it amaizeing (spelling intentional) that the O$U games are NOT "Premium" price.
Hammer
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Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
The first year I applied, they were $159. The next year I got tickets, at about $359, I think. That was '98-99. The last year I had them I was paying about $860 for a pair.
The first year I applied, they were $159. The next year I got tickets, at about $359, I think. That was '98-99. The last year I had them I was paying about $860 for a pair.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2013-14 Season Thread: The B1G Time
In my section a pair will go for about 850,00
Still not too bad, all things considered.
In my section a pair will go for about 850,00
Still not too bad, all things considered.