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Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
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Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Our defense makes me want to invest in Just for Men. I'm getting a lot of grey hairs watching them make some really dumb mistakes.
Another REALLY bad pinch leading to a 2-1 that was defended, well, not really. Holy cow. If they are going to pinch like that, at least they can run drills where the single D actually makes some contact with the pass. That IS their job, afterall.
And while our defensive zone turn overs are better, they are still bad- leading to chances and goals.
The screen goal, I can kind of see- but that was bad breaking out, too.
(missed the first goal- eve reopened... )
On the other hand, the offense continues to entertain to a very high degree. They are so fun to watch. Compher's goal from a slap to the puck on edge- that was so cool. And considering how Warren could have reacted to completely missing the net on his penalty shot- getting that goal was a big deal. We see how Conner is a big deal, too- while his only goal was an empty netter- good lord he's good. If Wisconsin doesn't pay good attention to him, he's going to score.
Our defense makes me want to invest in Just for Men. I'm getting a lot of grey hairs watching them make some really dumb mistakes.
Another REALLY bad pinch leading to a 2-1 that was defended, well, not really. Holy cow. If they are going to pinch like that, at least they can run drills where the single D actually makes some contact with the pass. That IS their job, afterall.
And while our defensive zone turn overs are better, they are still bad- leading to chances and goals.
The screen goal, I can kind of see- but that was bad breaking out, too.
(missed the first goal- eve reopened... )
On the other hand, the offense continues to entertain to a very high degree. They are so fun to watch. Compher's goal from a slap to the puck on edge- that was so cool. And considering how Warren could have reacted to completely missing the net on his penalty shot- getting that goal was a big deal. We see how Conner is a big deal, too- while his only goal was an empty netter- good lord he's good. If Wisconsin doesn't pay good attention to him, he's going to score.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
mgoblue.com only showed the third Wisconsin goal, the rather weak effort by Downing on the 2-on-1. It really is concerning how this team has been so sloppy with team defense and turnovers for the last five years. Rescued by the offense, expect to see a better effort tonight from the start. Is M 0-2 on penalty shots this year (Motte, Warren)?
mgoblue.com only showed the third Wisconsin goal, the rather weak effort by Downing on the 2-on-1. It really is concerning how this team has been so sloppy with team defense and turnovers for the last five years. Rescued by the offense, expect to see a better effort tonight from the start. Is M 0-2 on penalty shots this year (Motte, Warren)?
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Glad to see Red separate Werenski and Downing at least. If Mike thinks he is ready for the next level, pull out the tape of that ole' move he made on that 2x1. He'll be riding busses in the bush leagues. I'm not leaving Nagelvoort off the hook, either. Playing way too deep in his crease which partially helped the Wisconsin forwards to screen him on the first two goals. Made a good save on the oops 3x1 in the third period (after Calderone fell down) but literally didn't move and was deep into the crease again.
The offense rescued us, yes, but give Wisconsin alot of credit, too. Instead of trying to protect a 3 goal lead on the road, they tried to skate with Michigan. At one point I thought it was a tennis match, seeing back to back to back odd man rushes both ways. Entertaining, yes, but the Badgers fell right into the trap. Compher and Motte had outstanding games. B1G officials, not so much. Marco Hunt is as useless as Mark Wilkins ever was. Lost control of the game (abundant interference calls and a blatant late third period trip) in an effort to let the teams play, or let Wisconsin stay in it, IMO.
As far as Racine, I saw him after the game, in dress clothes. He sat with the scratches last night. Still a very noticable limp and didn't skate at all last week. I'd be surprised if he is ready for Minnesota. More likely for the GLI.
Glad to see Red separate Werenski and Downing at least. If Mike thinks he is ready for the next level, pull out the tape of that ole' move he made on that 2x1. He'll be riding busses in the bush leagues. I'm not leaving Nagelvoort off the hook, either. Playing way too deep in his crease which partially helped the Wisconsin forwards to screen him on the first two goals. Made a good save on the oops 3x1 in the third period (after Calderone fell down) but literally didn't move and was deep into the crease again.
The offense rescued us, yes, but give Wisconsin alot of credit, too. Instead of trying to protect a 3 goal lead on the road, they tried to skate with Michigan. At one point I thought it was a tennis match, seeing back to back to back odd man rushes both ways. Entertaining, yes, but the Badgers fell right into the trap. Compher and Motte had outstanding games. B1G officials, not so much. Marco Hunt is as useless as Mark Wilkins ever was. Lost control of the game (abundant interference calls and a blatant late third period trip) in an effort to let the teams play, or let Wisconsin stay in it, IMO.
As far as Racine, I saw him after the game, in dress clothes. He sat with the scratches last night. Still a very noticable limp and didn't skate at all last week. I'd be surprised if he is ready for Minnesota. More likely for the GLI.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
This. There were so many times last night when the puck left the zone slowly and the D-man just sat there and watched it leave, which in turn became an odd-man raush for Wisconsin. They seriously need to improve at decision making. There are times where you pinch a little and times when you merely shore up your defense and protect the goalie. They'll figure it out in time, I just hope that it doesn't happen too late,
This. There were so many times last night when the puck left the zone slowly and the D-man just sat there and watched it leave, which in turn became an odd-man raush for Wisconsin. They seriously need to improve at decision making. There are times where you pinch a little and times when you merely shore up your defense and protect the goalie. They'll figure it out in time, I just hope that it doesn't happen too late,
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
This is concerning. Minnesota isn't the Minnesota of the early-2000's but they still are Minnesota. I want to crush them and not let them have anything. I see Catt is our back-up goaltender now. I looked on mgoblue and saw the brief write-up on him, 21 year-old Freshman who has played with many of his current teammates growing up. Anyone know anything about him? I tell you, when I first saw him on the ice I thought Hunwick was back.
This is concerning. Minnesota isn't the Minnesota of the early-2000's but they still are Minnesota. I want to crush them and not let them have anything. I see Catt is our back-up goaltender now. I looked on mgoblue and saw the brief write-up on him, 21 year-old Freshman who has played with many of his current teammates growing up. Anyone know anything about him? I tell you, when I first saw him on the ice I thought Hunwick was back.
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MGoBlueHockey
Wolverine Devotee
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
And as well all know, that ridiculous offense is not sustainable every game. You're gonna have to play defense and have goaltending to win some games in both the season and postseason (if applies).
And as well all know, that ridiculous offense is not sustainable every game. You're gonna have to play defense and have goaltending to win some games in both the season and postseason (if applies).
Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Congrats on the points Weasels. I really hate the gofers but you guys are gaining all the time.
It wasn't boring, I'll say that. We have some nice players, but nobody that can really match up with your upperclassmen F's, Compher, Nieves, and Motte, who were great on the rush all weekend. Despite the breakdowns that cost us tonight, I'm proud of our boys. To get it tied up after blowing a two goal lead like that is an accomplishment, even if it feels a little hollow in the end. They left it on the ice and the better team came out on top this weekend. We just have more work to do. Looking forward to hosting you all at the KC. Happy Holidays.
Congrats on the points Weasels. I really hate the gofers but you guys are gaining all the time.
It wasn't boring, I'll say that. We have some nice players, but nobody that can really match up with your upperclassmen F's, Compher, Nieves, and Motte, who were great on the rush all weekend. Despite the breakdowns that cost us tonight, I'm proud of our boys. To get it tied up after blowing a two goal lead like that is an accomplishment, even if it feels a little hollow in the end. They left it on the ice and the better team came out on top this weekend. We just have more work to do. Looking forward to hosting you all at the KC. Happy Holidays.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
We're suppose to acknowledge such a passive-aggressive post? You're team let us off the hook twice, saved by pond shinny defense, speed and offensive talent. We're pathetic defensively. How we managed to split with BU on the road is beyond me.
We're suppose to acknowledge such a passive-aggressive post? You're team let us off the hook twice, saved by pond shinny defense, speed and offensive talent. We're pathetic defensively. How we managed to split with BU on the road is beyond me.
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I agree with most of your comment however IMHO that explains why we were only able to split with BU on the road. Michigan had that first game. It was ours for the taking but then the defense "showed up" the last ten minutes. True, our goals were kind of flukey but they went in. BU left no doubt that the goals they scored were going in. Michigan had that Friday game won if not for the real Michigan defense standing up in the final 10 minutes....
I agree with most of your comment however IMHO that explains why we were only able to split with BU on the road. Michigan had that first game. It was ours for the taking but then the defense "showed up" the last ten minutes. True, our goals were kind of flukey but they went in. BU left no doubt that the goals they scored were going in. Michigan had that Friday game won if not for the real Michigan defense standing up in the final 10 minutes....
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Does ANYONE (Bluevox?) have any idea what they are going to do tonight for the "150th Anniversary Celebration"?
I have to say I was very disappointed with the design of the season tickets this year after having my Football tickets.
Then when my Basketball tickets arrived I was V-E-R-Y disappointed. Those are GREAT! If you haven't seen them every game has a different historical picture from the archives.
With the legendary history of our beloved hockey team it seems to me they could have found some very good ones for these as well. But no, pretty much the same old design they have been for how many years now?????
Does ANYONE (Bluevox?) have any idea what they are going to do tonight for the "150th Anniversary Celebration"?
I have to say I was very disappointed with the design of the season tickets this year after having my Football tickets.
Then when my Basketball tickets arrived I was V-E-R-Y disappointed. Those are GREAT! If you haven't seen them every game has a different historical picture from the archives.
With the legendary history of our beloved hockey team it seems to me they could have found some very good ones for these as well. But no, pretty much the same old design they have been for how many years now?????
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
So going to mgoblue, the comments they have are:
• 1st Intermission -- Michigan Drumline
• 2nd Intermission -- Meijer Score-O
• Giveaway -- Michigan Ice Hockey Commemorative Cup (first 2,500 fans)
So be early and get a cup. Plus we get to see the drumline on the ice????
So going to mgoblue, the comments they have are:
• 1st Intermission -- Michigan Drumline
• 2nd Intermission -- Meijer Score-O
• Giveaway -- Michigan Ice Hockey Commemorative Cup (first 2,500 fans)
So be early and get a cup. Plus we get to see the drumline on the ice????
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
which seems to have become an annual tradition here.
Guessing the drumline thing will turn out well. Get your concessions pre-game!
Sounds like it was inspired by our On-Ice Script Ohio,
which seems to have become an annual tradition here.Guessing the drumline thing will turn out well. Get your concessions pre-game!
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Actually, the entire marching band is next month. We may need to weasel some better seats for the intermission.
Sounds like it was inspired by our On-Ice Script Ohio,
Guessing the drumline thing will turn out well. Get your concessions pre-game!
Actually, the entire marching band is next month. We may need to weasel some better seats for the intermission.
My insider "information" gets to me about an hour before the game, so your guess was as good as mine. Alfa was more on the ball than I was.
The Drumline was pretty cool.
https://youtu.be/j2XJcTFSMFc
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Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Connor wasn't even invited to the early tryouts for team USA WJT and was left off the preliminary list. Werenski made several unnoticed defensive plays in the defensive end last night. I see him as more of a flight risk than Downing who has regressed, IMO. Downing was nursing a leg injury most of the game, noticibly limping and only lost his cool at the end of the game when he had his stick slashed in half and then mixed it up with the Gopher player.
Connor wasn't even invited to the early tryouts for team USA WJT and was left off the preliminary list. Werenski made several unnoticed defensive plays in the defensive end last night. I see him as more of a flight risk than Downing who has regressed, IMO. Downing was nursing a leg injury most of the game, noticibly limping and only lost his cool at the end of the game when he had his stick slashed in half and then mixed it up with the Gopher player.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
What's frustrating to me about Zach is that his "greatness" is inconsistent. He's still got to play D better- he's slow covering a player in front of the net. Other than that...
Downing's injury actually made him play D better, I thought. Since he could not play up with the puck, or even pretend to- he just sat back and defended- which he did well. Even with a really bad limp. All in all, the 4 min penalty, and not playing at the end was good thing for him. Stop pushing an injury.
BTW, I didn't see him butting a gopher, but the guy behind us saw that. I thought it was incidental- but didn't see it. Anyone else?
What's frustrating to me about Zach is that his "greatness" is inconsistent. He's still got to play D better- he's slow covering a player in front of the net. Other than that...
Downing's injury actually made him play D better, I thought. Since he could not play up with the puck, or even pretend to- he just sat back and defended- which he did well. Even with a really bad limp. All in all, the 4 min penalty, and not playing at the end was good thing for him. Stop pushing an injury.
BTW, I didn't see him butting a gopher, but the guy behind us saw that. I thought it was incidental- but didn't see it. Anyone else?
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Yeah, I saw that information on the MGoBlue website. I didn't tell me much. I was expecting better for the 150 years celebration. C'mon now. That wasn't noticeably different than any other game.
Yeah, I saw that information on the MGoBlue website. I didn't tell me much. I was expecting better for the 150 years celebration. C'mon now. That wasn't noticeably different than any other game.