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Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
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1St tie breaker is most league wins 2nd is most points in head to head games
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
So remember to post next week about Boo.
He can use all the help he can get, real or not.
BTW, you have seen a 5 min major w/o a suspension before- but it's been 20 years. The rule of thumb has always been blood=5 min. For some reason, the game I totally remember about that was back somewhere between 90-92, Aaron Ward got a high stick on him that drew blood against Western when we were one goal down with less than 5 min left in the game. We won in regulation.
In today's game, you are right- it's rare that 5 min isn't given the rest of the night off, at a minimum. The replay did pretty clearly show it was deliberate- he line him up and jumped. To me, the jump is the key part of the deliberate part. So elbow by the side hit squarely in the head. That was less interference and far more elbowing to the head- which Mike has gotten well more than once.
Anyway- that was just the end of the game. Thanks to him, he made certain that PSU would not win. Not smart at all.
I don't know why, but mentioning Nieves seems to work.Red took Selman off his line and moved him to center. Kinda worked out in Marody's absence. Piazza is making hay, which is great.
As far as the hit on Motte, I could see this coming. PSU was frustrated and taking runs. This better warrant more than 1-2 games- it looked deliberate- and he didn't get a game misconduct for CTH? I have never seen a 5:00 interference/roughing major. I can't say it measures up to the way Martin lost it- but it ranks up there. Motte could have been seriously injured.
So remember to post next week about Boo.
He can use all the help he can get, real or not. BTW, you have seen a 5 min major w/o a suspension before- but it's been 20 years. The rule of thumb has always been blood=5 min. For some reason, the game I totally remember about that was back somewhere between 90-92, Aaron Ward got a high stick on him that drew blood against Western when we were one goal down with less than 5 min left in the game. We won in regulation.
In today's game, you are right- it's rare that 5 min isn't given the rest of the night off, at a minimum. The replay did pretty clearly show it was deliberate- he line him up and jumped. To me, the jump is the key part of the deliberate part. So elbow by the side hit squarely in the head. That was less interference and far more elbowing to the head- which Mike has gotten well more than once.
Anyway- that was just the end of the game. Thanks to him, he made certain that PSU would not win. Not smart at all.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
I'm not paying close enough attention, but there are plenty of issues that need to be worked out that someone can go. The D play is very much why we have such a bad GA stat- they STILL panic with the puck, or dump it blindly to nobody, or something. PSU had some extended pressure just because of poor puck play by the D. And our forwards are not really helping, too.
It's funny- when working, even partially, we are out of our zone super quickly. But when not- the team starts to glaze over and look lost. Not sure why, but it's interesting.
My point being- Martin can find a spot.
I'm not paying close enough attention, but there are plenty of issues that need to be worked out that someone can go. The D play is very much why we have such a bad GA stat- they STILL panic with the puck, or dump it blindly to nobody, or something. PSU had some extended pressure just because of poor puck play by the D. And our forwards are not really helping, too.
It's funny- when working, even partially, we are out of our zone super quickly. But when not- the team starts to glaze over and look lost. Not sure why, but it's interesting.
My point being- Martin can find a spot.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Penn State saw something on film about our breakouts. Obvious that the guys were being deliberate in our own end which just exacerbated the situation. Someone on twitter pointed out that we were keeping our forwards below the dots- but moved at least one of the wingers higher to help with clearing the zone up high and not letting PSU's de-men cheat low. It worked. They are relentless at forechecking, give them credit- and they shoot from everywhere hoping for the type of goals like the third goal, a scramble in front etc.
Penn State saw something on film about our breakouts. Obvious that the guys were being deliberate in our own end which just exacerbated the situation. Someone on twitter pointed out that we were keeping our forwards below the dots- but moved at least one of the wingers higher to help with clearing the zone up high and not letting PSU's de-men cheat low. It worked. They are relentless at forechecking, give them credit- and they shoot from everywhere hoping for the type of goals like the third goal, a scramble in front etc.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
That high dump outlet pass saved our rears a few times last night. Given our issues, it's great we started doing that.
You can see what kind if team PSU is- other than lot pressing the D down, they did nothing with that play. Like us, the allowed a lot of odd man rushes. Without good play from both goalies- it could have been 11-8.
BTW, anyone notice that we are now 4th in the important rankings? When was the last time we were that high?
That high dump outlet pass saved our rears a few times last night. Given our issues, it's great we started doing that.
You can see what kind if team PSU is- other than lot pressing the D down, they did nothing with that play. Like us, the allowed a lot of odd man rushes. Without good play from both goalies- it could have been 11-8.
BTW, anyone notice that we are now 4th in the important rankings? When was the last time we were that high?
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Here is the official word from the B1G:
http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/100815aac.html
Here is the official word from the B1G:
http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/100815aac.html
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Probably in the Hunwick era. The Beanpot on Monday will juggle it again I'm sure.
Probably in the Hunwick era. The Beanpot on Monday will juggle it again I'm sure.
MGoBlueHockey
Wolverine Devotee
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Means nothing. Lot of season left to be played.
Means nothing. Lot of season left to be played.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
It does not mean nothing. It does tell you how the rest of the country is doing. Yes, there's a long way to go- but last year, we were on the outside looking in for most of the season. Not to say that we are in, but it's less of a struggle to figure out how to get in...
It does not mean nothing. It does tell you how the rest of the country is doing. Yes, there's a long way to go- but last year, we were on the outside looking in for most of the season. Not to say that we are in, but it's less of a struggle to figure out how to get in...
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Exactly. What it means is, Minnesota and Penn State will be desperate down the stretch to jump up into the top 14 (since you have to consider the autobid for the AHC and at least one conference tourney upset) to obtain an at large. They are in the position we have been in for three years. If not, they have to win the tourney where we don't- although it would be nice.
Exactly. What it means is, Minnesota and Penn State will be desperate down the stretch to jump up into the top 14 (since you have to consider the autobid for the AHC and at least one conference tourney upset) to obtain an at large. They are in the position we have been in for three years. If not, they have to win the tourney where we don't- although it would be nice.
MGoBlueHockey
Wolverine Devotee
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Cool. I've seen a team go from #2 to not making it over the course of a month and a half.
Right now, these rankings means nothing. I will not get burned again by looking at rankings and thinking we can assume we're in.
I'll believe it when I see it. We haven't put together a complete regular season in a long time.
Cool. I've seen a team go from #2 to not making it over the course of a month and a half.
Right now, these rankings means nothing. I will not get burned again by looking at rankings and thinking we can assume we're in.
I'll believe it when I see it. We haven't put together a complete regular season in a long time.
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Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
I don't know what you mean by a complete regular season. We earned everything we have gotten the past three years. You can't lose winnable games to average teams and then scramble at the end of the season to make an autobid just because you didn't show up. Somehow we have lost our way- the fun and gun teams are exciting to watch but are not built for playoff success. Everyone has to play a 200 foot game, play defense. Our goaltending has been irratic since Hunwick left and even he could not save them his senior season. So when you say, "complete regular season", I have to say the last one was 1998. Not 2008. Not 2011. That is when we finished the entire season, not just the regular season, as champions.
I understand your premise. There is a ton of pessimism to sweep away, but at least we are in a better position now to at least have a post season run than the previous three seasons. But don't be fooled- even if we did make the NCAA playoffs, I think the style of play we bring can be shut down by any of the 15 other teams expected to make it. As Berenson cautioned- we are a top 10 team, right now. He knows what it takes to beat complete teams and we are not one of those teams.
I don't know what you mean by a complete regular season. We earned everything we have gotten the past three years. You can't lose winnable games to average teams and then scramble at the end of the season to make an autobid just because you didn't show up. Somehow we have lost our way- the fun and gun teams are exciting to watch but are not built for playoff success. Everyone has to play a 200 foot game, play defense. Our goaltending has been irratic since Hunwick left and even he could not save them his senior season. So when you say, "complete regular season", I have to say the last one was 1998. Not 2008. Not 2011. That is when we finished the entire season, not just the regular season, as champions.
I understand your premise. There is a ton of pessimism to sweep away, but at least we are in a better position now to at least have a post season run than the previous three seasons. But don't be fooled- even if we did make the NCAA playoffs, I think the style of play we bring can be shut down by any of the 15 other teams expected to make it. As Berenson cautioned- we are a top 10 team, right now. He knows what it takes to beat complete teams and we are not one of those teams.
Hockeybuckeye
Well-known member
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
I think you might have jinxed yourself telling us that. LOL!
Well UMICH, how could you lose to Sparty? Sparty is putrid!
I think you might have jinxed yourself telling us that. LOL!
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
sparty typically plays above their heads when they play us. This is one reason why they are called Lil'Brother. They only care how they do when playing us.
To illustrate that point further I'll point out that they are having a discussion about ICE CREAM SANDWICHES on the sparty board currently.
sparty typically plays above their heads when they play us. This is one reason why they are called Lil'Brother. They only care how they do when playing us.
To illustrate that point further I'll point out that they are having a discussion about ICE CREAM SANDWICHES on the sparty board currently.
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Decatur Spartan
New member
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Have to discuss something good at Munn right now. The Hockey certainly isn't. And it's pretty darn good Ice Cream. You should try it.
Have to discuss something good at Munn right now. The Hockey certainly isn't. And it's pretty darn good Ice Cream. You should try it.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Well, you beat us at the Joe. I don't get it, we really didn't play bad. Hildebrand just plated very well and your defense swarmed...
Well, you beat us at the Joe. I don't get it, we really didn't play bad. Hildebrand just plated very well and your defense swarmed...
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
Game 3 vs Wisconsin results in a win.
I missed most of the game, but it appears to me that the big headline is that Racine is getting better between the pipes. What I saw of the 3rd, he made some strong saves, and looked quite confident.
D play looks better, although the blind passes still....
CCM is still scoring, and Motte extended his scoring streak.
I understand that Wisconsin's one goal was questionable, but we still won by 3.
Game 3 vs Wisconsin results in a win.
I missed most of the game, but it appears to me that the big headline is that Racine is getting better between the pipes. What I saw of the 3rd, he made some strong saves, and looked quite confident.
D play looks better, although the blind passes still....
CCM is still scoring, and Motte extended his scoring streak.
I understand that Wisconsin's one goal was questionable, but we still won by 3.
Re: Michigan Wolverines 2015-2016 Season
And, like in the summary, the second line contributed with Kile and Dancs scoring. I took a quick peek at the +/- ratings and there are only two guys with - ratings... and both are on the 3rd line.
I watched the Minnesota/OSU game- if OSU played any kind of defense, they win- gave up the 4th goal with less than 2 minutes, but OSU scored with .01 seconds left to tie, only to lose off a faceoff in OT. The Gopher series should decide the B1G Ten regular season, but the boys can't cough up any games along the way. Plus, it will sink their PWR quickly. Would be nice to keep a 2nd seed going into the NCAA playoffs. The teams above them I think are a cut above in defense and goaltending so it will be tough to earn a #1 seed.
And, like in the summary, the second line contributed with Kile and Dancs scoring. I took a quick peek at the +/- ratings and there are only two guys with - ratings... and both are on the 3rd line.
I watched the Minnesota/OSU game- if OSU played any kind of defense, they win- gave up the 4th goal with less than 2 minutes, but OSU scored with .01 seconds left to tie, only to lose off a faceoff in OT. The Gopher series should decide the B1G Ten regular season, but the boys can't cough up any games along the way. Plus, it will sink their PWR quickly. Would be nice to keep a 2nd seed going into the NCAA playoffs. The teams above them I think are a cut above in defense and goaltending so it will be tough to earn a #1 seed.