What's new
By:
USCHO Fan Forum

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

  • The USCHO Fan Forum has migrated to a new plaform, xenForo. Most of the function of the forum should work in familiar ways. Please note that you can switch between light and dark modes by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right of the main menu bar. We are hoping that this new platform will prove to be faster and more reliable. Please feel free to explore its features.

Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

Status
Not open for further replies.
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

HarleyMC said:
F Jordon Schroeder (So), 13-32-45
F Jay Barriball (Sr), 11-23-34
D Cade Fairchild (Jr), 9-24-33
F Mike Hoeffel (Jr), 12-8-20
F Ryan Flynn (Sr), 6-13-19

All of the above look to improve and with the addition of recruits like Budish and Birkholz, the loss of Stoa's numbers will not be as significant as some naysayers may think.
Click to expand...

Of the above group, I think that Hoeffel is the one that looks to increase in points the most. He played "Stoa-like" at times last season, and if he assumes the role of Stoa on the line with Schroeder, I could see his points coming close to doubling.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

brianvf said:
Of the above group, I think that Hoeffel is the one that looks to increase in points the most. He played "Stoa-like" at times last season, and if he assumes the role of Stoa on the line with Schroeder, I could see his points coming close to doubling.
Click to expand...

You're probably right. I like the odds of somebody or a committee filling in the numbers cause there are plenty of guys around that have both things going for them that they need to do that.

1. the tools
2. the opportunity

Just need to wait and see who it is.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

brianvf said:
Of the above group, I think that Hoeffel is the one that looks to increase in points the most. He played "Stoa-like" at times last season, and if he assumes the role of Stoa on the line with Schroeder, I could see his points coming close to doubling.
Click to expand...

I would add to that Jay Barriball. I wouldn't be surprised if he finishes his Gopher career with close to freshman numbers of 20 goals and 20+ assists. "IF" Fairchild is paired with Helgeson we could see a lot more offense out of Fairchild and his numbers will go up as well.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

HarleyMC said:
I would add to that Jay Barriball. I wouldn't be surprised if he finishes his Gopher career with close to freshman numbers of 20 goals and 20+ assists. "IF" Fairchild is paired with Helgeson we could see a lot more offense out of Fairchild and his numbers will go up as well.
Click to expand...

Please don't take this as typical SCSU woofing on the Gophers... I think that the Gophers have got a lot of talent coming back, and I agree Hoeffel is the Gopher to look for for a breakout season this year, but I can't see Barriball's numbers going up, in fact, I think they'll dip a bit. Stoa was a big part of why Barriball had such a big year last year (and in turn, helped me win a Fantasy Hockey Championship :D ), 'cause he received a point in 19 of Barriball's 34 points. I just think he, more than Schroeder, will be hurt the most by Stoa's loss, and Barriball could take another statistical dip, like from his freshman to sophomore year.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

SCSU Euro said:
I just think he, more than Schroeder, will be hurt the most by Stoa's loss, and Barriball could take another statistical dip, like from his freshman to sophomore year.
Click to expand...

imho it will depend upon which Barriball we get. I’d argue a large part of Jay’s resurgence last year was just as much (if not more) from the fact he returned to driving the net instead of trying to create everything from the wall or the top of the circles. The more he plays like Dino the more successful he will be.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

Slap Shot said:
imho it will depend upon which Barriball we get. I’d argue a large part of Jay’s resurgence last year was just as much (if not more) from the fact he returned to driving the net instead of trying to create everything from the wall or the top of the circles. The more he plays like Dino the more successful he will be.
Click to expand...

I think you got him pegged. Dino's style really fits him.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

The Gophers need to get someone to sit their butt in front of the net on both ends of the ice. Last year they were horribly weak there on D and never cleared the front of the crease. Offensively they were much stronger there compared to 07-08, and I believe Stoa coming back from injury played a huge part in that, but offensively they still disappeared in gritty games. Get a Grant Potulny type player there and the Gopher offense will greatly improve. I think Hoeffel will be a stud this year.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

gordwiser said:
The Gophers need to get someone to sit their butt in front of the net on both ends of the ice. Last year they were horribly weak there on D and never cleared the front of the crease. Offensively they were much stronger there compared to 07-08, and I believe Stoa coming back from injury played a huge part in that, but offensively they still disappeared in gritty games. Get a Grant Potulny type player there and the Gopher offense will greatly improve. I think Hoeffel will be a stud this year.
Click to expand...

Freshmen

Defensive End. - Helgeson
Offensive End. - Budish

Non-Frosh

Defensive End. - Fischer
Offensive End. - Lucia
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

Slap Shot said:
I could see Hoeffel and Mattson playing (at least in part) that type of game as well.
Click to expand...

Absolutely. I'm just pointing out that it's there. I think Grant may get these guys to do it more often like has been suggested.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

Keep in mind, a big beer at the Final Five costs around $TEXAS.
 
Re: Minnesota Golden Gophers 2009-2010 the last year of the old WCHA

Goon has a several months to save his milk money.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top