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Minnesota Gophers 2012-2013 Part II: Mmmm, Iron City Beer!

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captain beefheart said:
Here I thought you badgers liked the trap.
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If another Gopher fan accuses me of being a Badger fan, I'm gonna pick up my toys and go home. Just because you live in this state (and maybe appreciate an occasional snifter of thinner) does not mean you lose all sense of dignity and become a Badger hockey fan. Next to being a gopher fan, nothing could be worse.
 
burd said:
If another Gopher fan accuses me of being a Badger fan, I'm gonna pick up my toys and go home. Just because you live in this state (and maybe appreciate an occasional snifter of thinner) does not mean you lose all sense of dignity and become a Badger hockey fan. Next to being a gopher fan, nothing could be worse.
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I think it has more to do with the admiration you show to that team and fan base than it does where you live. I thought you were a Badger fan when I first joined this board as well. I still wonder sometimes.
 
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Steve_MN said:
I'm afraid this may be the case. On the flip side, this works in the other direction as well, where they seem to really kick their game up another notch against better competition (AFA/BC/ND, for example) so if they can just get it in their minds that they need to play hard to win, they've got that gear, they just seem too settled where they are to do so. I can understand not going completely all-out down the stretch and getting worn down before the playoffs, but they really need to put that higher gear to use before it's just too late to shift gears.
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I'm not really worried about "finding that higher gear" quite yet. DU is a good team and I expect a split there even though it is a home series. If the Gophers show lack of effort/heart against BSU then I think you may have reason to worry. I'm not gonna freak out too much unless they lay an egg in the WCHA first round. Unless SCSU just implodes(and the Gophers explode), the Gophers will likely have BSU over at Mariucci that next weekend. Four games against the same team will be grinding if it plays out that way, but coming home and getting ready for the Final Five will be good stuff for this team I think. The Final Five is what I'm worried about. I want to see this team firing on all cylinders at the Final Five to set themselves up for the regional. I'm not going to worry myself silly until then.
 
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mnstate0fhockey said:
I think it has more to do with the admiration you show to that team and fan base than it does where you live. I thought you were a Badger fan when I first joined this board as well. I still wonder sometimes.
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Yeah, I guess I can see that. But this stuff is all in fun, and they have some fans who love hockey but like to have fun with it, including poking fun at themselves at times. Some of you guys do too, of course, and I enjoy that as well. Minnesota has a great program, and that's why the rivalry with UND has been so good for so long, something I will miss a great deal. Now, if I say any more than that I won't get through the Red River checkpoint next time I go back.
 
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A healthy Ambroz in the lineup would really help that 3rd line this weekend, which then makes our 4th line that much better.

Any news on him?
 
burd said:
Yeah, I guess I can see that. But this stuff is all in fun, and they have some fans who love hockey but like to have fun with it, including poking fun at themselves at times. Some of you guys do too, of course, and I enjoy that as well. Minnesota has a great program, and that's why the rivalry with UND has been so good for so long, something I will miss a great deal. Now, if I say any more than that I won't get through the Red River checkpoint next time I go back.
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I have no problem with you man. Like you said, all in good fun :)
 
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burd and Gurt both have an unhealthy symbiosis when it comes to discussing their programs relative to the Gophers. It's not a surprise - when you swear by the wretched UND/UW programs it's going to bruise your psyche.

Alas I can't think of anyone outside the base I'd rather buy a beer at the X. I however require that we sit in an establishment well lit, with plenty of windows, no seating to my backside and no less than 3 exits visible at all times.
 
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Slap Shot said:
burd and Gurt both have an unhealthy symbiosis when it comes to discussing their programs relative to the Gophers. It's not a surprise - when you swear by the wretched UND/UW programs it's going to bruise your psyche.

Alas I can't think of anyone outside the base I'd rather buy a beer at the X. I however require that we sit in an establishment well lit, with plenty of windows, no seating to my backside and no less than 3 exits visible at all times.
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Deal.

I can't speak for Gurt, but I have some conditions of my own. You provide proof of ability to pay before the pops are ordered. No goats. All Gopher fans in the room display visible odorizers. If the establishment must be well lit, no Minnesota coeds. And because you get to pick the joint, we inspect the bathrooms for hidden guns if you have to go for a leak.

I think we can work this out as long as Gurt isn't unreasonable.
 
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burd said:
If another Gopher fan accuses me of being a Badger fan, I'm gonna pick up my toys and go home. Just because you live in this state (and maybe appreciate an occasional snifter of thinner) does not mean you lose all sense of dignity and become a Badger hockey fan. Next to being a gopher fan, nothing could be worse.
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My apologies sir! That would appear to be a low blow. Icky, icky badgers. Burd & Gurt are easy to confuse and you ARE in Wisconsin. How can you stand to live so far from Mariucci west?:p
 
burd said:
Deal.

I can't speak for Gurt, but I have some conditions of my own. You provide proof of ability to pay before the pops are ordered. No goats. All Gopher fans in the room display visible odorizers. If the establishment must be well lit, no Minnesota coeds. And because you get to pick the joint, we inspect the bathrooms for hidden guns if you have to go for a leak.

I think we can work this out as long as Gurt isn't unreasonable.
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Inspect the bathrooms? Do I look like tDon?
 
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Driftryder said:
A healthy Ambroz in the lineup would really help that 3rd line this weekend, which then makes our 4th line that much better.

Any news on him?
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i actually thought the 3rd line was way better with michaelson in it. he was much more noticeable than ambroz..

ive read other comments about how the gophers really missed ambroz.. not just yours- so, no offense to the kid, but what did the gophers miss with him out? he always tries to throw checks, and i can appreciate that, but with his speed he rarely gets there in time.. and for his size he doesnt win a lot of puck battles in the corners. i think michaelsons speed and offensive awareness added more to the lineup
 
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I think Ambroz is a beast down low and strong in front of the net, imo he was missed.
 
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maybe he is and im just not seeing it. i guess i just expect him to be a beast given his size but when i watch him i dont see him winning battles down low. i hope michaelson stays in the lineup. he did a lot on saturday offensively and he is strong in his own right down in the corners

i guess ideally they would play 11 forwards so they can keep them both in
 
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Yeah I agree with that, i'm not a fan of the D playing forward, put both Michaelson and Ambroz in the lineup.

Holl worked out ok though I guess.
 
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SanTropez said:
Yeah I agree with that, i'm not a fan of the D playing forward, put both Michaelson and Ambroz in the lineup.

Holl worked out ok though I guess.
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But which defenseman do you sit then? I want Holl in the line-up at forward, I like what he does out there. It seems if you wanted to stop skating defensemen at forward you'd have to sit either Parenteau or Skjei, and I'm not sure I would make that trade. Perhaps situationally depending on the opponent.

My take is that if you wanted to keep Michaelson in the line-up, you'd sit Ambroz or Boyd. And while I liked a lot of what I saw from Michaelson this weekend, I think Ambroz is the better option due to his experience and the "little things" he adds (corner and board play, play in front of the net, defensive zone experience, etc.).
Boyd has frustrated me the past month with the number of turnovers he has made (many unforced), but I still think I would prefer him over Michaelson for much the same reason.

I think Michaelson is going to be a nice player for MN the next few years but IMO, due to where he is at as a player and what the depth chart looks like, he is a year away from a regular spot in the line-up.
 
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gopher wes said:
I'm not really worried about "finding that higher gear" quite yet. DU is a good team and I expect a split there even though it is a home series. If the Gophers show lack of effort/heart against BSU then I think you may have reason to worry. I'm not gonna freak out too much unless they lay an egg in the WCHA first round. Unless SCSU just implodes(and the Gophers explode), the Gophers will likely have BSU over at Mariucci that next weekend. Four games against the same team will be grinding if it plays out that way, but coming home and getting ready for the Final Five will be good stuff for this team I think. The Final Five is what I'm worried about. I want to see this team firing on all cylinders at the Final Five to set themselves up for the regional. I'm not going to worry myself silly until then.
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I think we're definitely on the same page here. There's some potential cause for concern, but definitely nothing to worry about yet.
 
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Just stopping by to offer condolences. I see Bouncyball upset Indiana. Next thing you know the football program will get a few wins and Hockey glory will be but a 3rd fiddle memory. Sorry guys. :(
 
Wisko McBadgerton said:
Just stopping by to offer condolences. I see Bouncyball upset Indiana. Next thing you know the football program will get a few wins and Hockey glory will be but a 3rd fiddle memory. Sorry guys. :(
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Hockey is part of the culture here, not just something to do on a Friday or Saturday night. Most of our fans know what icing is and what sieve means.
 
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Wisko McBadgerton said:
Just stopping by to offer condolences. I see Bouncyball upset Indiana. Next thing you know the football program will get a few wins and Hockey glory will be but a 3rd fiddle memory. Sorry guys. :(
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No need to apologize. We support our hockey team through thick and thin. Doesn't matter how the other major programs are doing at the time.

Not sure why I responded though because it already looks like you got the response you were looking for from everyone's favorite poster around here.
 
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