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Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
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What did Don Lucia say after beating the U18 squad?
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
Last video, below Jason's blog: http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/283567711.html
Last video, below Jason's blog: http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/283567711.html
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Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
Two minutes left in the game, your team is ahead and you want to give the bench a chance to see what they can do!!!??? Bad decision on Lucia's part. IMO, you seal the win and go into next week with wind in your sails.
That's what the players want.
Two minutes left in the game, your team is ahead and you want to give the bench a chance to see what they can do!!!??? Bad decision on Lucia's part. IMO, you seal the win and go into next week with wind in your sails.
That's what the players want.
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I'm pretty sure he's regretting that decision. But I guess he may have learned something, as in who not to put out there when a game is on the line and you're trying to protect a lead. Then again, it's not like either of our top two lines were dominating either...
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
OK, I haven't seen the U-18 team play this year but one of our very reputable posters gave a very good breakdown of our game against the kids. Basically it was that the U-18 team is very good and we were fortunate to receive several favorable bounces. It's frustrating and embarrassing (Michigan lost to them a few years ago too) but in the end it doesn't matter. However expect fans at opposing rinks to chant "UNDER-18" frequently. Thik of it this way, at least the loss doesn't count.
OK, I haven't seen the U-18 team play this year but one of our very reputable posters gave a very good breakdown of our game against the kids. Basically it was that the U-18 team is very good and we were fortunate to receive several favorable bounces. It's frustrating and embarrassing (Michigan lost to them a few years ago too) but in the end it doesn't matter. However expect fans at opposing rinks to chant "UNDER-18" frequently. Thik of it this way, at least the loss doesn't count.
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Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
If I was on this team busting my ***** for a W, I'd be pretty frustrated with that move. Lucia knows better than to jeopardize a W by putting inexperienced guys on the ice with 2 minutes left and the lead. Especially with a U18 team as talented and fast as they are. I thought the top line was not that bad tonight and should have closed it out for the W.
A few line changes tonight, but the lines were not that different:
Warning - Rau - Bristedt
Cammarata - Kloos - Fasching
C. Reilly - Lettieri - Ambroz
Hoglund - Isackson - Michealson
Moore - R. Reilly
M. Reilly - Collins
Marshall - Brodzinski
Bischoff - Glover
Johnson
If I was on this team busting my ***** for a W, I'd be pretty frustrated with that move. Lucia knows better than to jeopardize a W by putting inexperienced guys on the ice with 2 minutes left and the lead. Especially with a U18 team as talented and fast as they are. I thought the top line was not that bad tonight and should have closed it out for the W.
A few line changes tonight, but the lines were not that different:
Warning - Rau - Bristedt
Cammarata - Kloos - Fasching
C. Reilly - Lettieri - Ambroz
Hoglund - Isackson - Michealson
Moore - R. Reilly
M. Reilly - Collins
Marshall - Brodzinski
Bischoff - Glover
Johnson
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Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
I understand when some get freaked out over a loss but I guess I have a really hard time caring what happens in an exhibition game. It just doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme.
These exhibitions are a complete waste. If you win, nobody cares because they expect you to. If you get a guy hurt, people get ticked off. If you lose the game (even with a lineup that isn't your best), people freak out. It's just flat out a waste of time to even schedule these things.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I know I will. lol
I understand when some get freaked out over a loss but I guess I have a really hard time caring what happens in an exhibition game. It just doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme.
These exhibitions are a complete waste. If you win, nobody cares because they expect you to. If you get a guy hurt, people get ticked off. If you lose the game (even with a lineup that isn't your best), people freak out. It's just flat out a waste of time to even schedule these things.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. I know I will. lol
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Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
But the Pride? The PRIDE???
But the Pride? The PRIDE???
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But the team cared. Unlike last Friday night, you could tell by the way they competed. On the bench they were standing up whenever I looked over. So even though the game doesn't count officially, it did matter to the players.
But the team cared. Unlike last Friday night, you could tell by the way they competed. On the bench they were standing up whenever I looked over. So even though the game doesn't count officially, it did matter to the players.
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Make the playoffs, not war.
Bahahahaha!
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I don't really care that they lost to the U18's, that is a very talented group they have this year. But this is the problem with the Gophers and has been since Boyd went out.
This is our bottom 6, they haven't done squat and they don't put fear into anyone. The only one with some offense is C Reilly out of that group, Boyd makes the 3rd line go which then puts Lettieri on the 4th line. Isackson should never see the ice again, Ambroz is lost without Boyd.
I don't really care that they lost to the U18's, that is a very talented group they have this year. But this is the problem with the Gophers and has been since Boyd went out.
This is our bottom 6, they haven't done squat and they don't put fear into anyone. The only one with some offense is C Reilly out of that group, Boyd makes the 3rd line go which then puts Lettieri on the 4th line. Isackson should never see the ice again, Ambroz is lost without Boyd.
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Make the playoffs, not war.
I was wondering if there was a UMich fan that hadn't suck started a shotgun yet.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
Completely agree. When Boyd is out, we are basically a two line team. When he is in there, we have three scoring lines. He's that valuable to the depth.
At the same time, guys like C. Reilly and Lettieri need to step it up. They have been good offensive players in the past and they should be providing more in that area. They can create things and don't need to rely as heavily on others (like Ambroz does). I'm disappointed in Vinni thus far. No points in nine games is unacceptable.
Completely agree. When Boyd is out, we are basically a two line team. When he is in there, we have three scoring lines. He's that valuable to the depth.
At the same time, guys like C. Reilly and Lettieri need to step it up. They have been good offensive players in the past and they should be providing more in that area. They can create things and don't need to rely as heavily on others (like Ambroz does). I'm disappointed in Vinni thus far. No points in nine games is unacceptable.
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As is zero points from Michaelson in 9 games, and zero points from Isackson in 10 games.
As is zero points from Michaelson in 9 games, and zero points from Isackson in 10 games.
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I have more belief in Vinni's abilities so that is why I am disappointed with no offensive production out of him. I am not nearly as shocked about it with the two names you mention so I don't really consider that as much of a disappointment.
I have more belief in Vinni's abilities so that is why I am disappointed with no offensive production out of him. I am not nearly as shocked about it with the two names you mention so I don't really consider that as much of a disappointment.
Re: Minnesota Gophers Season Thread: 2014-2015
You're right, disappointment was probably the wrong choice of words, because it's tied to expectations. With the exception of Isackson's sophomore year, when he managed 20 points, neither one has come close to meeting expectations offensively. Last season just 7 points combined, and this season, so far, 0. Not good.
You're right, disappointment was probably the wrong choice of words, because it's tied to expectations. With the exception of Isackson's sophomore year, when he managed 20 points, neither one has come close to meeting expectations offensively. Last season just 7 points combined, and this season, so far, 0. Not good.
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