Though Yost does not have the larger ice size, Michigan does practice on a larger sheet of ice prior to away games at rinks with larger dimensions whenever possible. They get ice time at The Cube, a local complex with several indoor rinks. They did this prior to this season's series in Madison.
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Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
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Though Yost does not have the larger ice size, Michigan does practice on a larger sheet of ice prior to away games at rinks with larger dimensions whenever possible. They get ice time at The Cube, a local complex with several indoor rinks. They did this prior to this season's series in Madison.
ThePowerConference
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Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
So in other words the only two teams you listed above that have a winning record at Mariucci are out of conference (NCHC). No surprise
So in other words the only two teams you listed above that have a winning record at Mariucci are out of conference (NCHC). No surprise
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Polls are polls but #6 Michigan is the highest ranked team the Gophers have faced all year. UMD, SCSU, and Harvard were ranked #7 when they played.
I am nervous, but excited for this series. Skjei shut down Larkin last year. This year, there is no one to shut down Connor. Wonder if any neutrals will tune into BTN for a college hockey fix on Thursday.
Polls are polls but #6 Michigan is the highest ranked team the Gophers have faced all year. UMD, SCSU, and Harvard were ranked #7 when they played.
I am nervous, but excited for this series. Skjei shut down Larkin last year. This year, there is no one to shut down Connor. Wonder if any neutrals will tune into BTN for a college hockey fix on Thursday.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Agreed, although in the past, I've bought SRO tickets of games where I know the fanbase rather well (BSU, MTU) and basically just sat in the first 5-6 rows off the ice in "their" allotted section. I think that may be different for WI, but I also don't mind standing on the rail. The view is still great.
Agreed, although in the past, I've bought SRO tickets of games where I know the fanbase rather well (BSU, MTU) and basically just sat in the first 5-6 rows off the ice in "their" allotted section. I think that may be different for WI, but I also don't mind standing on the rail. The view is still great.
Speed Kills
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Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Since when is Michigan a "not very good" team?
Since when is Michigan a "not very good" team?
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
They are second place in a crappy conference, according to the haters. Therefore, they really suck.
They are second place in a crappy conference, according to the haters. Therefore, they really suck.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Didn't make the tournament either year. The stats are not saying they aren't good this year.
wolverineTrumpet
not particularly bad
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Since they haven't played good team defense in about half a decade.
Since they haven't played good team defense in about half a decade.
gopher wes
Dammit, Gorilla!!
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Last year this rivalry featured sweeps by the home teams. Gophers salvaged a split earlier this season in Ann Arbor so I'm thinking a split at Mariucci would be the most likely outcome.
Last year this rivalry featured sweeps by the home teams. Gophers salvaged a split earlier this season in Ann Arbor so I'm thinking a split at Mariucci would be the most likely outcome.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Downing's five game misconducts in two seasons (3 this season) certainly hasn't helped. With three this season, each proceeding game misconduct carries an automatic one game suspension. I imagine we may see more shenanigans from him.
Downing's five game misconducts in two seasons (3 this season) certainly hasn't helped. With three this season, each proceeding game misconduct carries an automatic one game suspension. I imagine we may see more shenanigans from him.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
If so he better keep his head up and know where #11 is at all times.
Speed Kills
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Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
I think they're VERY good this year. I would say they're on my short list of teams that are capable of winning a national championship, maybe not my odds-on favorite but they're in the top five.
I think they're VERY good this year. I would say they're on my short list of teams that are capable of winning a national championship, maybe not my odds-on favorite but they're in the top five.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Me too. People cite their defense as their biggest weakness, but I don't think that's quite accurate.
I'm not saying they are good defensively, but when they want to and play a full 60 minutes, their defense is "good enough" when you consider how much offense they have in their lineup.
The biggest drawback Michigan has in my eyes is their inability to put together consistent, 60-minute efforts. If they straighten that out they are going to be incredibly dangerous.
Hopefully this weekend they stick to their typical pattern of trying to win games in a single period.
Me too. People cite their defense as their biggest weakness, but I don't think that's quite accurate.
I'm not saying they are good defensively, but when they want to and play a full 60 minutes, their defense is "good enough" when you consider how much offense they have in their lineup.
The biggest drawback Michigan has in my eyes is their inability to put together consistent, 60-minute efforts. If they straighten that out they are going to be incredibly dangerous.
Hopefully this weekend they stick to their typical pattern of trying to win games in a single period.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Not to mention that they have not won at Minnesota since a 6-3 win in 2008 at the CHS.
Not to mention that they have not won at Minnesota since a 6-3 win in 2008 at the CHS.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
The league has been intolerant about just about anything close to the head, even if it is a legal hit. He is nasty, but some of his majors have been treasonous calls on the part of the stripes.
The league has been intolerant about just about anything close to the head, even if it is a legal hit. He is nasty, but some of his majors have been treasonous calls on the part of the stripes.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Both Downing's hit on Connor Reilly and Poriko's hit on Jack Ramsey in their last meeting at Yost were pretty bad and deserving of suspensions. VIDEOS
Both Downing's hit on Connor Reilly and Poriko's hit on Jack Ramsey in their last meeting at Yost were pretty bad and deserving of suspensions. VIDEOS
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
Downing is a friggin' punk.
1. He either KNOWS that hits to the head are really looked at, and doesn't care.
2. He doesn't know what is a bad hit or not, which is not as bad, but still pretty bad.
Downing is a friggin' punk.
1. He either KNOWS that hits to the head are really looked at, and doesn't care.
2. He doesn't know what is a bad hit or not, which is not as bad, but still pretty bad.
Re: Minnesota Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines: 2/25-2/26 A big BIG series
I'm not making any comment on the kid's intent or character, just noting that he has been reckless and received justifiable discipline.
As they should be.
If contact is made with the head, it's not a legal hit. Period. Players are responsible for their bodies and where they contact opponents' bodies.
I don't know if I have seen every hit he has received game misconducts for, but all the ones I have seen warranted the call made.
I'm not making any comment on the kid's intent or character, just noting that he has been reckless and received justifiable discipline.