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Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
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Wisko McBadgerton
Teaching you how to Bucky.
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
You can't argue with that kind of logic.
You can't argue with that kind of logic.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
Mankato was picked to be the best in the WCHA, but they just aren't right now. Nice to see Shibby really take advantage of the opportunity.
Mankato was picked to be the best in the WCHA, but they just aren't right now. Nice to see Shibby really take advantage of the opportunity.
Slap Shot
I got nothing
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
Mankato looked over-matched at times, but having 18 skaters on the road for 2 nights couldn't help. As much as the Gophers were in control for stretches MSUM was in position to T more than once this weekend. That's not to say then that UM wouldn't respond, but I see glimmers there for the Mavs and hope they figure it out.
Mankato looked over-matched at times, but having 18 skaters on the road for 2 nights couldn't help. As much as the Gophers were in control for stretches MSUM was in position to T more than once this weekend. That's not to say then that UM wouldn't respond, but I see glimmers there for the Mavs and hope they figure it out.
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
Glad you like it.
Glad you like it.
mnstate0fhockey
New member
I think most knowledgable hockey fans agree with you that this Mavs team is capable of playing much better than they have been. They showed flashes this weekend. Man, did you guys find a gem in Huggins too. Ton of composure for a freshman. I was very impressed.
purpleinnebraska
Well-known member
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
The Gophers certainly have earned the #1 ranking, but unfortunately, Kato's not the best, 2nd best, or even the 3rd best the WCHA has to offer right now. We're still hoping it happens, but this series was pretty much the rest of the year so far - moments of real energy and buzzing that yields litte or no scoring, unable to win faceoffs and control the puck after the 1st period, and defensive breakdowns that leave you scratching your head. Maybe next week.
The Gophers certainly have earned the #1 ranking, but unfortunately, Kato's not the best, 2nd best, or even the 3rd best the WCHA has to offer right now. We're still hoping it happens, but this series was pretty much the rest of the year so far - moments of real energy and buzzing that yields litte or no scoring, unable to win faceoffs and control the puck after the 1st period, and defensive breakdowns that leave you scratching your head. Maybe next week.
gopher wes
Dammit, Gorilla!!
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
That being said, as a Gopher fan it is pleasing to know that your team played an incomplete game on Friday and still came away with a win. Only a few short years ago, that Friday game would have been a tie at best and could have easily turned into a loss.
I don't find myself bragging too hard about this weekend. Mankato played poorly and still had the Gophers sweating a bit on Friday night. Had it not been for, yet another, great performance by Wilcox that game may have had a different outcome. I feel like the D tightened up and really played well in front of Shibrowski on Saturday. He looked a little shaky to me and the D bailed him out a couple times.
That being said, as a Gopher fan it is pleasing to know that your team played an incomplete game on Friday and still came away with a win. Only a few short years ago, that Friday game would have been a tie at best and could have easily turned into a loss.
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
0.00 GAA on the season for Shibby. Wilcox even gives up a goal to the Cows. Controversy!
0.00 GAA on the season for Shibby. Wilcox even gives up a goal to the Cows. Controversy!
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
More than a little shaky during those moments, I'd say.
But if you're a goalie it's hard to do better than zero - congrats to him.
More than a little shaky during those moments, I'd say.
But if you're a goalie it's hard to do better than zero - congrats to him.Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
I didn't think he looked too bad when facing shots. Most cases he was well positioned and did well on rebound control. The shaky part was in his puck-handling, and more importantly the communication between him and his D.
More than a little shaky during those moments, I'd say.
I didn't think he looked too bad when facing shots. Most cases he was well positioned and did well on rebound control. The shaky part was in his puck-handling, and more importantly the communication between him and his D.
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
Agreed. Several of those around yelled, on more than one occasion, "Shibby, stay in the net!"
Agreed. Several of those around yelled, on more than one occasion, "Shibby, stay in the net!"
gopher wes
Dammit, Gorilla!!
Re: Minnesota hosts Mankato State of Minnesota : 11/15 & 11/16
He looked a bit erratic early on, understandably, but he settled down. Not only did he stop everything thrown at him, but he stayed strong in his crease when there was a lot of traffic or players crashing the net.
I'm all for having him get a game this coming weekend. It's always good to have a guy who is comfortable and confident ready to step in should the need arise. Saturday was great in that respect, as the majority of the game was played with a razor-thin margin. That's good experience.
He looked a bit erratic early on, understandably, but he settled down. Not only did he stop everything thrown at him, but he stayed strong in his crease when there was a lot of traffic or players crashing the net.
I'm all for having him get a game this coming weekend. It's always good to have a guy who is comfortable and confident ready to step in should the need arise. Saturday was great in that respect, as the majority of the game was played with a razor-thin margin. That's good experience.