The Mavericks have a strong freshman class that should compliment the returning players. The top scorers return from last season along with strong goaltending. The WCHA is again very strong with Wisco and Minny remaining on top. Ohio State and UMD will be tough again as well. MSU could start making a move this season also.
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Minnesota State 2019-2020 Charging Forward
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ARM
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I agree that the Mavericks could improve, but the challenge will be improving on their sub-two goals per game scoring average. It's hard to win if you don't score. They start with a key series at Rensselaer, a team that is even more offensively challenged and is now facing life without its franchise goalie.
I guess that depends on how you define top scorers. Last season, eight players had double-digit points, and five of those graduated, including leading scorer Corbin Boyd. If you look just at goal scoring, then Brook Bryant (who was top with 11) and Brittyn Fleming (third with nine) are back, but nobody else has more than four.
I agree that the Mavericks could improve, but the challenge will be improving on their sub-two goals per game scoring average. It's hard to win if you don't score. They start with a key series at Rensselaer, a team that is even more offensively challenged and is now facing life without its franchise goalie.
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https://www.msureporter.com/2019/09/26/minnesota-state-womens-hockey-to-kick-off-its-season/
https://www.msureporter.com/2019/09/26/minnesota-state-womens-hockey-to-kick-off-its-season/
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If Poinar breaks out htis season it will be a great boost to the offense.I also think Butorac and Oelkers are going to play a much bigger role. Frank will definitely see time. Having her to rest Leavy will only make Leavy that much better.
Thanks for the article.
I agree that scoring has been an issue. But I think having those returners you mentioned get more ice time with the exit of the senior line will make that happen. As people have said last year, that first line was out there way too much. I think the Goal count will significantly increase. The incoming forwards have a lot of talent and will provide the most depth Harrington has had since his arrival. New year, new hopes, like all teams this is an exciting time.
If Poinar breaks out htis season it will be a great boost to the offense.I also think Butorac and Oelkers are going to play a much bigger role. Frank will definitely see time. Having her to rest Leavy will only make Leavy that much better.
Thanks for the article.
I agree that scoring has been an issue. But I think having those returners you mentioned get more ice time with the exit of the senior line will make that happen. As people have said last year, that first line was out there way too much. I think the Goal count will significantly increase. The incoming forwards have a lot of talent and will provide the most depth Harrington has had since his arrival. New year, new hopes, like all teams this is an exciting time.
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The Mavericks have a great opening weekend in Troy, NY. Sweeping RPI by combined scores 7-0 with many scorers spread throughout the lineup. The Mavericks out-shot the Engineers 93-27. Leavy gained another shutout on her resume and Frank got her first collegiate shutout and win. The freshmen played well and it looks like they are transitioning to the college game well. Competition will get extremely tough as the Mavs host the Gophers this weekend. The Gophers come off big wins against a very talented Colgate team. Overall the WCHA had an impressive weekend showing why its the toughest conference in women's hockey.
The Mavericks have a great opening weekend in Troy, NY. Sweeping RPI by combined scores 7-0 with many scorers spread throughout the lineup. The Mavericks out-shot the Engineers 93-27. Leavy gained another shutout on her resume and Frank got her first collegiate shutout and win. The freshmen played well and it looks like they are transitioning to the college game well. Competition will get extremely tough as the Mavs host the Gophers this weekend. The Gophers come off big wins against a very talented Colgate team. Overall the WCHA had an impressive weekend showing why its the toughest conference in women's hockey.
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Meanwhile Bemidji State should be the slight favorite over Lindenwood at home, and you wouldn't expect Wisconsin to have too much trouble with Penn State.
Impressive indeed. By my count the four league teams in action this weekend outscored their non-conference opponents by a combined 34-6. Things could change in a hurry, however, when Clarkson visits Minnesota Duluth. That should be a very competitive, exciting series.
Meanwhile Bemidji State should be the slight favorite over Lindenwood at home, and you wouldn't expect Wisconsin to have too much trouble with Penn State.
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Tough loss yesterday. Had a chance to win it late in the third then took a bad penalty. Maturity is a factor for this team. When selfish play is eliminated, the Mavs can play with just about anyone. Hopefully today will present a better outcome.
Tough loss yesterday. Had a chance to win it late in the third then took a bad penalty. Maturity is a factor for this team. When selfish play is eliminated, the Mavs can play with just about anyone. Hopefully today will present a better outcome.
robertearle
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Had a chance to tie late in the third (and force OT, etc.)
Had a chance to tie late in the third (and force OT, etc.)
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Thats correct, my bad. Too bad the Mavs couldnt pull it off against such a good team.
Thats correct, my bad. Too bad the Mavs couldnt pull it off against such a good team.
Timothy A
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The team speed has greatly improved this year. I will admit I was nervous when Mauermann got that total BS call on her, giving the Mavs a chance for a 6 on 4. I didn't see Sunday's game.
The team speed has greatly improved this year. I will admit I was nervous when Mauermann got that total BS call on her, giving the Mavs a chance for a 6 on 4. I didn't see Sunday's game.
robertearle
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Re: Minnesota State 2019-2020 Charging Forward
That's a real shame. (At least) Four of the goals were 'notable' or 'pretty' etc. Great cross ice pass from LaMantia (I think) to Pettit on the PP; even better across-the-crease pass from Watts to Roque at the backdoor for a tap-in; Roque spinning backhand through the five-hole; and Watts intercepts a pass and just undresses Levy (after Frank had been pulled).
It was still a pretty close games well into the second period, and you're right about the Mavericks' speed and overall play. But then Wisconsin managed to put on a show.
That's a real shame. (At least) Four of the goals were 'notable' or 'pretty' etc. Great cross ice pass from LaMantia (I think) to Pettit on the PP; even better across-the-crease pass from Watts to Roque at the backdoor for a tap-in; Roque spinning backhand through the five-hole; and Watts intercepts a pass and just undresses Levy (after Frank had been pulled).
It was still a pretty close games well into the second period, and you're right about the Mavericks' speed and overall play. But then Wisconsin managed to put on a show.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
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Sometimes life gets in the way, it was a bummer not going. I feel really good they rebounded after that panic laden 3rd period Saturday.
Sometimes life gets in the way, it was a bummer not going. I feel really good they rebounded after that panic laden 3rd period Saturday.
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Minnesota State has agreed to postpone their series with Lindenwood, originally set for this weekend, tentatively to Jan 31 and Feb 1. This will allow Lindenwood to try and have at least 1 healthy goalie instead of putting a forward in net like they did against Syracuse.
Minnesota State has agreed to postpone their series with Lindenwood, originally set for this weekend, tentatively to Jan 31 and Feb 1. This will allow Lindenwood to try and have at least 1 healthy goalie instead of putting a forward in net like they did against Syracuse.
A fine example of good sportsmanship!
There was a clown Minnesota State fan in a Twitter thread about this arguing they should have tried to make LU play or forfeit because they need the wins...I don't see how 2 lopsided or forfeit non conference wins against LU would have improved anything for them...
ARM
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I agree that there won't be much difference to the teams directly involved. But suppose that Ohio State and Clarkson were to finish very close in the PairWise for the final at-large berth. Clarkson played Syracuse twice, so those gift wins to the Orange make the Syracuse wins worth more in the RPI. Meanwhile, OSU plays SCSU and MSU a minimum of eight times, so if they wind up with fewer wins over Lindenwood, it can start to shift the comparison between Clarkson and OSU.
There isn't an easy answer regarding what should be done, but whatever it is, it should be done consistently.
I can see both sides in this. In the purest sense, college sports are about competition, and there isn't much competition in playing a team that doesn't have a goalie. I get that. But the problem at this point is that Lindenwood is playing some teams without a goalie but not others. Three games against WCHA teams were either canceled or postponed, while in between the Lions played Syracuse.
I agree that there won't be much difference to the teams directly involved. But suppose that Ohio State and Clarkson were to finish very close in the PairWise for the final at-large berth. Clarkson played Syracuse twice, so those gift wins to the Orange make the Syracuse wins worth more in the RPI. Meanwhile, OSU plays SCSU and MSU a minimum of eight times, so if they wind up with fewer wins over Lindenwood, it can start to shift the comparison between Clarkson and OSU.
There isn't an easy answer regarding what should be done, but whatever it is, it should be done consistently.