Puckstopper467
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I thought the Mavs looked fine against Tech. So many PP chances that could have changed the outcome. Look fine just have to move the pick quicker on the PP and get Tech moving around more.
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Minnesota State 23-24: Getting back the mojo post haste
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Double Major
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Yes, but did manage to get connected to MSU/MTU game after numerous tries. Couldn't load any other game which I normally have running in the background. Hope they fix that glitch.
Double Major
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Awfully frustrating as a Mav fan to see all those near misses...can't imagine what the players feel like. What, that's three games in a row where Mavs had pulled the goalie in the last minutes?
I wonder if they should have pulled Tracey on the power play with four minutes left...playing 6 on 4. Might have had a better chance to go to overtime if they had. Roll the dice?
Puckstopper467
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good point double major Tech really was not an offensive threat and Mavs could have pulled Tracey earlier. hard to say its a tough decision and Strand knows what he is doing. hope for a different outcome tonight, I have noticed the Mavs are stronger the 2nd game on the road
Puckstopper467
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Great win by the Mavs tonight, honestly if not for the Tech goalie this weekend could have been a sweep.
Double Major
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I couldn't help but notice that Tech did pull the goalie on their last power play to go 6 on 4. Thankfully, it didn't pay off. I still like that strategy rather than 6 on 5 for the last minute. But glad I'm not making that call.
AgentClass
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Well, two points off first place with four games left. Need a sweep at home this weekend. Think it's going to come down to the last weekend in Bemidji, St Thomas is beyond banged up at this point and I just don't trust BG to ride their heater across the finish line. Should be fun, keep telling myself that I absolutely would have taken being in a late title race last April.
Double Major
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Me too. Before Christmas, I thought there was no way the Mavs would be in the title race at this point. Strand deserves a lot of credit for the second half turnaround.
Can't see anyone pulling out four wins over the next two weekends. Three out of four ought to do it... but who will get those three wins? Mavs have the best chance, IMO.
TalonsUpPuckDown
Roll along you BG Warriors!
I see it the same way.
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Double Major
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Speaking of a good second half, hats off to BG for their remarkable turnaround. They pulled themselves into contention after being DOA in the first half. Thinking coach Eigner might get Coach of the year award. It may depend on how his team finishes. Your thoughts?
TalonsUpPuckDown
Roll along you BG Warriors!
I refuse to anger the hockey gods. My team still sucks. The coach sucks and needs to be fired, preferably before the end of the season. All the players suck and should be shoved to the portal before the season ends and we should call up the clubbers to finish out the playoffs. We won't win a game the rest of the way. There, that oughta be enough of a sacrifice.
In all seriousness, between suspensions and injuries we didn't have a healthy scratch until we played you guys 4 series ago. There were 4 games where we dressed an injured defenseman, listed him on the fourth line, and used him only to serve bench minors. There were 3 games where we skated 5 defensemen and one of those guys played hurt. There were two games where we didn't list an extra skater 'cause there wasn't one available. Aside from Swankler, the February roster is the team that was supposed to take the ice in Oct. The Tommies are now inhabiting the world we lived in from Oct-Jan. It's not a happy place. You guys have the easiest schedule which is why, once again, Mankato is the team to beat down the stretch.
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purpleinnebraska
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There have been good signs, but we've had a hard time putting a whole weekend together. Lake State has an excellent top line and a decent goalie. At home, I'd hope we'd be able to get the matchups we want against the top line, but we still have to do more in front of the goalie. Should be a fun weekend. Whatever happens, I'm proud of the effort this year. Go Mavs!
AgentClass
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Game day, let's get six!
Side note, what the heck is going on with Bemidji's attendance? Have noticed that games I've tuned into looked sparse but looking at the ticketmaster maps 2/3 of the arena is still available for both games this weekend. Prices are $10-$30, too. Playing an in-state rival going for a conference championship. Wish I could make the trip but two kids that have been sick basically all February doesn't make for a great time to head on a weekend getaway.
Side note, what the heck is going on with Bemidji's attendance? Have noticed that games I've tuned into looked sparse but looking at the ticketmaster maps 2/3 of the arena is still available for both games this weekend. Prices are $10-$30, too. Playing an in-state rival going for a conference championship. Wish I could make the trip but two kids that have been sick basically all February doesn't make for a great time to head on a weekend getaway.
beaverhockeyfan
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When Ticketbastard fees end up basically doubling the price of the cheap and mid-range tickets, the people stay home. Hopefully there is a good walk up sale this weekend.
AgentClass
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Kind of what I thought, an unfortunate problem for a lot of people. I'm lucky enough to have a buddy that works next to the civic center that can nab tix from the box office during the week.
Double Major
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One of these years I'm going to go to Bemidji for a weekend, but that's not gonna happen this year. Isn't there a ticket allotment set aside for the visiting school? I seem to recall buying tix at MSU for road games in the past... St. Cloud and Duluth, maybe? Does anybody know more about this?
Yeah, I've been listening on KTOE. Really sad.