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Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
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Chuck Schwartz
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Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
That was dumb...
That was dumb...
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
So far, there's been very few offensive chances on either side and very little offensive zone puck possession. Lots of dump and chase, shots missing wide / being deflected out of play. UW is probably happy to have this type of game thus far as it suits them better than MN.
So far, there's been very few offensive chances on either side and very little offensive zone puck possession. Lots of dump and chase, shots missing wide / being deflected out of play. UW is probably happy to have this type of game thus far as it suits them better than MN.
Gophers #1
Let go Vikings go
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
Huge save by Patterson.
Huge save by Patterson.
Gophers #1
Let go Vikings go
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
End of 1. 0-0.
End of 1. 0-0.
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
End of the first period, still 0-0.
I'd give UW a slight edge in the play of that period due to having a bit more offensive zone control.
All in all, not a whole heck of a lot happened in the opening 20 minutes - MN's offense has been bottled up by UW's 1-2-2 approach in the neutral zone.
End of the first period, still 0-0.
I'd give UW a slight edge in the play of that period due to having a bit more offensive zone control.
All in all, not a whole heck of a lot happened in the opening 20 minutes - MN's offense has been bottled up by UW's 1-2-2 approach in the neutral zone.
Driftryder
Gopher Hockey
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
Yep typical Bucky and the trap in the 1st leads to a blah game so far.
UAA plays more offensively than Bucky.
Yep typical Bucky and the trap in the 1st leads to a blah game so far.
UAA plays more offensively than Bucky.
Chuck Schwartz
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Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
Badgers probably had the slight edge in that period. Zengerle's line obviously created most of the chances for Wisconsin.
Badgers probably had the slight edge in that period. Zengerle's line obviously created most of the chances for Wisconsin.
Chuck Schwartz
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Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
You guys do realize that Minnesota, and every other team in college hockey also runs a trap when a team has clear control of the puck coming out of their defensive zone right? Like you guys aren't that ignorant are you? It's simple angles, you're not going to just skate straight at a guy who has clear possession. Maybe you'd be happier if UW just let them skate freely right on by?
Yep typical Bucky and the trap in the 1st leads to a blah game so far.
UAA plays more offensively than Bucky.
You guys do realize that Minnesota, and every other team in college hockey also runs a trap when a team has clear control of the puck coming out of their defensive zone right? Like you guys aren't that ignorant are you? It's simple angles, you're not going to just skate straight at a guy who has clear possession. Maybe you'd be happier if UW just let them skate freely right on by?
Driftryder
Gopher Hockey
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
UW's top line is the only source of concern for me in this game other than MN's inability (so far) to generate something resembling sustained pressure.
And yes, without the puck, all teams employ a strategy to disrupt passing and shooting lanes. The difference becomes apparent when you see how quickly UW backs off when losing possession in the offensive zone, however. They are *very* committed to getting back into the neutral zone, far more than most (more aggressive teams continue with a forecheck / puck pursuit rather than backing off to block the middle of the rink on the ensuing transition right away).
UW's top line is the only source of concern for me in this game other than MN's inability (so far) to generate something resembling sustained pressure.
And yes, without the puck, all teams employ a strategy to disrupt passing and shooting lanes. The difference becomes apparent when you see how quickly UW backs off when losing possession in the offensive zone, however. They are *very* committed to getting back into the neutral zone, far more than most (more aggressive teams continue with a forecheck / puck pursuit rather than backing off to block the middle of the rink on the ensuing transition right away).
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Chuck Schwartz
New member
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
I'm actually get a kick out of it.
Should be a good finish tonight.
I'm actually get a kick out of it.
Should be a good finish tonight.
Chuck Schwartz
New member
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
Losing Derek Lee really took another threat away as he was having a good start centering the second line earlier in the season. Can't wait to get him back.
Losing Derek Lee really took another threat away as he was having a good start centering the second line earlier in the season. Can't wait to get him back.
Driftryder
Gopher Hockey
Re: Minnesota @ Wisconsin 11/11/11
They're there to be seen. The general hockey knowledge of the average fan is terrible. It's an event, not a game.
They're there to be seen. The general hockey knowledge of the average fan is terrible. It's an event, not a game.