Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
Looks like a couple players battling to move up to fifth line spots next year.
Looks like a couple players battling to move up to fifth line spots next year.
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Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
It's probably good Wisconsin is last on the schedule. They look to come out of the box smokin', Gophers have a lot of sorting out to do. And, as you say, hopefully a lot of progression from a bunch of players. I'm with you on Kelly P. I keep hoping she's working on skating speed exercises this summer. I could see her being anywhere from a very good player to major star. I think she also has good leadership potential.
It's probably good Wisconsin is last on the schedule. They look to come out of the box smokin', Gophers have a lot of sorting out to do. And, as you say, hopefully a lot of progression from a bunch of players. I'm with you on Kelly P. I keep hoping she's working on skating speed exercises this summer. I could see her being anywhere from a very good player to major star. I think she also has good leadership potential.
Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
Looking at this I keep hoping Frost gives the fourth line more time than he has in the past. I seriously think that the third and fourth could win games for them in games (Wisconsin) where the first two lines battle to a tie.
Looking at this I keep hoping Frost gives the fourth line more time than he has in the past. I seriously think that the third and fourth could win games for them in games (Wisconsin) where the first two lines battle to a tie.
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
maybe someone knows, did Mark Johnson use his 4th line at Ridder during the regular season?
he may have in Madison, or at Ridder in the WCHA tournament.
you put your 4th line out there and the opposing coach is going to put his first or second line out.
When you are the home team you cmight get your 4th line out there when the time is right, but if you are the visiting team that isn't likely going to happen unless you have a big lead.
maybe someone knows, did Mark Johnson use his 4th line at Ridder during the regular season?
he may have in Madison, or at Ridder in the WCHA tournament.
you put your 4th line out there and the opposing coach is going to put his first or second line out.
When you are the home team you cmight get your 4th line out there when the time is right, but if you are the visiting team that isn't likely going to happen unless you have a big lead.
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
I am going to say it again:
Potomak=center
I was told last year that Frost likes big centers. (Davis & Terry were big
)
Apparently so they can use their size to forecheck and play defense.
Potomak can’t forecheck?
Do we need to review the semifinal against Wisconsin?
Yes, yes, I believe we do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK1XPLTTdCs
Can never watch that too much.
Potomak can’t play defense?
She only lead the team in +/-, and by a comfortable margin over the other forwards.
A center should also be good at faceoffs.
Maybe 50 is too small a sample, but her winning percentage is up there with the national leaders.
A center should create offense.
Tied for the league lead in assists.
Oh, and a center should also be able to score.
Do we need to review the title game?
Yes, yes I believe we do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki8n6FJk0EA
can never watch that too much either
I am going to say it again:
Potomak=center
I was told last year that Frost likes big centers. (Davis & Terry were big
)Apparently so they can use their size to forecheck and play defense.
Potomak can’t forecheck?
Do we need to review the semifinal against Wisconsin?
Yes, yes, I believe we do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK1XPLTTdCs
Can never watch that too much.Potomak can’t play defense?
She only lead the team in +/-, and by a comfortable margin over the other forwards.
A center should also be good at faceoffs.
Maybe 50 is too small a sample, but her winning percentage is up there with the national leaders.
A center should create offense.
Tied for the league lead in assists.
Oh, and a center should also be able to score.
Do we need to review the title game?
Yes, yes I believe we do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki8n6FJk0EA
can never watch that too much either
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
I think most here would agree Potomak was really tremendous this year. But I think she has the potential to be one of the all time college greats - see Kessel during her Kaz run. She's not there yet...but odds are quite good she'll get there.
I think most here would agree Potomak was really tremendous this year. But I think she has the potential to be one of the all time college greats - see Kessel during her Kaz run. She's not there yet...but odds are quite good she'll get there.
Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
True, as far as it goes. It is not conventional wisdom but the MN 4th line would be competitive against any but the first line (and maybe them in some cases) for the bottom half of the WCHA and non-conference teams like Lindenwood. NOTE: not saying better, not saying equal but competitive. It would work in some situations against 2 of the other 3 WCHA teams. There is a risk they might lose a game & end up 3rd instead of 2nd in the RPI which is a risk that has to be weighed. The up side would be a complete understanding of the capability (maybe a well rested 4th could have been a real boon in the 3rd OT a couple years back?) and more rest for the top lines. The down side, besides the risk of an additional loss, would be that the top line might not produce the Kaz level numbers and that would be terribly unfair to a player like Brandt who deserved it but owing to injury was denied for not having eye-popping numbers.
True, as far as it goes. It is not conventional wisdom but the MN 4th line would be competitive against any but the first line (and maybe them in some cases) for the bottom half of the WCHA and non-conference teams like Lindenwood. NOTE: not saying better, not saying equal but competitive. It would work in some situations against 2 of the other 3 WCHA teams. There is a risk they might lose a game & end up 3rd instead of 2nd in the RPI which is a risk that has to be weighed. The up side would be a complete understanding of the capability (maybe a well rested 4th could have been a real boon in the 3rd OT a couple years back?) and more rest for the top lines. The down side, besides the risk of an additional loss, would be that the top line might not produce the Kaz level numbers and that would be terribly unfair to a player like Brandt who deserved it but owing to injury was denied for not having eye-popping numbers.
Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
I hadn't considered any of the freshmen for center, primarily because I couldn't find any evidence that they had been used as centers on their various national teams. I thought Williamson would go back to center (she was bumped to wing when Kessel returned) and that Piazza and Pannek would stay at center as well. But then I get a headache considering the rest of the combinations...
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
probably the safest bet
however Piazza could return to being a wing with Pannek
or Williamson could return to be a wing with Piazza
that's why my post of Potomak as a center
... that and the opportunity to enjoy a review of the FF
probably the safest bet
however Piazza could return to being a wing with Pannek
or Williamson could return to be a wing with Piazza
that's why my post of Potomak as a center
... that and the opportunity to enjoy a review of the FF
Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
Gophers schedule is in like a lamb and out like a lion with UND and UW. I can't help but think this is the year the program slips. Its deep, but had a heckava time with UW who didn't lose much. If that's true, I do think its likely the Gophers come charging back in 2017 with Amy P joining her sister.
Gophers schedule is in like a lamb and out like a lion with UND and UW. I can't help but think this is the year the program slips. Its deep, but had a heckava time with UW who didn't lose much. If that's true, I do think its likely the Gophers come charging back in 2017 with Amy P joining her sister.
Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
I agree, was basically thinking the same thing. It will be interesting to see it develop. Coaching staff will have to manage a developing and large roster. Hoping for significant development from quite a few players. Who is ripe to improve the most? Potomak's 2 goals in the frozen four really bode well after I thought she slumped slightly for much of the second half last year. Williamson looked much better to me after moving to Piazza's wing. I'm hoping Pannek and Wolfe take significant steps up after good seasons. Baldwin could be a force if she can take another step or two.
I think we're hoping for Dani Camoranesi to be somewhere around the best forward in the country!
Anybody have any thoughts on the goaltending situation?
How big a contribution are the freshman going to make and how do the frosh compare to UW?
G-UM-Serena D'Angelo Stoney Creek ONT- UW-Alyson Baldwin(Texas/Russia dual citizen)/Nicole Cece (Oakville ONT) both goaltenders
F-UM-Alex Woken-Fargo-SSM UW-Presley Norby (Minnetonka MN HS)
F-UM-Lindsay Agnew Oakville ONT- UW-Alexis Mauermann (Janesville, WI-SSM)
F-UM-Kippin Keller-Minnetonka HS UW- Abby Roque Sault ST Marie MI-boys HS team
D-UM-Pattie Marshall-Thief River Falls MN SSM UW- Maddie Rowe River Falls WI HS
D-UM Katie Robinson-Kasson MN Dodge Cty HS UW-Mekenzie Steffen Centerville, MN Hill Murray HS
I agree, was basically thinking the same thing. It will be interesting to see it develop. Coaching staff will have to manage a developing and large roster. Hoping for significant development from quite a few players. Who is ripe to improve the most? Potomak's 2 goals in the frozen four really bode well after I thought she slumped slightly for much of the second half last year. Williamson looked much better to me after moving to Piazza's wing. I'm hoping Pannek and Wolfe take significant steps up after good seasons. Baldwin could be a force if she can take another step or two.
I think we're hoping for Dani Camoranesi to be somewhere around the best forward in the country!
Anybody have any thoughts on the goaltending situation?
How big a contribution are the freshman going to make and how do the frosh compare to UW?
G-UM-Serena D'Angelo Stoney Creek ONT- UW-Alyson Baldwin(Texas/Russia dual citizen)/Nicole Cece (Oakville ONT) both goaltenders
F-UM-Alex Woken-Fargo-SSM UW-Presley Norby (Minnetonka MN HS)
F-UM-Lindsay Agnew Oakville ONT- UW-Alexis Mauermann (Janesville, WI-SSM)
F-UM-Kippin Keller-Minnetonka HS UW- Abby Roque Sault ST Marie MI-boys HS team
D-UM-Pattie Marshall-Thief River Falls MN SSM UW- Maddie Rowe River Falls WI HS
D-UM Katie Robinson-Kasson MN Dodge Cty HS UW-Mekenzie Steffen Centerville, MN Hill Murray HS
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
The job is there for the taking for Sidney Peters. It's her time. I don't know enough about the freshmen goalie to comment on her chances.
I would give the slight edge to Wisconsin's recruits because of Norby, who I think will likely win WCHA rookie of the year (possibly national ROY as well).
The job is there for the taking for Sidney Peters. It's her time. I don't know enough about the freshmen goalie to comment on her chances.
I would give the slight edge to Wisconsin's recruits because of Norby, who I think will likely win WCHA rookie of the year (possibly national ROY as well).
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
That's an Olympic year. Based on how she finished this season, Sarah may not be in maroon & gold for 2017-18.
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
you girls should see if Timothy would be willing to swap his tickets at LaBahn for your tickets at Ridder, I know he wants to watch a Natty champ this year, and then you could follow the team you think will win it
the schedule isn't much different than last year, compare that to 2013/14 where they started with WI, UND in the middle, and cupcakes at the end. IMO, it is better to have the opponents get better as the season goes, you want them playing their best hockey at the end, not sitting around waiting for the NCAA like in 2013/14
apparently you girls are hiding under your beds, http://www.gophersports.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/061616aab.html and from what I hear she's a power forward, when I watched partial games at the IHF under 18 she seemed an excellent puck handler, and was named one of Canada's 3 best
and also McMillen is a Riveter http://www.gophersports.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/061616aaa.html, and Cameranesi was the 1st forward taken in the NWHL draft (3rd overall) and Stecklein taken 2nd overall http://www.gophersports.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/062016aaa.html
no reason to turn in your maroon and gold for Cardinal & white, Gophers are taking back WCHA titles and making it 3 in a row
you girls should see if Timothy would be willing to swap his tickets at LaBahn for your tickets at Ridder, I know he wants to watch a Natty champ this year, and then you could follow the team you think will win it
the schedule isn't much different than last year, compare that to 2013/14 where they started with WI, UND in the middle, and cupcakes at the end. IMO, it is better to have the opponents get better as the season goes, you want them playing their best hockey at the end, not sitting around waiting for the NCAA like in 2013/14
apparently you girls are hiding under your beds, http://www.gophersports.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/061616aab.html and from what I hear she's a power forward, when I watched partial games at the IHF under 18 she seemed an excellent puck handler, and was named one of Canada's 3 best
and also McMillen is a Riveter http://www.gophersports.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/061616aaa.html, and Cameranesi was the 1st forward taken in the NWHL draft (3rd overall) and Stecklein taken 2nd overall http://www.gophersports.com/sports/w-hockey/spec-rel/062016aaa.html
no reason to turn in your maroon and gold for Cardinal & white, Gophers are taking back WCHA titles and making it 3 in a row
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
They are just sandbagging. Kessel will get another 2 months of eligibility in 2017 and save the rodent season again.
They are just sandbagging. Kessel will get another 2 months of eligibility in 2017 and save the rodent season again.
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
She did sign with the Riveters of the NWHL http://nwhl.co/amanda-kessel-joins-nwhl-with-riveters/.
That does complicate things a bit but it is Frost we're talking about.
Folks who know women's college hockey know how good Wisconsin is going to be next year with who they have coming back and who they have coming in. It's not sandbagging to say that Minnesota and everyone else is going to have their hands full with them next year.
She did sign with the Riveters of the NWHL http://nwhl.co/amanda-kessel-joins-nwhl-with-riveters/.
That does complicate things a bit but it is Frost we're talking about.
Folks who know women's college hockey know how good Wisconsin is going to be next year with who they have coming back and who they have coming in. It's not sandbagging to say that Minnesota and everyone else is going to have their hands full with them next year.
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Re: Minnesota Women's Hockey 2015-2016 (Part 2) -- Amanda Kessel Enhanced
Gophers name Stecklein, Cameranesi, and Schipper as captains.
Gophers name Stecklein, Cameranesi, and Schipper as captains.