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NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
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Toe Blake's Brother
I never scored a goal backchecking!
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
Wednesday night game. Good four hour break from studying for those pesky exams.
Wednesday night game. Good four hour break from studying for those pesky exams.
GBhockeygal
Registered User
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
Do not count on the heaters, can only remember them actually on twice this year.
Agree with other comments higher in the rows is better; wood bench seats, we always bring a blanket to sit on.
We love our Section E on the blue line - great view to watch them score 1st and 3rd periods!
I think ticket prices don't vary more than a couple of bucks from the various sections.
I know of one single seat in the top row of Section E available - if anyone is looking for one more ticket!
Do not count on the heaters, can only remember them actually on twice this year.
Agree with other comments higher in the rows is better; wood bench seats, we always bring a blanket to sit on.
We love our Section E on the blue line - great view to watch them score 1st and 3rd periods!
I think ticket prices don't vary more than a couple of bucks from the various sections.
I know of one single seat in the top row of Section E available - if anyone is looking for one more ticket!
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
Is it just me or does this game not move the needle? Just like the Peters final I don't see this one being a tight game. That's not taking anything away from UWSP or UST. It has everything to do with the way SNC is playing. A total 180 from the beginning of the season and as recent as the St. Marys disaster. Honestly the quarterfinal matchup isn't of a whole lot of concern either. What makes my sphincter tight is the thought of the other three teams that are going to be at LP. I see the status quo to meet once again. Plattys D has is comparable to SNC's, so that game would come down to the bounce of the puck. Wicks speed plus the big sheet could cause real problems ( see 2010 championship ) and OZ's offense has been at the level of past Adrian teams except they are doing it out east.
The road to LP is clear I believe. The road out of NY may be a little slick.
The road to LP
Is it just me or does this game not move the needle? Just like the Peters final I don't see this one being a tight game. That's not taking anything away from UWSP or UST. It has everything to do with the way SNC is playing. A total 180 from the beginning of the season and as recent as the St. Marys disaster. Honestly the quarterfinal matchup isn't of a whole lot of concern either. What makes my sphincter tight is the thought of the other three teams that are going to be at LP. I see the status quo to meet once again. Plattys D has is comparable to SNC's, so that game would come down to the bounce of the puck. Wicks speed plus the big sheet could cause real problems ( see 2010 championship ) and OZ's offense has been at the level of past Adrian teams except they are doing it out east.
The road to LP is clear I believe. The road out of NY may be a little slick.
The road to LP
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
I think this will be a tough game for SNC, but I do think they are playing their best hockey of the season right now.
UST did come into the Cornerstone in 2005 and end SNC's season under similar circumstances. I do believe that was a quarter final game, however. SNC relied on a promising freahman goaltender that year as well...
I do think it's kinda ridiculous that arguably the two best western teams all season long are meeting in a play in game. What kind of stink would we all be hearing if Oswego was traveling to Norwich for a play in on Wednesday? Oh well, you gotta beat everyone you play anyways at this point. Should be a great one.
I think this will be a tough game for SNC, but I do think they are playing their best hockey of the season right now.
UST did come into the Cornerstone in 2005 and end SNC's season under similar circumstances. I do believe that was a quarter final game, however. SNC relied on a promising freahman goaltender that year as well...
I do think it's kinda ridiculous that arguably the two best western teams all season long are meeting in a play in game. What kind of stink would we all be hearing if Oswego was traveling to Norwich for a play in on Wednesday? Oh well, you gotta beat everyone you play anyways at this point. Should be a great one.
GB Puck Fan
It's A Great Day For Hockey
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
While I appreciate snc1's optimism, this is a one game playoff and anything can happen. SNC better play very well - and hope for a little rust on the Tommies
While I appreciate snc1's optimism, this is a one game playoff and anything can happen. SNC better play very well - and hope for a little rust on the Tommies
pete99race
Rocking 'The Stone'
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
The Tommies get up 3 -- 0. SNC scores late in the 2nd to close to 3 - 1. Jay Deitsch scores, just :33 into the final period, to make it 3 -- 2.
But, despite outshooting UST 20 to 5 in the period, we could not tie it up.
I believe that this team had the more raw talent of any SNC team in the last 15 years, with players:
Deitsch, Belanger, Hughes, Tew, Carbery, Derton and Jones in net.
But on this night the Tommies were the better team.
I don't think that this will be repeated on Wednesday night, as this year's squad is peaking at the right.
As mentioned earlier, I too have been very impressed with our puck cycling. All four lines are producing quality scoring chances.
Should be a good one!!!
Whenever we discuss tough losses at the CCC, that game tops my list.
The Tommies get up 3 -- 0. SNC scores late in the 2nd to close to 3 - 1. Jay Deitsch scores, just :33 into the final period, to make it 3 -- 2.
But, despite outshooting UST 20 to 5 in the period, we could not tie it up.
I believe that this team had the more raw talent of any SNC team in the last 15 years, with players:
Deitsch, Belanger, Hughes, Tew, Carbery, Derton and Jones in net.
But on this night the Tommies were the better team.
I don't think that this will be repeated on Wednesday night, as this year's squad is peaking at the right.
As mentioned earlier, I too have been very impressed with our puck cycling. All four lines are producing quality scoring chances.
Should be a good one!!!
Toe Blake's Brother
I never scored a goal backchecking!
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
My thoughts are that SNC has found their shutdown defense and that they do not allow teams to get out of their defensive zone with their agressive forechecking. This combined with a much improved goaltender makes my prediction a win for SNC. I will say 4-1.
In addition, I would say that the lack of interlock play by the Tommies will hurt them if SNC is as physical as they were against Point.
My thoughts are that SNC has found their shutdown defense and that they do not allow teams to get out of their defensive zone with their agressive forechecking. This combined with a much improved goaltender makes my prediction a win for SNC. I will say 4-1.
In addition, I would say that the lack of interlock play by the Tommies will hurt them if SNC is as physical as they were against Point.
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I like the pick. Jacobson is currently on a 142:52 scoreless streak. Would like to see him get into the 160's, but I do agree that the streak will end. The D has been great at holding teams to bad looks and blocking shots, so possibly the streak could go longer.
24checking
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Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
My bad... I thought it was a Saturday game. Thanks!
Wednesday night game. Good four hour break from studying for those pesky exams.
My bad... I thought it was a Saturday game. Thanks!
GB Puck Fan
It's A Great Day For Hockey
It should be...
MW4Bucky&SNC
Done with Winter
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
I could see the play-in scenario for SNC happening either thru this or if Adrian got in and they were working around the 500 mile rule. Regardless, I'm gearing up for a good St. Thomas team. They could be a little rusty but they also could have a renewed sense of energy getting the Pool C bid I thought they deserved but that was very much in doubt. As long as Jacobsen is solid and they don't have an early breakdown or two to get down like they did in that 2005 game I'm feeling pretty good. SNC is playing really good team defense right now and they are getting help from all over the roster. I'm thinking a hardfought 3-1 win.
I could see the play-in scenario for SNC happening either thru this or if Adrian got in and they were working around the 500 mile rule. Regardless, I'm gearing up for a good St. Thomas team. They could be a little rusty but they also could have a renewed sense of energy getting the Pool C bid I thought they deserved but that was very much in doubt. As long as Jacobsen is solid and they don't have an early breakdown or two to get down like they did in that 2005 game I'm feeling pretty good. SNC is playing really good team defense right now and they are getting help from all over the roster. I'm thinking a hardfought 3-1 win.
pete99race
Rocking 'The Stone'
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
Game report and photo gallery, from GB Press Gazette, for last night's game:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com...0307&Kategori=GPG0201&Lopenr=203070808&Ref=PH
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com...t-round?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p
Game report and photo gallery, from GB Press Gazette, for last night's game:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com...0307&Kategori=GPG0201&Lopenr=203070808&Ref=PH
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com...t-round?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p
MW4Bucky&SNC
Done with Winter
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
Was it wrong for me to be hoping against an empty netter so my 3-1 prediction held?
Anyway, I know a few around me thought I was half crazy when I said it but at the first intermission with SNC down 1-0 I was actually very confident. St. Thomas came out looking great and was very freeflowing with some good speed and skill. SNC played very tight for a decent chunk of the first period and they were on their heels poking at the puck while letting St. Thomas skate around without hitting them. Especially with a long 5 on 3, St. Thomas needed to come out of that first period with at least a 2 goal lead to have a good chance because I knew we'd seen St. Thomas' best shot and I thought SNC would get things going as the game went on. SNC took some momentum out of the 5 on 3 kill the last 5 or 6 minutes of the first period and overall got the better of play most of the rest of the way. St. Thomas undoubtedly had the skating and overall skill to match but once SNC brought some physical play it made a big difference.
I still maintain they got the seedings wrong in the West. No way MSOE is better than St. Thomas. They weren't physical but they were a very skilled team.
Was it wrong for me to be hoping against an empty netter so my 3-1 prediction held?
Anyway, I know a few around me thought I was half crazy when I said it but at the first intermission with SNC down 1-0 I was actually very confident. St. Thomas came out looking great and was very freeflowing with some good speed and skill. SNC played very tight for a decent chunk of the first period and they were on their heels poking at the puck while letting St. Thomas skate around without hitting them. Especially with a long 5 on 3, St. Thomas needed to come out of that first period with at least a 2 goal lead to have a good chance because I knew we'd seen St. Thomas' best shot and I thought SNC would get things going as the game went on. SNC took some momentum out of the 5 on 3 kill the last 5 or 6 minutes of the first period and overall got the better of play most of the rest of the way. St. Thomas undoubtedly had the skating and overall skill to match but once SNC brought some physical play it made a big difference.
I still maintain they got the seedings wrong in the West. No way MSOE is better than St. Thomas. They weren't physical but they were a very skilled team.
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
No one know what the seedings were. It is likely that MSOE was ranked below St. Thomas, but no one will ever know. (Unless you were in that room that is filled with smoke that everyone always talks about
)
No one know what the seedings were. It is likely that MSOE was ranked below St. Thomas, but no one will ever know. (Unless you were in that room that is filled with smoke that everyone always talks about
)MW4Bucky&SNC
Done with Winter
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
It was pretty much established that SNC was #1 in the region so when there was no need for adjustment because of the 500 mile rule I have to assume they played #4? If they didn't then the NCAA doesn't understand the concept of seeding. That's what I'm working under. In reality you are probably correct though. Who knows what the thought process was.
It was pretty much established that SNC was #1 in the region so when there was no need for adjustment because of the 500 mile rule I have to assume they played #4? If they didn't then the NCAA doesn't understand the concept of seeding. That's what I'm working under. In reality you are probably correct though. Who knows what the thought process was.
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
It is likely that MSOE was #4, but the NCAA wanted to avoid the inter-conference matchup between St. Thomas and Gustavus. While I tend to agree with avoiding inter-conference matchups in the first round if possible, I do not like that it is applied when it is not officially written in the manual.
It is likely that MSOE was #4, but the NCAA wanted to avoid the inter-conference matchup between St. Thomas and Gustavus. While I tend to agree with avoiding inter-conference matchups in the first round if possible, I do not like that it is applied when it is not officially written in the manual.
Re: NCAA 1st Round: Which Saint is better - Thomas or Norbert?
MW4Bucky
"Especially with a long 5 on 3, St. Thomas needed to come out of that first period with at least a 2 goal lead to have a good chance because I knew we'd seen St. Thomas' best shot and I thought SNC would get things going as the game went on. "
Tell us how you knew this????
MW4Bucky
"Especially with a long 5 on 3, St. Thomas needed to come out of that first period with at least a 2 goal lead to have a good chance because I knew we'd seen St. Thomas' best shot and I thought SNC would get things going as the game went on. "
Tell us how you knew this????
Well aren't you fussy. Its a figure of speech.
Why are you trying to start a fight when there is no fight to be had?