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North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
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Biddco
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Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
The reffing stunk...the crowds and atmosphere were okay/good but not Final Five level...and yet that was the most fun I've had watching UMD play all year. What a fun game. Stupid to end it after 5 minutes. I couldn't believe that they were going to do it that when they announced it at the end of the game. Cheated the fans of some fun hockey. And that's not bitter grapes because I don't care that we didn't win the cup because of the shootout.
Beanpot and the Great Lakes Invitational have 20 minute overtimes...why not this?
And yes, to the gopher fan that posted about the PWR implications ... winning this game would have boosted them even more. Sucks they couldn't pull it off but a tie helps UMD out as well.
PS: Wasn't it fitting that the 3rd time these teams met it was a back forth game after two blowouts?
The reffing stunk...the crowds and atmosphere were okay/good but not Final Five level...and yet that was the most fun I've had watching UMD play all year. What a fun game. Stupid to end it after 5 minutes. I couldn't believe that they were going to do it that when they announced it at the end of the game. Cheated the fans of some fun hockey. And that's not bitter grapes because I don't care that we didn't win the cup because of the shootout.
Beanpot and the Great Lakes Invitational have 20 minute overtimes...why not this?
And yes, to the gopher fan that posted about the PWR implications ... winning this game would have boosted them even more. Sucks they couldn't pull it off but a tie helps UMD out as well.
PS: Wasn't it fitting that the 3rd time these teams met it was a back forth game after two blowouts?
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
After the series at Mariucci I commented that it was a shame that these two teams didn't both decide to play well on the same night because it would have been a hell of a game. Tonight we got to see it.
After the series at Mariucci I commented that it was a shame that these two teams didn't both decide to play well on the same night because it would have been a hell of a game. Tonight we got to see it.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
There was more intensity in the final period of tonight's game than there will be from all the games against the Penn/Michigan/Ohio State teams this year combined.
There was more intensity in the final period of tonight's game than there will be from all the games against the Penn/Michigan/Ohio State teams this year combined.
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
I assume you mean MSU and not Michigan.
That's probably true this year, but I'm not sure it will stay that way. We'll see.
I assume you mean MSU and not Michigan.
That's probably true this year, but I'm not sure it will stay that way. We'll see.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
This tournament will grow into something truly awesome. In the inaugural run we were treated to four great, entertaining games. The best thing about it is that regardless of how great or terrible treams are doing, there will always be plenty of motivation and intensity. The attendance to non-gopher games will follow.
This tournament will grow into something truly awesome. In the inaugural run we were treated to four great, entertaining games. The best thing about it is that regardless of how great or terrible treams are doing, there will always be plenty of motivation and intensity. The attendance to non-gopher games will follow.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
Correct. I had originally typed, "The State schools" then I deleted that because I thought it would lead to people thinking I was referring to the Minnesota in-state schools.
Correct. I had originally typed, "The State schools" then I deleted that because I thought it would lead to people thinking I was referring to the Minnesota in-state schools.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
Love the sentiment, but PSU, OSU, and MSU have given us fits. We were 5-0-1 in those games because of Wilcox.
dxmnkd316
Lucia Apologist
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
Yeah, but the intensity just wasn't there in any of the games. Close games don't always equate to high intensity games.
Yeah, but the intensity just wasn't there in any of the games. Close games don't always equate to high intensity games.
Tipsy McStagger
Falling on fans at NHC since 2001
Fast forward to Buttmidji throwing their games every year to get the home series against the Gophers.
Tipsy McStagger
Falling on fans at NHC since 2001
Dirty is one of the few bright spots left on this board.
GopherFan89
New member
Negative Nancy, why are your posts always so negative?
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
Let's throw all the bias aside, this tournament had a great inaugural run. I am pumped to see what it develops into.
Let's throw all the bias aside, this tournament had a great inaugural run. I am pumped to see what it develops into.
HarleyMC
Registered User
Re: North Star College Cup - MN, UMD, MSU, SCSU
Without a doubt, this weekend's North Star College Cup tourney was a huge success. I heard the crowds were good tonight and last night too (14,500+). But I don't like the shootout for a championship game. I'd like to see that change to a sudden death 20 min. OT in the future.
And as in last night's tilt with SCSU, the PP and Adam Wilcox saved the day again tonight to seal the NSCC championship for the Gophers. Wilcox was battle tested with 38 saves, but IMO was left out to dry by the D on a few plays. But he came up with some brilliant saves tonight, especially on the Farley shot that would have given him a Hatty. Wilcox was outstanding all weekend turning away 76 SOG/2 games and rightly deserved the MVP for the tournament. Tonight's game was hard fought, but I'd be amiss to not mention the poor job by referees tonight, which for a championship game was "almost" as bad as it gets. The 5 min major call on Marshall for contact to the head and a DQ and the boarding call on Ambroz with 1:27 left in the game were horrible calls and can't be compared to anything the intellectually challenged refs slapped UMD with tonight.
Fortunately, the Gopher PP was on again for the Gophers going 3 for 7 and 5/9 on the weekend (55%!). The Gophers came into the tourney with PP% at 16.5. Now after this weekend it's jumped to 19.6% (about average). If the PP continues like this, it becomes a major weapon that greatly increases their chances for a trip to the Frozen Four. Fasching hasn't scored on a regular shift in 11 games, but he got hot at the right time on the PP this weekend with 2 PPGs and led all players with 7 SOG tonight. I really like the compete level I saw from Travis Boyd this weekend on the PP as well, scoring his career best 7th and 8th Gs. Without a doubt, he's had the hottest stick for the Gophers since the beginning of the second half, going 5-5-10 in the last 8 games. He and Seth Ambroz seem to flow amazingly well now together on the third line and the PP. IMO Ambroz is arguably the most improved forward from last season and has now scored 8 goals in the last 12 games. Overall, a great weekend of college hockey! Only 12 straight B1G games left 'til the end of the season. Go Gophers! RAH!
Without a doubt, this weekend's North Star College Cup tourney was a huge success. I heard the crowds were good tonight and last night too (14,500+). But I don't like the shootout for a championship game. I'd like to see that change to a sudden death 20 min. OT in the future.
And as in last night's tilt with SCSU, the PP and Adam Wilcox saved the day again tonight to seal the NSCC championship for the Gophers. Wilcox was battle tested with 38 saves, but IMO was left out to dry by the D on a few plays. But he came up with some brilliant saves tonight, especially on the Farley shot that would have given him a Hatty. Wilcox was outstanding all weekend turning away 76 SOG/2 games and rightly deserved the MVP for the tournament. Tonight's game was hard fought, but I'd be amiss to not mention the poor job by referees tonight, which for a championship game was "almost" as bad as it gets. The 5 min major call on Marshall for contact to the head and a DQ and the boarding call on Ambroz with 1:27 left in the game were horrible calls and can't be compared to anything the intellectually challenged refs slapped UMD with tonight.
Fortunately, the Gopher PP was on again for the Gophers going 3 for 7 and 5/9 on the weekend (55%!). The Gophers came into the tourney with PP% at 16.5. Now after this weekend it's jumped to 19.6% (about average). If the PP continues like this, it becomes a major weapon that greatly increases their chances for a trip to the Frozen Four. Fasching hasn't scored on a regular shift in 11 games, but he got hot at the right time on the PP this weekend with 2 PPGs and led all players with 7 SOG tonight. I really like the compete level I saw from Travis Boyd this weekend on the PP as well, scoring his career best 7th and 8th Gs. Without a doubt, he's had the hottest stick for the Gophers since the beginning of the second half, going 5-5-10 in the last 8 games. He and Seth Ambroz seem to flow amazingly well now together on the third line and the PP. IMO Ambroz is arguably the most improved forward from last season and has now scored 8 goals in the last 12 games. Overall, a great weekend of college hockey! Only 12 straight B1G games left 'til the end of the season. Go Gophers! RAH!