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Northern Michigan University Hockey 2017-18: The Grant Potulny Era begins

NMU Fan said:
Two more power play goals given up though. Point of concern? 7-for-13 on the PK through three games.

Looking at shots Tolvanen stole one. Good to see the team respond after giving up those goals too. Always nice to start conference play with a W!
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So..... nothing's changed strategy wise? :D ;)
 
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Should be a very happy bus ride home after a road sweep in a tough building. Nice weekend Cats!

Unrelated to hockey- is there any update on the NMU quarterback after today's injury? From the stands, the whole situation looked really scary, stopping the game to call for a doctor over the pa, then strapping him to a backboard and taking him out in the ambulance.
 
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Very impressed with what I have seen so far. Cats have started their season 3-1. Keep it going boys!
 
Can anybody enlighten me on the last time the 'Cats played a Top 10 opponent?

Looks like it could be a tough test against #6 Wisconsin despite NMU having some success against UW over the years.

I would be happy with a split.
 
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NMU Fan said:
Can anybody enlighten me on the last time the 'Cats played a Top 10 opponent?

Looks like it could be a tough test against #6 Wisconsin despite NMU having some success against UW over the years.

I would be happy with a split.
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Tech or Mankato over the last few seasons come to mind....
 
Re: Northern Michigan University Hockey 2017-18: The Grant Potulny Era begins

2015-16 season. December 29th, 2015 GLI vs Michigan (10). 3-2 Loss.

Before that...
2014-15 season:
Saturday March 7th, 2015 vs MTU (4)*. 3-1 Loss.
Friday March 6th, 2015 at MTU (4)*. 5-1 Loss.
Saturday February 21st, 2015 at BGSU (8)*. 4-3 Win.
Friday February 20th, 2015 at BGSU (8)*. 3-2 OT Win.
Saturday February 7th, 2015 at tUMD (7). 6-3 Loss.
Friday February 6th, 2015 at tUMD (7). 3-1 Loss.
Saturday January 10th, 2015 at MTU (8)*. 5-4 OT Win.
Friday January 9th, 2015 vs MTU (8)*. 3-3 Tie.
Saturday January 3rd, 2015 vs MSU-M (3)*. 2-2 Tie.
Friday January 2nd, 2015 vs MSU-M (3)*. 4-1 Loss.
(Opened season versus 18th ranked Wisco amd swept them.)

2013-14
Wisconsin (3). L, L
Ferris State (6)*. L, T
@ Ferris State (5)*. L, L

2012-13
Notre Dame (9)*. L, L
Michigan (8)*. T, W
@ Miami (5)*. L, T
@ Western (10)*. L, L
Miami (6)*. W, T

2011-12
Michigan (1)*. W, T
@ Western (7)*. L, L
Notre Dame (6)*. T, T
Ferris State (6)*. T, L
@ Michigan (5)*. L, L


.... I fail to see your point about playing against "top 10 ranked opponents."

* = Conference opponent.

Also, the polls are only to put a pretty number next to schools to make football meatheads think hockey schools polls mean anything (hint: they don't).
 
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RaceBoarder said:
Tech or Mankato over the last few seasons come to mind....
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Michigan was 10th when the 'Cats played them at the GLI as I look over some old schedules.

Huge opportunity this weekend.
 
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aparch said:
.... I fail to see your point about playing against "top 10 ranked opponents."

Also, the polls are only to put a pretty number next to schools to make football meatheads think hockey schools polls mean anything (hint: they don't).
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Simply something that I got to wondering about tonight. I almost forgot about that 2014-15 season. The WCHA fielded some good teams in MTU and MSU-M and then there was BGSU just missing out on the tournament.

I know polls are pretty much meaningless, but it's still nice to get that recognition and I still think it's a good opportunity for the 'Cats to prove themselves. Thank you for the info.
 
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Great win for the boys last night. They actually played toe to toe with the Badgers. The final 10 minutes of regulation Northern looked a little tired as Wisconsin put a big push on.

I wonder if we see Isrealsson tonight. Potulny wants to get him some playing time and being a non-conference game might be a good time.
 
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Is it just my WCHA.tv feed of the games this weekend, or is everyone else's a pixelated mess? Lot of artifacting and pixels obvious when I make it full screen.
 
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aparch said:
Is it just my WCHA.tv feed of the games this weekend, or is everyone else's a pixelated mess? Lot of artifacting and pixels obvious when I make it full screen.
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I haven't watched NMU's games this weekend. Tech's was bad for in-arena issues.

GFM
 
gfmorris said:
I haven't watched NMU's games this weekend. Tech's was bad for in-arena issues.

GFM
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I’m pretty sure it was in arena internet problems from Green Bay as well. I had trouble with my connection and had to switch to a backup plan. Live stats were troublesome as well.
 
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I didn't hear what happened with Craighead. Surprised he didn't play Saturday. Hopefully nothing serious.
 
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