Official 2009-2010 Miami season thread part II: Unfinished Business

[MUhawks628]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami season thread part II: Unfinished Business

I bet they won't top 2000 next weekend

Because of the OHSAA wrestling championships, they get booted out of their home rink. How ridiculous is that? It's been happening for years though.

They have to go play at their old rink, which is, if any of you current students ever saw the old Goggin? Its about half the size of that rink. It's definitely cozy.

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If only the walls were painted grey...it could easily pass for a fully functional bomb shelter.

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami season thread part II: Unfinished Business

I bet they won't top 2000 next weekend

Because of the OHSAA wrestling championships, they get booted out of their home rink. How ridiculous is that? It's been happening for years though.

They have to go play at their old rink, which is, if any of you current students ever saw the old Goggin? Its about half the size of that rink. It's definitely cozy.

2000? Now I know you're kidding. They might squeeze 800-900 in there tops. There used to be more bleachers behind the south goal but they had to take them out when they finally extended the ice to regulation length, SEVERAL YEARS AGO! Red Berenson used to rant that OSU should be kicked out of the CCHA because that facility was so substandard to the conference. Now we're the ones ranting about playing in it. Some think it's nostalgic but I wouldn't think going back to combat in Viet Nam as nostalgic. Point being some things are best left in the past like playing in that rink.

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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If only the walls were painted grey...it could easily pass for a fully functional bomb shelter.

One thing to take into account is it was built in 1961 and hockey was pretty much an alien sport here in central Ohio so no one could really anticipate what our future needs would be. It was the first and only indoor rink in Columbus until the 1970's and prior to it's construction there was only a small seasonal outdoor rink about a mile north of it whose refrigeration was mother nature and a single light pole. It wasn't too many years ago it finally got the roof repaired. Get this, every time it rained water would drip through to fall all over the ice and it would pick up a brown stain coming through the insulation and it would melt holes all through the ice and then re-freeze into brown polka-dots everywhere. A good rainstorm would have it dripping until it went all the way down to the concrete so the Zamboni couldn't even get it out! The insulation was hanging loose everywhere too and with such low ceilings if a puck hit it play had to be suspended to pick up all that pieces that would come down on the ice. They did a nice job of fixing it up finally for the women's team but given how low a priority hockey is here it went years beyond what it should have in bad disrepair.

 

[RedHawksFan10]

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So fans, who would you rather be playing two weeks from now? ND or OSU?

I believe there are strengths and weaknesses to playing both teams. But personally I think I would rather be playing OSU. Since we've played them four times this year, at the beginning and at the end, I think we've gotten a better feel for how they play, while with ND, we played them in the first half of the season and may not have that same familiarity. However, along with familiarity with OSU, they have the same with us, which they could use to their advantage too.

I don't know if that could really matter, and I understand that ND has been very inconsistent this season, but I still think that ND is the better team.

And also RHBM, noticed a while ago you said you used to work at T-Hawks. I worked there from summer 2008-until about three weeks ago (lol). And the same excuses about the mascot change that you talk about, I get all the time. I hear "well North Dakota has been able to keep their name", but the name "Fighting Sioux" isn't as degrading of a name as a "Redskin". I don't think any of those people would ever walk up to a Miami Native American calling them a "Redskin". Anyways...that is kind of irrelevant to what I posted about, but I figured I understand exactly where you're coming from.

 

[RedhawkBandMan]

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And also RHBM, noticed a while ago you said you used to work at T-Hawks. I worked there from summer 2008-until about three weeks ago (lol). And the same excuses about the mascot change that you talk about, I get all the time. I hear "well North Dakota has been able to keep their name", but the name "Fighting Sioux" isn't as degrading of a name as a "Redskin". I don't think any of those people would ever walk up to a Miami Native American calling them a "Redskin". Anyways...that is kind of irrelevant to what I posted about, but I figured I understand exactly where you're coming from.

Ah, another TeleHawker. It's quite the experience. I started summer 2007 and worked through the beginning of summer 2008. Of course, for every disgruntled alumnus/a, there were ten who loved their time at Miami and wanted to reminisce and hear about all the recent updates. Of course, actually making a contribution was another issue entirely

Glad we have the week off, but not sure who I'd rather see in round 2. Of course, we could have any of the bottom 5 depending on the upsets, but frankly, I'm not sure I can handle 2-3 more OSU games. They really take it out of me!

 

[redhawkman10]

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So fans, who would you rather be playing two weeks from now? ND or OSU?

I believe there are strengths and weaknesses to playing both teams. But personally I think I would rather be playing OSU. Since we've played them four times this year, at the beginning and at the end, I think we've gotten a better feel for how they play, while with ND, we played them in the first half of the season and may not have that same familiarity. However, along with familiarity with OSU, they have the same with us, which they could use to their advantage too.

I don't know if that could really matter, and I understand that ND has been very inconsistent this season, but I still think that ND is the better team.

And also RHBM, noticed a while ago you said you used to work at T-Hawks. I worked there from summer 2008-until about three weeks ago (lol). And the same excuses about the mascot change that you talk about, I get all the time. I hear "well North Dakota has been able to keep their name", but the name "Fighting Sioux" isn't as degrading of a name as a "Redskin". I don't think any of those people would ever walk up to a Miami Native American calling them a "Redskin". Anyways...that is kind of irrelevant to what I posted about, but I figured I understand exactly where you're coming from.

I don't want to play ND at this point in the season. They are finally healthy and looked good last night againt Michigan. ND has suffered a boat load of injuries this year which is partially the reason why they have under performed this year. Not the whole reason but a big reason.

IMO, Miami matches up better against OSU. The fact that they have played 4 times really isn't a factor because at this point in the year there is so much tape out on each team you get a great idea about a team.

Interesting thing is the two biggest rivalries in the conference could be second round play off matches with Miami-OSU and Mich-MSU.

 

[RedHawksFan10]

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I don't want to play ND at this point in the season. They are finally healthy and looked good last night againt Michigan. ND has suffered a boat load of injuries this year which is partially the reason why they have under performed this year. Not the whole reason but a big reason.

IMO, Miami matches up better against OSU. The fact that they have played 4 times really isn't a factor because at this point in the year there is so much tape out on each team you get a great idea about a team.

Interesting thing is the two biggest rivalries in the conference could be second round play off matches with Miami-OSU and Mich-MSU.

I guess I didn't think about it in that sense. I know they talked about a couple weeks ago how ND was gaining a lot of their injured players back by the end of the season. So maybe if there was more regular season games, we would be able to see the extent of getting those players back.

I don't really know though. OSU makes me nervous as well, with the way they played against us in the first series we had against them when we played them in Oxford made me really scared. We were down I believe by 1 or 2 until like 6 minutes left in the whole game. Thank goodness we were able to get it together to pull off the upset.

There's obviously strengths and weaknesses to wanting to play both teams. But I think there are going to be a few upsets in the playoffs for sure. I think even the teams that are more towards the bottom could actually make it very difficult for the teams they play.

 

[mcfarljd]

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What a game. Canada controls most the 60 minutes (Miami did so in last April), Canada gives up a late goal to go to overtime (Miami gave up 2), and at least Boyle gets a gold medal, one of the couple NCAA guys on the Canadien roster.

 

[porch-n-suds]

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What a game. Canada controls most the 60 minutes (Miami did so in last April), Canada gives up a late goal to go to overtime (Miami gave up 2), and at least Boyle gets a gold medal, one of the couple NCAA guys on the Canadien roster.

Agreed, great game! And in a couple of respects, very reminiscent of last April. Both teams played very well. I think Canada's defense was outstanding and that, to me, made the difference in this game.

 

[MiamiRedhawks2008]

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I realize that we came up a bit short, but I couldn't be more proud of our Team USA. They played the game the way it should be played. I was just thrilled that they took a team not expected to challenge for a medal and took arguably the best team in the world to the brink. WOW!!!

I also think that these were far and away the best two teams in the field. I realize that the Swiss played both teams tough, but they were pretty one-dimensional when you look at the tape. Canada and USA both were extremely fast, physical, and played extraordinary team defense. The two games between these two were, hands down, the best two games of a fantastic tournament.

Congrats to Canada.

Congrats to Team USA!

 

[redhawkman10]

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I guess I didn't think about it in that sense. I know they talked about a couple weeks ago how ND was gaining a lot of their injured players back by the end of the season. So maybe if there was more regular season games, we would be able to see the extent of getting those players back.

I don't really know though. OSU makes me nervous as well, with the way they played against us in the first series we had against them when we played them in Oxford made me really scared. We were down I believe by 1 or 2 until like 6 minutes left in the whole game. Thank goodness we were able to get it together to pull off the upset.

There's obviously strengths and weaknesses to wanting to play both teams. But I think there are going to be a few upsets in the playoffs for sure. I think even the teams that are more towards the bottom could actually make it very difficult for the teams they play.

what upset are you refering too??? Miami has blown out OSU twice and played two tight games, but you can't call Miami beating OSU an upset. We match up much better against them than ND. They looked really really good last night against MICH and are far more talented than OSU. It will be interesting how next weekend turns out.

 

[redhawkman10]

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What a game. Canada controls most the 60 minutes (Miami did so in last April), Canada gives up a late goal to go to overtime (Miami gave up 2), and at least Boyle gets a gold medal, one of the couple NCAA guys on the Canadien roster.

Hate to say it, but for me today's game was by far the best hockey game I have ever seen in my life. Every aspect of that game was phenominal, USA wasn't out played as badly as some think. They out shot Canada and that is a feat in and of itself as they also had a ton of scoring opportunities and frustrated canada throughout that game. But to never play from behind the whole tournament and to overcome a 2 goal deficit and send it to overtime was magnificent. Future is definantly bright for USA hockey as they had 16 of 23 players 25 or under. Definantly a medal favorite for sochi in 2014.

 

[mcfarljd]

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what upset are you refering too??? Miami has blown out OSU twice and played two tight games, but you can't call Miami beating OSU an upset. We match up much better against them than ND. They looked really really good last night against MICH and are far more talented than OSU. It will be interesting how next weekend turns out.

Eh, ND looked okay last night, I didn't think they looked that great given how good they could have been playing. And don't forget this is the same team that took 1 total point out of 4 games from Western and BG the past two weekends. Was their win a result of Hunwick in net? Probably had something to do with it.

 

[mcfarljd]

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However, along with familiarity with OSU, they have the same with us, which they could use to their advantage too.

True, but they didn't get a real feel for the team this past weekend. They got some great looks at Hetland and Steffes, but will they be ready for our real offence again in two weeks?

 

[mcfarljd]

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Hate to say it, but for me today's game was by far the best hockey game I have ever seen in my life. Every aspect of that game was phenominal, USA wasn't out played as badly as some think. They out shot Canada and that is a feat in and of itself as they also had a ton of scoring opportunities and frustrated canada throughout that game. But to never play from behind the whole tournament and to overcome a 2 goal deficit and send it to overtime was magnificent. Future is definantly bright for USA hockey as they had 16 of 23 players 25 or under. Definantly a medal favorite for sochi in 2014.

It was a great game, and the states definitely have a good foundation for future competition. They had too many shots from the outside though and didn't get enough pressure in front of the net banging for rebounds until 20 seconds left in the game with the tying goal.

 

[SweeneyHawksHockey]

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what upset are you refering too??? Miami has blown out OSU twice and played two tight games, but you can't call Miami beating OSU an upset. We match up much better against them than ND. They looked really really good last night against MICH and are far more talented than OSU. It will be interesting how next weekend turns out.

I think she was referring to us being down 2-0 in the third and stopping them from upsetting us.

 

[MUhawks628]

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It was a great game, and the states definitely have a good foundation for future competition. They had too many shots from the outside though and didn't get enough pressure in front of the net banging for rebounds until 20 seconds left in the game with the tying goal.

It seemed like in OT they were very keen on ripping a few 60 footers on odd man rushes over trying to get something inside. I really couldn't get too upset with the result tho, it was obviously heartbreaking but the USA team exceeded my/everyone's realistic expectations. They have definitely given us something to look foreword to for Sochi.

Out of curiosity did anyone watch the the ND UM game? I was pretty surprised when I saw the box score. I know that ND has more then enough talent to beat Michigan on any given night but they really seemed to have packed it in the last few weekends. Was some of that on Hunwick? Would rather take our chances with OSU again at the Goggin then a ND team suddenly kicking it into gear.

 

[alnike]

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Out of curiosity did anyone watch the the ND UM game? I was pretty surprised when I saw the box score. I know that ND has more then enough talent to beat Michigan on any given night but they really seemed to have packed it in the last few weekends. Was some of that on Hunwick? Would rather take our chances with OSU again at the Goggin then a ND team suddenly kicking it into gear.

How is ND kicking it into gear?

Over 5 games, it was 0-4-1 in five road games against WMU, BG and Michigan with a third string goalie? Hunwick looked very vulnerable on 3 of the 5 goals. The game turned when Michigan had a goal (questionably) disallowed on replay, then ND came back down the ice and literally slid a puck from the point past Hunwick.

ND, like Michigan, are a shadow of their teams over the past few years. Anything can happen in a weekend with a hot goalie, but ND does not have Jordan Pearce and the offense isn't as dangerous without Condra and Hanson. Also, Lawson and Cole are not All American types this year. I think tOSU wins in 3 this weekend.

 

[MUhawks628]

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I was implying if ND beat OSU in any sort of convincing fashion this weekend they could be considered to be hitting some sort of stride. As I said ND has been positively awful over the last few weeks, poorly phrased on my part.

 

[redhawkman10]

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Eh, ND looked okay last night, I didn't think they looked that great given how good they could have been playing. And don't forget this is the same team that took 1 total point out of 4 games from Western and BG the past two weekends. Was their win a result of Hunwick in net? Probably had something to do with it.

well consequently Michigan's 4-0 win thursday was because of hunwick in net.....