Remember that MSU has worked with this group of players for a number of years. They have played together, and gelled. They will be a dangerous sleeper team for any team that underestimates them. Just ask last year's Gopher team about taking Mankato lightly. I don't see any games in the WCHA this year as gimmes. I am very excited for the quality of hockey we will be able to experience. I will enjoy every game, regardless of who is the victor.
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Ohio State Buckeyes 2022-2023 ... The Drive For Duluth
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Remember that MSU has worked with this group of players for a number of years. They have played together, and gelled. They will be a dangerous sleeper team for any team that underestimates them. Just ask last year's Gopher team about taking Mankato lightly. I don't see any games in the WCHA this year as gimmes. I am very excited for the quality of hockey we will be able to experience. I will enjoy every game, regardless of who is the victor.
Hockeybuckeye
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I agree. Every team in the WCHA will have to play hard for their wins. Having a strong conference benefits everyone in it. I look forward to seeing the NCAA playoffs filled with WCHA teams!
Hockeybuckeye
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The season is underway so where's Mr.PGB?
Watched both games on B1G+. I'll admit to a little time-shifting.
I agree with ARM's characterization that we "escaped" in the rematch. Also, I believe that as this new season goes on, we're going to pretty happy we secured two road wins in Mankato. Anticipate that the Mavs will be a tough out for everyone.
Last -- not that you need to be reminded -- but a high percentage of my posts are eyewitness accounts from the Ice Rink. B1G+ subscription notwithstanding, I don't expect to make any major changes in that regard.
I agree with ARM's characterization that we "escaped" in the rematch. Also, I believe that as this new season goes on, we're going to pretty happy we secured two road wins in Mankato. Anticipate that the Mavs will be a tough out for everyone.
Last -- not that you need to be reminded -- but a high percentage of my posts are eyewitness accounts from the Ice Rink. B1G+ subscription notwithstanding, I don't expect to make any major changes in that regard.
Hockeybuckeye
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So which games will you be at this coming weekend, thr men's or women's?
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Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
I don't want to short change MSU. Yes, the Gophers lost to the Mavericks for the first time in years, but I don't think it is a case of being the only way that MSU could win is by UM taking the Mav's lightly.
UMD is a much clearer example of what MSU could do. A day after a 7-0 loss, the Mavericks bounced back with a win during the season. In their playoff series, MSU held a lead in the first game, won the second, and extended the third game to OT. MSU had some spotty results, in part because they lost Anna Wilgren very late, and then they ran out of varsity goalies at times. But they were clearly the team that not none of the top WCHA squads wanted to see in the first round.
Yes, it's going to be a great weekend of hockey at both buildings.
Hockeybuckeye
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Good win tonight for the Buckeyes 5-2. Both teams had several breakaways but couldn't score on it. OSU looked pretty much in control for most of the game. I didn't see the 3rd period, went to catch the rest of the men's game.
Ohio State won their home opener earlier tonight over St. Cloud by a final score of 5-2. After a scoreless first period, the Buckeyes got two goals from Sophie Jaques and Gabby Rosenthal to go up 2-0. St. Cloud answered later in the period on a goal from Klara Hymlarova and the teams went into the final intermission with the Buckeyes leading 2-1. Ohio State came out and scored two more goals to make it 4-1 in the third period, both off the stick of Sloane Matthews, her first in a Buckeye sweater. The Huskies' Jennina Nylund scored to make it 4-2 but that was as close as St. Cloud would get. Ohio State's Paetyn Levis added an empty netter to make the final score 5-2. The Buckeyes outshot the Huskies 41-15. Ohio State netminder Raygan Kirk stopped 13 of the 15 shots she faced. St. Cloud goaltender Sanni Ahola stopped 36 of the 40 shots she faced. The two teams are back at it tomorrow with game time being 3:00 pm EST. For those that want to come early, the 2022 National Championship Team will be honored at 2:28 pm.
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Very understandable.
For those not from Ohio State, I should explain why this topic has been the source of some angst. This Fall, our two Hockey teams have conflicting game times at least five times, and perhaps as many as seven times. Bad situation for those who truly care about both teams.
Am I mad at either team? Or any fan who deals with this situation differently than I do? No. No I am not.
Am I dismayed with the "hockey godz," who allowed all of these conflicts to occur? Yes. Yes I am.
Hockeybuckeye
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I don't want to start those never ending debates about a new hockey arena. I just want to say if there ever is a new hockey only arena then I think without having to share it with two basketball teams and concerts there will be much more flexibility with the scheduling.
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Save some anger to direct at the Big 10. One of the major scheduling issues is that they do not announce the Big 10 men's hockey schedule until very late in the process, which means that the WCHA schedule is set first. Then, the Big 10 doesn't put any effort at all into not scheduling the men's and women's teams being at home the same weekends.
Final Score From Friday, October 7th
Ohio State 5
St. Cloud State 2
The Girl Scouts Of America have a mantra: Make New Friends; and Keep The Old. One is Silver, and the Other Gold. That fits this weekend perfectly.
On Friday, we honored two Buckeye Olympians. Graduate Student Emma Maltais is clearly an Old Friend, and she's proven that she's Gold three times over with Team Canada. New Friend Sophie Lundin joins us from Team Sweden. The Swedish Freshman certainly looks like precious metal so far; we're glad to have her.
On Saturday, we welcome more Old Friends back to campus for a Ceremony recognizing the 2022 National Champions. I was fortunate to spend a moment with 2022 Captain Liz Schepers after the Friday game. Thus inspired, I went back to the 2022 Buckeye Thread, and revisited my Ten Greatest Memories From The 2022 Frozen Four. Now that was a fun trip to down memory lane! Of course many of the Old Friends from 2022 are still on the team. More on that below.
What's that you say? My Girl Scout reference proves I must be a Dad with a Daughter? Guilty as Charged, and Couldn't be Prouder!
St. Cloud State Honorable Mention: Klara Hymlarova
The Buckeyes bagged two goals early in the second period. But the Huskies quickly said: Not so fast. Klara capped off a dynamic St. Cloud rush that kept the game close for the rest of the 2nd Period.
Ohio State Honorable Mention: Jenn Gardiner
Old Friend Jenn Gardiner (Senior Class) opened her home season with a Hat Trick of Assists. Gardiner's 5 Shots on Goal led all players.
#3 Star: Dayle Ross, St. Cloud State
The Buckeyes put up a total of 41 SOG in the opener, but the Huskies made it tough to finish. Credit the Huskies' Defense with Courage & Hand Work. Sophomore Defender Ross led the defensive effort with 5 Blocked Shots, the highest total on either team.
#2 Star: (tie) Paetyn Levis, Ohio State and Sophie Jaques, Ohio State
Two more Old Friends make the opening night list. Sophie opened the scoring with a patient, surgical shot from the slot. The feed came from Paetyn, who showed considerable patience of her own. While setting up shop in the left wing corner on the PP, she chose just the right might moment, to say nothing of just the right teammate, for her centering pass.
As turned out, Levis was both the Alpha and the Omega on the Score Sheet. On the Omega end, Paetyn dropped a long range bomb into the empty St. Cloud net, with just a couple of ticks left on the clock. Assist To Jenn Gardiner, of course.
#1 Star: Sloane Matthews, Ohio State
Top Honors go to New Friend Sloane Matthews. Sloane started off with style. Tonight's GWG was her first goal as a Buckeye. Deciding that this D-1 Hockey gig was kind of fun, Matthews added a 2nd Goal just 4:30 later on a brilliant tip. This New Buckeye comes to us from Plymouth, MN. (NW of Minneapolis) Welcome, Sloane!
Up Next: As Per osualum86, Come To The Ice To Rink To Honor The 2022 National Champions @ 2:28PM Saturday. Opening Face-Off To Follow 33 Minutes Later @ 3:01. It's A Can't Miss!
Ohio State 5
St. Cloud State 2
The Girl Scouts Have It Right
The Girl Scouts Of America have a mantra: Make New Friends; and Keep The Old. One is Silver, and the Other Gold. That fits this weekend perfectly.
On Friday, we honored two Buckeye Olympians. Graduate Student Emma Maltais is clearly an Old Friend, and she's proven that she's Gold three times over with Team Canada. New Friend Sophie Lundin joins us from Team Sweden. The Swedish Freshman certainly looks like precious metal so far; we're glad to have her.
On Saturday, we welcome more Old Friends back to campus for a Ceremony recognizing the 2022 National Champions. I was fortunate to spend a moment with 2022 Captain Liz Schepers after the Friday game. Thus inspired, I went back to the 2022 Buckeye Thread, and revisited my Ten Greatest Memories From The 2022 Frozen Four. Now that was a fun trip to down memory lane! Of course many of the Old Friends from 2022 are still on the team. More on that below.
What's that you say? My Girl Scout reference proves I must be a Dad with a Daughter? Guilty as Charged, and Couldn't be Prouder!
Three Stars Of The Game: Decidedly Unofficial & Just For Fun
St. Cloud State Honorable Mention: Klara Hymlarova
The Buckeyes bagged two goals early in the second period. But the Huskies quickly said: Not so fast. Klara capped off a dynamic St. Cloud rush that kept the game close for the rest of the 2nd Period.
Ohio State Honorable Mention: Jenn Gardiner
Old Friend Jenn Gardiner (Senior Class) opened her home season with a Hat Trick of Assists. Gardiner's 5 Shots on Goal led all players.
#3 Star: Dayle Ross, St. Cloud State
The Buckeyes put up a total of 41 SOG in the opener, but the Huskies made it tough to finish. Credit the Huskies' Defense with Courage & Hand Work. Sophomore Defender Ross led the defensive effort with 5 Blocked Shots, the highest total on either team.
#2 Star: (tie) Paetyn Levis, Ohio State and Sophie Jaques, Ohio State
Two more Old Friends make the opening night list. Sophie opened the scoring with a patient, surgical shot from the slot. The feed came from Paetyn, who showed considerable patience of her own. While setting up shop in the left wing corner on the PP, she chose just the right might moment, to say nothing of just the right teammate, for her centering pass.
As turned out, Levis was both the Alpha and the Omega on the Score Sheet. On the Omega end, Paetyn dropped a long range bomb into the empty St. Cloud net, with just a couple of ticks left on the clock. Assist To Jenn Gardiner, of course.
#1 Star: Sloane Matthews, Ohio State
Top Honors go to New Friend Sloane Matthews. Sloane started off with style. Tonight's GWG was her first goal as a Buckeye. Deciding that this D-1 Hockey gig was kind of fun, Matthews added a 2nd Goal just 4:30 later on a brilliant tip. This New Buckeye comes to us from Plymouth, MN. (NW of Minneapolis) Welcome, Sloane!
Up Next: As Per osualum86, Come To The Ice To Rink To Honor The 2022 National Champions @ 2:28PM Saturday. Opening Face-Off To Follow 33 Minutes Later @ 3:01. It's A Can't Miss!
Spot On.
Matthews was a scoring machine for Wayzata high school (which is actually located in Plymouth) - she was, by far, the best player on their team. I don't know if the Gophers tried to recruit her - or not - but starting with the announcement of her decision to attend Ohio State, I've wondered if they didn't, why not?
Interesting how school/community boundaries overlap. I have a clear memory of Wayzata being a Lake Minnetonka Shore community. I've only known a couple people from Plymouth, and they were located near Medicine Lake. I had no idea Plymouth extended far enough South to partner with Wayzata. But that's one of the fun things about geography; there's always something new to learn.
As for Sloane's choice of school, perhaps she grew up wanting to be a Buckeye? (Winking Emoticon Here)
Ohio State completed the sweep of St. Cloud earlier today by a final score of 6-2. The Buckeyes scored the game's first two goals, one from Paetyn Levis and one from Gabby Rosenthal to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Emma Gentry scored for St. Cloud in the second period to cut Ohio State's lead to 2-1. Ohio State scored the next three goals to take a 5-1 lead into the second intermission. Scoring the Buckeye goals were Sloane Matthews, Sydney Morrow, and Sophie Jaques. Ohio State's Sophie Jaques added another goal in the third period to put the Bucks up 6-1 before St. Cloud's Jennina Nylund scored a late goal to make the final score 6-2. Ohio State outshot St. Cloud 43-14 with Buckeye netminder Amanda Thiele stopping 12 of the 14 shots she faced. St. Cloud goaltenders Sanni Ahola and Jojo Chobak combined to stop 37 of the 43 shots they faced. Ohio State will travel to Bemidji State next weekend to take on the Beavers. St. Cloud will return home to host the Wisconsin Badgers next weekend.
Hockeybuckeye
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It was quite a chippy game. Several scrums broke out. St.Cloud lost their cool and vented their frustration with some cheap shots. Emma was laid out on the ice from a deliberate elbow to the head. The fans were livid that the refs called it a 2 minute penalty instead of a 5 minute major and ejection!
Saturday was my turn to go over to the Schott for a Men's Hockey game. Of course I was at the Ice Rink for the National Champions Ceremony. The 1st Period as well.
Leaving the Ice Rink early was tough. But missing 7 of the first 8 Men's games just wasn't an option.
For this thread, that means that The Three Stars takes a reluctant night off. Your self-appointed astronomer will be back in position for both UMD games.
Leaving the Ice Rink early was tough. But missing 7 of the first 8 Men's games just wasn't an option.
For this thread, that means that The Three Stars takes a reluctant night off. Your self-appointed astronomer will be back in position for both UMD games.
As per my previous post, I missed all of the excitement you're describing. Haven't seen any footage from the 2nd & 3rd Periods yet. But in the abstract, I certainly agree that head shots are always uncalled for.
At the same time, objectivity requires me to note that we saw a different Emma this weekend, in comparison to the player we've seen in the past. Apparently as a result of her international seasoning, our Hockey Angel has become a bit of a Fighting Saint.
For the most part, I'll let others judge whether that's for the better or for the worse. But based on the four periods I observed, Emma did a fair amount of instigating. This is hockey. When you instigate, a response usually goes with the territory.
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