Well, here we are. Three weekends left in the regular season. Ohio State split at Bemidji and now faces an uphill battle to finish in the top four and get home ice in the first round of the WCHA playoffs. This weekend they face undefeated and top-ranked Minnesota, who does not appear to have a weakness. It will be a big challenge to be competitive with the Gophers this weekend, but our coaching staff and kids will give it their all. I thought Minnesota had a great team last year and they actually appear to be even better this season. It will be a tough draw the next two weekends as the Buckeyes have to travel to North Dakota after this series to take on a surging North Dakota team before closing the season at home vs Minnesota State. Good luck to both teams and let's hope for injury-free games.
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Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
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ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Especially because then Eeyore will say, "Told you so."
Amen to that. The Gophers are as banged up as they've been at any time this season, and this isn't a good time of year to run out of bodies.
Especially because then Eeyore will say, "Told you so."
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
What makes you think I'm going to wait that long?
Looking forward to seeing the games this weekend.
Amen to that. The Gophers are as banged up as they've been at any time this season, and this isn't a good time of year to run out of bodies.
Especially because then Eeyore will say, "Told you so."
What makes you think I'm going to wait that long?
Looking forward to seeing the games this weekend.
Blackbeard
Well-known member
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Funny that you should mention that. Not that I want to see this happen, I was thinking last week how UM's fortunes might start to change if they were to sustain 3 or 4 injuries to key players in the next week or so. Things can change in a hurry. Not that they have the same talent level, but UMD's horrendous start and worse than usual results at this point in the season is directly attributable to lots of injuries just prior to the season starting and the continuation of same for several weeks into the season.
Funny that you should mention that. Not that I want to see this happen, I was thinking last week how UM's fortunes might start to change if they were to sustain 3 or 4 injuries to key players in the next week or so. Things can change in a hurry. Not that they have the same talent level, but UMD's horrendous start and worse than usual results at this point in the season is directly attributable to lots of injuries just prior to the season starting and the continuation of same for several weeks into the season.
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Gophers banged up? Is Raty, Kessel, Brandt, Bozek, Bona, Ramsey, Terry, Brausen, lorence, Jalusuo, Stecklien, Kortum Etc. etc playing? Didn't they just beat UMD 6-2 5-0. Just means more ice time for Kessel and Brandt. Ouch!
Amen to that. The Gophers are as banged up as they've been at any time this season, and this isn't a good time of year to run out of bodies.
Especially because then Eeyore will say, "Told you so."
Gophers banged up? Is Raty, Kessel, Brandt, Bozek, Bona, Ramsey, Terry, Brausen, lorence, Jalusuo, Stecklien, Kortum Etc. etc playing? Didn't they just beat UMD 6-2 5-0. Just means more ice time for Kessel and Brandt. Ouch!
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Kessel is the most obviously banged up player on the roster. She was just starting to really look right before she took a hit in Mankato. She's been off ever since, believe it or not.
Gophers banged up? Is Raty, Kessel, Brandt, Bozek, Bona, Ramsey, Terry, Brausen, lorence, Jalusuo, Stecklien, Kortum Etc. etc playing? Didn't they just beat UMD 6-2 5-0. Just means more ice time for Kessel and Brandt. Ouch!
Kessel is the most obviously banged up player on the roster. She was just starting to really look right before she took a hit in Mankato. She's been off ever since, believe it or not.
ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
If seven points against UMD are "off", I'm not sure if OSUAlum and PGB are going to want to see "on".
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Only in the sense that when an opposing player is scary-good, it can be, well, scary at times. But for all intents and purposes, this weekend is an everything to gain, nothing to lose situation for the Buckeyes. It's a chance to measure themselves against Amanda K. and the other Gopher stars.
If Gopher fans want to brace themselves for possible upsets by chatting up injuries, that's fine. I'm willing to call that appropriately humble.
Only in the sense that when an opposing player is scary-good, it can be, well, scary at times.
But for all intents and purposes, this weekend is an everything to gain, nothing to lose situation for the Buckeyes. It's a chance to measure themselves against Amanda K. and the other Gopher stars.If Gopher fans want to brace themselves for possible upsets by chatting up injuries, that's fine. I'm willing to call that appropriately humble.
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
And that's appropriately gracious of you, pgb-ohio!
If Gopher fans want to brace themselves for possible upsets by chatting up injuries, that's fine. I'm willing to call that appropriately humble.
And that's appropriately gracious of you, pgb-ohio!
mnpokecheck
Drinking the Koolaid
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
If OSU can score like the best MN has faced (UND 2.25 goals/game avg vs MN) and defend like the best (UW 4.25 goals/game avg vs MN) they still loose by 2 ....
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If OSU can score like the best MN has faced (UND 2.25 goals/game avg vs MN) and defend like the best (UW 4.25 goals/game avg vs MN) they still loose by 2 ....
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In other words you're saying that OSU doesn't have a shot?
Hockey can be so unpredictable! Just about anything can happen in a single game, or even in a two game series for that matter.
Which team do folks think will be feeling the most pressure? And which team will be the more motivated?
Will OSU be lacking confidence? Will the Gophers be taking the Buckeyes for granted?
If OSU can score like the best MN has faced (UND 2.25 goals/game avg vs MN) and defend like the best (UW 4.25 goals/game avg vs MN) they still loose by 2 ....
In other words you're saying that OSU doesn't have a shot?
Hockey can be so unpredictable! Just about anything can happen in a single game, or even in a two game series for that matter.
Which team do folks think will be feeling the most pressure? And which team will be the more motivated?
Will OSU be lacking confidence? Will the Gophers be taking the Buckeyes for granted?
mnpokecheck
Drinking the Koolaid
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
I am amazed to see the depth of Minnesota's wins - no OT's, no 1 goal wins (vs WI empty net goal is closest). It's not easy to play well and play consistently in one end of the rink.....let alone both ends. In a single game anything can happen of course. But, no matter the end result, this is a very special team that future teams will be measured against and compared.
In other words you're saying that OSU doesn't have a shot?
Hockey can be so unpredictable! Just about anything can happen in a single game, or even in a two game series for that matter.
Which team do folks think will be feeling the most pressure? And which team will be the more motivated?
Will OSU be lacking confidence? Will the Gophers be taking the Buckeyes for granted?
I am amazed to see the depth of Minnesota's wins - no OT's, no 1 goal wins (vs WI empty net goal is closest). It's not easy to play well and play consistently in one end of the rink.....let alone both ends. In a single game anything can happen of course. But, no matter the end result, this is a very special team that future teams will be measured against and compared.
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Make it 8 points for Kessel against UMD. She was later credited with a second assist in the Friday game.
brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
I'm not buying what I've been reading. If the Buckeyes show up and take the ice they have a chance. The Gophers are banged up from what I hear...with a few looking less than 100% themselves vs. UMD last weekend, IMO. Sure hope Davie is able to go. She's a big plus for Minnesota in several aspects.
Hope I can catch a game(s) video...I'll look into that. Don't recall ever watching a game in Columbus.
Edit: Scratch that...now I remember...Buckeye Vision.
I'm not buying what I've been reading. If the Buckeyes show up and take the ice they have a chance. The Gophers are banged up from what I hear...with a few looking less than 100% themselves vs. UMD last weekend, IMO. Sure hope Davie is able to go. She's a big plus for Minnesota in several aspects.
Hope I can catch a game(s) video...I'll look into that. Don't recall ever watching a game in Columbus.
Edit: Scratch that...now I remember...Buckeye Vision.
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Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Thought both sides of this series would enjoy this article from the Minnesota Daily.
Finnish teammates to meet as foes at OSU
Thought both sides of this series would enjoy this article from the Minnesota Daily.
Finnish teammates to meet as foes at OSU
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Thanks for posting the link! And to those who read it, don't forget to vote for Brad Frost in the poll question at the right!
Thanks for posting the link! And to those who read it, don't forget to vote for Brad Frost in the poll question at the right!
Re: Ohio State vs Minnesota 2/8 - 2/9
Just to show my goodwill, I cast a "provisional ballot" for Frost. But being that I'm not a registered voter in Minnesota, I suppose it will be disallowed. Wait a minute, does this constitute vote fraud?
In any case, it's nice to see that Frost is running second only to Lucia, meaning the two hockey coaches have the two top vote totals.
And yes, that is a nice write-up on the Team Finland teammates.
Just to show my goodwill, I cast a "provisional ballot" for Frost. But being that I'm not a registered voter in Minnesota, I suppose it will be disallowed. Wait a minute, does this constitute vote fraud?
In any case, it's nice to see that Frost is running second only to Lucia, meaning the two hockey coaches have the two top vote totals.
And yes, that is a nice write-up on the Team Finland teammates.