Ohio State vs Minnsota-Duluth 11/15 - 11/16

[osualum86]

This series features both games being played in the Schottenstein Center, always a treat for the players and fans. Ohio State will come in licking some wounds after only getting one point in last weekend's series against Bemidji State. By now everyone has heard about the melee in Friday's game which left both teams with very short benches for Saturday's game. Ohio State is at a crossroads here, honestly, and I expect them to bring their best effort this weekend. They have to get points this weekend. That will not be easy against a great program like UMD's. Bulldog fans, tell us about your season and what we can expect this weekend.

 

[pgb-ohio]

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Saturday's game was physically demanding for the Buckeyes on the ice. But for those stuck in the South Bleachers -- in the Player Purgatory Pen -- it had to be very difficult emotionally. Gotta believe those 10 players are going to be highly motivated this coming weekend.

 

[osualum86]

Re: Ohio State vs Minnsota-Duluth 11/15 - 11/16

Saturday's game was physically demanding for the Buckeyes on the ice. But for those stuck in the South Bleachers -- in the Player Purgatory Pen -- it had to be very difficult emotionally. Gotta believe those 10 players are going to be highly motivated this coming weekend.

I've been thinking the same thing. This is a very important weekend for our team this season. I don't want to start saying "must win" but we have to find a way to get points this weekend. As you said, I think we will see some highly-motivated
girls out there this weekend! That game Saturday may have been one of the best atmospheres I have seen at an OSU women's hockey game in a while.

 

[pgb-ohio]

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...That game Saturday may have been one of the best atmospheres I have seen at an OSU women's hockey game in a while.

Of course 10 of the superfans from last Saturday will be on the ice next weekend.

But to be serious: There was a lot of courage displayed in the Saturday Bemidji game, and the crowd did appreciate it.

 

[osualum86]

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Of course 10 of the superfans from last Saturday will be on the ice next weekend.

But to be serious: There was a lot of courage displayed in the Saturday Bemidji game, and the crowd did appreciate it.

I agree on the courage part. Those girls had to be exhausted when that was over!

 

[Blackbeard]

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Of course 10 of the superfans from last Saturday will be on the ice next weekend.

Good one.

(I'll add that I was surprised when I saw the video...it looked more like a love-in than the UND-MSU rhubarb of a few years ago on steroids like I was sort of expecting to see after seeing all the penalties in the box score. Regardless, it's all to the good...meaning a lot lower probability of someone sustaining a serious injury).

 

[Blackbeard]

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Bulldog fans, tell us about your season and what we can expect this weekend.

I imagine Vallila will be back in the lineup after participating in the Four Nations Cup, although Gillanders is out with an injury. And hopefully Lacquette will be back after being cut from the Team Canada roster as J-Rock was (cut and back) at this time in 2009. They've both been missed.

Kind of off topic...Bonhomme got cut from Team Canada as well...I was quite surprised.

The 'Dogs have a lot more scoring punch this year than last but it has not been consistent...witness no longer being ranked.

And an odd time for the Friday game.

(Disappointed after reading a post by DC78 indicating that the Four Nations Cup was broadcast on the internet, at least as far as I understood, since I was not aware, but glad to hear it's getting some air time).

 

[Blackbeard]

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Bonus link...

Some valiant comments by Bonhomme...
http://globalnews.ca/news/963600/tessa-bonhomme-cut-from-olympic-team/

 

[ARM]

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(I'll add that I was surprised when I saw the video...it looked more like a love-in than the UND-MSU rhubarb of a few years ago on steroids like I was sort of expecting to see after seeing all the penalties in the box score.

I wonder if it was dealt with so severely due to people leaving in the bench. I realize that they were leaving the bench because the game was over and they were going to skate toward their goalie, but the official stance may be that if you're coming on the ice to skate to your goalie, then do that, don't get involved with the opponent for any reason that isn't a handshake.

And hopefully Lacquette will be back after being cut from the Team Canada roster as J-Rock was (cut and back) at this time in 2009.

Larocque came back for the start of the new semester in January. If Lacquette has been taking classes the whole time, then she can come back earlier, if not, she'd also presumably have to wait for the second semester.

 

[Blackbeard]

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Larocque came back for the start of the new semester in January. If Lacquette has been taking classes the whole time, then she can come back earlier, if not, she'd also presumably have to wait for the second semester.

Yes, I inadvertently conflated two events. I recall Larocque stating in an interview at the time that she immediately went back to Duluth after being cut from Team Canada although she didn't start playing for UMD again until the new year.

Thanks.

 

[pgb-ohio]

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Bonus link...

Some valiant comments by Bonhomme...
http://globalnews.ca/news/963600/tessa-bonhomme-cut-from-olympic-team/

Well geez. The Olympics will be a little less fun without Tessa in them. Following her career, both here at OSU and for Team Canada, has been privilege.

Tessa, should this post come to your attention, thanks for everything. Never forget you'll always be a Buckeye!

Blackbeard, thanks for the link. It does seem that Tessa handled the news very professionally, and I commend her for that.

 

[osualum86]

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I imagine Vallila will be back in the lineup after participating in the Four Nations Cup, although Gillanders is out with an injury. And hopefully Lacquette will be back after being cut from the Team Canada roster as J-Rock was (cut and back) at this time in 2009. They've both been missed.

Kind of off topic...Bonhomme got cut from Team Canada as well...I was quite surprised.

The 'Dogs have a lot more scoring punch this year than last but it has not been consistent...witness no longer being ranked.

And an odd time for the Friday game.

(Disappointed after reading a post by DC78 indicating that the Four Nations Cup was broadcast on the internet, at least as far as I understood, since I was not aware, but glad to hear it's getting some air time).

I was definitely surprised when I read about Tessa being cut from the Olympic team. She handled it with class and dignity. Thanks for the link on that.

One other note, the reason for the 3:00 start time on Friday is this weekend's games are being played at the Schottenstein Center (women's/men's double-header). If you come to the women's game, you get a free ticket to the men's game later.

 

[D2D]

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If you come to the women's game, you get a free ticket to the men's game later.

First time I've ever heard of a "Buy one women's, get one men's free" promotion! Might be something they should try in Madison...

 

[Blackbeard]

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Nice looking rink...good lighting and decent video quality...and the play by play guy is into the game.

Good chances both ways...looks like the week off might have energized the 'Dogs.

Fairly quick game. Hopefully, OSU doesn't fold emotionally being down 3-0 after one and the 'Dogs don't decide to coast.

The score is not indicative of the play.

SOG: OSU 12 - UMD 8.

 

[Blackbeard]

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No folding on the menu for OSU...just the opposite. UMD 3 - OSU 2 after two.

Tons of pressure by OSU throughout most of the second resulting in 2 quick goals in the first five minutes of the second period.

'Dogs in the last two minutes of the period look to have taken the edge off of that huge momentum that the Buck's owned for the first 18 minutes of the period.

Very entertaining game.

 

[Blackbeard]

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UMD 3 - OSU 2 final.

Exciting third period. Knapp saved the game (at the time) on the breakaway by Brykaliuk and OSU almost tied it up in a mad scramble in front of the UMD goal.

The black cat graphic walking back and forth across the screen a few times after whistles during the last half of the game was hilarious.

Some beautiful goals. Vallila with 2 assists for UMD...good to have her back. The OSU goaltender interference call while they were on the power play was unfortunate for them but UMD's own power play still needs work.

Excellent entertaining game. Let's have two in a row...regardless of the winner.

 

[brookyone]

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http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1314/boxes/wmndosu1.n15

3rd Period (20:00)

MND-6 Lara Stalder (2-Tripping) OSU 1x3 7:23
OSU-6 Taylor Kuehl (2-Hooking) MND 0x3 12:35
MND-7 Ashleigh Brykaliuk (2-Checking) OSU 1x4 17:14
OSU-7 Julia McKinnon (2-Cross-Checking) MND 0x4 18:26
MND-8 Jenna McParland (10-Misconduct) 20:00
OSU-8 Claudia Kepler (10-Misconduct) 20:00


End of Game

A more confined meet and greet after the final buzzer?

 

[Blackbeard]

Re: Ohio State vs Minnsota-Duluth 11/15 - 11/16

http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1314/boxes/wmndosu1.n15



A more confined meet and greet after the final buzzer?

It was relatively innocent but the OSU broadcast has a habit of quickly going to school graphics on the screen when it can still be showing whatever action there might be on the ice...so what I saw was a couple of tempers flaring for a few seconds with the accompanying aggressive pushing and shoving...nothing more.

 

[brookyone]

Re: Ohio State vs Minnsota-Duluth 11/15 - 11/16

It was relatively innocent but the OSU broadcast has a habit of quickly going to school graphics on the screen when it can still be showing whatever action there might be on the ice...so what I saw was a couple of tempers flaring for a few seconds with the accompanying aggressive pushing and shoving...nothing more.

I might think it a developing trend in Columbus if it were to happen once, or twice more.

I see McKinnon took a late crosscheck call with her team needing the equalizer. Didn't see it...reads like a possibly undisciplined play a coach might not be too pleased with.

Look forward to any eyewitness accounts of / thoughts on the game.

Buckeyes are struggling at home it seems.

 

[osualum86]

Re: Ohio State vs Minnsota-Duluth 11/15 - 11/16

First time I've ever heard of a "Buy one women's, get one men's free" promotion! Might be something they should try in Madison...

I should have clarified that better. It was a freebie all the way around because women's games are free at OSU. If you showed up and went to the women's game, you got a ticket to the men's game! Two games for the price of none!