hattrick16
Put a jumbotron in Ewigleben!
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
It's kind of a slimy way to get into the tournament anyway.
It's kind of a slimy way to get into the tournament anyway.
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The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
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MavHockey14
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It's kind of a slimy way to get into the tournament anyway.
It is, but it's generally good for the game and keeps mre people and teams involved later into the year.
gfmorris
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
I thought that they were in different spots (read: higher) when ESPN did the NCAA Midwest Regional in 2007. Maybe I'm just remembering my great angle.
As for Huntsville: if UAH isn't in the game, our local fans won't come. We hosted the CHA tournament in the first two years of the league, and it was me and my 125 closest friends for those non-UAH games. I was a student and had that kind of free time (well, not really, as I had an engineering job, but my boss knew that I wanted to go).
GFM
I thought that they were in different spots (read: higher) when ESPN did the NCAA Midwest Regional in 2007. Maybe I'm just remembering my great angle.
As for Huntsville: if UAH isn't in the game, our local fans won't come. We hosted the CHA tournament in the first two years of the league, and it was me and my 125 closest friends for those non-UAH games. I was a student and had that kind of free time (well, not really, as I had an engineering job, but my boss knew that I wanted to go).
GFM
gfmorris
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
Are we willing to sacrifice the first-round series to do a one-and-done? I think that I am. I even have a plan.
GFM <— will save it for the new thread.
Are we willing to sacrifice the first-round series to do a one-and-done? I think that I am. I even have a plan.
GFM <— will save it for the new thread.
gfmorris
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
WEIRD AS HECK: the attendance for the FSU semi on Friday was better than the final on Saturday. 3968 Saturday, 4494 Friday
GFM
WEIRD AS HECK: the attendance for the FSU semi on Friday was better than the final on Saturday. 3968 Saturday, 4494 Friday
GFM
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
Apparently they are. Shows how much I pay attention to it...
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
You're welcome.
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
I think that probably has a lot to do with the bus options that were available to students. I don't think the athletics department wanted to spend the money to guarantee buses for Saturday which was understandable given the lack of a consolation game.
I think that probably has a lot to do with the bus options that were available to students. I don't think the athletics department wanted to spend the money to guarantee buses for Saturday which was understandable given the lack of a consolation game.
Squarebanks
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I would hope so. Sully sucks for watching basketball.
hattrick16
Put a jumbotron in Ewigleben!
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
Maybe the Bowling Greeners stuck around since they already had hotels reserved and drove back in the morning. You already bought the tickets, might as well use them.
Maybe the Bowling Greeners stuck around since they already had hotels reserved and drove back in the morning. You already bought the tickets, might as well use them.
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
I know there were 4 student buses on Friday. There were only 2 yesterday (and one wasn't full).
I know there were 4 student buses on Friday. There were only 2 yesterday (and one wasn't full).
gfmorris
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
I did consider them, but I didn't see them making up the full difference. Fewer buses running from BR to GR makes sense. Thanks for the info.
GFM
I did consider them, but I didn't see them making up the full difference. Fewer buses running from BR to GR makes sense. Thanks for the info.
GFM
It should be tough. The regular season is long and should matter more.
MavHockey14
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
It should matter more? How doesn't it matter?
It should matter more? How doesn't it matter?
DominicHennig
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
Want to post a pic of attendance at Van Andel.
Anyone know how to post an image? Seems like USCHO does not let you using the "insert image" icon.
Want to post a pic of attendance at Van Andel.
Anyone know how to post an image? Seems like USCHO does not let you using the "insert image" icon.
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
I just thought of another good reason to make Huntsville the permanent home of the event:
Since they're not likely to qualify for the tournament in the foreseeable future, nobody will get home-ice advantage.
*Ouch, that was mean-spirited and cruel. So I will apologize now.
Did I mention that we can play golf?
I just thought of another good reason to make Huntsville the permanent home of the event:
Since they're not likely to qualify for the tournament in the foreseeable future, nobody will get home-ice advantage.
*Ouch, that was mean-spirited and cruel. So I will apologize now.
Did I mention that we can play golf?
beaverhockeyfan
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That comment should have come from a BSU fan.... I got to this thread to late .....
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
I didn't say it doesn't currently matter, just that I don't care if it causes a low seed to have a harder time going on a run and making the NCAA playoffs. It should be tough for a low seed to make the NCAA's.
MavHockey14
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Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
Minnesota State (26-13-1 overall, 20-7-1 WCHA)
Probable Line Chart
21 Chase Grant - 18 Matt Leitner - 9 Bryce Gervais
25 Zach Stepan - 23 Teddy Blueger - 22 Jonny McInnis
12 JP Lafontaine - 26 Dylan Margonari - 19 Zach Lehrke
24 Brett Knowles - 17 Michael Huntebrinker - 8 Max Gaede
27 Brett Stern 7 Zach Palmquist
28 Jon Jutzi 6 Casey Nelson
11 Sean Flanagan 3 Blake Thompson
34 Cole Huggins
35 Stephon Williams
*If D Josh Nelson or D Carter Foguth can go, I'd assume Thompson is first man out, Nelson is the second man out.
Key Players
Matt Leitner (12-32-44): Leitner is the most skilled player on this team, and when he's consistent with his effort, which he has been as of late, he's arguably the best player on the ice. With good speed, great hands, and an innate ability to get the puck to his linemates, Leitner is a force offensively and on the power play.
Jean-Paul Lafontaine (20-20-40): LaFontaine is an important piece of the nation's 4th best power play; 14 of his 20 goals have come on the power play. While his game has been somewhat inconsistent as of late, JP finds his way to the score sheet regularly. Lafontaine does a great job finishing, and can move the puck as well.
Johnny McInnis (21-16-37): The captain of the Mavericks, McInnis scores big time goals, including 6 gamewinners. 10 of his 21 tallies have come on the power play, and with good net presence, Johnny creates numerous chances for himself. McInnis' on ice leadership has continued to improve and grow this season, and it's no coincidence the team continues to do the same.
Zach Lehrke (8-20-28): With 28 points in only 30 games, Zach Lehrke just may have saved this season for the Mavericks. Without him, the team struggled out of the gate, to the point where fellow teammates and coaches had to virtually beg him to rejoin the team. The quarterback on the power play, Lehrke is extremely hard working, great on the forecheck, and a well rounded player. He racks up points on the power play.
Bryce Gervais (16-10-26): Gervais is a small, speedy forward who improves every single night. I'd say he's been the best player on the ice for the Mavericks the last month. He's elevated his game greatly, and has become a very complete player. He's one of the best two way forwards on the team, currently with a team leading plus/minus of 13.
Cole Huggins (21-7-1, 1.91 GAA and a .924 save percentage): Freshman goaltender Cole Huggins boasts the nation's fourth best GAA, and is tied second nationally with six shutouts. Huggins is an extremely fundamentally sound goaltender who makes virtually every save he should. As mentioned before, he's not particularly flashy, but he makes the big time saves when they're needed. He's really come on as of late.
Why will the Mavericks win the regional?
This team returns NCAA tournament experience, and features three balanced scoring lines; 1st line 87 points, 2nd line 83 points, and 3rd line 85 points. Additionally, their fourth line, known as their "energy" line, has eaten up quality minutes keeping the other nine forwards rested by playing good, disciplined hockey. They are 12th nationally in offense and defense, and have a goaltender whose confidence is through the roof right now. Extremely balanced, the Mavericks have fantastic special teams. Minnesota State boasts the nation's 4th best power play, which clicks at 25.26%, and is over 30% with Lehrke in the lineup. Additionally, its penalty kill is also 4th best in the country, killing off 86.7% of penalties. The catalyst for this team? It believes. The self proclaimed "pesky Mavs" believe they're not done yet, and they believe that they have a room full of guys who are capable of a deep post season run.
Why won't the Mavericks win the regional?
If Minnesota State struggles at all with their special teams, a quick exit is likely. The Mavericks are good 5 on 5, but they're exceptionally good on the power play and penalty kill. If those two aspects struggle, it will be virtually impossible for the Mavs to be successful. Consistently pressuring and moving their feet has been an issue for some stretches, and we're at the time of year where that type of mistake sends you golfing. Additionally, Minnesota State can ill afford to turn the puck over. Their defenseman have been solid, but when they make mistakes, it's likely due to forcing the puck up ice;some of which happens due to lack of support from the forwards. They're without 2 of their top 6 defenseman right now, and their status for this weekend is unknown. The replacements did a fine job in the Final Five, but what happens when the stage is even bigger?
Minnesota State (26-13-1 overall, 20-7-1 WCHA)
Probable Line Chart
21 Chase Grant - 18 Matt Leitner - 9 Bryce Gervais
25 Zach Stepan - 23 Teddy Blueger - 22 Jonny McInnis
12 JP Lafontaine - 26 Dylan Margonari - 19 Zach Lehrke
24 Brett Knowles - 17 Michael Huntebrinker - 8 Max Gaede
27 Brett Stern 7 Zach Palmquist
28 Jon Jutzi 6 Casey Nelson
11 Sean Flanagan 3 Blake Thompson
34 Cole Huggins
35 Stephon Williams
*If D Josh Nelson or D Carter Foguth can go, I'd assume Thompson is first man out, Nelson is the second man out.
Key Players
Matt Leitner (12-32-44): Leitner is the most skilled player on this team, and when he's consistent with his effort, which he has been as of late, he's arguably the best player on the ice. With good speed, great hands, and an innate ability to get the puck to his linemates, Leitner is a force offensively and on the power play.
Jean-Paul Lafontaine (20-20-40): LaFontaine is an important piece of the nation's 4th best power play; 14 of his 20 goals have come on the power play. While his game has been somewhat inconsistent as of late, JP finds his way to the score sheet regularly. Lafontaine does a great job finishing, and can move the puck as well.
Johnny McInnis (21-16-37): The captain of the Mavericks, McInnis scores big time goals, including 6 gamewinners. 10 of his 21 tallies have come on the power play, and with good net presence, Johnny creates numerous chances for himself. McInnis' on ice leadership has continued to improve and grow this season, and it's no coincidence the team continues to do the same.
Zach Lehrke (8-20-28): With 28 points in only 30 games, Zach Lehrke just may have saved this season for the Mavericks. Without him, the team struggled out of the gate, to the point where fellow teammates and coaches had to virtually beg him to rejoin the team. The quarterback on the power play, Lehrke is extremely hard working, great on the forecheck, and a well rounded player. He racks up points on the power play.
Bryce Gervais (16-10-26): Gervais is a small, speedy forward who improves every single night. I'd say he's been the best player on the ice for the Mavericks the last month. He's elevated his game greatly, and has become a very complete player. He's one of the best two way forwards on the team, currently with a team leading plus/minus of 13.
Cole Huggins (21-7-1, 1.91 GAA and a .924 save percentage): Freshman goaltender Cole Huggins boasts the nation's fourth best GAA, and is tied second nationally with six shutouts. Huggins is an extremely fundamentally sound goaltender who makes virtually every save he should. As mentioned before, he's not particularly flashy, but he makes the big time saves when they're needed. He's really come on as of late.
Why will the Mavericks win the regional?
This team returns NCAA tournament experience, and features three balanced scoring lines; 1st line 87 points, 2nd line 83 points, and 3rd line 85 points. Additionally, their fourth line, known as their "energy" line, has eaten up quality minutes keeping the other nine forwards rested by playing good, disciplined hockey. They are 12th nationally in offense and defense, and have a goaltender whose confidence is through the roof right now. Extremely balanced, the Mavericks have fantastic special teams. Minnesota State boasts the nation's 4th best power play, which clicks at 25.26%, and is over 30% with Lehrke in the lineup. Additionally, its penalty kill is also 4th best in the country, killing off 86.7% of penalties. The catalyst for this team? It believes. The self proclaimed "pesky Mavs" believe they're not done yet, and they believe that they have a room full of guys who are capable of a deep post season run.
Why won't the Mavericks win the regional?
If Minnesota State struggles at all with their special teams, a quick exit is likely. The Mavericks are good 5 on 5, but they're exceptionally good on the power play and penalty kill. If those two aspects struggle, it will be virtually impossible for the Mavs to be successful. Consistently pressuring and moving their feet has been an issue for some stretches, and we're at the time of year where that type of mistake sends you golfing. Additionally, Minnesota State can ill afford to turn the puck over. Their defenseman have been solid, but when they make mistakes, it's likely due to forcing the puck up ice;some of which happens due to lack of support from the forwards. They're without 2 of their top 6 defenseman right now, and their status for this weekend is unknown. The replacements did a fine job in the Final Five, but what happens when the stage is even bigger?
busterman62
I got a pocket full of kryptonite
Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked
"Shut up. Shut up. You had me at golf. You had me at golf."
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