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UMD - Bulldogs -'11-'12 Season Thread

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Yes thanks for agreeing with me Brooky -- my point was that this "career environment " as you so eloquently used is kind of special --not at all like a judge which has its own type of environment. I don't know whether the suspension is warranted as I don't know if a line was crossed (not my call neither). Except for John Wooden ( I think) how many coaches are without incident?
 
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LG4 said:
Yes thanks for agreeing with me Brooky -- my point was that this "career environment " as you so eloquently used is kind of special --not at all like a judge which has its own type of environment. I don't know whether the suspension is warranted as I don't know if a line was crossed (not my call neither). Except for John Wooden ( I think) how many coaches are without incident?
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Well...I have to accept the judgement of the WCHA as appropriate given my own lack of knowledge of details. Why would I entertain a possibility that the WCHA issued a suspension not warranted? The head coach position is a pressure cooker, no doubt. A coach still has to maintain professional decorum. Look at the MLB manager profession and how frequently they get the boot for crossing that line. That's what happens when a coach goes too far. Regarding other coaches, my personal opinion is the large majority conduct themselves more professionally than coach Miller and are better at staying on the correct side of that line. I'm talking about WCHA coaches here...not Bobby Knight or Woody Hayes.
 
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A much needed sweep. Though I would have loved to see the score higher, I can't argue with two games well played. Now a much needed break (after finals) Time with families, and time to rest the mind and body. Well done 'Dogs.
 
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Perhaps the tragic news of two high-schoolers suffering from horrible injuries gives one insight to Miller's defensive and protective nature of her players getting hit 2 seconds before the game ends. You can't argue with safety for players.

Big game coming up. The girls have been back in town since the new year practicing and preparing. Interestingly, players chosen for their respective countries for the tourney across the pond did not go in the interest of putting their University career first. Big sacrifices.

There is no question that Goldy is good and is on a roll. Besides finding the "engage" button, what will it take to play a fantastic game against our rivals down the road? Lots of opportunity to make an impact with the results of this past weekend's conference play.
 
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Big game coming up. The girls have been back in town since the new year practicing and preparing. Interestingly, players chosen for their respective countries for the tourney across the pond did not go in the interest of putting their University career first. Big sacrifices.
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Well foreign players did not have any other choice. Coach Miller made it clear that you have to stay in town. You can not call that big sacrifices.
 
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Will there be internet or some other form of viewing for this weekend's games for those of us unable to be there in person?

Please post link. Thanks in advance.
 
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Besides finding the "engage" button, what will it take to play a fantastic game against our rivals down the road? Lots of opportunity to make an impact with the results of this past weekend's conference play.
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I think the key for the Dogs starts with the D . . . Jenny has to pick up her game, and the defenders need to tighten it up. They've not shown the ability to score a lot in the big games . . . and against MN it will be no different. Focus on D and let the goals come as a result of that . . . I'd like to see UMD get momentum from NOT allowing the other team to score and then build it from scoring first.
 
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Irwin stepped it up tonight and McParland scored two huge goals. Harss was good, not sure which D play resulted in the breakaway goal to open the scoring but McParland's answer 33 seconds later kept the Gophers from getting on a roll. I'll be interested to see how Minnesota comes out Saturday night
 
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Well that was fun.

Shannon even pulled out her special suit. I'm sure it was appreciated.
 
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26 total photos from tonight
 
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From UMDBulldogs.com
“Our performance tonight was more than playing a game, it was a statement of who we are as a team and as a Bulldog family tonight we played with a great deal of self respect and discipline,” said head coach Shannon Miller. “We played the best hockey we’ve played this year, and we will continue to play well. We have our best hockey in front of us.”
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