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WCHA First Round: NMU vs. Minnesota State-Mankato

MissThundercat

MissThundercat

Are the cis okay?
WCHA playoff action kicks off this week with NMU traveling to Mankato. Hoping the Cats can win, but realistically, I'll say Mavericks in 3.
 
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Ahh. Back to face the Landcows. Mankato isn't going to roll over, but if the 'Cats can put together two games like they did against them for the Friday night in Marquette, they can advance.

Just remember boys: more #businesstrips. For the next six weekends please.
 
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Sorry we haven't jumped in on this thread yet. Give us a day to mope.

Mavs in 3.
 
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So, who's gonna have the hotter goaltender?

Sounds cliche, but that's what this series comes down to, IMO...
 
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I tend to wallow in pessimism after all these years of watching the Mavs, so I make no predictions and talk no smack.
 
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aparch said:
Ahh. Back to face the Landcows. Mankato isn't going to roll over, but if the 'Cats can put together two games like they did against them for the Friday night in Marquette, they can advance.

Just remember boys: more #businesstrips. For the next six weekends please.
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That's what I'd like to see. At least make it to Grand Rapids.
 
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Mavericks in three, but hopefully, NMU pulls the Bowling Green-type upset of the 2011 and 2012 CCHA first round.
 
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Saw the WCHA highlights of the game on YouTube: the disallowed goal didn't look like it should have been disallowed, but maybe that's because the video clip was blurry.

'Cats need to play the rest of the weekend like they did for the last half the game.
 
aparch said:
Saw the WCHA highlights of the game on YouTube: the disallowed goal didn't look like it should have been disallowed, but maybe that's because the video clip was blurry.

'Cats need to play the rest of the weekend like they did for the last half the game.
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They made the right call. I had a clear look and it was no doubt no goal. As far as playing like they did the last half, you may want to see if the Mavericks will back off the forechecking like they did in the last half as well.
 
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davyd83 said:
They made the right call. I had a clear look and it was no doubt no goal. As far as playing like they did the last half, you may want to see if the Mavericks will back off the forechecking like they did in the last half as well.
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I saw your tweets from this morning... I really wish Walt would have had the guys just screw around for the skate this morning in front of Mankato's video camera. Nothing would be better than beating their landcow a**es for the crap that went on in the morning skate.
 
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The Mavericks were absolutel gross the last half of the game; the last 40 minutes, really. It was quite obvious they have a more talented, deeper team, but that doesn't matter if you don't say disciplined in your systems and outwork your opponent. They must play a more complete game tonight.
 
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MavHockey14 said:
The Mavericks were absolutel gross the last half of the game; the last 40 minutes, really. It was quite obvious they have a more talented, deeper team, but that doesn't matter if you don't say disciplined in your systems and outwork your opponent. They must play a more complete game tonight.
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It sounded like NMU had them back on their heels, but we couldn't close the deal.... I know we hit iron in the 3rd and had several chances to tie it...

It's gonna be a grinder tonight... I'm hoping that NMU realizes that their backs are against the wall and they play with some desperation....
 
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RaceBoarder said:
It sounded like NMU had them back on their heels, but we couldn't close the deal.... I know we hit iron in the 3rd and had several chances to tie it...

It's gonna be a grinder tonight... I'm hoping that NMU realizes that their backs are against the wall and they play with some desperation....
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Desperate play is not a good thing. It leads one to make mistakes, to force passes or shots through lanes that aren't there. It leads one to try to make too much happen. Disciplined play is what they need. They need to take care of the puck, limit turnovers, especially in the D-Zone and play smart, simple hockey. And yes, they do realize that if they don't win, the season is over.
 
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