ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
MSU graduated a lot of seniors, including Butters, so fifth seems a touch optimistic.
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WCHA Thread IV
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pokechecker
Banned
Re: WCHA Thread IV
wow, you are really optimistic about MSU's freshman class
the only difference between 2012 & 2013 was Bemidji which went from last to nearly catching Ohio State for 5th place, it's tough to make any change, up or down in the league. I don't see any change from last year to this year, really the only thing to watch is UMD, they could hold their position, perhaps finish ahead of UND, or drop behind Ohio State.
wow, you are really optimistic about MSU's freshman class
the only difference between 2012 & 2013 was Bemidji which went from last to nearly catching Ohio State for 5th place, it's tough to make any change, up or down in the league. I don't see any change from last year to this year, really the only thing to watch is UMD, they could hold their position, perhaps finish ahead of UND, or drop behind Ohio State.
northhockey
New member
Re: WCHA Thread IV
My preseason predictions
UM
UND
UMD
UW
OSU
SCSU
MSU
BSU
My preseason predictions
UM
UND
UMD
UW
OSU
SCSU
MSU
BSU
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: WCHA Thread IV
UW has one of the best recruiting classes in the country, they are not going down.....
UW
UM
UND
OSU
UMD
MSU
BSU
SCSU
UW has one of the best recruiting classes in the country, they are not going down.....
UW
UM
UND
OSU
UMD
MSU
BSU
SCSU
ARM
Fan of chipmunk-like mascots.
I agree. Looking at what UMD adds versus what the Bulldogs lost, I don't see them dropping either.
As a SCSU season ticket holder I have to agree
Timothy, UW is not going down, their freshman class
Is really good, maybe the best in the country. They will
Finish first and unfortunately SCSU might be near
The bottom. SCSU is loosing their top 2 scorers
Top defenseman and are still 5 players short from
Last years team..
FiveHoleFrenzy
Well-known member
Re: WCHA Thread IV
Almost for sure UW will not finish below 2nd, but in order for them to move up, UM will have to move down. Don't see that happening but I could be wrong.
Almost for sure UW will not finish below 2nd, but in order for them to move up, UM will have to move down. Don't see that happening but I could be wrong.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: WCHA Thread IV
I agree. Everyone was picking UM and I'd say they are the favorite, but UW has more firepower, so it's plausible. Plus their sieve seemed human in the ncaa's and ARD is even more positionally sound than Rigsby. I was also interested in seeing the fan reaction to UW being #1....
I agree. Everyone was picking UM and I'd say they are the favorite, but UW has more firepower, so it's plausible. Plus their sieve seemed human in the ncaa's and ARD is even more positionally sound than Rigsby. I was also interested in seeing the fan reaction to UW being #1....
96IllinoisDad
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I'm happy to see Rigsby gone. I'm sure 7 WCHA teams agree with me. New goalie = huge uncertainty no matter how good she looked in limited playing time.
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Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: WCHA Thread IV
Desbiens (ARD for short) started 11 games and played in 12, was 11-1 (rather immaterial) with a 1.06 and a .957. She had 3 s/o's. Her only loss was to the sue (4-1), but UW played a very poor game in front of her that day. The next day as a team they played much better and won 4-1. Also, her pre-UW pedigree is very strong as well, so I don't see her as an uncertainty at all but a known performer. Had Rigsby made the Olympic team, Johnson was going to give ARD the keys to the car in goal. The fact she got all that playing time with Rigsby being injured accelerated her development. I believe based on what I've seen there will be no drop-off in goal for UW this next season.
Desbiens (ARD for short) started 11 games and played in 12, was 11-1 (rather immaterial) with a 1.06 and a .957. She had 3 s/o's. Her only loss was to the sue (4-1), but UW played a very poor game in front of her that day. The next day as a team they played much better and won 4-1. Also, her pre-UW pedigree is very strong as well, so I don't see her as an uncertainty at all but a known performer. Had Rigsby made the Olympic team, Johnson was going to give ARD the keys to the car in goal. The fact she got all that playing time with Rigsby being injured accelerated her development. I believe based on what I've seen there will be no drop-off in goal for UW this next season.
play-by-play guy
New member
Re: WCHA Thread IV
Huh? Am I missing something?
Granted, gone are Terry and Davis which accounted for 103 points last season. Back are Brandt (65), Bona (61) , Ramsey (43), McMillen (39), Menefee (37), Cameranesi (36), and Lowrence (35). Schipper is right there with 29.
The only player that Wisconsin has that would be in this group would be Turnbull with 40. To say that Wisconsin has more fire power is...I'm sorry -- no offense intended.....delusional.
Regardless, I do think that Wisconsin is capable of taking one or two from MN this season depending on the goaltending, but MN is still clearly the favorite in my maroon-colored world.
Minn
Wisc.
Duluth (more gained that lost)
No Dak (please get a nickname)
Ohio St (old-time hockey--Eddie Shore)
MSU-Kato (will have to learn an entire new roster)
SCSU (should have hired Bah)
Bemidji (please hire someone...ANYONE!)
Huh? Am I missing something?
Granted, gone are Terry and Davis which accounted for 103 points last season. Back are Brandt (65), Bona (61) , Ramsey (43), McMillen (39), Menefee (37), Cameranesi (36), and Lowrence (35). Schipper is right there with 29.
The only player that Wisconsin has that would be in this group would be Turnbull with 40. To say that Wisconsin has more fire power is...I'm sorry -- no offense intended.....delusional.
Regardless, I do think that Wisconsin is capable of taking one or two from MN this season depending on the goaltending, but MN is still clearly the favorite in my maroon-colored world.
Minn
Wisc.
Duluth (more gained that lost)
No Dak (please get a nickname)
Ohio St (old-time hockey--Eddie Shore)
MSU-Kato (will have to learn an entire new roster)
SCSU (should have hired Bah)
Bemidji (please hire someone...ANYONE!)
96IllinoisDad
New member
Re: WCHA Thread IV
ARD against teams above 500 --> 2-1; 2.33 GAA; .923 SV % = uncertainty.
ARD against teams above 500 --> 2-1; 2.33 GAA; .923 SV % = uncertainty.
taz91
Registered User
Re: WCHA Thread IV
I think you're missing a couple people on your list. You are also adding Kessel back into that mix along with Stecklein.
FiveHoleFrenzy
Well-known member
Re: WCHA Thread IV
To try to be fair to Timothy A, I think he was comparing Wisconsin's (and Wisconsin's only) "firepower" as an increase from last year to next year. But then again, he is a Badger fan so who knows what he really meant?
To try to be fair to Timothy A, I think he was comparing Wisconsin's (and Wisconsin's only) "firepower" as an increase from last year to next year. But then again, he is a Badger fan so who knows what he really meant?
Badger Booster
Registered User
Re: WCHA Thread IV
For what it's worth, Brittany Ammerman is also a top returning scorer and Nurse should see her production increase. A lot is expected of the incoming class and I consider Desbiens more of an X factor more than an uncertainty, but now it's just semantics. I have confidence that she'll be a legitimate full-time starter, but just not sure if she'll be elite.
For what it's worth, Brittany Ammerman is also a top returning scorer and Nurse should see her production increase. A lot is expected of the incoming class and I consider Desbiens more of an X factor more than an uncertainty, but now it's just semantics. I have confidence that she'll be a legitimate full-time starter, but just not sure if she'll be elite.
mnpokecheck
Drinking the Koolaid
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: WCHA Thread IV
That is exactly what I meant. The rodents have more FP than UW for sure, but UW did hang with them in 4 of 5 games last year, so I am hoping UW's gain is enough to win a game or 2 against the rodents and make things interesting.
That is exactly what I meant. The rodents have more FP than UW for sure, but UW did hang with them in 4 of 5 games last year, so I am hoping UW's gain is enough to win a game or 2 against the rodents and make things interesting.
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