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West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
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HarleyMC
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Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
The Gophers came out of the gate with good speed, won battles for loose pucks, but missed a ton of shots on net and Yale blocked a truckload of attempted shots. Credit Yale whose game plan was to protect the paint and Malcolm with strong physical D and blocked shots. Yale scored 2 in the 2nd, gained more confidence and put the Gophers on their heels. The Gophers finally broke the scoring drought in the 3rd to tie it at 2-2, but Yale came out in OT, dumped the puck in the Gopher's zone at the drop and a Gopher D turnover by Marshall resulted in Root being all alone in front to score the GWG only 9 seconds into OT.
A tough loss for the Gophers for the final game of the season. They showed a better effort than last weekend against CC, but overall their shot accuracy was pathetic, the PP was ineffective, and Yale's speed and forechecking gave them a chance to win.
I honestly did not expect the Gophers to win the Natty this year. They have not been consistent since January and unfortunately they continued their lack of effective play around the net today. The best players were not the best players today for the Gophers. Tough and disappointing end to an exciting season of Gopher hockey.
The Gophers came out of the gate with good speed, won battles for loose pucks, but missed a ton of shots on net and Yale blocked a truckload of attempted shots. Credit Yale whose game plan was to protect the paint and Malcolm with strong physical D and blocked shots. Yale scored 2 in the 2nd, gained more confidence and put the Gophers on their heels. The Gophers finally broke the scoring drought in the 3rd to tie it at 2-2, but Yale came out in OT, dumped the puck in the Gopher's zone at the drop and a Gopher D turnover by Marshall resulted in Root being all alone in front to score the GWG only 9 seconds into OT.
A tough loss for the Gophers for the final game of the season. They showed a better effort than last weekend against CC, but overall their shot accuracy was pathetic, the PP was ineffective, and Yale's speed and forechecking gave them a chance to win.
I honestly did not expect the Gophers to win the Natty this year. They have not been consistent since January and unfortunately they continued their lack of effective play around the net today. The best players were not the best players today for the Gophers. Tough and disappointing end to an exciting season of Gopher hockey.
The Exiled One
New member
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Only one team will end their season with a win.
billmich88888
Registered Person
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Is there a lot of upsets in this very 1st game at 2/3 pm on a Friday
I remember Michigan losing to Air Force in 2009 in this time slot
Is there a lot of upsets in this very 1st game at 2/3 pm on a Friday
I remember Michigan losing to Air Force in 2009 in this time slot
UND92UMNLaw99
Registered User
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Yes, but who is still saying EZAC? That is so 4 years ago. You had the top seeded/ranked team this year and several teams vying for a tourney spot. The Gophers were big favorites today, but no one was saying that Yale didn't belong, and rest assured that most Gopher fans were not assuming a win, given the NCAA history of the team in the last 10 years or so. Yale outplayed and outcoached the Gophers today and deserved to win.
Yes, but who is still saying EZAC? That is so 4 years ago. You had the top seeded/ranked team this year and several teams vying for a tourney spot. The Gophers were big favorites today, but no one was saying that Yale didn't belong, and rest assured that most Gopher fans were not assuming a win, given the NCAA history of the team in the last 10 years or so. Yale outplayed and outcoached the Gophers today and deserved to win.
DavidSec17
Well-known member
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Ezac!
Ezac!
claver2010
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Gurtholfin
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Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
The parallels to this flameout and the one in 06 are stunning.
It's almost the same script. National title contender, ranked #1 for parts of the season, lost in the Final Five and stumbled into the playoffs - Gopher fan hoped they could turn it on, two seed, lose in OT 3-2 to a 15 seed.
The only difference is that there was no partisan crowd willing on the opponent this time, so absolutely no excuse.
For about the 20th time this year, the Gophers came out flat and tried to turn it on late. Was only a matter of time before this would bite them when it counts.
They were a dominant team when they were in gear.
The parallels to this flameout and the one in 06 are stunning.
It's almost the same script. National title contender, ranked #1 for parts of the season, lost in the Final Five and stumbled into the playoffs - Gopher fan hoped they could turn it on, two seed, lose in OT 3-2 to a 15 seed.
The only difference is that there was no partisan crowd willing on the opponent this time, so absolutely no excuse.
For about the 20th time this year, the Gophers came out flat and tried to turn it on late. Was only a matter of time before this would bite them when it counts.
They were a dominant team when they were in gear.
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Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Apparently you're the only one because the forum and blog comments year in and year out are about how awesome the WCHA is. Most titles, strongest conference, EZAC, etc. etc.
Apparently you're the only one because the forum and blog comments year in and year out are about how awesome the WCHA is. Most titles, strongest conference, EZAC, etc. etc.
MGoBlueHockey
Wolverine Devotee
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
goofs will be hearing this in their nightmares.
goofs will be hearing this in their nightmares.
billmich88888
Registered Person
umass-Amherst won their last game
Any aha teams not make their conference tourney?
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HarleyMC
Registered User
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Condon and Schmidt (undrafted) are not necessarily flight risks at this point. Bjugs, Haula are gone...Budish maybe. Helgy's a senior.
Condon and Schmidt (undrafted) are not necessarily flight risks at this point. Bjugs, Haula are gone...Budish maybe. Helgy's a senior.
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
The Gophers were the one seed in '06, weren't they? I thought this helped fuel the "biggest upset of all time" talk.
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Gurtholfin
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Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Nope. Badgers were the 1 due to their victory over the Gophers in the now defunct 3rd place game at the Final Five.
Nope. Badgers were the 1 due to their victory over the Gophers in the now defunct 3rd place game at the Final Five.
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Schmidt is a major flight risk. UFAs strike while the iron is hot. Budish said he'd be back after the game, apparently.
HarleyMC
Registered User
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Doubtful any of them really care. See you next season ***clown.
Doubtful any of them really care. See you next season ***clown.
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Gurtholfin
Guest
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
I believe that PSU won their last game.
Unfortunately.
I believe that PSU won their last game.
Unfortunately.
Re: West Regional: Minnesota vs Yale
Oh ya, both the CHA and AHA existed back then. lol