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Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
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robertearle
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Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
Both Sam Cogan and Brett Pettet missing from the lineup tonight. Don't know why.
Mauermann moved up to first line, and had the first goal of the night. Caitlin Schneider took Mauermann's place on line with Norby and Shaver, and had a number of good chances. And the fourth line was Drake, Rowe and Maddie Posick, and Posick had a couple good chances at the goal.
Polusny was really, really good (outside of a two goals in ten seconds blink of an eye to start the third period).
Both Sam Cogan and Brett Pettet missing from the lineup tonight. Don't know why.
Mauermann moved up to first line, and had the first goal of the night. Caitlin Schneider took Mauermann's place on line with Norby and Shaver, and had a number of good chances. And the fourth line was Drake, Rowe and Maddie Posick, and Posick had a couple good chances at the goal.
Polusny was really, really good (outside of a two goals in ten seconds blink of an eye to start the third period).
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
Of course MJ won't tell us if they are hurt or he was just trying to shake up the lineup.
I'd call that a solid win tonight. We missed out on free Culvers, though the one out at Easttowne closes earlier now so it's hard to get there before they close on a 7pm game.
Of course MJ won't tell us if they are hurt or he was just trying to shake up the lineup.
I'd call that a solid win tonight. We missed out on free Culvers, though the one out at Easttowne closes earlier now so it's hard to get there before they close on a 7pm game.
robertearle
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Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
Cogen was dressed tonight, and played on the line with Shaver and Norby; that is, where Schneider played last night. Only a half-dozen times, it was Schneider there instead of Cogen. So maybe Cogen is getting over a cold or the flu, etc?
No Pettet again tonight.
They essentially played with no 4th line: Drake played a couple shifts of PK; Schneider subbed in for Cogan, as I said; Rowe took the occasional shift at D; and if Maddie Poseck got on the ice at all, I didn't notice (but she was certainly there and dressed).
Most importantly for Tim, the band was there both nights!
Their passing was a bit more off-target, costing the possession time and making them look less sharp than last night. Up only 2-1 halfway through the 3rd period had me fairly nervous....
Cogen was dressed tonight, and played on the line with Shaver and Norby; that is, where Schneider played last night. Only a half-dozen times, it was Schneider there instead of Cogen. So maybe Cogen is getting over a cold or the flu, etc?
No Pettet again tonight.
They essentially played with no 4th line: Drake played a couple shifts of PK; Schneider subbed in for Cogan, as I said; Rowe took the occasional shift at D; and if Maddie Poseck got on the ice at all, I didn't notice (but she was certainly there and dressed).
Most importantly for Tim, the band was there both nights!
Their passing was a bit more off-target, costing the possession time and making them look less sharp than last night. Up only 2-1 halfway through the 3rd period had me fairly nervous....
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
We were there so yes we enjoyed the band too! Very astute observations on who played under what circumstances, my brain can't process those observations very quickly. The goal they gave up was horrific D zone coverage, the worst I have seen in years in person. Soup made a big initial save, then the shooter poked the small rebound in and no one cared to be any where near her. The first part of the 2nd period they were very unsharp, and even on the pp's weren't connecting the dots very well.
Why was that goal waved off? The ref was all over it and called it a goal right away, I didn't notice the timing of the whistle to the puck going in.
Cogen was dressed tonight, and played on the line with Shaver and Norby; that is, where Schneider played last night. Only a half-dozen times, it was Schneider there instead of Cogen. So maybe Cogen is getting over a cold or the flu, etc?
No Pettet again tonight.
They essentially played with no 4th line: Drake played a couple shifts of PK; Schneider subbed in for Cogan, as I said; Rowe took the occasional shift at D; and if Maddie Poseck got on the ice at all, I didn't notice (but she was certainly there and dressed).
Most importantly for Tim, the band was there both nights!
Their passing was a bit more off-target, costing the possession time and making them look less sharp than last night. Up only 2-1 halfway through the 3rd period had me fairly nervous....
We were there so yes we enjoyed the band too! Very astute observations on who played under what circumstances, my brain can't process those observations very quickly. The goal they gave up was horrific D zone coverage, the worst I have seen in years in person. Soup made a big initial save, then the shooter poked the small rebound in and no one cared to be any where near her. The first part of the 2nd period they were very unsharp, and even on the pp's weren't connecting the dots very well.
Why was that goal waved off? The ref was all over it and called it a goal right away, I didn't notice the timing of the whistle to the puck going in.
robertearle
Well-known member
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
The only thing I could think was 1) they didn't blow the whistle, because he could see the puck throughout, but 2) instead of it being 'poked' loose and in by a stick, they decided the puck came loose when whichever Badger bodily banged into Alder, causing the puck to go in. So it was some sort of 'goalie interference' even though the puck was in the crease beforehand.
But that's a guess. The ref made a sort of pushing motion while he was explaining it to MJ.
The only thing I could think was 1) they didn't blow the whistle, because he could see the puck throughout, but 2) instead of it being 'poked' loose and in by a stick, they decided the puck came loose when whichever Badger bodily banged into Alder, causing the puck to go in. So it was some sort of 'goalie interference' even though the puck was in the crease beforehand.
But that's a guess. The ref made a sort of pushing motion while he was explaining it to MJ.
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Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
Interesting this team has 1 player at 18 in the top 18 individually in scoring, but are 5th in the country in scoring, though 3.73 is a little lower than one would like to see.
I really love Mauermann with Pankowski and Clark. I hope MJ keeps those 3 together. On the other hand, what would Shirley look like with Clark and Pankowski?
Pettet didn't play this last weekend, injury or scratch?
Interesting this team has 1 player at 18 in the top 18 individually in scoring, but are 5th in the country in scoring, though 3.73 is a little lower than one would like to see.
I really love Mauermann with Pankowski and Clark. I hope MJ keeps those 3 together. On the other hand, what would Shirley look like with Clark and Pankowski?
Pettet didn't play this last weekend, injury or scratch?
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
A few of the girls were sick over the weekend. I hope Pettet gets a shot on one of the top 3 lines at some point! We need to find some scoring combinations soon or we will find ourselves losing a 1 goal game again when it really matters...
A few of the girls were sick over the weekend. I hope Pettet gets a shot on one of the top 3 lines at some point! We need to find some scoring combinations soon or we will find ourselves losing a 1 goal game again when it really matters...
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
Correct-o-mundo. Pettet was in the top 3 when Clarky was hurt. They could use the 3rd line to pop a few more.
Correct-o-mundo. Pettet was in the top 3 when Clarky was hurt. They could use the 3rd line to pop a few more.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
This has me a little freaked out honestly. UW is scoring .5 gpg more this year than last year though I thought Clark+Pankoski+Shirley would equal more than .5 gpg more over last year.
This has me a little freaked out honestly. UW is scoring .5 gpg more this year than last year though I thought Clark+Pankoski+Shirley would equal more than .5 gpg more over last year.
Puckdrop14
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Would you agree that Shirley has performed better than expected and that Clark and Pankowski have not? Clark is one of my favorite players but I think she is still not 100%. I would have thought that Pankowski would be leading the NCAA in scoring this year.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
I had high expectations for Shirley, I think she's where I thought she'd be, I thought she's be ROTY. I had higher expectations for Clark (due to her speed) than Pankowski, like she'd be a top 5 in the nation scorer with Pankowski easily in the top 10, but yes I think both have underperformed. I agree maybe Clark still has that injury affecting her. Pankowski had some major emotional scars as she herself has written about, but I don't know if that is holding her back. It also could be the lines, getting the right combo to get the right chemistry. That may be the biggest factor. I wonder if they had Roque center Clark and Pankowski how that would work. Roque is a great disher, the other 2 can snipe. I don't know if Clark or Pankowski would like to play without the puck that much. Or swap Clark to the 3rd line. It's interesting for sure. At this point all we can do is hope someone steps up in the ncaa's and gets them the hardware.
I do think wwcha teams really pack the prime shooting areas once the forecheck is humming. I don't think MJ's breakout system creates a lot of on the rush chances, usually it's 2 on 2 or 1 on 2 when they cross the attacking blueline. His forecheck a lot of time keeps a F in the high high slot so that stifles the chances down low. I also think on the forecheck if they are cycling 3 there's no one in front of the net to take a centering pass, like a D needs to sink down. Overall his systems are defence first, offense second. I know in the past they've had some crazy point getters, but the wwcha has way more talent in it that 8 years ago.
I had high expectations for Shirley, I think she's where I thought she'd be, I thought she's be ROTY. I had higher expectations for Clark (due to her speed) than Pankowski, like she'd be a top 5 in the nation scorer with Pankowski easily in the top 10, but yes I think both have underperformed. I agree maybe Clark still has that injury affecting her. Pankowski had some major emotional scars as she herself has written about, but I don't know if that is holding her back. It also could be the lines, getting the right combo to get the right chemistry. That may be the biggest factor. I wonder if they had Roque center Clark and Pankowski how that would work. Roque is a great disher, the other 2 can snipe. I don't know if Clark or Pankowski would like to play without the puck that much. Or swap Clark to the 3rd line. It's interesting for sure. At this point all we can do is hope someone steps up in the ncaa's and gets them the hardware.
I do think wwcha teams really pack the prime shooting areas once the forecheck is humming. I don't think MJ's breakout system creates a lot of on the rush chances, usually it's 2 on 2 or 1 on 2 when they cross the attacking blueline. His forecheck a lot of time keeps a F in the high high slot so that stifles the chances down low. I also think on the forecheck if they are cycling 3 there's no one in front of the net to take a centering pass, like a D needs to sink down. Overall his systems are defence first, offense second. I know in the past they've had some crazy point getters, but the wwcha has way more talent in it that 8 years ago.
pokechecker
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Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
I'd be very surprised if we ever see a 100 point season in the WCHA again.
so what do you think, is getting the week off for the WCHA tournament preferred or getting to play the #7 team?
there is something to be said for if you are on a roll, keep playing
I'd be very surprised if we ever see a 100 point season in the WCHA again.
so what do you think, is getting the week off for the WCHA tournament preferred or getting to play the #7 team?
there is something to be said for if you are on a roll, keep playing
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
I'm all about being on a roll and keep playing, but it's probably not worth missing out on getting another trophy or year on the banner.
It's a great day for hockey.
I'm all about being on a roll and keep playing, but it's probably not worth missing out on getting another trophy or year on the banner.
It's a great day for hockey.
ARM
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Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
Bemidji is a tough place to play, as I've experienced first hand.
What if you're not on a roll?
Bemidji is a tough place to play, as I've experienced first hand.
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Re: Wisconsin Badgers 2018-2019
This question needs to be directed to the Gophers' thread. The Badgers don't control their own destiny.
This question needs to be directed to the Gophers' thread. The Badgers don't control their own destiny.