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I've seen a couple people mention that he was made to serve them because he's in the dog house, but I agree with it being a good idea having a strong skill guy serve it and help with a rush out of the box.
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Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
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I've seen a couple people mention that he was made to serve them because he's in the dog house, but I agree with it being a good idea having a strong skill guy serve it and help with a rush out of the box.
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
A couple of very entertaining games gives UW the split, all things considered I'll take that.
Wisconsin DOUBLES the votes that they are getting, but to 2 now! receiving votes, 26th
RPI steady at 27
PWR bumps up to 2t (tied with Clarkson and MTU)
Team O, 3.65 - 6th
Team D, 3.30 - 49th
PP, 27/120 22.50% - 8th
PK, 86/99 86.9% - 8th
Next we get the road series against OSU, Thursday in Ohio, Saturday at The Garden.
Wisconsin DOUBLES the votes that they are getting, but to 2 now! receiving votes, 26th
RPI steady at 27
PWR bumps up to 2t (tied with Clarkson and MTU)
Team O, 4.23 - 2nd
Team D, 2.77 - 28th
PP, 24/92 26.09% - 2nd
PK, 75/97 77.3% - 52nd
I think the key focus that the stats show is that UW needs to put up a lot of shots as early as they can. UW is 4-0-0 when leading after 1 and OSU is 0-1-3 when trailing. This is probably easier said than done...UW has a goal differential of -8 (16 to 28) in the first while OSU has a differential of +17 (33 to 16) .
If UW is able to get a lead, they need to keep the foot on the gas pedal and get separation. UW is 4-3 in 1-goal games, while OSU is 3-0.
The formula is simple, get early shots that lead to early goals and maximize the PP opportunities; but then again you could probably say that about any Team A facing Team B.
A couple of very entertaining games gives UW the split, all things considered I'll take that.
Wisconsin DOUBLES the votes that they are getting, but to 2 now! receiving votes, 26th
RPI steady at 27
PWR bumps up to 2t (tied with Clarkson and MTU)
Team O, 3.65 - 6th
Team D, 3.30 - 49th
PP, 27/120 22.50% - 8th
PK, 86/99 86.9% - 8th
Next we get the road series against OSU, Thursday in Ohio, Saturday at The Garden.
Wisconsin DOUBLES the votes that they are getting, but to 2 now! receiving votes, 26th
RPI steady at 27
PWR bumps up to 2t (tied with Clarkson and MTU)
Team O, 4.23 - 2nd
Team D, 2.77 - 28th
PP, 24/92 26.09% - 2nd
PK, 75/97 77.3% - 52nd
I think the key focus that the stats show is that UW needs to put up a lot of shots as early as they can. UW is 4-0-0 when leading after 1 and OSU is 0-1-3 when trailing. This is probably easier said than done...UW has a goal differential of -8 (16 to 28) in the first while OSU has a differential of +17 (33 to 16) .
If UW is able to get a lead, they need to keep the foot on the gas pedal and get separation. UW is 4-3 in 1-goal games, while OSU is 3-0.
The formula is simple, get early shots that lead to early goals and maximize the PP opportunities; but then again you could probably say that about any Team A facing Team B.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
Totally, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel, the goalies are playing very well, once they clean up the D zone coverage and aren't so timid when the opposing team enters the zone, things will improve. They are all teachable things. G2O also have to repair the damaged psyche of the players and instill confidence in them. That takes time too. Being 11-8-1 right now and being competitive in every game is nothing short of amazing.
Totally, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel, the goalies are playing very well, once they clean up the D zone coverage and aren't so timid when the opposing team enters the zone, things will improve. They are all teachable things. G2O also have to repair the damaged psyche of the players and instill confidence in them. That takes time too. Being 11-8-1 right now and being competitive in every game is nothing short of amazing.
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
I'm not sure that any amount of practice time is going to fix this D-corp, it's just going to take moving through the recruiting cycle. This staff is going the best that they can with what they inherited, but even the best craftsmen will be limited by the quality of materials they have to work with.
That said, these players have had the significant disadvantage of inconsistency in coaching staffs/philosophies so it isn't fair to place all the blame on them.
This really falls on Eaves and Alvarez.
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
I agree.
Considering who are defensive coach is, I expect the same thing to happen to the defense that happened to the offense. (I don't blame the current players, either. If I were offered a scholly, I'm there). As quick as the offense has begun to turn around, the defense can't be far behind. Not baby steps, but hopefully teenager steps.
These guys are fun to watch.
I agree.
Considering who are defensive coach is, I expect the same thing to happen to the defense that happened to the offense. (I don't blame the current players, either. If I were offered a scholly, I'm there). As quick as the offense has begun to turn around, the defense can't be far behind. Not baby steps, but hopefully teenager steps.
These guys are fun to watch.
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
I'd be more positive if I saw the correct decisions being made but execution struggling because in that case things can get turned around quickly. But many of the mistakes start and end with just a bad initial decision that that is MUCH harder to change.
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
The D will not be a quick fix. The forward grouping is talented and relatively deep....aka the cupboard was not left bare. There are 7 forwards that were drafted and a few other nice college players that don't have the measurable to be highly desired in a pro draft. The D core has one guy drafted(Greenway) that is a true 18 year old freshman completely in over his head (as most 18 year old D are). You've got a guy in McGuire who to my knowledge never played any D at any level until Eaves crappy D recruiting forced him into that role last year. To his credit, McGuire has been serviceable but at UW (you can argue it is D man U as much as Goalie U) that kind of story should not be one of your D going into a season. 2 or 3 guys get hurt....sure....great story. Further, if you take out Tiskie and Greenway...3 of our primary dmen are 5'10 175, 5'8 180, & 5'11 185....and I know Rafalski. Our D group is a long LONG way from Schultz, Gardiner, Smith, Goloubef, McDonaugh, & Ramage or even Gilbert, Klubertanz, Likens, Piskula, Drewiske, & Engel.
Add in Inamoto and Kalynuk (20 year old who'll have 3 USHL seasons under his belt) next year and have Greenway, Tiskie, Davidson, & Linhart in season 2 of Oz and things should settle out in season to something we are used to seeing at Wisconsin.
The D will not be a quick fix. The forward grouping is talented and relatively deep....aka the cupboard was not left bare. There are 7 forwards that were drafted and a few other nice college players that don't have the measurable to be highly desired in a pro draft. The D core has one guy drafted(Greenway) that is a true 18 year old freshman completely in over his head (as most 18 year old D are). You've got a guy in McGuire who to my knowledge never played any D at any level until Eaves crappy D recruiting forced him into that role last year. To his credit, McGuire has been serviceable but at UW (you can argue it is D man U as much as Goalie U) that kind of story should not be one of your D going into a season. 2 or 3 guys get hurt....sure....great story. Further, if you take out Tiskie and Greenway...3 of our primary dmen are 5'10 175, 5'8 180, & 5'11 185....and I know Rafalski. Our D group is a long LONG way from Schultz, Gardiner, Smith, Goloubef, McDonaugh, & Ramage or even Gilbert, Klubertanz, Likens, Piskula, Drewiske, & Engel.
Add in Inamoto and Kalynuk (20 year old who'll have 3 USHL seasons under his belt) next year and have Greenway, Tiskie, Davidson, & Linhart in season 2 of Oz and things should settle out in season to something we are used to seeing at Wisconsin.
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
Hell yea, thank you! I love these early starts to the weekend.
Obviously we've known about this since the schedule came out, but what are the roots of super Saturday? Showcasing TBT? Are they trying to get Maryland or Rutgers to get hockey (bwahahahaha)? I wouldn't think they expect many fans from the participating schools to show up.
Hell yea, thank you! I love these early starts to the weekend.
Obviously we've known about this since the schedule came out, but what are the roots of super Saturday? Showcasing TBT? Are they trying to get Maryland or Rutgers to get hockey (bwahahahaha)? I wouldn't think they expect many fans from the participating schools to show up.
GBBadger14
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OSU is the one who gave up the home game so I would assume so.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
Attendance will be fascinating at the game at Madison Squa Gawden.
Attendance will be fascinating at the game at Madison Squa Gawden.
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
I kind of liked the novelty of the Thursday night game....until I found this isn't televised. Not even on the free BTN online. So that sucks.
I kind of liked the novelty of the Thursday night game....until I found this isn't televised. Not even on the free BTN online. So that sucks.
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
I had DVR'd the Saturday night game and watched it last night. The crowd sounded great on TV, too.
I didn't catch his name, but the Gopher play by play guy.....ooooof. I think it's Doug McLeod? I did some research and he's a seasoned veteran with hockey, but I don't think he's very good. It's not that he's a Gopher guy, because I liked The Rug and Wooger. I even thought LaPanta, who is now with the Wild, was better. Is he past his prime perhaps, like what happened to PB?
Frank "The Rug" Maccazzo was at the WI Hockey Backers luncheon last Friday (I couldn't make it); I heard he was a hoot.
Wisconsin Hockey: Now back to Wisconsin Hockey.
I had DVR'd the Saturday night game and watched it last night. The crowd sounded great on TV, too.
I didn't catch his name, but the Gopher play by play guy.....ooooof. I think it's Doug McLeod? I did some research and he's a seasoned veteran with hockey, but I don't think he's very good. It's not that he's a Gopher guy, because I liked The Rug and Wooger. I even thought LaPanta, who is now with the Wild, was better. Is he past his prime perhaps, like what happened to PB?
Frank "The Rug" Maccazzo was at the WI Hockey Backers luncheon last Friday (I couldn't make it); I heard he was a hoot.
Wisconsin Hockey: Now back to Wisconsin Hockey.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
SUCKS Bad. Shame on the B6 for ignoring a chance to show some men's hockey.
SUCKS Bad. Shame on the B6 for ignoring a chance to show some men's hockey.
Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
Way to go boys! Listened on iHeart the whole way through. Great win, really impressive way to stay the course it the 2nd when things were starting to look bleak. Berry played very well, so nice to get the lead right away and take some control of the game.
12th win on the year, equals previous two seasons combined. The resurgence continues...
Way to go boys! Listened on iHeart the whole way through. Great win, really impressive way to stay the course it the 2nd when things were starting to look bleak. Berry played very well, so nice to get the lead right away and take some control of the game.
12th win on the year, equals previous two seasons combined. The resurgence continues...
solovsfett
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey, Vol II: Rebuild, Refresh, and Renew!
Solid win for Wisconsin tonight. 12-8-1, wow...Historically, that's nothing to get excited about, but given the massive decline in this team's performances under the last Eaves years? It seems miraculous to achieve the prior 2 year's win totals combined in the very next season with a new staff!
I can't believe how quickly the forwards have adapted to the new style.
Solid win for Wisconsin tonight. 12-8-1, wow...Historically, that's nothing to get excited about, but given the massive decline in this team's performances under the last Eaves years? It seems miraculous to achieve the prior 2 year's win totals combined in the very next season with a new staff!
I can't believe how quickly the forwards have adapted to the new style.
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