Wisconsin-Minnesota Border Battle

[pokechecker]

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Wisco wins 3-2 tonight. I saw 3 Wisconsin shirts and only 2 Minnesota shirts at Magic Kingdom tonight. #science

quite the prognosticator
who wins tomorrow?

a great game
seems to me the Badgers wanted it a little more
dug down and really put out the effort at times
that OT was ragged by both teams
but I'll leave the chest pounding, blame, and excuse making for others

looking forward to another good game tomorrow, hopefully with a different result

in other news, I spotted a hole in the wall New Orleans joint when I bought the tickets and had Jambalaya
in stead of napkins that somebody spent an hour folding, and a flower in a vas, and a snobby waiter
I just got good food for my money

then I finally made it over to the Babcock Hall Dairy store for some ice cream, Mocha something or other, but it was chocolate, coffee, and carmel
great stuff, I may have to go back tomorrow
in fact I may have to pick up a pint for the trip home

 

[robertearle]

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Congrats to Wisconsin. Great game!

I thought it was a 'coin flip' of a game, as even as could be. The tie would probably have been an appropriate result, but I'll take the win. It's been a while.

 

[CrazyDave]

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Heard Wisconsin 4th line out a few times, not heard MNs. I was glad to see Rodgers in the lineup, that shot off the foot must have just be a bit of a sting.

No Minnesota 4th line sightings. Coach Frost did have a couple of interesting line combinations late due to either special teams play or long shifts by a single player. Noted examples were Pannek-Cameranesi-Potomak and Brandt-Garzone-Potomak.

I concur with the sentiment about Rodgers being dressed.

Congras to Wisconsin. Great game!

From a pure "hockey fan with no rooting interest" point of view, you likely will not ever find another game as entertaining as tonight. Up and down the ice repeatedly, and both teams with some extended time in the offensive zone. If anyone has information on shots attempted, I'm very interested in knowing those numbers.

I thought it was a 'coin flip' of a game, as even as could be. The tie would probably have been an appropriate result, but I'll take the win. It's been a while.

Fair enough. Even several of us maroon-and-gold-clad fans thought the penalty call in overtime was fair, but also thought it was necessary to take. We were a bit miffed by the tripping call against Schipper that resulted in the extended 5-on-3 Badger PP in the second period, but all the other calls and non-calls appeared pretty even.

I will concur that having a band makes a big difference, be it for the Gophers or Badgers. That's fact. It livens the atmosphere of the game significantly. And yes, part of that is the band alum in me speaking out; I make no attempt to hide my background in that respect.

My final thought of the night is that, next time I'll pay the extra online fee(s) to make sure I have a ticket in advance. Thankfully I found a Badger fan who was willing to take mercy on me and give me their extra ticket to the game, after I got there at 5:45 p.m. and saw the signs that said "Sold Out". (I made sure to buy one tonight for tomorrow.)

 

[Timothy A]

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Heard Wisconsin 4th line out a few times, not heard MNs. I was glad to see Rodgers in the lineup, that shot off the foot must have just be a bit of a sting.

Yeah the 4 line was out more than a few times. Pankowski could barely skate in the OT, she was spent.

Leveille was a rebound machine. ARD overall had tougher saves and the rodent goals were off quality chances.

I thought the crowd was not very vocal, it was like they were on edge and could not cut loose.

 

[Eeyore]

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Great game by the two teams, but horrible by the refs. In this instance, I think it worked out very much to Wisconsin's advantage. Their first goal came after both Brandt and Schipper were out of the box, but before the Gophers could really reorganize. The Schipper penalty that came while Minnesota was short handed was very obvious, but no more so than the trip of Schipper that occurred earlier in the same shift; you can call neither of them or both of them, but you can't call just one.

I thought the Baldwin penalty in overtime was very weak, again given what had been let go. It happened right in front of me, and Baldwin angled in, played the puck away from the attacker, and threw out her hip. The Badger sold the contact very hard, which given that she'd already lost the puck was the right play, but Ludwig didn't need to buy it. And then it appeared to me that a Badger slashed the stick out of Brandt's hands right before the winning goal with no call.

All in all, it was easily the best game I've watched all year. It would have been nice if Milica McMillen had scored both of her goals into the Wisconsin net rather than evening them up, but these things happen.

 

[Eeyore]

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Even several of us maroon-and-gold-clad fans thought the penalty call in overtime was fair, but also thought it was necessary to take.

The difference in our opinions on this likely stem from where we were watching it from. Unless you changed seats from earlier in the game, your angle on the contact itself was almost certainly blocked by the Wisconsin player. I was down at that end, behind the net, and it looked different, at least to me. (I was surrounded by Badger fans at the time, but none of them actually claimed to disagree.) Baldwin definitely played the puck before making contact, so even if I'm wrong about it not meriting a penalty, it wasn't necessary for her to take. Right up until she threw her hip out, it was a fantastic defensive play, and, as I said, I thought the Wisconsin player made the contact look a lot worse than it actually was.

 

[brookyone]

Leveille was a rebound machine.

Yes. Gotta control those better. They...fat rebounds were driving me crazy, as I watched.

 

[ne7minder]

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No Minnesota 4th line sightings.

I have complained many times about the idleness of the 4th line. It's an aspect of Frosts game I cannot understand. They could have been the difference in OT kust by eating a few shifts early. If Johnson is 'brave' enough to toss his fourth out there how can Frost not be? Yes, W got last change but it's not just this game.

I will concur that having a band makes a big difference, be it for the Gophers or Badgers. That's fact. It livens the atmosphere of the game significantly. And yes, part of that is the band alum in me speaking out; I make no attempt to hide my background in that respect.

The place sounded way too quiet at times on the audio. Having been there a few times I know the place can be rockin' so I don't know if it was just not being picked up by the mics or if fans were just waiting for the band.

 

[ne7minder]

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Yes. Gotta control those better. They...fat rebounds were driving me crazy, as I watched.

That is the complaint every time they lose. I have not heard anyone complain about her leaving rebounds when they win but she still does. It might be the team not clearing them or the opponent doing a better job of taking advantage.

 

[brookyone]

That is the complaint every time they lose. I have not heard anyone complain about her leaving rebounds when they win but she still does. It might be the team not clearing them or the opponent doing a better job of taking advantage.

Actually...I have addressed the rebounds with some fan friends at Ridder...just not publicly in this forum. Even during / after wins.

 

[FiveHoleFrenzy]

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The real winner in last night's game are the fans who were treated to a really, really good college women's hockey game. More of that, please...

 

[ne7minder]

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Actually...I have addressed the rebounds with some fan friends at Ridder...just not publicly in this forum. Even during / after wins.

I was stating my opinion, if you had expressed one on the topic I had not heard it nor was I suggesting you had. I have heard other people say it about the championship game a couple years ago and after a loss to BSU, not you but others (I'm not sure I know who you are IRL so I couldn't know if I ever heard you address this but I am pretty sure you are not any of the people I have heard complain after a loss because I think I know who they are if they comment here).

I have no problem with Leveille's game, she is obviously is an elite goalie, one of the best in the world. But even the very best in the world have aspects of their game that opponents can take advantage of. I won't call it a weakness because it's not, its just part of a players game.

 

[Timothy A]

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I have complained many times about the idleness of the 4th line. It's an aspect of Frosts game I cannot understand. They could have been the difference in OT kust by eating a few shifts early. If Johnson is 'brave' enough to toss his fourth out there how can Frost not be? Yes, W got last change but it's not just this game.

The place sounded way too quiet at times on the audio. Having been there a few times I know the place can be rockin' so I don't know if it was just not being picked up by the mics or if fans were just waiting for the band.

I thought the crowd was not as boisterous as it should have been or even was last week for Dartmouth. I think there was a tension in the building with the rodent streak and them obviously being on of the 3 best teams in the country and that nervousness suppressed the crowd a bit. I thought the band wasn't very strong either.

OT penalty....from our view, on the glass behind the rodent bench, it looked like the UW player got pushed down from behind as she went to the net. The refs were ok, they missed a few both ways, but nothing insanely egregious.

Line play....there were times where UW's 3rd line was kinda looking just to not get scored on, they seemed to be outclassed more often than not by whoever Johnson sent them out against. The 4th line when they did get a shift had a ton of energy. I may try and keep a tally of the line shifts today for UW.

 

[KTDC]

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Rub of the green-it looked like Brandt won the face-off right before Wisconsin scored the game winner but it bounced off the ref's skate back to the Wisco player and they scored a couple seconds later.

That was my biggest complaint of the refs

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

quite the prognosticator
who wins tomorrow?

HA can't argue with #SCIENCE!

I will keep you all posted on today's expected score.

 

[D2D]

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Rub of the green-it looked like Brandt won the face-off right before Wisconsin scored the game winner but it bounced off the ref's skate back to the Wisco player and they scored a couple seconds later.

Crazy bounces...another was on the first goal when the puck somehow bounced straight up and over Leveille and then crossed the goal line by about an inch before she could retrieve it.

 

[CrazyDave]

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Given the Badger men's bouncy-ball game at 11:30, does anyone have good parking suggestions without having to walk a mile?

 

[Timothy A]

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Given the Badger men's bouncy-ball game at 11:30, does anyone have good parking suggestions without having to walk a mile?

I think the lot right behind the Kohl Center off Regent St will be cleared out by 2, but they are charging 10 bucks to park there, otherwise Lot 91 just to the east has been free for Women's hockey. Let's hope for a foul-less bb game so they get out of there.

Was it just me or was that game last night lightening fast with so few whistles? It just flew by. I almost felt cheated at the length of the game, but then the OT made up for that.

 

[robertearle]

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Given the Badger men's bouncy-ball game at 11:30, does anyone have good parking suggestions without having to walk a mile?

Men's BB is at 11:30, hockey at 3. So Lot 91 might be clear and open/free if you don't arrive too early.

On the rare occasion when I drive to a game (mostly I either ride my bike in good weather, or bus there and walk home - about three miles) and don't/can't park in Lot 91, I've had pretty good luck finding spots on Mifflin St, south and east of Lot 91 and the Kohl Center. But that will be about a half mile walk, give or take.

 

[pokechecker]

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I have complained many times about the idleness of the 4th line. It's an aspect of Frosts game I cannot understand. They could have been the difference in OT kust by eating a few shifts early. If Johnson is 'brave' enough to toss his fourth out there how can Frost not be? Yes, W got last change but it's not just this game.

Johnson had the home ice advantage
as it was, Frost had to call a time out to get the 3rd line off, who had iced the puck, and were going to face off against WI 1st line, our 4th line would not have faced WI 4th or 3rd line, you can bet on that

We were a bit miffed by the tripping call against Schipper that resulted in the extended 5-on-3 Badger PP in the second period, but all the other calls and non-calls appeared pretty even.

Great game by the two teams, but horrible by the refs. In this instance, I think it worked out very much to Wisconsin's advantage. Their first goal came after both Brandt and Schipper were out of the box, but before the Gophers could really reorganize. The Schipper penalty that came while Minnesota was short handed was very obvious, but no more so than the trip of Schipper that occurred earlier in the same shift; you can call neither of them or both of them, but you can't call just one.

I thought the Baldwin penalty in overtime was very weak, again given what had been let go. It happened right in front of me, and Baldwin angled in, played the puck away from the attacker, and threw out her hip. The Badger sold the contact very hard, which given that she'd already lost the puck was the right play, but Ludwig didn't need to buy it. And then it appeared to me that a Badger slashed the stick out of Brandt's hands right before the winning goal with no call.

there is no way the refs could not call Schipper for that, I hate to say it but it was a dumb penalty, refs are likely to let a little go in that situation, but that just begged to be called

Baldwin made the choice about 90% of players and coaches would agree was the right one, there really wasn't anything else he could do but take the penalty and leave it to the Gopher PK to hold them off

good gawd, eeyore, you are really living up to your name



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