College Hockey - 2011/2012

[PierBridge]

I kind of agree with you Scott but I'm OK with the suspension he did go a little high there.

To me after viewing both incidents Kristo's hit was much more malicious and dangerous.

Not even close truthfully.

Go Gophers~

[scsavre]

I just hope this isn't the beggining of flag hockey and everyone gets suspended every hit. That also will drive away some top recruits. College is getting way to soft, as a player right now I would entertain the canadian juniors.

[Jarrid Houston]

Here is a link I want to share with my fellow college hockey fans. It is from my favorite team (most of you should know who that is)...Look out!!! good read for any fan of college hockey. What are your thoughts???

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Myers...key_world021512

[solbes]

Jarrid,

Great article on the Beavers, thanks for posting. Their F4 appearance a few years ago was nothing short of spectacular. I'm sure most of the people in MN and surrounding area were pulling for them that year.

With the exception of the recent Denver series, they have been playing awesome. Will be an interesting weekend in Mariucci as I think the Gophers will have their hands full.

[cbrooks]

If BSU can split with Minnesota this weekend they have a pretty soft schedule after that with Wisconsin and AA. They could very well make another run like they did in 2009. They have a 6-2 out of conference record.

[PierBridge]

I'd take a split right now. The Beavers are going to be insanely pumped up this weekend.

[Jarrid Houston]

Yeah, I would honestly put money on the Beavs being they get really pumped up when they play the big schools as underdogs! Go Beaver!!!

[solbes]

Might be tough to recognize him without the beard. Mini mite game from '95 against UND (I was probably sitting in row 5 of student section). First goal in a rink complex where he would flirt with 200 career college points. Jack for Hobey!

[Bear55]

Pretty sweet move you don't see used much these days, give it to the goalie then take it back and score. Good wheels too, did you see him burn that D and then leave a nifty little drop pass, too bad the rest of his team was back at the blue line.

[solbes]

Tardy did the Goalie Give-N-Go last April, scoring on his own rebound. Of course at a little higher speed. And you're right, it did kinda look like a drop pass. I was wondering what on earth he was intending there.

Kinda silly to post the video, but I love watching Mini Mites. Usually one kid with the puck and everyone else chasing him.

[cbrooks]

Has anyone seen Michigan Tech play this year? Is there goalie average, better than average, or streaky? UND has to sweep these guys.

[Bear55]

Go Tech! Go Tech! Kind of reminds me of the time I was deep under cover at the Ralph, sitting in the student section of all places. I had to carefully balance cheering for Tech, while also trying to rile up the students and do all of this while not getting my azz kicked. Oh the memories.

[Shorelunch]

Go Tech! Go Tech! Kind of reminds me of the time I was deep under cover at the Ralph, sitting in the student section of all places. I had to carefully balance cheering for Tech, while also trying to rile up the students and do all of this while not getting my azz kicked. Oh the memories.

I don't think Tech fans need to go under cover. IMHO, many fans kinda cheer for Tech as the underdog/get a little pat on the head. Hopefully for Tech, that changes - and is changing. Heck, I cheer for them if it doesn't effect UND or BSU.

[Bear55]

I don't think Tech fans need to go under cover. IMHO, many fans kinda cheer for Tech as the underdog/get a little pat on the head. Hopefully for Tech, that changes - and is changing. Heck, I cheer for them if it doesn't effect UND or BSU.

My under cover reference was more along the lines of a Gopher fan sitting in the Sioux student section cheering on the enemy.

[solbes]

Josh Robinson is Tech's better goalie, but can be rather streaky. He plays roughly 2/3 of the minutes. Tale of a streaky goalie when they took 3 points in Duluth. Robinson let in 4 quick goals in the first period, and then stopped all 52 shots over the remaining 5 periods of play.

Tech has a really fun fanbase that travels pretty well for the school size (lots of engineering nerds). Hard not to like them. It's on my to-do list to get to a game in Houghton.

[cbrooks]

Tech has a really fun fanbase that travels pretty well for the school size (lots of engineering nerds). Hard not to like them. It's on my to-do list to get to a game in Houghton.

I don't think they even have a airport in Houghton but who am I to talk. Grand Forks isn't exactly a booming metro place either . Could be a fun trip.

[Bran32]

Does anyone else have Dish Network and notice that we get to watch the BEAVER vs Gopher game tonight on FSN+ in standard definition!!! I am Pi$$ed but hey I can always watch the Wolves in HD yippee

[cbrooks]

I'm too cheap for dish. Why couldn't the NBA go through with there strike . Would have been the perfect winter.

[scsavre]

Gophs looked pretty stinking good last night. I tell you if we had a second line that put the effort in to score we would be an actual contender. Honestly. if Jake Hanson could score we would be blowing teams away.

I saw some good things last night. Mainly the fact that Budish is peaking and the third line is pretty darn good. With all the time Budish has missed it was only a matter of time until he got back on track. Honestly watch out if he is really peaking. YOu already know Rau and Bjuggy will do their part. I say separate that line and put Budish on the second to give them a spark.

I hope they let that annoying Tech band at the X again this year. They are a little annoying, but it pretty cool, it just bleeds college hockey. I cant believe they have to pay their own way there....

Sounds like Rowney is trying to be a Frattin with these numbers coming out of nowhere. Stinking Sue

[cbrooks]

UND won a tight game last night. Tech's goalie was hot. Eidsness started in net for UND, Aaron Dell is injured(listed day to day). With all these injuries that UND has had this year, I wouldn't expect them to be a bubble team in the NCAA tourney. There's been a few guys who have step up this year besides Rowney. UND needs another win tonight and then at least two more in the next 4 games and there in good shape to move on. Its gonna be tight for the Sioux here on out.

If Minnesota starts to be peak now it should make for a interesting final five. I see Denver shutout sconie. I wander how UMD looked against Mankato? It sounded like the CC/UNO game was a good one.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120217/MAVS/702179777

[PierBridge]

Pretty hot ticket for the Gopher series .... had something come up so I put my tickets on hsolist and I had 6 calls in the 1st 15 minutes.

[Bryce]

Good effort by the cute little club team getting all pumped up and rifling 13 shots on net

[Quackaddict9]

Why does Budish always look around the rink and at refs everytime he scores? It's like he is not sure it's a good goal everytime... Anyone notice? I never seen him do it when he played for Edina.

I hope the Beavers can show themselves more tonight, it's a fun series for me to watch.

[cbrooks]

Quack-I thought you were a Gopher fan?

[Scum Frog]

How much effect does the bigger rinks have on teams not used to playing on them?