Showing posts with label Michigan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michigan. Show all posts

Sunday, March 17, 2013

(Edit) MTU No goal, the puck went over the net.



Edit: if this was a goal, the puck wouldn't have shot up into the air. Meaning one thing, the puck in question went over the top of the net. There were also people sitting behind the UND net, that said they saw the puck go over the top of the net as well. So, the right call was made.

In looking at these two images, I don't know, it's hard to say. Like I said earlier, the officiating was equally poor all weekend long for both teams and wasn’t a factor in the game. Both teams will have to play through it tomorrow night, obviously, and one teams is going to advance to the Final Five next week. s/t Tim Boger.



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Friday, March 15, 2013

UND vs. MTU game 1 WCHA playoffs


UND Forward Lines
21 Brendan O’Donnell–10 Corban Knight (A) –7 Danny Kristo (A)
19 Rocco Grimaldi–27 Carter Rowney (A)–15 Michael Parks
25 Mitch MacMillan–16 Mark MacMillan–13 Connor Gaarder
11 Derek Rodwell–28 Stephane Pattyn–17 Colten St. Clair
UND Defensive Parings
2 Andrew MacWilliam (C)–18 Dillon Simpson
4 Derek Forbort–24 Jordan Schmaltz
22 Andrew Panzarella–20 Joe Gleason
UND goalies
31 Zane Gothberg
33 Clarke Saunders
35 Tate Maris
Not In the lineup: Nick Mattson (5), Dan Senkbeil (8), Drake Caggiula (9), Coltyln Sanderson (26),  Bryn Chyzyk (29).
Michigan Tech Huskies Forward lines
19 Blake Pietila–10 Tanner Kero–23 Alex Petan
12 Ryan Furne–8 Jacob Johnstone–14 Chad Pietila
15 David Johnstone–7 Jujhar Khaira–28 Milos Gordic
18 C.J. Eick–9 Dennis Rix–13 Aaron Pietila
Michigan Tech Huskies Defense Pairings
16 Steven Seigo (A) –34 Riley Sweeney
29 Walker Hyland–24 Daniel Sova
3 Bradley Stebner (A) –25 Carl Nielsen (C)
Michigan Tech Goalies
30 Jamie Phillips
31 Pheonix Copley
Refs:  Marco Hunt (15) , Derek Shepherd (3)  Lines Andy Kokken (70) Justin Hill (83).
Head of Officials Greg Shepherd is in the building

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

This weekend’s NCAA Division one television schedule (3/15 – 3/17)

2004-2008
2004-2008 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here is this weekend’s National College Hockey television schedule. There is a full slate of college hockey on television again this weekend.
Check your television guide for times in your local area. As with any schedule, channels will change and have in the past. There may also be games on in your local area that may not be on nationally.
Even with the NHL ending it’s lockout and making it back to our television dials, there has is still been a lot of watchable college hockey on television.
This weekend, there will not be any college hockey games that will be available on television in Canada.
Also, the Hockey East Quarter Final game on Sunday, March 17, 2013, is showing up in the queue as TBD at this time.
Fri.Mar. 15Vermont vs. Boston CollegeNBC Sports Net.6:00 p.m.603 / 159
Fri.May 15Bemidji State vs. MinnesotaFSN7:00 p.m.668/436
Fri.Mar 15Michigan Tech vs. UNDFCS/Midco7:37pmlocal listings
Fri.Mar. 15Michigan vs. Western MichiganFS Detroit7 p.m.663 / 430
Sat.Mar. 15Michigan Tech vs. UNDFCS/Midco7:07pm628
Sat.Mar. 16New Hampshire vs. ProvidenceNESN3:00 p.m.628 / 434
Sun.Mar. 17Hockey East QuarterfinalNESN3:30 p.m.628 / 434
*NESN = New England Sports Network, FCS = Fox College Sports, FSN+ = Fox Sports North-Plus, NBCSN = NBC Sports Network, DirecTV requires the “Sports Pack” to view the Regional sports Networks.All times are Central Standard Time.


Cross-posted at the Hockey Writers Combine...
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Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Dusting off an old post going into the last week of the season


This tweet, caused me to look at this blog pre-season poll... How wrong does it appear might have been, at least as far as standings?

I participated in the 3rd Annual WCHA Blogger & Website Preseason Poll put on by A Tradition of Excellence and this how the pollsters think the WCHA will shake out this season. 

Team (1st Place Votes) Points
1. Minnesota (15)199
2. North Dakota (2)187
3. Denver (1)162
4. Wisconsin142
5. Minnesota-Duluth126
6. St. Cloud State119
7. Nebraska-Omaha97
8. Colorado College94.5
9. Michigan Tech78.5
10. Minnesota State-Mankato58
11. Bemidji State44
12. Alaska-Anchorage19

Player of the Year (17 Voters)
Nick Bjugstad, Minnesota (9)

Others receiving multiple votes:
Mark Zengerle, Wisconsin (4)
Erik Haula, Minnesota (2)

Rookie of the Year (17 Voters)
Rocco Grimaldi, North Dakota (6)
Others receiving multiple votes:

Nic Kerdiles, Wisconsin (4)
Andy Welinski, Minnesota-Duluth (2)
Austin Farley, Minnesota-Duluth (2)

Defenseman of the Year (17 Voters)
Joey LaLeggia, Denver (9)

Others receiving multiple votes:
Nick Jensen, St. Cloud State (3)
Nate Schmidt, Minnesota (2)

Breakout Player of the Year (17 Voters)
Caleb Herbert, Minnesota-Duluth (2)
Andrej Sustr, Nebraska-Omaha (2)

13 others received a single vote.

The following bloggers  took part in this poll:
Timothy Boger, Kelly Green & White (North Dakota)

Jeremy Larson, Husky Hockey Time (St. Cloud State)

Nathan Wells/@gopherstate, SB Nation MN/College Hockey News/SBNation (Minnesota/WCHA)

Tim Braun, Tech Hockey Guide (Michigan Tech)

Andrew Craig, College Hockey High Horse (Minnesota-Duluth)

Matt Christians/@Bulldog_Country, Bulldog Country (Minnesota-Duluth)

South Tex Gopher, Gopher Puck Live (Minnesota)

Steve Fetch/@fetch9, The Checking Line

Zack Friedli, Hockey State of Mind/College Hockey News (Minnesota-Duluth)

Eric Burton (Goon), Goon's World/The Hockey Writers (North Dakota)

GopherGuy33, Gopher Puck Live (Minnesota)

Andy Johnson, Bucky's 5th Quarter (Wisconsin)

Jeff Baker/@UNOMavMania, Mav Mania (Nebraska-Omaha)

Joe Paisley, Paisley Hockey (Colorado College)

gmf1a, CC Tiger Hockey Forum (Colorado College)

Donn Schuschke (Sioux 7), Goon's World (North Dakota)

Matthew Semisch, USCHO

Chad, A Tradition of Excellence (North Dakota)

This was how I think the WCHA will shake out this season.

1. University of Minnesota
2. University of North Dakota
3. University of Wisconsin
4. Denver University
5. University of Minnesota Duluth
6. Colorado College
6. Michigan Tech University
8. University of Nebraska Omaha
9. Saint Cloud State University
10. Bemidji State University
11. Minnesota State University Mankato
12. University of Anchorage Alaska 

So look who's sitting in third place... Now my vote doesn't look too bad, at least there. 


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Monday, January 28, 2013

How some of us voted


Mattew Semisch, Radio Free Omaha

1. Minnesota
5. Denver
7. Minnesota State
12 Alaska Anchorage


1. Minnesota
2. Saint Cloud 
3. North Dakota
4. Nebraksa-Omaha
5. Minnesota State 
6. Denver 
7. Wisconsin
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Michigan Tech
10. Colorado College 
11. Bemdiji State
12. Alaska Anchorage

Troy Mills, The Beaver Pond

1. St. Cloud State
2. Minnesota
3. North Dakota
4. Nebraska-Omaha
5. MSU-Mankato
6. Wisconsin
7. Denver
8. Minnesota-Duluth
9. Colorado College
10. Michigan Tech
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska-Anchorage


1. Minnesota
2. Saint Cloud
3. North Dakota
4. Nebraska-Omaha
5. Denver
6. Wisconsin
7. Minnesota State
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Colorado College
10. Michigan Tech
11. Bemidji
12. Alaska Anchorage

Eric J. Burton, Goon's World

1. Minnesota
2. Saint Cloud
3. Nebraska-Omaha
4. North Dakota
5. Denver
6. Wisconsin
7. Minnesota State
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Colorado College
10. Michigan Tech
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska Anchorage


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Friday, December 28, 2012

Team USA defenseman Jacob Trouba's game tying goal against Russia



Here is the game tying goal by Michigan and team USA defenseman Jacob Trouba with the game tying at the 13:20 mark of the second period. Trouba has been one of the USA's best players so far during the WJC.
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Monday, December 17, 2012

USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll

December 17, 2012

Team(First Place Votes)RecordPointsLast Poll
1Boston College(44)11- 2-19931
2New Hampshire( 4)11- 2-29382
3Notre Dame( 2)14- 4-09113
4Minnesota11- 3-38164
5Miami11- 3-47685
6Boston University10- 5-07376
7North Dakota10- 5-36758
8Western Michigan11- 4-16487
9Quinnipiac12- 3-26039
10Dartmouth7- 2-252510
11Cornell6- 3-244112
12Nebraska-Omaha11- 6-139513
13Union8- 3-439114
14Denver9- 6-334311
15Yale7- 3-232115
16St. Cloud State11- 7-029617
17Niagara10- 2-424816
18Minnesota State10- 6-220420
19Ferris State7- 7-35019
20Colgate9- 7-247NR
20Harvard4- 4-14718
Others receiving votes: Providence 43, Holy Cross 16, Robert Morris 15, Ohio State 14, Colorado College 7, Lake Superior 4, Massachusetts-Lowell 2, Michigan 2.


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Edit: How some of us voted. (6/12)

I like transparency and I have no problem showing how I voted. Every week 12 of us contribute to the Tech Hockey Guide WCHA Web Media Poll. Here's how six of us voted.
1. UMTC
2. UND
3. SCSU
4. UNO
5 Mankato
6. Denver
7. CC
8. UW
9. UMD
10. Bemidji
11. Michigan Tech
12. Anchorage

Troy Mills of the Beaver Pond
1. UND
2. Minnesota
3. St. Cloud
4. Nebraska-Omaha
5. Mankato
6. Colorado College
7. Denver
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Bemidji State
10. Wisconsin
11. Michigan Tech
12. Alaska Anchorage

Chris Dilks of Western College Hockey
1. Minnesota
2. North Dakota
3. Saint Cloud State
4. Nebraska Omaha
5. Minnesota State
6. Denver
7. Minnesota Duluth
8. Colorado College
9. Bemidji State
10. Wisconsin
11. Michigan Tech
12. Alaska Anchorage

Eric Burton Goon’s World
1. North Dakota
2. Minnesota Gophers
3. Saint Cloud State
4. Nebraska Omaha
5. Minnesota State
6. Denver
7. Colorado College
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Bemidji State
10. Wisconsin
11. Michigan Tech
12. Alaska Anchorage

Tim Braun of the Tech Hockey Guide
1. North Dakota
2. Saint Cloud
3. Minnesota
4. Nebraska-Omaha
5. Minnesota State
6. Denver
7. Colorado College
8.  Minnesota Duluth
9. Michigan Tech
10. Bemidji State
11. Wisconsin
12. Alaska Anchorage

Matthew Semisch from Radio Free Omaha
1. North Dakota
2. Saint Cloud
3. Nebraska Omaha
4. Minnesota
5. Minnesota State
6. Denver
7. Colorado College
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Wisconsin
10. Bemidji State
11. Michigan Tech
12. Alaska Anchorage
 
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Thursday, December 13, 2012

UND: The Weekend Ahead (12/14-12/15)

Seal of the University of North Dakota
Seal of the University of North Dakota (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The University of North Dakota travels to Houghton, Michigan to play the Michigan Tech Huskies in an important two game WCHA series at MacInnes Student Ice Arena on December 14-15.

North Dakota (8-5-3, 5-2-3 WCHA) #8 USCHO and #8 USA Today Polls versus unranked Michigan Tech (4-8-3, 3-6-3 WCHA).

Game times: 7:07 pm ET December 14-15.

Radio:  UND 96.1 (KQHT-FM) – The Fox.

TV: None
 Webcast: MichiganTechHuskies.com

Series History: All-Time:  UND leads the series 145-93-10 (.605). UND’s record against MTU in Grand Forks, ND UND leads 82-33-5 (.704). UND’s record against MTU in Houghton, Michigan 61-55-5 (.525).  UND record against MTU at Neutral sites, UND trails 2-5-0 (.286). Last 10 games; UND leads 9-0-1 (.950)

 Players to Watch:

North DakotaForwardsDanny Kristo (6g-9a—15pts), Rocco Grimaldi (6g-9a—15pts), Mark MacMillan (6g-6a—12pts), Corbin Knight (5g-12a—14pts), Drake Caggiula (5g-6a—11pts). Defense:  Dillon Simpson (2g-5a—7pts), Andrew MacWilliam (1g-4a—5pts), Derek Forbort (4g-5a—9pts). Goaltenders: Clarke Saunders 6-3-3, 2.39 GAA, .916 save percentage, Zane Gothberg 2-2-0, 2.97 GAA, .902 save percentage.

Michigan Tech Huskies: Alex Petan (4g-9a—13pts), Blake Pietila (9g-2a—11pts), David Johnston (3g-8a—11pts), Jujhar Khaira (3g-8a—11pts).  Defense: Steven Seigo  (4g-4a—8pts), Brad Stebner (1g-4a—5pts), Goaltenders: Jamie Phillips  0-1-0, 2.34 GAA, .906 save percentage. Kevin Genoe  3-1-3, 2.83 GAA, .909 save percentage, Pheonix Copley 1-6-0, 4.36 GAA, .851 save percentage.

UND Official Web Page

Michigan Tech Officials Web Page

Originally Posted at The Hockey Writers – Combine

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Former Gophers Andy Brink’s thought’s on college hockey and the WCHA

English: Logo for the University of Minnesota
English: Logo for the University of Minnesota (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Which the formation of the Big Ten Hockey Conference and the formation of the NCHC, the WCHA is going to have a very different look to it starting for the 2013-14 season. I had the opportunity to interview Former Golden Gopher forward Andy Brink and you’re going to find that he has some interesting things to say.
You played with the Minnesota Gophers from 1992-1996. What team in the WCHA did you consider to be your biggest rival? Why?
 My freshman and sophomore years Wisconsin was our biggest rival. They were more talented than us but we had their number. One of our coaches, Bill Butters, made it clear that we never lose to Wisconsin. My junior and senior years, CC was our biggest rival. They were really good and played with confidence. We had great games with them.
What is your feeling about this being the last season in the present form of the WCHA? Who do you hate more Michigan or Michigan State?
 The WCHA was the best league in college hockey. Anyone could win on any given night. Every weekend you had to play well to win regardless of the opponent. I,  personally, disliked Michigan the most. But that’s because they were difficult to beat. They had a lot of talent and played hard.
What is your favorite memory playing in the WCHA?
 What I reflect on most fondly was winning on the road. There was no better feeling than winning in Engelstad, The DECC, Dane County Coliseum and the other arenas that we played in. When you win on the road in the WCHA you really feel like you have accomplished something. Every building was fun to play in and each team had loyal fans that were very vocal.
Favorite NCAA Hockey Memory?
 My favorite memory NCAA Memory is from before I played. I grew up in Bemidji and grew up a Sioux fan. I remember going to Sioux games as a kid and still have a Sioux #20 Bob Joyce jersey. UND’s 1987 NCAA Championship is my fondest memory because I followed that team really close. There were also 2 players from my hometown on their roster and George Pelawa (from Bemidji) would have been a big part of that team had he not died in a car accident in the fall of ’86.
What do you think of Minnesota not playing UND in hockey for the next four seasons? Do you think it’s a bad decision to not continue the rivalry?
 It’s hard to imagine UND and the Gophers not playing. It’s been such a good rivalry and very even. Being only 5 hours away from each other and both programs always being so good, obviously, it’s not good that they are not playing a series every year.
Thoughts on the College Hockey re-alignment and the Gophers going to the Big Ten Hockey Conference? Good or bad for College Hockey?
 I don’t know. Things change. There are so many good young players now and so many opportunities for kids to get better that I think College Hockey will be really good no matter what. Kids today are faster and stronger and learning the game at a earlier age. For those kids that are late bloomers, there are many opportunities to develop at an older age in different junior leagues. College Hockey will benefit from this and I think we will see more parity throughout college hockey.
Favorite Opposition player during your time with the Gophers? Favorite arena to play in?
 Even though I only played against him for 1 year, Greg Johnson, from UND was my favorite player to play against. He was good at everything and relentless. I think he had 5 assists against us in one game at Engelstad my freshman year. Chris Marinucci from UMD was also really good and similar to Greg Johnson. Old Engelstad and Old Mariucci were the 2 best rinks to play in. They both had character and a lot of history and were really loud.
You have are a co-owners of Breakaway Hockey with former Golden Gophers and Buffalo Sabres great Dave Snuggerud and you see a lot of great players come through the ranks. One of your former students at Breakaway Hockey is Nick Mattson who plays for the University of North Dakota. What’s your thought’s on his first year and a half in the WCHA playing for UND? Also, what are his strengths on the ice.
 Nick is a great kid. Very motivated and loves hockey. Was always at the outdoor rink improving his skills and having fun. Was always trying to improve. I know Nick is capable of being a very good offensive and two way defenseman in college hockey. It takes confidence to perform well consistently and I think Nick has been very good through his first year and a half in the league. I know he will get better and better because he is smart and motivated. Also, I have always respected how nice he is off the rink to others, he comes from great parents! Besides his skating and puck skills, Nick’s biggest asset is his vision and his ability to be “calm” with the puck.
*Disclosure; Andy Brink is my brother-in-law and while played for the Maroon and Gold, I am very proud to have him as a member of my family. Brink has been a good ambassador to the game of hockey and he is making differences in the lives of youngsters on and off the ice.

Originally posted at the Hockey Writers Combine... 

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Monday, December 10, 2012

How some of us voted

Andy Johnson of Bucky’s Fifth Quarter 

1. UMTC
2. UND
3. DU
4. UNO
5. SCSU
6. Kato
7. CC
 8. UW
 9. UMD
10. Tech
11. Bemidji
12. UAA

Chris Dilks of Western College Hockey 

1. Minnesota
2. North Dakota
3. Nebraska Omaha
4. Denver
5. Saint Cloud State
6. Minnesota State
7. Colorado College
8. Wisconsin
9. Minnesota Duluth
10. Michigan Tech
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska Anchorage

My Picks that were posted on INSIDE HOCKEY

1. UND
2. Minnesota
3. Omaha
4. Denver
5. Saint Cloud
6. Colorado College
7. Minnesota State
8. Minnesota Duluth
9. Michigan Tech
10. Wisconsin
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska Anchorage

I have had people ask me why I have put Mankato higher in my power rankings. First, Mankato has played a very weak schedule and has yet to beat more than one opponent with a winning record except Minnesota. DU swept Mankato that also played into the equation as well.  When they finally win a couple of games against higher opponents I will adjust my rankings accordingly. Also, Mankato has played the 43rd hardest schedule. Dare I make the cupcake argument? 

Matthew Semisch Radio Free Omaha

1. Minnesota
2. Nebraska Omaha
3. Denver
4. North Dakota
5. Saint Cloud
6. Minnesota State
7. Colorado College
8. Michigan Tech
9. Minnesota Duluth
10. Wisconsin
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska Anchorage

Troy Mills of the Beaver Pond

1. North Dakota
2. Denver
3. Minnesota
4. Nebraska-Omaha
5. St. Cloud State
6. Mankato
7. Colorado College
8. Michigan Tech
9. Wisconsin
10. Duluth
11. Bemidji State
12. Alaska-Anchorage


Tim Braun of Tech Hockey Guide

1. Minnesota
2. DU
3. UND
4. UNO
5. SCSU
6. C.C.
7. MSUM
8. MTU
9. UMD
10. UW
11. BSU
12. UAA
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