The Official College Hockey Thread

[MNSmoker]

This weekend was another good weekend for the Gophers. They took 3 out of 4 points against Mankato, and sit atop the WCHA with 10 points. Ryan Stoa has continued his stellar play and leads the WCHA in points scored with 10 and goals scored with 6.

The amount of penalties is still ridiculous. There were 22 penalties total in the first game, and 17 in the second game. This definitely takes away from the game and makes it difficult to watch. If these games continue down this path the entire season, I think I'm going to start watching less and less college hockey. That's pretty sad.

Looking forward to the match up this weekend against New Hampshire. They're undefeated in the Hockey East Division and are 4-1-2 overall. This series should be a good test for the Gophers.

Go penn state!!!

[MNSmoker]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Go penn state!!!

Al, how's Penn State doing this year? I remember reading on "the other site" that he made the team (congrats again BTW).

Originally Posted by taltos

Huge fan of the ECAC as a Dartmouth alum and also a fan of Hockey East as a huge BC fan. Some of the best hockey that I have ever seen comes in the Beanpot Tournament and in the various BC/BU games.

You happen to know the hockey coach? Maybe you can put in a good word for Mitch. Big solid defensemen.

Originally Posted by MNSmoker

Al, how's Penn State doing this year? I remember reading on "the other site" that he made the team (congrats again BTW).

Yes he did however cracking this years lineup with 4 SR, 1 JR and 1 SO D men is a tough thing. I have told him to work hard and get ready for next year. First loss Friday night . Never should of happened as PSU shots were 72 vs Drexal's 20. Lost 3-2

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Yes he did however cracking this years lineup with 4 SR, 1 JR and 1 SO D men is a tough thing. I have told him to work hard and get ready for next year. First loss Friday night . Never should of happened as PSU shots were 72 vs Drexal's 20. Lost 3-2

Just shows what can happen when you run into a hot goalie! That's a bunch of saves! 70? Jeez!
Gophers #1 (according to INCH)

[Savvy]

Badgers

That pretty much sums up the season so far...oh well a lot of time left. Just wish I was still living in Wisconsin so I could see a few games. I don't think anything is going to be aired here in Mississippi...

[MNSmoker]

Originally Posted by Savvy

Badgers

That pretty much sums up the season so far...oh well a lot of time left. Just wish I was still living in Wisconsin so I could see a few games. I don't think anything is going to be aired here in Mississippi...

You should be happy you're in Mississippi so you don't have to watch the Badgers. I'm just kidding. You're right, it's still early in the season. It doesn't matter how your team is playing now, it only matters how your team is playing in March.

To be totally hypocritical, my Gophers are playing great! Number 2 in the country according to the USA Today poll. It's been a fun season so far. I thought we'd have a pretty good squad this year, but I didn't think we'd be playing this well this early. I'm really hoping that they can continue to play well the whole season and make a couple of championship runs.

Originally Posted by Savvy

Badgers

That pretty much sums up the season so far...oh well a lot of time left. Just wish I was still living in Wisconsin so I could see a few games. I don't think anything is going to be aired here in Mississippi...

We have a young team that played some AWESOME teams in the first three weeks (B.C., Minnesota, ND). We'll be allright. Looked pretty good against Tech (who doesn't though). Next two weeks will be interesting...

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Go penn state!!!

http://www.collegehockey.info/blogs/acha/poll.php

#3!

[Gophernut]

Gopher's new #1!!!
http://www.uscho.com/rankings/
Yet again, they tie the first game of the weekend, only to come back the next to win handily. I think this is 4 weekends in a row now. I will take it again next weekend when they travel to Denver.

[MNSmoker]

Originally Posted by Gophernut

Gopher's new #1!!!
http://www.uscho.com/rankings/
Yet again, they tie the first game of the weekend, only to come back the next to win handily. I think this is 4 weekends in a row now. I will take it again next weekend when they travel to Denver.

WOOHOO!!!

Steve, that does make it 4 weekends in a row now. It seems to be the Gophers MO this year. I think we would definitely take it this weekend in Denver. This weekend should be a fun one to watch, but I think Denver is going to be a little pissed after being swept by SCSU this past weekend. We should definitely see the best that they have to offer. I'll be quite content if we get out of there with a split.

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by MNSmoker

The amount of penalties is still ridiculous. There were 22 penalties total in the first game, and 17 in the second game. This definitely takes away from the game and makes it difficult to watch. If these games continue down this path the entire season, I think I'm going to start watching less and less college hockey. That's pretty sad.

It has been pathetic. This is just not fun hockey to watch. At least the Gopher power play really clicked last night. NH Should be a good challenge.

[MNSmoker]

I think it's becoming a trend for the Gophers to tie on Friday night, and then win on Saturday. This is the third straight week that this has occurred, and we walk away from the weekend with 3 points again. Good to see the Gophers stay undefeated. Hopefully they take care of business next weekend against Michigan Tech and get a sweep.