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  • Re: ALL THINGS DENVER--XL--This one's for Old Pio

    Originally posted by Dmann View Post
    Is he still coming to DU?
    That is what was reported, but he was only 14 at the time
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      I was following your game with Ferris State and when I looked over your starters for that game I was amazed at how small (relative) your team was and especially your defensive starters. Was I reading your lineup correctly? Gives hope for us ECAC folks who are recruiting smaller and smaller on defense. We have big teams in the ECAC like Cornell who we affectionately call the skating Pylons (Thank you Harvard) where everyone needs to be 6'4". You seem to be doing quite well with small and fast rather than big and slow. Am I correct on this?
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        Originally posted by Dutchman View Post
        I was following your game with Ferris State and when I looked over your starters for that game I was amazed at how small (relative) your team was and especially your defensive starters. Was I reading your lineup correctly? Gives hope for us ECAC folks who are recruiting smaller and smaller on defense. We have big teams in the ECAC like Cornell who we affectionately call the skating Pylons (Thank you Harvard) where everyone needs to be 6'4". You seem to be doing quite well with small and fast rather than big and slow. Am I correct on this?
        Yes, you're correct. Overall, we are not a very tall team (I think the average is 5/11) Our coach is big on having D men that can move quickly (and have good stick handling/shooting skills) and contribute at both ends of the ice. Zajak (a former winger) and Butcher are the strongest examples. I think this is a trend that is gaining around the country. You also see forwards getting bigger which is interesting. I think of the current BC team (a very different look than in past years).
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        • Originally posted by MagnessMan View Post
          Yes, you're correct. Overall, we are not a very tall team (I think the average is 5/11) Our coach is big on having D men that can move quickly (and have good stick handling/shooting skills) and contribute at both ends of the ice. Zajak (a former winger) and Butcher are the strongest examples. I think this is a trend that is gaining around the country. You also see forwards getting bigger which is interesting. I think of the current BC team (a very different look than in past years).
          This seems very similar to the way Quinnipiac builds their team. We are not overly big but are skilled up front and the D can move the puck quickly in transition. I'd say even for a smaller team Quinnipiac is willing to throw the body around and block tons of shots and take teams space away.
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          • Re: ALL THINGS DENVER--XL--This one's for Old Pio

            Originally posted by MagnessMan View Post
            Yes, you're correct. Overall, we are not a very tall team (I think the average is 5/11) Our coach is big on having D men that can move quickly (and have good stick handling/shooting skills) and contribute at both ends of the ice. Zajak (a former winger) and Butcher are the strongest examples. I think this is a trend that is gaining around the country. You also see forwards getting bigger which is interesting. I think of the current BC team (a very different look than in past years).
            Of the 6 starting D-men:
            1 @ 5'7"
            2 over 6"
            3 @ 5'9" to 5'11'
            More importantly , average weight is 180--none at 200 or more. Pretty light for a defensive corps. At times that may be a problem.

            Incoming freshmen are both over 6'--1 at 6'5" This is unusual for sure.
            In the next 3 classes looks like one over and 1 under 6'.

            speaking of size:
            team averages
            BC 6'0" 187 lbs.
            UND 6'0" 193 lbs
            QU 5'11 3/4" 185 lbs.
            DU 5'11 1/2" 182 lbs.
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            • Re: ALL THINGS DENVER--XL--This one's for Old Pio

              According to SBN, betting odds are:
              UND 7-5
              Quinnipiac 12-5
              BC 14-5
              DU 7-2
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                Originally posted by vizoroo View Post
                Of the 6 starting D-men:
                1 @ 5'7"
                2 over 6"
                3 @ 5'9" to 5'11'
                More importantly , average weight is 180--none at 200 or more. Pretty light for a defensive corps. At times that may be a problem.
                Are you saying that you have two six-inch GI Joe figures playing defense for DU? You'd think I would've noticed that before now, but here we are.
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                    Originally posted by St. Clown View Post
                    Are you saying that you have two six-inch GI Joe figures playing defense for DU? You'd think I would've noticed that before now, but here we are.
                    It's part of Monty's secret attack strategy.
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                    • Re: ALL THINGS DENVER--XL--This one's for Old Pio

                      Pios leaving for Tampa today.-- About 53 hours until puck drop.
                      DU website keeping track of Pio stories in the media. Nice to see hockey getting more coverage.
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                        Are those Pioneers in the front row of the picture?
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                          Viz. Are you making the trip? Also wondering if Swami is headed down.
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                            Who is coach Jim Armstrong? http://www.uscho.com/frozen-four/201...a-frozen-four/
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                            • Re: ALL THINGS DENVER--XL--This one's for Old Pio

                              Originally posted by MagnessMan View Post
                              Viz. Are you making the trip? Also wondering if Swami is headed down.
                              I wonder if a banner for the Pios would be enough reason for Swami to come back, if only for a few celebratory comments. If they do beat UND and go on to win it all, that would take some of the sting out of it, at least. A very small some.

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                              • Originally posted by burd View Post
                                I wonder if a banner for the Pios would be enough reason for Swami to come back, if only for a few celebratory comments. If they do beat UND and go on to win it all, that would take some of the sting out of it, at least. A very small some.
                                Prepare to be disappointed on both fronts

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