SCSU @ DU: A Mile Above the Rest

[SCSU Euro]

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Let me be the first to say "welcome" this week to our future fellow NCHC fans.

Looking forward to the match-up this weekend and building on the rivalry in upcoming seasons. No doubt playing four times a year in most seasons, should help stir up some passion.

DU usually does pretty well against SCSU at Magness, but really struggles against them up in Minnesota. Let's hope DU's current Magness Mojo holds up in the new league.

I'll predict a couple of high scoring games: DU sweeps maybe 4-3 on Friday; 5-3 on Sat. Wouldn't be surprised with a split though.

In light of Ben Hanowski's absence due to a major CFB by a Kato goon in the second period on Friday (after Hano already had two goals and an assist in the game), I assume Gwoz will make Nick Shore a healthy scratch for this weekend's series. Seems fair.

N. Shore for Hanowski isn't fair. Either Laleggia has to sit or Zach Hope should get a start and not be allowed to be pulled until the 3rd.

[Husckey Domi Nation]

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N. Shore for Hanowski isn't fair. Either Laleggia has to sit or Zach Hope should get a start and not be allowed to be pulled until the 3rd.

Forward for forward. I didn't say Jensen was out or call for Denver's Nate Hardy.

And why does Denver have four goalies? Murray and Brittan still nursing injuries from last year?

[SCSU Euro]

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Forward for forward. I didn't say Jensen was out or call for Denver's Nate Hardy.

And why does Denver have four goalies? Murray and Brittan still nursing injuries from last year?

Denver doesn't have any forwards as good as Hano.

Sometimes teams roll with four, especially with Brittain missing so much time last year, they only had 3 at the time. Gotta have a fallback plan, and thy name is Hope.

[32 Degrees!]

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When scouting Denver, right now you better forget the word "forwards". The DU defense is doing all the highlight scoring. But just when you think you've got the D pegged, and you'll smother them...... "wha paaaaaa...." the centers like the Shores or Ostrow or Doremus blindside you - and the rubber is in your net. It's a different Pioneer team, people.

[First Time, Long Time]

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When scouting Denver, right now you better forget the word "forwards". The DU defense is doing all the highlight scoring. But just when you think you've got the D pegged, and you'll smother them...... "wha paaaaaa...." the centers like the Shores or Ostrow or Doremus blindside you - and the rubber is in your net. It's a different Pioneer team, people.

Interesting to note, both schools D-cores have scored 22 points.
DU's has 8 goals, 14 assists, SCSU's has 7 goals, 15 assists

[vizoroo]

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Hate to hear Hanowski was hurt by an illegal hit. But, honestly, I'm glad he's not playing this weekend. After all he is a scary good goal scorer.

Have to guess Zach Hope still wanted ro be on the team. Otherwise Brittain, Murray and Olkinuora would really be enough for any team! Juho, Jussi, Juicy Olkinupra will probably get his first turn in the net for 1 night this weekend.

[The Rube]

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Our visitors from UML seemed to think the Falling Rock in Lodo was THE place to go. Had something to do with lots of beer.

Euro got what I hope was a decent report on things to do; there's a reason I head out to CO a couple times a year besides hockey.

[SCSU Euro]

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When scouting Denver, right now you better forget the word "forwards". The DU defense is doing all the highlight scoring. But just when you think you've got the D pegged, and you'll smother them...... "wha paaaaaa...." the centers like the Shores or Ostrow or Doremus blindside you - and the rubber is in your net. It's a different Pioneer team, people.

Wha paaaaaa? I fear no wha paaaaaa

[Tipsy McStagger]

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I know we are more of a finesse team, but I would like to see some more physical play from SCSU this weekend. Gravel, Rabey, Thorson, Holka and Oliver need to put some bodies on Denver, something the team didn't do well against UNH.

[First Time, Long Time]

I know we are more of a finesse team, but I would like to see some more physical play from SCSU this weekend. Gravel, Rabey, Thorson, Holka and Oliver need to put some bodies on Denver, something the team didn't do well against UNH.

They were just fine being physical the last 4 games, so why bring up UNH?

[Tipsy McStagger]

They were just fine being physical the last 4 games, so why bring up UNH?

Because UNH is a very good team, they weren't physical against them and lost. I am hoping they avoid the same fate this weekend.

[First Time, Long Time]

Because UNH is a very good team, they weren't physical against them and lost. I am hoping they avoid the same fate this weekend.

So games against teams who aren't good, don't matter?
I'm just trying to follow why the UNH games are what you are singling out.
Yes UNH is a good team but those were also the first games of the year, and there has been nothing to suggest they won't be ready for DU.

[Tipsy McStagger]

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So games against teams who aren't good, don't matter?
I'm just trying to follow why the UNH games are what you are singling out.
Yes UNH is a good team but those were also the first games of the year, and there has been nothing to suggest they won't be ready for DU.

Games against teams who aren't good matter. They don't matter as much as games against good teams.

[vizoroo]

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DU has a Finnish goalie.
SCSU has a Finnish goalie.
How aboit the coaches let then play against each other?

[SCSU Euro]

DU has a Finnish goalie.
SCSU has a Finnish goalie.
How aboit the coaches let then play against each other?

Yeah but yours has a chance of playing this weekend. Fair warning, if anybody gets a breakaway on Olkinuora I will be the drunk guy in the stands yelling "Finnish Him!"