Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/29

[WrathOfAramark]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

He has also been seen leading offensive rushes lately

I always get confused when he does that

Must be those concussion like symptoms he had earlier this year! He thinks he's a forward now!

[UMLFan]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

Another cousin of his, Jeremy Dehner ,was a 4-year player at Lowell as well, and one of the best all-around defensemen the team has had in the past decade.

And strangely, Lowell just picked up a commit yesterday from another defenseman originally from Madison.

[JB]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

Shared it on the UNH vs. DU thread - DU is coming east today and apparently stopping along the way to pick up WISCO. For some reason I find this very amusing.

Badger team standing on the runway with a big sign held out "Manchester NH" waiting for somebody to land.

DU team captain sticking his head out the plan door - "hey you guys need a ride"

etc.

[Patman]

And strangely, Lowell just picked up a commit yesterday from another defenseman originally from Madison.

I'm sure he's not likely a suter, but again, if we can tap that vein it's full of gold

[goldy_331]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

That Ryan Suter guy haa been pretty good in a Wild sweater. He keeps it up and I may even forgive his time as a BADger.

[leswp1]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

Must be those concussion like symptoms he had earlier this year! He thinks he's a forward now!

Heh.

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

Jake has been a very solid stay at home defenseman this year. He blocks a ton of shots. Has excellent positioning and gap control. Doesn't panic when pressed in his own zone. Not a huge shot, but moves the puck very well in the offensive zone.

Sounds like a Suter to me.

[Timothy A]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

A friend just called and asked me about a rumor of Madison TVW picking up the game. I went on their website...AND IT IS CONFIRMED.

TVW (Television Wisconsin) is available throughout the Madison market on over-the-air digital channel 3-2, on Charter Cable channel 14, and on DirecTV channel 14. I used to have DISH network and I know they DO NOT have it.

EDIT: I just noticed icebadger posted the same info a couple hours ago on the UW thread.

On my Charter system channel 14 QVC. Looks like I may have to get a cable to plug my daughter's laptop into the 50" plasma.

[Gainzo]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

I'm really looking forward to this game and I'm sure Wisconsin will feed off the large and loud Lowell crowd as they would love nothing better than to silence us.

Hope to meet some Wisconsin fans and have some good banter. May the best team win.

[riverchief1]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

I know Lowell sold out their allotment from what I understand but don't know an exact number as Tsongas box office people look shellshocked! The 200 student ticket packages sold out in less than a day (not a bad deal $10 for 3 games and a bus ride, then they moved on to a $27 deal when the first 200 sold out) so I'm thinking that's at least 5 buses coming up. This doesn't count others who bought separately and all the non-students. Estimate was up to 1,000 UML fans on Bazin's weekly coach's update but that was what was in Bridgeport give or take, much further away. Anecdotally I'm hearing 2,000-2,500 but who knows after UML overran the Garden last weekend with estimates over 6,000 on Saturday night.

Eagerly awaiting Friday, heading up early for lunch at Red Arrow Diner with daughter and then over to Murphys.

[MagnessMan]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

This is the best first round match up with the DU/UNH game being the second. There is no reason for there to be any empty seats in Manchester. People in the hockey starved east don't usually get to see this kind of quality hockey. Bring your friends and their girlfriends. I wish this game was a little later. 2:30 mtn start will make it so I will most likely miss at least the first period. I just saw Bucky's run at the X last weekend. They are playing good hockey as are the Riverhawks. I expect this will be a close one and may be decided by puck luck.

[streeter]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

That Ryan Suter guy haa been pretty good in a Wild sweater. He keeps it up and I may even forgive his time as a BADger.

HE wasn't a badger for very long at all and skates wtih Phil Kessel in the offseason so that may make it easier as well... lol

[streeter]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

This is shockingly bad, especially for a team like Wisconsin.

As Coach eaves would say. stats are for people with good stats.... those averages Obviously include the rough stretch from Oct-Nov... look at their numbers in the 2nd half of the year since they have had their full roster in tact and healthy and you will get different numbers..... Its about what you do in the next game and if wisco goes 2-4 or 2-5 on the PP on friday I like their chances....

[Almington]

As Coach eaves would say. stats are for people with good stats.... those averages Obviously include the rough stretch from Oct-Nov... look at their numbers in the 2nd half of the year since they have had their full roster in tact and healthy and you will get different numbers..... Its about what you do in the next game and if wisco goes 2-4 or 2-5 on the PP on friday I like their chances....

Wisconsin has played zero games this year without missing someone.

[streeter]

Re: Wisconsin vs. UMass-Lowell (Bucky vs. Rowdy) - NCAA Northeast Regional Friday 3/2

Wisconsin has played zero games this year without missing someone.

Good job missing my point!!!