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  • #151
    Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

    Originally posted by Tiggsy View Post
    True. However it has never been mentioned to my recollection that the Gophers have never won a post season game there. Frank was talking up that fact quite a bit this time. Maybe exposing the jinx is enough to break it.

    That being said, I regrettably expect the Sue to win in 3 just to break the jinx and give us all hope for one day.
    While "jinx" like that one are always amusing sidenotes to games or series, I'm fairly certain those prior losses, all but one of which occurred prior to 1988, IIRC, will have limited impact on the current gopher players.

    I still say it will be a toss up series. UND is a little healthier than they were when the teams played in Mpls. but not as healthy as when the teams last played in Grand Forks.

    Normally, home ice would be a significant factor, and is certainly the most favorable condition for the Sioux this weekend. But there are some mitigating circumstances. First, the home ice advantage in the playoffs is usually muted, somewhat, by the fact that higher playoff ticket prices sometimes keeps students away who might otherwise attend a regular season game.

    Next, I think UND goes on spring break this weekend, so many students may already be out of town. Also, it's a rivalry series, and home ice in rivalry series tends to have a less significant impact.

    Finally, Minnesota has a very good record in the first round of the WCHA playoffs, at home or on the road. I think they've only missed the Final Four/Five one time in the 20+ seasons it's been played.
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    • #152
      Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

      Originally posted by Tiggsy View Post
      True. However it has never been mentioned to my recollection that the Gophers have never won a post season game there. Frank was talking up that fact quite a bit this time. Maybe exposing the jinx is enough to break it.

      That being said, I regrettably expect the Sue to win in 3 just to break the jinx and give us all hope for one day.
      I believe that statistic is a little misleading though. Considering those games were all played at the Old REA. Though if you want to count the Holy Cross game at the new REA...

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      • #153
        Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

        Originally posted by goldy_331 View Post
        Why will what's plagued the Gophers all season suddenly be no problem? This team has had repeated opportunities to improve their position and repeated failed to come out with intensity. Didn't matter if it was a rival or a nobody, they've come and played flat or stupid or uninspired hockey (you pick the adjective). I see no reason to expect a turnaround now.
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        • #154
          Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

          Originally posted by SJHovey View Post
          Minnesota has a very good record in the first round of the WCHA playoffs, at home or on the road.
          Except, as you must have already read, in Grand Forks.

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          • #155
            Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

            What is the over/under on the amount of snowmobile DWI's that will be given out after the game Friday night?

            Oh my bad, I forgot your cops in GF will look the other way for the Sue players and fans....or was it the "jury of their peers" that looked the other way... or both, I forget.

            We'll just go with a safe estimate of 95% of drivers over the legal limit; and we'll say 0 DWI's given out...that sounds about right. good times.

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            • #156
              Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

              Don't be silly, Grand Forks isn't St. Cloud. No one drives their snowmobile to games.

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              • #157
                Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                Originally posted by RinkPig View Post
                What is the over/under on the amount of snowmobile DWI's that will be given out after the game Friday night?

                Oh my bad, I forgot your cops in GF will look the other way for the Sue players and fans....or was it the "jury of their peers" that looked the other way... or both, I forget.

                We'll just go with a safe estimate of 95% of drivers over the legal limit; and we'll say 0 DWI's given out...that sounds about right. good times.
                well......here are the stats and they favor ND: http://www.drinkinganddriving.org/

                Your dumb-lashing sounds more like you have a case of "my team sucks and isn't going to make a single tournament this year."
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                • #158
                  Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                  Originally posted by Dirty View Post
                  Don't be silly, Grand Forks isn't St. Cloud. No one drives their snowmobile to games.

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                  Dogsleds?

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                  • #159
                    Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                    Originally posted by Greyeagle View Post
                    Dogsleds?
                    Riding lawnmowers

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                    • #160
                      Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                      Originally posted by Dirty View Post
                      Riding lawnmowers

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                      Good choice, much harder to throw.

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                      And I was so pleased to be informed of this that I ran
                      Twenty red lights in his honor
                      Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord
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                      • #161
                        Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                        Originally posted by Greyeagle View Post
                        Good choice, much harder to throw.
                        Dogsleds are harder to throw than one thinks....very awkward.
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                        • #162
                          Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                          I think MN has been on the road just three times in the first round since the F5 came into being:
                          @ Duluth: lost - the only time MN didn't make the F5
                          @ CC: won
                          @ MSU-M: won

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                          • #163
                            Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                            Originally posted by MinnesotaNorthStar View Post
                            Dogsleds are harder to throw than one thinks....very awkward.
                            Most likely because the dogs get mad & try to bite you.

                            Minnesota's Pride On Ice: 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002 & 2003 NCAA National Champions

                            And the preacher said, you know you always have the Lord by your side
                            And I was so pleased to be informed of this that I ran
                            Twenty red lights in his honor
                            Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord
                            ~Mick Jagger/Keith Richards

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                            • #164
                              Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                              This thread has been so . . . rational and civil for a Sioux/Gopher thread. Gives me the creeps--it's just not natural.

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                              • #165
                                Re: WCHA First Round: MN @ UND

                                Originally posted by burd View Post
                                This thread has been so . . . rational and civil for a Sioux/Gopher thread. Gives me the creeps--it's just not natural.
                                Get bent.

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                                And the preacher said, you know you always have the Lord by your side
                                And I was so pleased to be informed of this that I ran
                                Twenty red lights in his honor
                                Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord
                                ~Mick Jagger/Keith Richards

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