uws vs st norberts

[jacketman]

Big games this weekend between 1 and 2 in the conference hopefully at Wessman. Even though I miss Lenny Rampone this series should be a pretty good one. Any thoughts?

[pete99race]

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Big games this weekend between 1 and 2 in the conference hopefully at Wessman. Even though I miss Lenny Rampone this series should be a pretty good one. Any thoughts?

Is the ice ready at the Wessman for this weekend's games?
Know they moved games to the DECC recently.

[pete99race]

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With the point lead that these two teams have over the rest of their NCHA foes (SNC with a two point margin over Superior), the sqaud that could sweep this weekend would be the odds on favorite to take the NCHA regular season crown. Only three weekends of conference games remain after the completion of this week's Fri/Sat competition. A series split will likely result in the series championship going down to the final weekend of the regular season.
Let's take a look at how these two teams compare statisically.
OFFENSE
Goals for: SNC -- 63 in 17 games. 3.71 average. SUPERIOR -- 62 in 17 games. 3.59 average.
Players with 10 or more points: SNC -- nine. SUPERIOR -- five.
Power Play %: SNC -- 19.5%. SUPERIOR -- 15.7%.
DEFENSE
Goals Allowed: SNC -- 25 in 17 games. 1.47 average. SUPERIOR -- 46 in 17 games. 2.71 average.
Penalty Kill %: SNC -- 89.6%. SUPERIOR -- 86.8%
Goalie Comparison: SNC -- O'Brien has played 91.9% of all minutes. 1.56 GAA. 91.9 save %.
SUPERIOR -- Tinham has played 56% of all minutes. 2.51 GAA. 90.2 save %.
Standberg has played 44% of all minutes. 2.75 GAA 91.3 save %.
Tinkham has started three straight games. Could be the favorite to start both games this weekend.
Overall Assessment:
1 -- SNC has the advantage in all offensive comparisons.
2 -- SNC has the advantage in all defensive comparisons.
3 -- SNC has the advantage in all goalie comparisons.
4 -- Superior has the home ice advantage. I would expect two of the better crowds of the season at the Wessman for this series.
I will be there to share in the festivites.
Always an interesting experience at the Wessman. Jusk ask Mr. Popcorn!!!

[Toe Blake's Brother]

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With the point lead that these two teams have over the rest of their NCHA foes (SNC with a two point margin over Superior), the sqaud that could sweep this weekend would be the odds on favorite to take the NCHA regular season crown. Only three weekends of conference games remain after the completion of this week's Fri/Sat competition. A series split will likely result in the series championship going down to the final weekend of the regular season.
Let's take a look at how these two teams compare statisically.
OFFENSE
Goals for: SNC -- 63 in 17 games. 3.71 average. SUPERIOR -- 62 in 17 games. 3.59 average.
Players with 10 or more points: SNC -- nine. SUPERIOR -- five.
Power Play %: SNC -- 19.5%. SUPERIOR -- 15.7%.
DEFENSE
Goals Allowed: SNC -- 25 in 17 games. 1.47 average. SUPERIOR -- 46 in 17 games. 2.71 average.
Penalty Kill %: SNC -- 89.6%. SUPERIOR -- 86.8%
Goalie Comparison: SNC -- O'Brien has played 91.9% of all minutes. 1.56 GAA. 91.9 save %.
SUPERIOR -- Tinham has played 56% of all minutes. 2.51 GAA. 90.2 save %.
Standberg has played 44% of all minutes. 2.75 GAA 91.3 save %.
Tinkham has started three straight games. Could be the favorite to start both games this weekend.
Overall Assessment:
1 -- SNC has the advantage in all offensive comparisons.
2 -- SNC has the advantage in all defensive comparisons.
3 -- SNC has the advantage in all goalie comparisons.
4 -- Superior has the home ice advantage. I would expect two of the better crowds of the season at the Wessman for this series.
I will be there to share in the festivites.
Always an interesting experience at the Wessman. Jusk ask Mr. Popcorn!!!

Pete:

Make sure Mr. Popcorn wears his hard hat. I understand that the Soup AD has been working out on the speed bag! As far as the games, It looks like SNC is stronger in all of the area's that you mentioned. As you know, this is why they play the game though. I will add that SNC will have to play much stronger and more focused than they were last week to come out of this weekend with the points that they need.

[snc1]

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My memory sucks, so would I be correct in saying Wessman is an olympic sheet?

[CARDS_rule_the_Burgh]

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I'm predicting a split in this series. No concrete reason to think St. Norbert would drop 2 points here, but if there's a team in the NCHA that could split with them right now - it's UWS.

[Toe Blake's Brother]

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My memory sucks, so would I be correct in saying Wessman is an olympic sheet?

No. 195x87

[Toe Blake's Brother]

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I'm predicting a split in this series. No concrete reason to think St. Norbert would drop 2 points here, but if there's a team in the NCHA that could split with them right now - it's UWS.

You cetainly could be correct here as Soup is always tough. I think the potential difference maker could be O'Brien in net for SNC. He has been solid all year and it seems that the Soup goaltenders have not been as steady. Should be a great weekend of hockey.

[snc1]

No. 195x87

What is the reason for SNCs average play up there? Just good UWS teams?

[pete99race]

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What is the reason for SNCs average play up there? Just good UWS teams?

From my experience, it seems that the Jacket players (and their fans) really get jacked up when the Knights come to town!!

[Toe Blake's Brother]

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What is the reason for SNCs average play up there? Just good UWS teams?

I am not sure what you are basing your comment of average play, but I can tell you that historically, Soup has always been tough at home specifically and that they have always had tough teams with the possible exception of last year. Additionally, I would imagine that Soup always plays a bit tougher against SNC, a rival and typically one of the "teams to beat" in the NCHA.

[snc1]

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Trying to make it up there this weekend. Gotta fight through the red tape with my posse

[pete99race]

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Is the ice ready at the Wessman for this weekend's games?
Know they moved games to the DECC recently.

In checking into this further, it appears that the games will be at the Wessman. UWS mens hockey site states this as the location.
However, the Jacket Hockey site states that the location and time for the Friday/Jan. 21 game is TBD???

[pete99race]

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Trying to make it up there this weekend. Gotta fight through the red tape with my posse

Have you taken in games at the Wessman before?

[SNC SID]

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The St. Norbert-Superior series has been moved to THURSDAY AND FRIDAY at UM-Duluth's Amsoil Arena due to continued refrigeration problems at Wessman Arena. Thursday's game is set for 8 p.m. and Friday's game is set for 2:30 p.m.