The official University of Michigan thread

[naihlflames]

What a game by Hunwick !!!

 

[grits207]

Michigan did a great job showing everybody how overrated Matt Frattin is. Congrats

 

[CapsWolverinesUSA]

Michigan did a great job showing everybody how overrated Matt Frattin is. Congrats

Honestly, I put a lot of that on Hakstol. NoDak had an arrogant gameplan. They never made an effort to get people to the front of the net and actually work to manufacture a gritty goal. It was all perimiter stuff all night long. Frattin was isolated all game long, which was obviously Berenson's plan. But Hakstol never countered.

And, of course, Hunwick robbed him a time or two.

 

[Bob Probert Owns You]

Just got back... what a game!!! I couldn't believe how well Hunwick played in net. Also, Merrill was a complete monster in the defensive end. Clearly the best player on the ice.

Next up, UMD... GO BLUE!!!

 

[John Price]

Good job by Michigan of making it to championship game. Good luck to the lads.

 

[Muh]

Lets go Michigan

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Michigan did a great job showing everybody how overrated Matt Frattin is. Congrats

What game did you watch?

Congrats to the Wolverines. Red outcoached Hakstol in that one. Good luck in the final.

 

[Bob Probert Owns You]

I can barely contain my nervousness. GO BLUE!!!

 

[John Price]

Michigan up 1-0 early.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Michigan up 1-0 early.

Eerliy similar to last nights game against my Sioux.Winnett with the goal.Could that be enough?

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Eerliy similar to last nights game against my Sioux.Winnett with the goal.Could that be enough?

Never mind.Tied at 1.

 

[John Price]

A riveting national championship will be decided in extra periods.

 

[John Price]

Duluth wins. Heartbreak city.

 

[Fugu]

Duluth wins. Heartbreak city.

I thought you were a U of M football fan, not hockey.

 

[Bob Probert Owns You]

Just got home. Crushed.

My three thoughts:

1. Michigan scored 3 goals. That disallow was complete BS.

2. The refs played a MUCH to active role in the game. TheUM y stifled any flow and called some ridiculous penalties. UMD had NINE powerplays. They were not all deserved.

3. UMD's forwards played a stellar game. They carried the play to Michigan.

Now, I shall drink my night into oblivion.

 

[Bob Probert Owns You]

BIG pick-up for the Wolverines, as NDTP defensman Jacob Trouba committed to the Wolverines. Trouba is a top-10 talent in the 2012 draft and is described as Cam Fowler, but with an edge.

If Jon Merrill stays for a third year, the top pairing will be sick.

http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-eh-jacob-trouba

 

[Matt4776]

Welp. We suck.

 

[Bob Probert Owns You]

Michigan is off to a 4-0 start and a #1 USCHO ranking. All without top player Jon Merrill, who was suspended for the first 12 games for violation of team rules. There are whispers that Merrill may join the Plymouth Whalers, who hold his OHL rights. If true, it'd be a huge loss for the Maize and Blue.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Mac Bennett has been racking up the assists so far. Any thoughts on his play so far this season?

 

[Herby]

Mac Bennett has been racking up the assists so far. Any thoughts on his play so far this season?

He is a solid college d-man. He is shooting the puck more this year and is playing with more confidence.

I still have doubts about his NHL potential, but I also had doubts about Steve Kampfer and he has been ok. I think he'll be a four year player here and then who knows.

The Habs have drafted and traded for plenty of guys from this program so they know he is in good hands.

 

[Oilers Chick]

Mac Bennett has been racking up the assists so far. Any thoughts on his play so far this season?

As Herby has stated, Mac's shooting more and playing with more confidence, but I'll add a couple more observations here. First, he looks stronger this season, so obviously the time in the weight room has helped, especially in his defensive play. Second, he needs to add some more grit to this game. In last night's game vs. WMU, I think he threw the body maybe twice. Meanwhile, his defensive partner (and fellow Canadiens draft pick) was banging bodies left and right.

Now some observations from last night's (11/4/11) game vs. WMU, which BTW, was a terrific game, despite Michigan coming out on the losing end of it:


1) I didn't think either goalie was all that impressive, although both had their moments.

2) The Broncos look like they've picked up from where they left off last season and are looking really, really good. I love the fact that they never gave up on plays, especially on Walters' game-winner.

3) The Wolverines were very effective when they were playing the body and pressuring the puck carriers, problem was that they didn't do it consistently throughout the game. And some lapses/mistakes led to at least two of the Broncos' goals.

4) Phil DiGiuseppe was very impressive. He plays with a lot of poise and confidence. I just love his hands! I can see now why scouts are so high on this kid. He made some rookie mistakes, but nothing that can't be fixed.

5) Greg Pateryn IMO was the best player for Michigan. In addition to banging bodies, he was very solid in his own end. I thought he was especially good on the PK.

6) For WMU, IMO Danny DeKeyser was their best and most consistent player of the game. He was making a ton of smart plays and both ends of the ice and did a nice job on staying with the Michigan forwards that he was assigned to.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

I was just going to ask about Pateryn next. Thanks!

 

[Herby]

Pateryn has been awesome this season. To watch his progression from a raw freshman to where he is right now is remarkable and just shows, despite what the idiot GM of my favorite NHL team thinks, Red and the staff know how to develop players.

I think he could be challenging for an NHL spot in a couple of years.

 

[montreal]

Pateryn has been awesome this season. To watch his progression from a raw freshman to where he is right now is remarkable and just shows, despite what the idiot GM of my favorite NHL team thinks, Red and the staff know how to develop players.

I think he could be challenging for an NHL spot in a couple of years.

He's made nice progress over the last two years, I saw him for the first time this season this past weekend and thought he looked the best I've ever seen from him. A couple seasons in the AHL should be interesting to see how much more he can develop.

 

[doogie24]

Any regular vistors of Yost in here? Thinking about cashing in on the cheap tickets to go see Union this sunday. I've never been to a true home game, only to the matchups at the Joe. What I'm wondering is, will this be a somewhat of a waste? I know the best atmosphere will be vs. State or the other major rivals, but will the student section still be rocking on a Sunday afternoon on Thanksgiving weekend?