OT: 2022-2023 NCAA Hockey Thread

[north21]

Idk if I would call it turtling, but they definitely didn’t commit to a serious forecheck

All of this, good for Q they deserve it.

 

[TaLoN]

Is it normal to start LaCombe-Kester and not Faber’s pair? I guess I always just assumed Faber’s pair was the top pair.

They didn't play the top line or pair

 

[Sad People]

Atleast MN sports theme is consistent.

 

[north21]

It’s the Minnesota way

@Digitalbooya thanks for your jinx

Gophs defy the norm but still 5-8 in national championship games is poor.

 

[Digitalbooya]

They didn't play the top line or pair

I didn’t even notice the forward unit wasn’t the top line. That’s an error on Motzko’s part IMO.

Are Cooley/Snugg expected to stay? Next year will likely be a revenge tour if that’s the case.

 

[TaLoN]

I didn’t even notice the forward unit wasn’t the top line. That’s an error on Motzko’s part IMO.

Are Cooley/Snugg expected to stay? Next year will likely be a revenge tour if that’s the case.

Agreed, Motzko made a huge error there

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I didn’t even notice the forward unit wasn’t the top line. That’s an error on Motzko’s part IMO.

Are Cooley/Snugg expected to stay? Next year will likely be a revenge tour if that’s the case.

Cooley close to 0% chance. Snuggerud more likely, probably 60/40.

 

[TaLoN]

Cooley close to 0% chance. Snuggerud more likely, probably 60/40.

What about Knies?

 

[north21]

Agreed, Motzko made a huge error there

Perfectly executed by Q but you kind of notice that stuff. Faber not out there either.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

What about Knies?

Same as Cooley.

Expecting quite an exodus in the coming days.

 

[Northerner]

It’s the Minnesota way

@Digitalbooya thanks for your jinx

Not for UMD. At least they've won couple titles in the last two decades for this state.


I'm sort of in a state of shock right now. I can't imagine how Cooley is feeling.

 

[lordtrillson]

 

[TaLoN]

Not for UMD. At least they've won couple titles in the last two decades for this state.


I'm sort of in a state of shock right now. I can't imagine how Cooley is feeling.

Probably pissed he wasn't taking the opening faceoff in OT

 

[north21]

Not for UMD. At least they've won couple titles in the last two decades for this state.


I'm sort of in a state of shock right now. I can't imagine how Cooley is feeling.

Have to say umd picking up some titles has been fun, gophers first but umd and Bemidji are my backups. Can't say the same for cloud and the mavs but it everyone else is gone I cheer them on.

 

[Northerner]

Have to say umd picking up some titles has been fun, gophers first but umd and Bemidji are my backups. Can't say the same for cloud and the mavs but it everyone else is gone I cheer them on.

Huskies have knocked on the door too.

Probably pissed he wasn't taking the opening faceoff in OT

He was a big part of why they were even in that title game.

 

[north21]

Huskies have knocked on the door too.

Mavs too, MN has 5 of the last 9 runner ups to add to the fun. At least UMD came through twice, kind of well represented in title games in college hockey during that span i guess.

 

[keppel146]

I think Cooley and Snuggie stay. Knies is prob gone

 

[keppel146]

Not for UMD. At least they've won couple titles in the last two decades for this state.


I'm sort of in a state of shock right now. I can't imagine how Cooley is feeling.

Yup, Just meaning sports overall. As a Bulldog grad I was there in 2011 and 2017 (loss). Hopefully Cooley returns bc of the loss.

 

[57special]

Cooley will be gone, though i think he should stay. Knies is gone, though he ended the season on a low(for him). Snuggerud should stay.

Mittelstadt had a great playoff, even without the goals. He's an overager in this year's draft... someone should spend a 3rd on him, surely?

 

[Minnewildsota]

Cooley will be gone, though i think he should stay. Knies is gone, though he ended the season on a low(for him). Snuggerud should stay.

Mittelstadt had a great playoff, even without the goals. He's an overager in this year's draft... someone should spend a 3rd on him, surely?

I’m not sure where he’ll get drafted and don’t call me Shirley

 

[57special]

I’m not sure where he’ll get drafted and don’t call me Shirley

Some draft board have him as high as 2nd round. Mid round pick?

I thought he looked really good before the goal barrage. Stuck out, in a good way. Before that, I thought nothing of him. Lacombe also looked good to me, and I have been a hater for a long time.

 

[TaLoN]

Some draft board have him as high as 2nd round. Mid round pick?

I thought he looked really good before the goal barrage. Stuck out, in a good way. Before that, I thought nothing of him. Lacombe also looked good to me, and I have been a hater for a long time.

Lacombe played fantastic... his partner Koster? Not so much

 

[57special]

Lacombe played fantastic... his partner Koster? Not so much

It's funny, because I have been really down on Lacombe during most of his career, and have liked Koster.

If Lacombe has finally turned it around mentally, then he might end up being a vg NHL'er. He's always had great tools, just doubts about the toolbox.

 

[The Enemy Within]

I can't even explain how disappointing the ending of the game was last night.. The Gophers had a horrible third period and it came back to bite them big time... I still can't believe they let them score so quickly into overtime. Just such a great season to have it end like this.

Congratulations to Quinnipiac. They played great and I am happy for them while being completely sad for us coming so close and once again falling short.

 

[keppel146]

I do think Cooley can benefit from another year and he might follow the 2 year plan. I also keep going back to that Motzko slip in the interview. I also agree that’s the trend for NCAA players, most of the one and dones aren’t ready and they kind of flounder when they reach the nhl. Yes Cooley is better than Jost and Casey Mittelstadt but why rush to the coyotes? That’s just my opinion, overcook a little and step right in.