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5-3 UNO now after a power play goal

That'll do it.

(02-11-2017 10:21 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  5-3 UNO now after a power play goal

Lawton Courtnall got a foolish penalty with 4 minutes to go in the game and us behind by 1 goal. Now the game is out of reach. Lack of discipline in clutch situations will get you every time.

Huge huge huge series next weekend at home vs Nodak, need a capacity crowd at Lawson both nights. Nodak is currently 3 points behind us and not far behind is St. Cloud and Omaha

Friday nights game will be on CBSSN

(02-11-2017 10:37 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  Huge huge huge series next weekend at home vs Nodak, need a capacity crowd at Lawson both nights. Nodak is currently 3 points behind us and not far behind is St. Cloud and Omaha

You would hope Lawson is filled both nights vs. Nodak but I'd bet only Saturday MIGHT achieve that. It's the next-to-last home series of the reg. season, the Defending National Champ is in town, and a big points series in the NCHC. What more do fans need to show up for?

(02-12-2017 01:03 PM)BrownandGoldforever Wrote:  

(02-11-2017 10:37 PM)Broncodan Wrote:  Huge huge huge series next weekend at home vs Nodak, need a capacity crowd at Lawson both nights. Nodak is currently 3 points behind us and not far behind is St. Cloud and Omaha

You would hope Lawson is filled both nights vs. Nodak but I'd bet only Saturday MIGHT achieve that. It's the next-to-last home series of the reg. season, the Defending National Champ is in town, and a big points series in the NCHC. What more do fans need to show up for?

If we beat NODAK on Friday night the folks will show up Saturday as well. It's up to the team to play with more discipline than they did Saturday night against UNO.

Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

IF that is true, Murray needs to have the suspect official in the NCHC offices on Monday morning. It's tough enough to get wins in this conference when you don't have officials making one-sided calls.

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

(02-13-2017 08:24 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

The officials may hate Murray, but if we're on the ass end of Penalties every game it's time for him as HC to put some fear into Officials. Don't be afraid to take game film to the NCHC and let them sort out if the calls are one-sided. The Big 10 Football officials hated Bo Schembechler too, but they were also afraid of him.

If you watch the games Murray has not been screaming at the refs much at all , i have been to 8 games this year and have not seen him loose it yet.But yes he needs to have that one ref taken to task there is no excuses for it , they would show the penalty replays on the score clock and the proof of crap call was right there. I watch several USHL , WHL ,OHL and MJHL games and reffing is not always great either but still better than this. THE UND Denver and UMD games were well reffed so it is not all time but to often it is. Same refs both night in Omaha as well

(02-13-2017 08:24 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

Surprise, surprise, surprise, Dude is back with.......and you guessed it, another Murray rant

How about all the other games Dude? Did you watch them? How were those games called? Lots of penalties vs WMU? Were those also tilted in favor of the other team? Where those games/penalties also a lack of disapline? It's all Murrays fault, right? Got to be, cause his assistants have no say, right? Just like Murray systems chokes the life out of the goal scorers? Am I missing anything Dude?

(02-13-2017 11:24 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  

(02-13-2017 08:24 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

The officials may hate Murray, but if we're on the ass end of Penalties every game it's time for him as HC to put some fear into Officials. Don't be afraid to take game film to the NCHC and let them sort out if the calls are one-sided. The Big 10 Football officials hated Bo Schembechler too, but they were also afraid of him.

The last time I heard, the brother of Shepherd (the ***clown that gave us about 20 penalties this weekend) was the head of officiating in the conference. They're incestuous leftovers from the old WCHA. Wisconsin and Minnesota fans were happy to see them leave......only to have former CCHA officials take over the Big Ten. I'll be glad when he retires.

(02-13-2017 05:06 PM)bronconick Wrote:  

(02-13-2017 11:24 AM)BroncoPhilly Wrote:  

(02-13-2017 08:24 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

The officials may hate Murray, but if we're on the ass end of Penalties every game it's time for him as HC to put some fear into Officials. Don't be afraid to take game film to the NCHC and let them sort out if the calls are one-sided. The Big 10 Football officials hated Bo Schembechler too, but they were also afraid of him.

The last time I heard, the brother of Shepherd (the ***clown that gave us about 20 penalties this weekend) was the head of officiating in the conference. They're incestuous leftovers from the old WCHA. Wisconsin and Minnesota fans were happy to see them leave......only to have former CCHA officials take over the Big Ten. I'll be glad when he retires.

Adams is the head of the NCHC officials. Greg Sheppard (dad) was the old & current WCHA head of officials, NCHC got his sons. Brad Sheppard (one of the sons) was one of the refs for Omaha. Derek is Brad's brother, also a ref, but not this last weekend in Omaha

Looks like the 2nd coming of Matt Shegos.

(02-13-2017 04:32 PM)BroncoHeard Wrote:  

(02-13-2017 08:24 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

Surprise, surprise, surprise, Dude is back with.......and you guessed it, another Murray rant

How about all the other games Dude? Did you watch them? How were those games called? Lots of penalties vs WMU? Were those also tilted in favor of the other team? Where those games/penalties also a lack of disapline? It's all Murrays fault, right? Got to be, cause his assistants have no say, right? Just like Murray systems chokes the life out of the goal scorers? Am I missing anything Dude?

You are missing a lot. I brought up one point, that has been brought up by many over the years. The team takes too many penalties and it has cost them in the past. Who is responsible to correct the issue?

(02-14-2017 11:55 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-13-2017 04:32 PM)BroncoHeard Wrote:  

(02-13-2017 08:24 AM)DudeReally Wrote:  

(02-12-2017 08:34 PM)Sup Wrote:  Was at both games and don't be talking undicipline play, had people off UNO apologizing to us for the reffing. It was a total **** show and it was the short ref of the two making all the calls. B.S fictional calls and one sided , they would do something to us nothing called , the reffing SUCKED. Beyond that in the second game to many turnovers in our defensive zone cost us 5 of the six goals. That stuff is correctable

I saw the games too and while there were a few questionable calls, the Murray era teams are known for their lack of disciplined play. It has been well established on this board, that the officials hate Murray, hell, I had an official tell me that himself once he retired. They hate his yelling and trying to show them up all the time. So it means the boys have to have more control. Don't make it easy for the refs to make calls. Show me one post on this board where we (WMU) feel we got the better side of the calls. They need to figure it our soon, or the playoff or possible tournament bid will be short lived. You aren't going to go too far killing off penalties.

Surprise, surprise, surprise, Dude is back with.......and you guessed it, another Murray rant

How about all the other games Dude? Did you watch them? How were those games called? Lots of penalties vs WMU? Were those also tilted in favor of the other team? Where those games/penalties also a lack of disapline? It's all Murrays fault, right? Got to be, cause his assistants have no say, right? Just like Murray systems chokes the life out of the goal scorers? Am I missing anything Dude?

You are missing a lot. I brought up one point, that has been brought up by many over the years. The team takes too many penalties and it has cost them in the past. Who is responsible to correct the issue?

Your old rant is not applicable this year as WMU is 25th in the country in penalties. And to your point, "who is responsible to correct the issue"? Can't be the assistant coaches, cause according to you, they have no say.

You need to find a "new" Murray rant this year dude.

Not to repeat myself but I hope Lawson (and it should be) is sold-out both nights this weekend vs. N. Dakota. I know Saturday's game is already at SRO. It's a big weekend for both teams, the defending National Champs are in town, and it's the Broncos next-to-last home stand of the regular season. WMU fans shouldn't need any more reasons to fill it on Friday night also.

(02-16-2017 11:39 AM)BrownandGoldforever Wrote:  Not to repeat myself but I hope Lawson (and it should be) is sold-out both nights this weekend vs. N. Dakota. I know Saturday's game is already at SRO. It's a big weekend for both teams, the defending National Champs are in town, and it's the Broncos next-to-last home stand of the regular season. WMU fans shouldn't need any more reasons to fill it on Friday night also.

I got an email yesterday that basically said "dear season ticket holder, please either show up for the next four games or give your tickets to someone who will". I plan to use mine, but we've unfortunately had several games that were SRO with plenty of empty seats because season ticket holders don't show up.