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(04-11-2019 07:53 PM)brovol Wrote:  What's the point flush? Is this the goal? We have competed against the best since our program began. I think it would be cool to get into the NCAA tournament, and have the chance to win some games there.

When we get there, we'll be prepared to win games because of the great NCHC competition we face each weekend. Denver & Duluth are proving it again how good this conference is.

Conversely, WCHA 0-2 in this year's tourney. Is this the goal?

5 and a game for one guy from each UMass and DU. DU imploding with penalties and now trails 2-1.

Make it 3-1 and STILL 4 min left on the UMass PP. Minutemen are rolling.

That escalated quickly. UMass up 3-1.

Duluth vs umass will be a dandy.

Top defense vs high scoring offense.

We took 5 out of 6 points vs a team that’s been to 3 straight national title games, THREE, and we didn’t make it past the first freakin round of the NCHC playoffs.....still makes my stomach churn

Yet another 5 and a game jeez

DU has to score at least one here

Soooo many penalties in this game

Pioneers tie it at 3!

It'll be UMass and UMD. Great game.

It was a good game to watch. I was hoping for an all NCHC final. I thought that the elbow to the head by the UMass player was worse than either of the first three majors. Not sure if the refs did not see it or they just did not a review to make them give a major late in a tied FF game.

Is it possible that the NCAA could review that penalty and sit the player tomorrow? If this happened in a league game, the guy would sit at least one game.

(04-11-2019 08:11 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-11-2019 07:53 PM)brovol Wrote:  What's the point flush? Is this the goal? We have competed against the best since our program began. I think it would be cool to get into the NCAA tournament, and have the chance to win some games there.

When we get there, we'll be prepared to win games because of the great NCHC competition we face each weekend. Denver & Duluth are proving it again how good this conference is.

Conversely, WCHA 0-2 in this year's tourney. Is this the goal?

This theory simply hasn't proven to be viable over the years that we have been in the league. We have only made the tournament once, and we got trounced by an Atlantic conference team once we got in. You don't need to convince me how good the NCHC is; that is my point. Our fans shouldn't be rooting for the NCHC representatives come tournament time each year. We should be rooting for WMU. If our high water mark is third place, with most years below that, soon enough this will get old even for most of you who feel "the status" of being in the best league is alone worth sticking our chests out. Obviously I am not in that group, as I don't give a $hit if our league keeps winning championships. Other leagues win them too, but that shouldn't be the measure for success of a particular program (how well the league it is in performs) if that school isn't one of those teams winning championships.

I disagree that playing in the NCHC makes us more likely to win if and when we get to the NCAA tournament. How well we are playing at the moment as compared to the teams we are playing will dictate how far we go. But if you don't get there in the first place none of that matters.

(04-12-2019 07:32 AM)brovol Wrote:  

(04-11-2019 08:11 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-11-2019 07:53 PM)brovol Wrote:  What's the point flush? Is this the goal? We have competed against the best since our program began. I think it would be cool to get into the NCAA tournament, and have the chance to win some games there.

When we get there, we'll be prepared to win games because of the great NCHC competition we face each weekend. Denver & Duluth are proving it again how good this conference is.

Conversely, WCHA 0-2 in this year's tourney. Is this the goal?

This theory simply hasn't proven to be viable over the years that we have been in the league. We have only made the tournament once, and we got trounced by an Atlantic conference team once we got in. You don't need to convince me how good the NCHC is; that is my point. Our fans shouldn't be rooting for the NCHC representatives come tournament time each year. We should be rooting for WMU. If our high water mark is third place, with most years below that, soon enough this will get old even for most of you who feel "the status" of being in the best league is alone worth sticking our chests out. Obviously I am not in that group, as I don't give a $hit if our league keeps winning championships. Other leagues win them too, but that shouldn't be the measure for success of a particular program (how well the league it is in performs) if that school isn't one of those teams winning championships.

I disagree that playing in the NCHC makes us more likely to win if and when we get to the NCAA tournament. How well we are playing at the moment as compared to the teams we are playing will dictate how far we go. But if you don't get there in the first place none of that matters.

OK, you made your point (for the 2 millionth time). I disagree.

Go Minnesota Duluth!!!!

That Denver , U Mass game was great . Two good teams relaxed and attacking , was as good of a game as i have seen this year . The Minn D game was more of a defensive struggle , not nearly as entertaining .

As I have mentioned before, UMD's strategy of have Hunter keep us in the game until we score continues to work nicely. UMass is better than I thought so it will be an interesting game to watch.

Would love to see the Bronco PP look like theirs.

(04-12-2019 07:32 AM)brovol Wrote:  

(04-11-2019 08:11 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-11-2019 07:53 PM)brovol Wrote:  What's the point flush? Is this the goal? We have competed against the best since our program began. I think it would be cool to get into the NCAA tournament, and have the chance to win some games there.

When we get there, we'll be prepared to win games because of the great NCHC competition we face each weekend. Denver & Duluth are proving it again how good this conference is.

Conversely, WCHA 0-2 in this year's tourney. Is this the goal?

Our fans shouldn't be rooting for the NCHC representatives come tournament time each year.

I always root for MAC teams during football OOC and bowl season, the same as I root for NCHC and MAC teams during NCAA Tourney season. Earning respect and raising the stature of the leagues my school are affiliated with is enjoyable and fulfilling. Go Bulldogs!

UMD 1 - UMass 0 end of 1st period

3-0 with 2:42 left. NCHC rules.

Let's get it done in Detroit and extend that NCHC title streak next year boys!!!

(04-13-2019 09:51 PM)tayles mullet Wrote:  Let's get it done in Detroit and extend that NCHC title streak next year boys!!!

I'm in

(04-13-2019 09:54 PM)BroncoMinor Wrote:  

(04-13-2019 09:51 PM)tayles mullet Wrote:  Let's get it done in Detroit and extend that NCHC title streak next year boys!!!

I'm in

Obviously our program is right up there. Hopefully it can translate to the playoffs.