U-M Hockey vs MN St - Saturday Open Thread
The ice was tilted the wrong way at the beginning of last night's game. The Bulldogs had a bunch of shots on goal, and we had none. But their captain went all contact to the head on Blankenburg and game misconducted himself to the lockerroom. And the ice began to tilt back our way.
Now we face #1 MN St, which beat up on Providence. Let's start this game on time.
Time: 5:07PM ET
Listen: MGoBlue Audio
Watch: NCHC.tv ($) or maybe onhockey.tv?
Let's Go Blue! Beat the Mavericks!
October 16th, 2021 at 4:24 PM ^
I tend to have Michigan hockey tunnel vision. Can anyone (please and with genuine acknowledgement of the generosity of time spent) describe their team for me?
No need for an exegesis. The ranking speaks for itself; I’m just curious about their style/age/talent. Either stereotypes or — in front page acronym vernacular — “YMR(them)FS(teams)A” are totally acceptable.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:34 PM ^
They have two draft picks, a 6th and a 3rd. Ton of late enrollers. Most of their freshmen were born in 2000. Have a bunch of 24 and 25 year olds.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:40 PM ^
Also arguably the best goalie in the country.
Haven’t watched them a ton but with their age/maturity/experience is expect a very sound defensive game on their end. Not a lot of “skill” but players doing the right things and being in good position.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:49 PM ^
Thanks guys — that’s why I keep choosing the mgoboard — upvotes abound!!
October 16th, 2021 at 4:26 PM ^
A bit early, no? You really wanted to own this game thread!! But hey, I'll join you in 40 minutes, or so...
GO BLUE!!!
October 16th, 2021 at 4:44 PM ^
No. Game threads usually go up about an hour before game time.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:44 PM ^
onhockey.tv has the stream up
October 16th, 2021 at 4:58 PM ^
Is the sound working or is it just me screwing something up?
edit: working now, must have been a pregame thing
October 16th, 2021 at 4:52 PM ^
Van Wyhe's line listed first; Estapa in, Keranen out. Bordeleau's & Beniers' lines the same, bumped up a spot. Duke in on Lambert's line, Ciccolini out.
Edwards in on last D pair, Pehrson out.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:58 PM ^
Met Eric on the concourse talking to what I presume are parents of the team. It’s, uh, not crowded yet.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:46 PM ^
This is gonna be peak old team vs young team. Mankato is skating two guys who I think are 24 or 25. Don’t really know why guys this old are allowed to play college hockey. Go play for some ECHL team
October 16th, 2021 at 4:53 PM ^
This happens in other sports too. Like remember Chris Weinke's Heisman at 28?
October 16th, 2021 at 5:15 PM ^
Also funny considering Hunter Dickinson being significantly older than his classmates
October 16th, 2021 at 5:26 PM ^
Dickinson is 20. I don't know where the myth of him being an old man started, but sheesh. I'd imagine a significant portion of Michigan's (and all schools') freshman class is 19.
Sure he started college a little older than most, but he's also not gonna play college ball for 4 years.
In all likelihood he will go pro after this season - at 21. That's not an old player by any stretch.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:35 PM ^
The MSU players who are “old” started college at age 20. That’s not much older than Dickinson who turned 20 in November of his freshman season. Dickinson is a year and a halfish older than his classmates
October 16th, 2021 at 5:27 PM ^
Dickinson turns 21 at the end of November. Pretty normal for a college student to be that age.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:34 PM ^
For a college sophomore? No it’s not. The Minnesota State guys who are 24-25 are seniors. How old would Dickinson be as a Senior/5th year? That’s the point I’m making. Dickinson starts college later than most and it’s cool. It’s NORMAL to do that in college hockey and all of a sudden it’s a problem and shouldn’t be allowed?
October 16th, 2021 at 4:57 PM ^
Because age in college is irrelevant? Eligibility has nothing to do with age.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:52 PM ^
NCAA tournament atmosphere in Duluth this afternoon: two top teams face off in front of thousands of empty seats.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:18 PM ^
LOL!!
But I thought Minnesota was a hockey state? Where are all the people? I know its not a home game, but jeez...
October 16th, 2021 at 6:51 PM ^
I’m a homer, but you would think there’s a lot of hockey fans in Minnesota who want to see what all the buzz about Michigan is about.
October 16th, 2021 at 4:55 PM ^
Other games: UConn @ OSU, no update. MN @ St Cloud St, later. Miami @ MSU, later. ND @ NMU, later
October 16th, 2021 at 5:04 PM ^
Gotta love when the bootleg stream (onhockey.tv) is of higher quality and is several seconds ahead of the paid stream.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:20 PM ^
LIES!!!!
I don't see it on there...
NEVERMIND!!!! I found it. Turns out there's this thing called 'scroll'...
October 16th, 2021 at 5:25 PM ^
They hide it really well. Who looks for the scroll bar on the left?
October 16th, 2021 at 6:31 PM ^
You sir, are a hero.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:07 PM ^
I think this is our first ever meeting with Mankato, right?
October 16th, 2021 at 5:13 PM ^
That's what they said.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:07 PM ^
Game on!
October 16th, 2021 at 5:07 PM ^
Crowd of literally dozens.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:12 PM ^
Pretty even so far. Maybe slightly better chances to MSU so far
October 16th, 2021 at 5:14 PM ^
Stupid endboard bounce nearly gave MSU an easy goal. Phew
October 16th, 2021 at 5:14 PM ^
Whoa! Weird bounce put the puck in front of our net, fortunately we got to it first.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:19 PM ^
For someone who knows little about college hockey the announcers calling them Mankato over and over is a little odd. I'm sure it means something and I could look it up but I'll leave it shrouded in mystery.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:21 PM ^
It is the city where the school is located. I imagine there must be a few Minnesota State campuses.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:25 PM ^
You ruined it! But thanks... seems even more odd now. Even if there are multiple campuses do you really need to keep mentioning which one has the really good hockey team like people don't know? Fascinating.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:22 PM ^
Minnesota State University, Mankato
October 16th, 2021 at 5:23 PM ^
I think until 5-10 years ago, they were commonly called MSU-Mankato. Like Mankato was always said with their name. I think as they've risen in prominence over some of the other state schools, they're trying to just go by MSU. In college hockey people are used to calling them Mankato
October 16th, 2021 at 5:26 PM ^
It used to be called Mankato State.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:26 PM ^
Ah, here's the additional context that makes it less odd. Love the fun oddities of college sports.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:25 PM ^
It was known as Mankato State University until 1998. It used to be a thing that there was no Minnesota State.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:32 PM ^
Was a big fan of the Screaming Eagles and Coach and Dobber back in the day.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:32 PM ^
Was a big fan of the Screaming Eagles and Coach and Dobber back in the day.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:34 PM ^
And there is now also Minnesota State-Moorhead.
October 16th, 2021 at 8:32 PM ^
Who would object to moor head?
October 16th, 2021 at 5:19 PM ^
Phew. Grade A chance right in front for MSU but no dice
October 16th, 2021 at 5:22 PM ^
Same start as yesterday. No time and space for transition play and it's frustrating us.
October 16th, 2021 at 5:22 PM ^
Youd think in Minnesota of all places that their camerman would be absolute experts in tracking the puck. Not this guy