the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
CCHA Quarterfinals Update 2
March 16th, 2013 at 9:53 PM | 
Can you imagine the size of
Can you imagine the size of
March 16th, 2013 at 10:12 PM |
Why?
Why?
It's not as if the CCHA could've done anything to prevent the end of the conference. It fell apart because PSU decided to go varsity and North Dakota decided that a WCHA without Minnesota and Wisconsin was not a worthwhile conference to be in.
March 16th, 2013 at 9:58 PM |
Sweet, thanks for the
Sweet, thanks for the
Sweet, thanks for the summary. As someone who hasn't been following hockey all year (and isn't too familiar w/ how the tourney makes its selections), is our only hope for making the NCAA tourney to win the CCHA tourney or can our recent (and hopefully upcoming) run possibly impress enough to buy us a ticket to the dance? Sorry, that was a long sentence.
March 16th, 2013 at 9:59 PM |
If we win the CCHA, we'll
If we win the CCHA, we'll
If we win the CCHA, we'll finally be back to .500.
Which is a different way of saying we need to win the CCHA.
March 17th, 2013 at 1:49 AM |
If we win the CCHA, we'll be
If we win the CCHA, we'll be
If we win the CCHA, we'll be above .500(!!!!!)
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
March 16th, 2013 at 10:00 PM |
We are 17-18 on the year,
We are 17-18 on the year,
We are 17-18 on the year, zero chance of making the tourney without winning the ccha. If I remember correctly it's now single game elimination, one game sat, one Sunday. Win them both and you're dancing (so to speak)
March 16th, 2013 at 9:58 PM |
So....go State?
Why does
So....go State?
Why does
So....go State?
Why does this always happen, in every sport?
March 16th, 2013 at 9:59 PM |
JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE
I'm rather
JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE
I'm rather
JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE
I'm rather pleased.
Lived the Dream. 2008-2012
March 16th, 2013 at 10:02 PM |
I had to double check the WMU-Mich shots
I had to double check the WMU-Mich shots
It was 24-7 when it was either 4 or 5 to 1. A lot of those shots came after the game was all but decided.
And go Michigan State. I'd rather not play Miami...although it did go well for us last we were fighting for our playoff lives against Miami in the semis
March 16th, 2013 at 10:08 PM |
That 4 on 1 goal is one of my favorite plays...
That 4 on 1 goal is one of my favorite plays...
it seemed like Michigan didn't score on ANY odd man rush all season until that 4 on 1
March 16th, 2013 at 10:04 PM |
Also College Hockey news on
Also College Hockey news on
Also College Hockey news on Twitter said the Michigan was quickly becoming a "TUC"
Is there a chance where, if we face Miami and knock them out but lose to say ND in the finals, we could eek out a 4 seed?
Lived the Dream. 2008-2012
March 16th, 2013 at 10:06 PM |
TUCs are basically the top
TUCs are basically the top
TUCs are basically the top half of D1. So no.
It did help Cornell move up to 19th despite their 10-0 loss tonight.
March 16th, 2013 at 10:20 PM |
Not quite true
Not quite true
Michigan came into the series with 3 votes in the poll. A sweep of the #9 team could possibly move them into the Top-20.
March 16th, 2013 at 10:52 PM |
The polls mean nothing. The
The polls mean nothing. The
The polls mean nothing. The PWR is what you need to be paying attention to.
A TUC is any team with an RPI over .500. Michigan became a TUC tonight.
EDIT: USCHO is not loading for me at the moment, so I really can't get into too much more depth at this time.
March 16th, 2013 at 11:18 PM |
Correct
Correct
Our RPI is .0532.
The poll ranking has it's purpose, as it should serve as a morale boost for the players. A month ago this team had 10 wins and needed two just avoid being Red's worst team ever.
March 16th, 2013 at 10:46 PM |
No. There's far too much
No. There's far too much
No. There's far too much ground to make up. Michigan likely has to leapfrog about a dozen teams. One more win won't do that.
March 16th, 2013 at 11:06 PM |
Correct.
Correct.
Even if Michigan somehow managed to move into the top 16, which they won't, they wouldn't be eligible for the tournament. A team needs a record of .500 or better to get an at large bid, and Michigan is 1 game under .500 (17-18-3), so anything less than the conference championship would leave Michigan ineligible for a postseason bid.
March 16th, 2013 at 11:14 PM |
You know, I didn't even think
You know, I didn't even think
You know, I didn't even think of that aspect. I just operated under the assumption that this team couldn't climb into the top 15 to be dealing with an at-large in the first place.
March 17th, 2013 at 12:27 AM |
I'd forgotten that
I'd forgotten that
Thanks for reminding me that Wisconsin ruins hockey too.
March 16th, 2013 at 10:11 PM |
Thanks for the detailed
Thanks for the detailed
Thanks for the detailed update. Though we are a hot team, I would rather not have to beat both Miami and ND in single elimination. It would be great if MSU can pull off the upset. Either way, great job blue - lets continue our NCAA streak!
March 16th, 2013 at 10:13 PM |
LET'S GO!!!
LET'S GO!!!
LET'S GO!!!
March 16th, 2013 at 10:17 PM |
UM hockey season is the exact
UM hockey season is the exact
opposite of the the UM hoops season. Makes no sense and could lead to serious drinking problems. Still not sure how either team has changed their season so dramatically...
"I don’t wanna live in Rainbow Land, and you can’t make me!"
March 16th, 2013 at 10:34 PM |
There is no Red Wings thread
There is no Red Wings thread
There is no Red Wings thread and I cannot start one. However, did anyone else see the uniforms the Canucks are wearing? They are pretty terrible and are maroon and cream colored.
March 16th, 2013 at 10:59 PM |
throwbacks from the 1910's and 1920's
throwbacks from the 1910's and 1920's
the Vancouver Millionaires...I think they are decent
March 16th, 2013 at 11:07 PM |
UNIFORMZ!
UNIFORMZ!
Maybe it helps with recruiting, oh wait...
March 16th, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
Those uniforms look great!
Those uniforms look great!
Those uniforms look great!
5 4 3 2 1 Touchdown!
Touchdown Billy Taylor!
Touchdown Billy Taylor!
March 16th, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
Throwbacks, and a massive
Throwbacks, and a massive
Throwbacks, and a massive improvement on their usual drab bland corporate zeroes.
Like our jerseys tonight, except for the # on the front and the odd choice of the block M to start the word 'Michigan'. Nice colour and striping though.
March 16th, 2013 at 11:33 PM |
no white accents on blue jerseys...
no white accents on blue jerseys...
just maize and blue like the football jerseys...I have been waiting for hockey to do this for years. Even the dumb odd sized M doesn't bother me...I got the jersey as a Christmas present
March 16th, 2013 at 11:04 PM |
An amusing item re: Cornell
An amusing item re: Cornell
Andy Iles let in 5 goals on 19 shots so they pulled him in the 2nd when Quinnipiac was up 5-0
They brought in their backup Omar Kanji who promptly let in 4 goals on 6 shots so they brought Andy Iles back in who let in another goal on 7 shots. Rough time out there today
March 16th, 2013 at 11:17 PM |
Don't read this.
Don't read this.
Duplicate. Please disregard and delete.
March 16th, 2013 at 11:16 PM |
If I were a betting man, I
If I were a betting man, I
If I were a betting man, I would put money on Miami and Ohio tomorrow night. The clock is bound to strike midnight on MSU here shortly, and Ferris has never won a road playoff series. Ever. While I would very much like to see it happen, I don't see it in the cards for Ferris.
March 16th, 2013 at 11:26 PM |
Alex
Alex
Guess the Lawson Lunatics couldn't afford the 5 dollar tickets this weekend... #GoBlue
When the ADept sells special jerseys and gear, you'll see my picture next to the targeted customer crowd. A sheep.....but a Blue one.....
March 16th, 2013 at 11:34 PM |
twitter
twitter
the players were awesome on it tonight after the game...
March 17th, 2013 at 12:01 AM |
LOL
LOL
My back's gonna hurt from all the sweeping the boys in blue are doing. #GoBlue
— Travis Lynch (@TravisLynch20) March 17, 2013
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
March 16th, 2013 at 11:57 PM |
Michigan is 31st in the PWR.
Michigan is 31st in the PWR.
Michigan is 31st in the PWR. They have 15 teams to climb over in order to even be in a position for an at-large bid. Two wins over the top 2 teams in the country wouldn't do it.
It's cut and dried: It's win 2 next weekend, or the NCAA tournament streak dies at the Joe.
March 17th, 2013 at 12:07 AM |
Postgame
Postgame
Red Berenson
"I'm really proud of them. That's what coaching's all about. I've always said you know, you never give up on a player, and you never give up on a team. I'm glad they never gave up, and I know that I never gave up."
"It's always been Michigan. Our stock's been going up and down like General Motors, but nevertheless we're getting better, we've got a little mojo going, and we're headed to Joe Louis. Hopefully, they have fun."
Alex Guptill
"It's one of those nights where the puck always seems to be on your stick. Guys made good plays to me, and I had some good chances, and I got robbed early in the game, but we made plays."
"It's a completely different feel in the room right now. You can hear people screaming and yelling, so yeah it's an exciting feeling, and we're looking to keep things going."
Kevin Lynch
It's always been in the back of our minds, especially a couple months ago when we thought that we were going to end it. Coach did a great job telling us to take it game by game and shift by shift. That's what we've been doing, and that's why we're winning."
March 17th, 2013 at 11:31 AM |
HIghlights
HIghlights
Can you imagine the size of the egg on the face of the CCHA if 3/4 teams at JLA are B1G teams?
When the ADept sells special jerseys and gear, you'll see my picture next to the targeted customer crowd. A sheep.....but a Blue one.....