Well WMU is going to be sore after this game either way. Lot of bodies thrown around by Kato trying to slow them down
Kato looks slow and unskilled.
The Cornell vs Michigan State game is way more interesting. That was an uninspiring Mankato 2nd period in Fargo.
Slukynsky with a sick save to keep it 1-0.
Who is the in-studio guy on the right that sounds drunk?
Kato answers.
Purple Cows tie it! 1-1 with 18 minutes to go in 3rd period
Nice tackle of a Bronco that would have had a great scoring chance there.
Western looks a lot more bottled up this game compared to last week with Denver. Not to nit pick but I don’t care for the camera on the same side as the benches, I like to see the guys going off and coming on but ok.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
Fun Fact: Kaden Bohlsen grew up in Willmar. Pretty sure the only D1 player from there. IIRC he moved away at around age 15.Kato answers.
Western lost its mojo after the MSUM timeout.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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this is why college hockey is always a crap shoot postseason. Refs don’t call anything and it’s 1 and done. Both msu and wmu may be done in the next 30 min
The stands are starting to fill up a bit more for the Gopher game!
MSU done. Tracy continues to be insane keeping Kato in it
Come on you idiots, someone end this game.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Cornell gets a pair of 3rd period goals, with the GWG being on a power-play with 10 seconds remaining.
Not a great showing by the B1G so far.
I’d really hate Mankato if I didn’t go there.
Anyone else have a "Technical Difficulties" sign on their ESPN+
Yes
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
My Bracket with MSU vs WMU final is in rough shape 🤣this is why college hockey is always a crap shoot postseason. Refs don’t call anything and it’s 1 and done. Both msu and wmu may be done in the next 30 min
Cornell 4 Michigan State 3
The expected goals Michigan State 2.6 Cornell 2.0
Shots on goal Michigan State 37 Cornell 21
It often times comes down to goaltending.
The 2 Big Ten teams that played double overtime Sat are out. Maybe the 18 day layoff is a good sign.
Cornell 4 Michigan State 3
The expected goals Michigan State 2.6 Cornell 2.0
Shots on goal Michigan State 37 Cornell 21
It often times comes down to goaltending.
Bonin will be in shambles and nhl drafted goalie was outplayed
As much as want to see the monkey off the back of the BIG and winning a Nat't Championship. Under my breath I'm laughing at MSU fans. Their fanbase has been crickets since the start of the BIG. Last year and this year their fanbase have been action like they been relevant since the start of time and the greatest program of all time.
Whoa!
What a series of saves by Tracy
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Whoa!
What a series of saves by Tracy
After that if Mn. State bench doesn't step and get a mean on and win this game... fold the program.
WMU wins on a scuzz goal
Good. I’m anti-Mankato.
On to the main event.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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My Bracket with MSU vs WMU final is in rough shape 🤣
I'm 0/3 so far today... Gophers need to break that streak.
These State schools won’t stop losing.
They're building a good program despite being horrible for a long time, I can’t fault their fans for being excited. Still kinda in shock that they lost to Cornell of all teams but that’s this tourney for ya.As much as want to see the monkey off the back of the BIG and winning a Nat't Championship. Under my breath I'm laughing at MSU fans. Their fanbase has been crickets since the start of the BIG. Last year and this year their fanbase have been action like they been relevant since the start of time and the greatest program of all time.
Why? Just because they're Jan Brady Jr?Good. I’m anti-Mankato.
I think it has more to do with their system.
Did anyone see the penalty on Mich St that gave Cornell the power play late? Was it a legit call or was it Cooley with 6 mins left in the natty bad?
I wouldn't have minded seeing Kato win and they easily could have.
Not sad at all to see transfer portal State go down.
Winning it all sometimes means the team that has your number gets tripped up. First box checked for the Gophers.
I wouldn't have minded seeing Kato win and they easily could have.
Ive seen that movie, no thanks. And that game could have went another period fine by me, I’m patient. I haven’t seen them a lot but I don’t see anything scary about WMU other than their record. I’m still pessimistic but we could flip the switch.
WMU seems like Mankato with more firepower, really good goalie but they also have Bump and a good offense. Also dominated Denver recently.
Yeah, I'd prefer Kato over WMU if MN wins. It's a moot point now.
I refused to root for either because last time I got what I wished for my wish sucked.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
I will say that the Cows weren't playing the trap but they were stacking the blue line. A shit load of dump and chase in that game. Without Alex Tracy they would have been played right out of that rink.
I am the official Iowa Hawkeye football fan of GPL!
Ice issues caused delays in the Manchester regional. Arena is rarely used for hockey apparently. Perfect spot to hold a tournament game. 🙄
I'll never forget the 1996 Final Four (yes it was still called that then) in Cincinnati. Between periods of the first semi-final the crew drilled a hole in the refrigeration line at one end (trying to set the goal). Throughout that game (unknown to us), the Zamboni was coming out to suck up water vs. put it down.
We came back for the 2nd semi-final (were also separate tickets back then) to bright and shiny "ice". I remember saying, "wow, I don't think I've ever seen ice that clear". Yea well... it was water. The 2nd game was delayed notably while we waited for water to freeze. Worse than watching paint dry. This was before texts and alerts and all that. Games were no re-entry and no alcohol. That was my first every Frozen Four, we were confident the Gophers were going to be there. Surprising we kept going after that.
Ice issues caused delays in the Manchester regional. Arena is rarely used for hockey apparently. Perfect spot to hold a tournament game. 🙄
think were at at least 10 times the net has come off
Bucci is so dumb lol. He said the goalie purposefully pushed it off, he barely touched it