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#6 St. Cloud State
#11 Minnesota State
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Coin flip imo. I got Kato but the game’s definitely going to overtime.
Not impressed with St. Cloud post Anhorn injury. NCHC title doesn’t change that. Wins over bad Duluth, UND and CC teams. I actually went and watched on Friday, they didn’t impress at all. Krannila and Okabe can play but that’s kinda it. Miller and Cruikshank are ok too.
Mankato also struggled against #57 LSSU recently. Scored on a last minute PP to win 2-1.
I think St. Cloud wins this game. But, I haven't been impressed by them at all lately. I actually like the Gophers regional.
Mankato's leading scorer David Silye left the game injured Saturday night from an open ice hit, haven't heard anything on his status. That could have an affect on their scoring ability. In post game they talked about "next man up" but Silye has been their go to scorer this season.
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Like seeing 4 separate threads for the Regionals.
Keep your stick on the ice...
over Mankato for the Regional Championship.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Bracket filled… redemption for the ‘89 Nat’l Championship!!!
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I got Jan winning a close one, these 2 teams can neutral zone trap each other to death. I do wish "corky" was still behind kato's bench though, smoking in between periods, memories...
Agree the Kato vs SCSU game is a coin flip. But SCSU has won 4 of 5 playoff games over Duluth & UND teams who were playing much better than earlier this season & a CC team that pulled off a huge upset. Underestimate them if you want, but they’re a dangerous team (so is Kato) Gophers are clearly the favorite, but winning this regional won’t be a stroll in the park. ☝️Coin flip imo. I got Kato but the game’s definitely going to overtime.
Not impressed with St. Cloud post Anhorn injury. NCHC title doesn’t change that. Wins over bad Duluth, UND and CC teams. I actually went and watched on Friday, they didn’t impress at all. Krannila and Okabe can play but that’s kinda it. Miller and Cruikshank are ok too.
I got approved to be credentialed for Fargo. I will be heading up on Saturday. (If MN wins on Thr) I'd go up for more, but with Tampa and some surgery coming up in April I want to limit my time off. So I will drive up Saturday morning.
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Cow fans here in Mankato are divided on how today is going to shake out, they feel they would be more confident facing the Gophers instead of Jan. I don't think the Cows have the horses to stay with Jan this afternoon, when it gets physical I don't see it ending well for them. Jan 4-2 over the Purple Cows.
Night cap game...Culvers. That's the story.
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Kato looks better early
My wife just asked why the post office has their logo on the ice. 🤣😂
Don’t see how this game doesn’t go into overtime
1-0 Cloud. Kato with all the possession, all the pressure.
2-0
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3-0 Cloud with 7 minutes to play
how many years has Sandelin been at Mankato?
4-0 with ENG by Huskies
Cloud using up all their luck tonight
lol…that’s one way to look at it…another is to acknowledge they’re playing darn good hockey the past 6 games.Cloud using up all their luck tonight
@gopherguy06 This is his 4th year, so he might be back for a 5th…I see CK beat me to it. lol
Kato's Andy Carroll is 26 years old. Wonder how many more years he has left?
You realize you just described (suffocating D) winning playoff style hockey, right? Not saying the Gophers can’t or shouldn’t get by them on Saturday, but inferring they aren’t a staunch opponent is foolish.lol…that’s one way to look at it…another is to acknowledge they’re playing darn good hockey the past 6 games.Cloud using up all their luck tonight
If you watched that game and came away impressed with St. Cloud… I just don’t see it. Suffocating defensive team at times I’ll give them that.
St. Cloud is the only NCHC team left.
You realize you just described (suffocating D) winning playoff style hockey, right? Not saying the Gophers can’t or shouldn’t get by them on Saturday, but inferring they aren’t a staunch opponent is foolish.lol…that’s one way to look at it…another is to acknowledge they’re playing darn good hockey the past 6 games.Cloud using up all their luck tonight
If you watched that game and came away impressed with St. Cloud… I just don’t see it. Suffocating defensive team at times I’ll give them that.
agreed. they will certainly be a tough game for anyone if they play like this. Puck luck certainly helped them stay in that style as well, but that's how it goes and why anyone can win in a 1 game series.
My take on St. Cloud is that they CAN be good. I just haven’t always seen it out of them. Different team in the second half.
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Is @slap-shot wearing his lucky socks while hopping on one leg and making sure to never say anything that could jinx anything? 😉
Is @slap-shot wearing his lucky socks while hopping on one leg and making sure to never say anything that could jinx anything? 😉
If I am it's not working.
Because what we do or say has no impact on game results.
Because what we do or say has no impact on game results.
Don't let the sports gods hear you say that.
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.
Because what we do or say has no impact on game results.
You don't know that.
(good Lord dude chill - it was a joke)