Dawning on me that we only have a couple more chances to see Ryan Johnson play for the Gophers. He’s been my favorite player for 4 years. Damn. Career went by in a flash.
Most underrated player on the team for sure, great player and I bet he will be a really solid pro.
The next Justin Holl?
Nah because we all expect Johnson to make it in the league. I’d say Thomas could be the next Holl.
Watching Miracle for good luck, besides there is no college hockey on tonight. We had the 76 and 79 Gophers championship teams sign it a few years back. This year's team is something special. Pride on ice is back! Go Gophers
I try to fit this in on Christmas Eve day every year. An underrated Christmas movie imo. I love that whole scene with football in the snow after herbie went home!
Cooley talks hockey for about 15 minutes. Credits the coaching staff for a great season. Says he hasn’t made a decision on pro hockey and will decide after Tampa.
Cooley talks hockey for about 15 minutes. Credits the coaching staff for a great season. Says he hasn’t made a decision on pro hockey and will decide after Tampa.
might as well come back and win it back-to-back plus show Fantilli who the real Hobey is. The abysmal Yotes will always be there for him after next season
If there were any reason to come back, playing one more year for an actual professional outfit would be it.
@mikeeruzione11 Thanks for sharing. I know they talked a bit about Cooley's cousin, LJ Mooney. I know we have brought up his name here before, but with Logan having such a great experience here, Logan will be a great recruiting tool when it comes to LJ if he decides to go the college route after the developmental program.
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@mikeeruzione11 Thanks for sharing. I know they talked a bit about Cooley's cousin, LJ Mooney. I know we have brought up his name here before, but with Logan having such a great experience here, Logan will be a great recruiting tool when it comes to LJ if he decides to go the college route after the developmental program.
Yep. After the year cousin Logan is having I don’t know how Mooney aka Cooley 2.0 couldn’t commit to the U. It’s between here and North Dakota from what I’m hearing.
@mikeeruzione11 Thanks for sharing. I know they talked a bit about Cooley's cousin, LJ Mooney. I know we have brought up his name here before, but with Logan having such a great experience here, Logan will be a great recruiting tool when it comes to LJ if he decides to go the college route after the developmental program.
Cool to hear Cooley talk so positively about his experience. Definitely makes me optimistic Mooney will come to the U
Boston U only plays 5 defenseman, so Lane Hutson will see tons of ice time. He reminds me of a cross between a smaller version of Mike Reilly and Quinn Hughes (Vancouver). The 78-79 Gophers team is my all time favorite, but if they finish the job in Tampa I might have to rethink that.
“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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Knies is going to have a monster game. Gophers win 5-2.
It will be replayed on BTN during the 2pm hour. Cappy is also on to discuss the FF. Cooley has really polished up his interview skills since the start of the year. Talked about how great the fans have been this year and that the Gophers feel like they are playing their best hockey now. Said all of the right things about playing BU. Pizzo then brought up the possibility of playing Michigan again, and he said "We don't like them and they don't like us" ?
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Frozen Four preview from Gophersports.
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I’d love to see a Doc patch on the Gopher jerseys at the Frozen Four.
That would be awesome!
He was my doctor when I was attending the University back in the late 70's early 80's
Go Gophers!
Not knowing what to do, they do what they know . . .
Knowing what to do, they sometime don't do it . . .
The 26th year of the Gopher Men's Hockey Profile got to be too much for this ol' codger to handle . . . what with all of the possible activity on the transfer portal . . . . So, I'm closing it down at the 25th year . . .
Listening to Michaletti interview Motzko on 1130. Good interview so far. I’m starting to get some butterflies, can’t wait for the next game. I feel like these young men can do this! Hopefully they will bring us a well overdue Championship!!!
Go Gophs!
Thought this was a great article by Jess. Knies has been one of my favorite Gophers ever.
Any word where the Gopher pregame will be held, haven’t seen anything from the U as of yet.
Any word where the Gopher pregame will be held, haven’t seen anything from the U as of yet.
It has been posted a couple of times in the Frozen Four roll call thread, but here it is.
- Wednesday, April 5
4:00 - 6:00 P.M. ET - 'Sota Social
Join us at Naked Farmer to enjoy food, drinks and a great atmosphere with fellow Gopher fans! - Thursday, April 6 - National Semifinals
2:45 P.M. ET - Red Carpet Arrivals
Gather along the red carpet outside Amalie Arena - Thunder Alley (15-Minute Circle located on Channelside Drive just East of Morgan Street) and cheer loud, welcoming the Gophers to the arena for their game against Boston University. - 3:15-3:30 P.M. ET - Minnesota Pep Rally
Join the University of Minnesota Pep Band, Hockey Cheer, and special guests from the Gopher Men's Hockey program by the main stage at Frozen Fest (located at Thunder Alley) for a 15-minute pep rally! - 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. ET - Gopher Fan Gathering
Get together with fellow Gopher Fans at Splitsville to enjoy food, drinks, and games prior to heading over to Amalie Arena for the semifinal game. - 5:00 P.M. ET - Minnesota vs Boston University
- 8:30 P.M. ET - Quinnipiac vs Michigan
- Saturday, April 8 - National Championship
8:00 P.M. ET - Game 1 Winner vs Game 2 Winner
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Longest week ever. Can it be Thursday already
Longest week ever. Can it be Thursday already
The week is fine. TOMORROW will the the second longest day ever (to this point). Thu? I WISH the game were at 8am (c) tBob.
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.
I'm gonna bring a pillow and blanket to work tomorrow so I can nap under my desk. If I don't, I'll just be refreshing GPL
Christ on Cracker….Who’s hurt?
https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2023/04/04_Frozen-Four-Preview-Minnesota.php
“We had some injuries that affected us (last year).” Said Motzko. “We have one now too. We’ll see how the week progresses. Against BU it’ll be a tug of war and you want all hands on deck.”
Connor Kurth
Connor Kurth
“Minnesota is dealing with a mystery injury. ... Coach Bob Motzko wasn't clear on the specifics but said they were waiting to see how the week played out.”
I wouldn’t say Kurth is a mystery. He did previously say Knies had something he was dealing with. Hope it’s not that.
He said in one of the interviews that there is one guy who is a little banged up. Gotta be Kurth.
Thought Bob said 89 was dealing with an illness issue not injury. We’ll be fine, is it Friday yet?
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Thought Bob said 89 was dealing with an illness issue not injury. We’ll be fine, is it Friday yet?
The game is Thursday, unless your also in Asia.
Thought Bob said 89 was dealing with an illness issue not injury. We’ll be fine, is it Friday yet?
The game is Thursday, unless your also in Asia.
Lol, I know just nerves got me wishing for a win when I wake up Friday morning. Handful of beers pregame helped calm them for the St Cloud game though.
Micheletti and someone named Eric "Vergoe" was on KFAN to discuss the FF.
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I believe Bob is referring to Kurth as he mentioned he could be available for the frozen four after people initially thought he was done for the year. I'm sure one of our members in Tampa will catch practice in a few hours and let us know who skated and who didn't.
If that's the case, I would be happy because I thought Kurth was a no go. Hopefully he can play to his normal level.I believe Bob is referring to Kurth as he mentioned he could be available for the frozen four after people initially thought he was done for the year. I'm sure one of our members in Tampa will catch practice in a few hours and let us know who skated and who didn't.
Connor Kurth
“Minnesota is dealing with a mystery injury. ... Coach Bob Motzko wasn't clear on the specifics but said they were waiting to see how the week played out.”
I wouldn’t say Kurth is a mystery. He did previously say Knies had something he was dealing with. Hope it’s not that.
I think the article just didn't have the correct information. Motzko was referring to Kurth.
Trying not to pull the infamous “I have insider info that Bobby Brink will be a Gopher” but from what I’ve heard privately I would be very surprised if we saw Kurth this weekend. I think Bob’s trying to play it off. Maybe something took a turn for the better idk. I would love to see 10 play in Tampa!!
Thought Bob said 89 was dealing with an illness issue not injury. We’ll be fine, is it Friday yet?
He's been dealing with a series of illnesses the past month, I've kept my distance from him at availability.
Kurth is at practice
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Schmidt just received an award. I think it was student athlete award. Couldn't really hear.
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Schmidt just received an award. I think it was student athlete award. Couldn't really hear.
https://twitter.com/GopherHockey/status/1643652518189101056
Kurth not 100%.still staying out there
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Just give Lamb all the 3rd line minutes, he’s playing well. No reason to trot out 10 on a bum ankle if 17 is 100% and ready to go. Frozen Four should mean they roll 3 lines anyway with tv timeouts and such.
Colin Schmidt putting the student in athlete. Congrats!!!
Keep your stick on the ice...
Kurth not 100%.still staying out there
https://twitter.com/MikeMcMahonCHN/status/1643671897102589952?s=20
Interesting. Bob playing mind games?
Seems a bit far fetched with this player...I doubt BU is overly concerned with Kurth's availability.
Seems a bit far fetched with this player...I doubt BU is overly concerned with Kurth's availability.
Exactly lol. Love Kurth but I don't think they are losing sleep.