She can do everything including take penalties. 😉
She plays hockey Gordy Howe style.
I went to Sunday's game.
-Gophers were clearly the better team, just more hockey sense and speed.
-Murphy is so fun to watch. The ps was incredible, that had to have been on SC top plays.
-I don't go to many women's games but every time I do I'm amazed by the officiating. The Gophers had a great first period scoring opportunity right between the dots that was stopped by BU #28 checking a Gopher forward into the net to stop play. No call. Second period we had a player tripped with a stick in the offensive zone. No call. It's incredible. On the other hand, what a difficult job the refs have calling today's women's game. There's no checking but checking is allowed. Where's the line each game?
Did anyone notice Kosobud playing? Any minutes for her yet?
Did anyone notice Kosobud playing? Any minutes for her yet?
She did skate a few shifts. She was on the ice for BU’s first goal although she wasn’t really involved. The Parkkonen girl coughed up the puck for a semi-breakaway by the BU skater. This was the first game Kosobud had dressed for. How much action she sees going forward will likely be tied considerably to how much time Nicholson is out.
EDIT: Actually it must have been their second goal
Watching girls Hs Elite league. Two players really stand out. Look them up and they’re sisters. GNETZ.
really good skaters
They’re heading to Duluth. Are you here right now?
Iceburg beat me to it. Brooke and Elaina Gnetz, twin sisters, committed to UMD
I was yes. My son was practicing on the north rink and I watched the Elite League during his practice. I try to watch every year. Every year the competition gets better.They’re heading to Duluth. Are you here right now?
Just started watching the Sat OSU game. The one linesman can barely skate. How the bell is that possible?
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Gophers lose the Friday game 4-3. Tie today 1-1 but lose the shootout.
Typical performance vs OSU the last few years, close but not close enough.
Need at least a split at home vs WI this weekend....
Why does OSU seem to have our number? I am not a hocky expert by any means, but I can watch. They seem to be more relentless, particularly around the net.
What do you experts think?
@gopher49 I wish I knew the answer to that and I'm sure the coaching staff does as well. My suspicion is that OSU just seems to play with more grit. I also think they tend to be much more attack oriented in front of the net. Gophs (men and women) seem to always be too defensive focused. I really think Wisconsin women's teams seem to be so focused on always attacking and challenging their opponents. They can light the lamp and change a game so quickly it'll make your head spin.
Like I said...I wish I knew though. My suspicion is that it has to do more with coaching philosophy and how that gets translated to the players in their schemes. In other words...don't give up easy goals...make the other team earn it and take advantage of the other teams mistakes when you can. Women's team always seems to have sores in the 4 goal range usually which is about right for them. Wisconsin can put up 6 to 8 goals easily. Similar for OSU...but not quite that many.
Am curious what others think though. This current Minnesota Women's team is talented and they should be good...I'm just not in the camp that they can compete with Wisconsin this year. I think they'll be lucky to win one game against them. I can see them taking a game or two from OSU if they play smart and the goalie situation improves a bit more.
Watching girls Hs Elite league. Two players really stand out. Look them up and they’re sisters. GNETZ.
really good skaters
My daughter plays with them at WHS. Both are great skaters and super competitive. Laini takes way too many stupid penalties away from the play though (slashing, checking, etc...). I know it drives the coaching staff crazy. I'm hoping she can improve her discipline this year. She has an A+ shot.
@dberg More grit seems correct. Also, the Gophers seem to rely more on speed, long passes and long shots, neither of which seem effective (maybe they were 10 years ago) whereas OSU and WI seem to score more in scrums in front of the goal and our ladies do not clear them out. Gophers seem to rely more on finesse and skill, whereas OSU and WI are more physical and relentless. Their style is, obviously, more effective. Maybe our coaching philosophy is behind the times? Like I say, I am not an expert, but I can watch carefully.
@gopher49 I do want to issue one correction to my earlier statement about grit...this does not include the Murph. She's the grittiest of them all. Without her on this team...I'm not sure they finish above 3rd in their conference. Could even be 4th in the WCHA. Yikes!
Gophers lose to Wisconsin 5-0 last night on home ice.
https://twitter.com/gopherwhockey/status/1847458938784002236?s=46&t=UtlPiq7Vt1Te97QT76L7LQ
Gopher women were up 3-0 and now trail 4-3
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The BADgers sweep the Gophers at Ridder... First sweep at Ridder for Badgers since 17-18 I think. Woof
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Gophers are 0-3-1 to start conference play and have no answer for the top of the league. Gross.
I think it's pretty clear that nobody fears a Brad Frost-coached team.
I'm not real smart but 0-7 in the the 2 third periods this weekend doesn't seem good.
Before this series, Star Trib reported that WI scored an AVERAGE of 7.6 goals a game. That's insane.
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 not real smart but 0-7 in the the 2 third periods this weekend doesn't seem good.
Kind of a byproduct of skating only two lines
What a collapse. It’s clear there is OSU, Wisco, and then everyone else.
It’s not complicated, fire Frost and bring the OSU coach home.
It’s not complicated, fire Frost and bring the OSU coach home.
I mean… he’s not wrong. Pretty insane Ohio State is doing this considering their home rink is worse than nearly every high school rink in MN.
I don't know, here's a quote from coach after the game.."but I was really proud of our team's effort to compete"...so maybe it wasn't that bad.
haha 🤣
Time for change... can't settle for mediocrity!
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I watched both games this weekend. The gophers were not good for game 1 at all. They played aggressive and looked ok for the first 5 minutes of the game and got hit with a penalty. Then after that penalty, they were on their heels for the entire rest of the game. I was impressed they kept the score at 1-0 (Wisconsin up) after two full periods. However, Wisconsin started lighting the lamp (as usual) in the third period. Do, bear in mind...this is a very very good Wisconsin team we are talking about. I think it's one of the best teams in the women's hockey in the last 10 years overall. Just my two cents.
The gophers were actually quite dominant for the second game and really had Wisconsin on their heels for the first two periods. They were up 3-0, but once again got hit with a delay of game penalty at the start of the third period and Wisconsin made them pay. Anyway, you could clearly see that that free goal gave Wisconsin new life and after that the gophers were playing to not lose I think after that which you cannot do against Wisconsin.
I'm not a big fan of Frost, but I don't think this second game loss is on his shoulders. This team will gel I think with some time, but I'm not sure they quite have the firepower that Wisconsin has. Trust me, I really am tired of seeing the Gopher women coming up short. Their is way too much history in this program and way too much talent in the state of hockey to be losing to Wisconsin and Ohio State. Go Gophers!
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Why would Nadine Muzerall come to Minnesota?
Why would Nadine Muzerall come to Minnesota?
Former player? Money? Likes Minnesota better than Columbus?
No idea if any of those are a big enough draw but just giving you 3 reasons.
Why would Nadine Muzerall come to Minnesota?
Former player? Money? Likes Minnesota better than Columbus?
No idea if any of those are a big enough draw but just giving you 3 reasons.
Was an assistant here, travel is way better from here, and Ridder is still the best place in the country to watch a women's hockey game.
Why would Nadine Muzerall come to Minnesota?
Former player? Money? Likes Minnesota better than Columbus?
No idea if any of those are a big enough draw but just giving you 3 reasons.
Was an assistant here, travel is way better from here, and Ridder is still the best place in the country to watch a women's hockey game.
Also I think recruiting is probably easier here...more local talent.
The new world of college athletics might help that happen. From what I've heard she was quite happy at OSU because even the women's hockey team was given quite a bit of NIL $$ to spread around---there is a reason they are transfer U.
But, when the new Hose settlement $$ comes in, it sounds like the OSU women are going to be way down the totem poll on what support they are given even though they are one of the most successful teams--so if...and it's a big IF from what I've heard the U wants to full invest in the women's program, it could be a major boost.
But my contacts have also said that the women's hockey team is a decent ways down the list of the priority list for funding needs under the proposed new system so it may not help.
Up 4-0 currently...15:53 P2.
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.
Not especially pretty down in Mankato this afternoon, but the squad found a way to get it done
https://twitter.com/GopherWHockey/status/1850293347510096200
https://twitter.com/GopherWHockey/status/1852758568791126220
Primerano and Maddie Kaiser out for a second day. Hopefully nothing serious. Could Primerano have obligations with Hockey Canada?
A clear contact to the head by a Duluth player. It took the refs over 6 minutes to look at it before they decided to call it. Even the Duluth announcers said it was a 5 from the very start.
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The Gophers continue to own the Bulldogs extending their unbeaten streak against Duluth to 11 games (10 wins and a tie).
The #3 Gophers go to #4 Duluth and get the sweep. The same Bulldog team that earlier this season went to Columbus and swept Ohio State.
Nice road sweep by the women. A tougher road today than yesterday, but they got it done.
Nice moment for Emma Connor who’s had more than her share of injuries in her time here.
https://twitter.com/GopherWHockey/status/1857926603562430566
Rumors afloat of an extra goalie to close out the season.
