The Sioux continued their second-half run by taking three points from Michigan Tech (Friday's Game Summary and Saturday's Game Summary). The run is currently at 10-2-1. Back in December, I suggested that the 2008-2009 run has the same feeling as the 2006-2007 run.
It seems uncanny, but I have a few more similarities in addition to the ones I suggested in December.
Sweep of the Gophers
During the 2006-2007 run, the Sioux swept the Gophers at Mariucci Arena by scoring 12 goals during the series. Sound familiar? The Sioux swept the Gophers last weekend scoring 12 series goals.
Battle with Bemidji
During 2006-2007 run, the Sioux had to battle in order to sweep the home and home series against Bemidji. The same was true this season.
Three-Point Series
During the 2006-2007 run, Alaska Anchorage visited the Ralph for a series with the Sioux, one the Sioux were expected to sweep. The Sioux ended up with three points; a tie Friday night 3-3 and a shut-out Saturday night. Sound familiar.... [The Sioux tied Michigan Tech, 3-3 last Friday, and won in a shut-out on Saturday (5 - 0).]
Next Weekend's Denver Series
Although there are similarities to both runs, next weekend is a series where I hope the two runs will differ. In 2006-2007 the Sioux split the late-season series with Denver. This season, I hope the result is the same as last year, instead - a sweep of Denver.
Let's Go Sioux!!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tonight's "Hockey on Campus" Radio Line-up (7 - 9 p.m. ET)
Bernie Corbett and Paul McNamara circulated their weekly email outlining the line-up for tonight's Hockey on Campus radio broadcast (also being streamed live over the internet, see link below). Below is their email:
HOCKEY ON CAMPUS for Wednesday January 14, 2009
Hockey On Campus will be on the air this evening from 7 to 9 pm (eastern time) on Boston’s ESPN affiliate 890-AM ESPN Boston, broadcasting LIVE once again from our new “home away from home,” Bickford’s Grille in Burlington, Massachusetts.
We also will stream live online at www.890ESPN.com.
Scheduled in the first hour tonight are:
From the NCAA, Coordinator of Officials FRANK COLE
From Hockey East, UMass Lowell Goaltender CARTER HUTTON
From the Atlantic Hockey Association, Mercyhurst Forward PHIL GINAND
From the Eastern Junior Hockey League, Publicity Director MIKE KLEIN
And from 8 – 9 pm we are scheduled to speak with:
From ECAC Division 1, Union Forward JASON WALTERS
From the ECAC Northeast, Curry Men’s Coach ROB DAVIES
And a possible Hobey Baker watch update with ELLIOT OLSHANSKY
Phone calls are welcomed at 617-242-3776 (617-242-E-S-P-N)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hockey On Campus - Tonight
The following is a message from Bernie and Paul on tonight's show:
HOCKEY ON CAMPUS returns to Airwaves
After a 2 week Christmas Break, the 2-hour weekly college hockey radio program Hockey On Campus returns to the air this evening from 7 to 9 pm (eastern time) on Boston’s ESPN affiliate 890-AM ESPN Boston.
(We are hoping to also be streamed live online as well tonight at www.890ESPN.com. Our first two programs of the season did not make it online due to some technical issues, but we have been assured those have been resolved and we WILL be available at that web address for the rest of the year.)
Once again our show will be “on the road” coming to you live from Bickford’s Grille in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Tonight’s Line up features guests from a number of leagues in college hockey.
Scheduled in the first hour are:
From Atlantic Hockey, Army Coach BRIAN RILEY
From Hockey East, Vermont Men’s Coach KEVIN SNEDDON
From the Eastern Junior Hockey League, Publicity Director MIKE KLEIN
And from 8 – 9 pm we are scheduled to speak with:
From ECAC Division 1, Quinnipiac Forward BRYAN LEITCH
From NESCAC, Middlebury Men’s Coach BILL BEANEY
Hobey Baker watch update with ELLIOT OLSHANSKY
Phone calls are welcomed at 617-242-3776 (617-242-E-S-P-N)
HOCKEY ON CAMPUS returns to Airwaves
After a 2 week Christmas Break, the 2-hour weekly college hockey radio program Hockey On Campus returns to the air this evening from 7 to 9 pm (eastern time) on Boston’s ESPN affiliate 890-AM ESPN Boston.
(We are hoping to also be streamed live online as well tonight at www.890ESPN.com. Our first two programs of the season did not make it online due to some technical issues, but we have been assured those have been resolved and we WILL be available at that web address for the rest of the year.)
Once again our show will be “on the road” coming to you live from Bickford’s Grille in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Tonight’s Line up features guests from a number of leagues in college hockey.
Scheduled in the first hour are:
From Atlantic Hockey, Army Coach BRIAN RILEY
From Hockey East, Vermont Men’s Coach KEVIN SNEDDON
From the Eastern Junior Hockey League, Publicity Director MIKE KLEIN
And from 8 – 9 pm we are scheduled to speak with:
From ECAC Division 1, Quinnipiac Forward BRYAN LEITCH
From NESCAC, Middlebury Men’s Coach BILL BEANEY
Hobey Baker watch update with ELLIOT OLSHANSKY
Phone calls are welcomed at 617-242-3776 (617-242-E-S-P-N)
Sunday, January 4, 2009
RECAP: Overtime - The order of the night
For me, last night was one of the best and exciting nights for watching sports in a long time. I’m sure like me, many of you were watching multiple games at once, not knowing where to focus. I was watching the following games at the same time, using multiple TVs and computers: the Sioux vs. Bemidji State, the Denver Cup Championship game, the Dodge Holiday Classic Championship game, the World Jrs. semi-final and San Diego vs. Indy. What did they have in common? All of the games went into overtime other than the Denver Cup. What a night!
SIOUX 4 Bemidji State 3 – OT
Truthfully, I am not sure what to make of this weekend. It was a great series and the Sioux took both games. But it feels like the Sioux should have easily taken care of business and they did not. Bemidji came to play and if it were not for the Sioux power play (i.e. both game winning goals were off the power play), the outcome of this weekend could have been different. Hopefully, this past weekend can jump start the Sioux for next weekend’s series against the Gophers.
BU Denver Cup Champion - BU 4 DU 1
BU took care of business against Denver. Taking nothing away from BU, Denver did not come to play and it showed. Other than the third period when BU decided to protect the lead, BU completely dominated Denver. BU’s effort did not include the services of Colin Wilson and Kevin Shattenkirk, who are part of the USA World Junior team.
I had two favorite plays during the night, first Yip's goal off the face off. In a blink of the eye, Bonino won the face off which went directly back to Yip. Yip in one motion shot the puck at the net and scored. The second play was BU’s power play goal. BU passed the puck in the attack zone like a pinball machine and scored. Denver had no chance on defending this power play.
Minnesota – Dodge Holiday Classic Champion – UM 3 NU 2 - OT
This was a great game, two good goalies battling it out for 60 minutes. In overtime, Thiessen was called for a delay of game when he tried to clear the puck off the glass and it went out of play. Minnesota then scored, in overtime, on the power play to win the tournament.
Northeastern surprised me on how well they played. Although a tough loss, this is a game they can build from as they start the second half of the season.
On a side note it was nice to see Don Lucia come out after the game and congratulate John Hill and the team on the win. Hope all is well with Lucia.
Canada 6 Russia 5 in a shootout.
All I can say is - what a game. Canada tied the game with 5.4 seconds left on the clock. The Canadians down 4-3 pulled their goalie to add the extra attacker. Russia took a long shot at the empty net and missed the net, icing was called. With less than 10 seconds on the clock the face off went back into the Russian end. Canada took advantage of this with a last-ditch effort, sending the game into OT. With no scoring in the over-time period, the game went to a shoot-out where Canada beat Russia to move to the gold medal round.
San Diego 23 INDY 17 - OT
This was a fun game to watch. Personally I didn’t care who won. I just wanted to see a good game and San Diego won in OT sending them to the next round.
SIOUX 4 Bemidji State 3 – OT
Truthfully, I am not sure what to make of this weekend. It was a great series and the Sioux took both games. But it feels like the Sioux should have easily taken care of business and they did not. Bemidji came to play and if it were not for the Sioux power play (i.e. both game winning goals were off the power play), the outcome of this weekend could have been different. Hopefully, this past weekend can jump start the Sioux for next weekend’s series against the Gophers.
BU Denver Cup Champion - BU 4 DU 1
BU took care of business against Denver. Taking nothing away from BU, Denver did not come to play and it showed. Other than the third period when BU decided to protect the lead, BU completely dominated Denver. BU’s effort did not include the services of Colin Wilson and Kevin Shattenkirk, who are part of the USA World Junior team.
I had two favorite plays during the night, first Yip's goal off the face off. In a blink of the eye, Bonino won the face off which went directly back to Yip. Yip in one motion shot the puck at the net and scored. The second play was BU’s power play goal. BU passed the puck in the attack zone like a pinball machine and scored. Denver had no chance on defending this power play.
Minnesota – Dodge Holiday Classic Champion – UM 3 NU 2 - OT
This was a great game, two good goalies battling it out for 60 minutes. In overtime, Thiessen was called for a delay of game when he tried to clear the puck off the glass and it went out of play. Minnesota then scored, in overtime, on the power play to win the tournament.
Northeastern surprised me on how well they played. Although a tough loss, this is a game they can build from as they start the second half of the season.
On a side note it was nice to see Don Lucia come out after the game and congratulate John Hill and the team on the win. Hope all is well with Lucia.
Canada 6 Russia 5 in a shootout.
All I can say is - what a game. Canada tied the game with 5.4 seconds left on the clock. The Canadians down 4-3 pulled their goalie to add the extra attacker. Russia took a long shot at the empty net and missed the net, icing was called. With less than 10 seconds on the clock the face off went back into the Russian end. Canada took advantage of this with a last-ditch effort, sending the game into OT. With no scoring in the over-time period, the game went to a shoot-out where Canada beat Russia to move to the gold medal round.
San Diego 23 INDY 17 - OT
This was a fun game to watch. Personally I didn’t care who won. I just wanted to see a good game and San Diego won in OT sending them to the next round.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Games to watch tonight - Hockey East vs. WCHA
Tonight, we will see two key games that "pin" a Hockey East team against a WCHA team.
First the Denver Cup. Boston University will play Denver University. This will be a good test for both teams. If Jack Parker is true to form, he will continue to rotate his goalies and Millian should be in net for BU (since Rollheiser played last night).
My prediction - BU wins in a close game 4-3. The absence of Wilson and Shattenkirk will hurt BU, but they should still have enough "fire power" to win.
The second game is Northeastern vs. Minnesota in the Dodge Holiday Classic. This game will be won or lost based on the play of each team's goalie. In other words, it will be the Thiessen (NU) vs. Kangus (MU) show. He who plays the best....... wins.
My prediction - Minnesota edges out Northeastern 5-3.
On a side note, Boston College lost to New Brunswick last night 5-3. Although only an exhibition game, it is not a good start for BC. York could not have been happy. I hate to see what BC does to New Brunswick tonight.
First the Denver Cup. Boston University will play Denver University. This will be a good test for both teams. If Jack Parker is true to form, he will continue to rotate his goalies and Millian should be in net for BU (since Rollheiser played last night).
My prediction - BU wins in a close game 4-3. The absence of Wilson and Shattenkirk will hurt BU, but they should still have enough "fire power" to win.
The second game is Northeastern vs. Minnesota in the Dodge Holiday Classic. This game will be won or lost based on the play of each team's goalie. In other words, it will be the Thiessen (NU) vs. Kangus (MU) show. He who plays the best....... wins.
My prediction - Minnesota edges out Northeastern 5-3.
On a side note, Boston College lost to New Brunswick last night 5-3. Although only an exhibition game, it is not a good start for BC. York could not have been happy. I hate to see what BC does to New Brunswick tonight.
Friday, January 2, 2009
RECAP: BU 6 RPI 2
BU takes care of business tonight and beats RPI, 6-2. BU held RPI to 15 shots on net. Tonight's win over RPI puts BU into the championship game of the Denver Cup. BU will play the winner of Denver vs. Holy Cross.
Since BU won, the Denver Cup championship game will be televised in Boston on CN8 tomorrow night.
Since BU won, the Denver Cup championship game will be televised in Boston on CN8 tomorrow night.
RECAP: Slovakia 5 USA 3
USA was downed by Slovakia, 5-3. There was just one problem for the US tonight, it was Jaroslav Janus, goalie for Slovakia. He was just phenomenal. He stopped 44 shots tonight with multiple game saving goals.
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