2012 - 2013 Schedule

by **Crocshots** » Mon 4/23/12 2:06 pm

http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-ho ... sched.html

The schedule has been released. What's a Lethbridge?

by **LeoPohl** » Mon 4/23/12 2:09 pm

Crocshots wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/sched/minn-m-hockey-sched.html

The schedule has been released. What's a Lethbridge?

A city in Alberta. link

Psst. We've played them before.

by **Zwak** » Mon 4/23/12 2:11 pm

Crocshots wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/sched/minn-m-hockey-sched.html

The schedule has been released. What's a Lethbridge?

http://gohorns.ca/

by **Gopherguy05** » Mon 4/23/12 2:12 pm

Interesting notes:

Only one game against Notre Dame

One non-conference game against Canisius on a Sunday after a Friday game against the U-18 squad.

As of this schedule, both @ Wisconsin games listed in Madison which either contradicts the Soldier Field game, or will be edited later this week if the game is announced.

22 home games, including 2 exhibitions

Michigan State series will be Thursday/ Friday or Friday/Sunday due to Football

by **Crocshots** » Mon 4/23/12 2:13 pm

LeoPohl wrote:
Crocshots wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/sched/minn-m-hockey-sched.html

The schedule has been released. What's a Lethbridge?

A city in Alberta. link

Psst. We've played them before.

What a beautiful first picture of a plot of dirt on the website.

by **Bertogliat** » Mon 4/23/12 2:19 pm

Zwak wrote:
sunbone wrote:
gator wrote:
gopher wes wrote:That will kind of make up for no Omaha if it turns out that way.

Solider Field or Wrigley, makes no differents. With the Gophers not going to Omaha this year, makes Chicago for a long weekend all the more inviting.

A regular season game, outside. In a football stadium. In a neutral city. You can't even make up how stupid this idea is. Was this negotiated between Alvarez and Maturi? It had to be.

Not to mention the game is between two schools who both have outdoor football stadiums.

I hope you aren't someone who whines about college hockey being a niche sport with little visibility. Having a big weekend like this could be great for the sport and could get some media attention outside our borders. While it may not be the MOST practical choice, it could help make the sport more visible.......while at the same time making for one hell of a fun road trip.

At least they aren't taking away one of our home games.

by **sunbone** » Mon 4/23/12 2:29 pm

Bertogliat wrote:
Zwak wrote:
sunbone wrote:
gator wrote:
gopher wes wrote:That will kind of make up for no Omaha if it turns out that way.

Solider Field or Wrigley, makes no differents. With the Gophers not going to Omaha this year, makes Chicago for a long weekend all the more inviting.

A regular season game, outside. In a football stadium. In a neutral city. You can't even make up how stupid this idea is. Was this negotiated between Alvarez and Maturi? It had to be.

Not to mention the game is between two schools who both have outdoor football stadiums.

I hope you aren't someone who whines about college hockey being a niche sport with little visibility. Having a big weekend like this could be great for the sport and could get some media attention outside our borders. While it may not be the MOST practical choice, it could help make the sport more visible.......while at the same time making for one hell of a fun road trip.

At least they aren't taking away one of our home games.

It doesn't bother me that college hockey is a niche sport and I realize that that is never really going to change. And playing a game outside where nobody can see the ice and the game is slower is really not going to increase the popularity of the game. I think people should stick to the "it is fun to get drunk outside" reason for liking this game. It makes a lot more sense.

by **Jupiter** » Mon 4/23/12 2:29 pm

I didn't see the Canisius single game coming.... Same goes for Notre Dame. Oh well, the GPL schedule page has been updated. Though I will wait to update the MSU series once the days are finalized.

BTW.... I will adjust the countdown up top if the MSU game moves to Thursday, but the countdown will never take an exhibition game as the first game of the season.

by **Bonin21** » Mon 4/23/12 2:30 pm

Both home games against Mankato on Friday? Kind of strange.

by **gopherguy13** » Mon 4/23/12 2:38 pm

Bonin21 wrote:Both home games against Mankato on Friday? Kind of strange.

Yeah, what's up with that?? :ddown:

by **Armadillo** » Mon 4/23/12 2:41 pm

Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:From Andy Baggot, the Badger beat writer on Twitter:

@AndyBaggotWSJ: Outdoor men's hockey game between WCHA rivals Wisconsin and Minnesota at Soldier Field to be finalized this week.

<sarcasm>
I like this idea so much.
</sarcasm>

I won't even watch it on TV.

Think of the tailgating!

by **gopher wes** » Mon 4/23/12 3:02 pm

Bertogliat wrote:
Zwak wrote:
sunbone wrote:
gator wrote:
gopher wes wrote:That will kind of make up for no Omaha if it turns out that way.

Solider Field or Wrigley, makes no differents. With the Gophers not going to Omaha this year, makes Chicago for a long weekend all the more inviting.

A regular season game, outside. In a football stadium. In a neutral city. You can't even make up how stupid this idea is. Was this negotiated between Alvarez and Maturi? It had to be.

Not to mention the game is between two schools who both have outdoor football stadiums.

I hope you aren't someone who whines about college hockey being a niche sport with little visibility. Having a big weekend like this could be great for the sport and could get some media attention outside our borders. While it may not be the MOST practical choice, it could help make the sport more visible.......while at the same time making for one hell of a fun road trip.

At least they aren't taking away one of our home games.

Agreed. You people can piss and moan all you want. It won't ruin my fun in Chi-town if and when they finalize this.

by **h8red** » Mon 4/23/12 3:09 pm

Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:From Andy Baggot, the Badger beat writer on Twitter:

@AndyBaggotWSJ: Outdoor men's hockey game between WCHA rivals Wisconsin and Minnesota at Soldier Field to be finalized this week.

<sarcasm>
I like this idea so much.
</sarcasm>

I won't even watch it on TV.

If you want sarcasm check this out....the only way I'll watch it is if ESPN carries the game & has Barry Melrose & Brian Engblom do the game.

by **LeoPohl** » Mon 4/23/12 3:17 pm

h8red wrote:
Viking wrote:
Gopherguy05 wrote:From Andy Baggot, the Badger beat writer on Twitter:

@AndyBaggotWSJ: Outdoor men's hockey game between WCHA rivals Wisconsin and Minnesota at Soldier Field to be finalized this week.

<sarcasm>
I like this idea so much.
</sarcasm>

I won't even watch it on TV.

If you want sarcasm check this out....the only way I'll watch it is if ESPN carries the game & has Barry Melrose & Brian Engblom do the game.

How about if they have the B10 alternate for in-booth commentary (ala like FSN with Doug or special guests) during the game with Ann Carroll asking text questions to the trio during live play?

by **Cardinal** » Mon 4/23/12 3:18 pm

gopherguy13 wrote:
Bonin21 wrote:Both home games against Mankato on Friday? Kind of strange.

Yeah, what's up with that??

Maybe a favor to MSU since I'm assuming they have an easier time selling tickets on Saturdays than Fridays? No clue but just an educated guess...

by **Jike Spingleton** » Mon 4/23/12 3:29 pm

Got my flights to Anchorage all planned out, just waiting a couple of days to pull the trigger.

I'm looking forward to the game at Solider Field. No such thing as a bad weekend trip to Chicago.

by **Handyman** » Mon 4/23/12 4:14 pm

Bertogliat wrote:
I hope you aren't someone who whines about college hockey being a niche sport with little visibility. Having a big weekend like this could be great for the sport and could get some media attention outside our borders. While it may not be the MOST practical choice, it could help make the sport more visible.......while at the same time making for one hell of a fun road trip.

At least they aren't taking away one of our home games.

Yeah the Cold War game and all of the other games of its ilk sure have exploded college hockey coverage :roll:

College hockey is what it is...some game at Soldier Field isnt going to change that.

by **Gopherguy05** » Mon 4/23/12 4:17 pm

Handyman wrote:
Bertogliat wrote:
I hope you aren't someone who whines about college hockey being a niche sport with little visibility. Having a big weekend like this could be great for the sport and could get some media attention outside our borders. While it may not be the MOST practical choice, it could help make the sport more visible.......while at the same time making for one hell of a fun road trip.

At least they aren't taking away one of our home games.

Yeah the Cold War game and all of the other games of its ilk sure have exploded college hockey coverage

College hockey is what it is...some game at Soldier Field isnt going to change that.

But...but Notre Dame will be there too....

by **JDUBBS1280** » Mon 4/23/12 4:39 pm

gopher wes wrote:Agreed. You people can piss and moan all you want. It won't ruin my fun in Chi-town if and when they finalize this.

Didn't you hear. It's no longer fashionable to like outdoor games. The new fad is to hate outdoor games.

by **Handyman** » Mon 4/23/12 5:03 pm

Some of us have hated them since they started but you were never one to let facts get in the way of your arguments.

by **kennyjsod** » Mon 4/23/12 9:20 pm

Assuming we have the first round playoff games at home, the Gophers only leave the state of Minnesota once between December 9th and the NCAA tournament. The only games played outside of Minnesota are just a 4 hour ride to Madison and the outdoor game at Soldier Field.

by **trixR4kids** » Mon 4/23/12 9:33 pm

I don't mind outdoor games I just wouldn't go to one. Much better to watch in HD and actually see what's happening.

by **gopherguy13** » Mon 4/23/12 10:09 pm

trixR4kids wrote:I don't mind outdoor games I just wouldn't go to one. Much better to watch in HD and actually see what's happening.

That's how I view them.

If I can go on the cheap (read: if there is an outdoor game at TCF), I would probably go just to say I did it, and to see what it's like. But I won't go out of my way to get to one.

by **Armadillo** » Mon 4/23/12 10:37 pm

Jesus, people. It's Gopher hockey, against Wisconsin, with a couple of days in Chicago, with better sightlines than the Kohl Dumper.

I'm going.

by **MhdGopher** » Mon 4/23/12 11:28 pm

They are just playing one game at Soldier Field right? They aren't playing all WCHA home games there are they?

by **The Rube** » Mon 4/23/12 11:38 pm

MhdGopher wrote:They are just playing one game at Soldier Field right? They aren't playing all WCHA home games there are they?

....................

Correct.

by **GrandForksGopher** » Tue 4/24/12 12:28 am

I have a buddy living in Chicago. Maybe I'll visit him that weekend.

by **gopher6** » Tue 4/24/12 6:12 am

Crocshots wrote:http://www.gophersports.com/sports/m-hockey/sched/minn-m-hockey-sched.html

The schedule has been released. What's a Lethbridge?

we will go undefeated and win the 2012/13 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN PITTSBURGH :dup:

by **Bertogliat** » Tue 4/24/12 8:25 am

Handyman wrote:
Bertogliat wrote:
I hope you aren't someone who whines about college hockey being a niche sport with little visibility. Having a big weekend like this could be great for the sport and could get some media attention outside our borders. While it may not be the MOST practical choice, it could help make the sport more visible.......while at the same time making for one hell of a fun road trip.

At least they aren't taking away one of our home games.

Yeah the Cold War game and all of the other games of its ilk sure have exploded college hockey coverage

College hockey is what it is...some game at Soldier Field isnt going to change that.

I believe the phrase I used was COULD HELP MAKE THE SPORT MORE VISIBLE. That's a little different than "exploded college hockey coverage."

That being said, you cannot argue that there is a ton more college hockey on TV now than there was even 3-4 years ago. By paying an extra $7/month I can probably watch 4-6 college hockey games on any Friday/Saturday night. It is getting more visibility and games like this cannot hurt.

What I'd like to know is how many of the people complaining about this game would have been going if it were in Madison? Does this really impact you in any way or are you just complaining to complain? It sounds like the players are looking forward to it. It sounds like there are plenty of fans looking forward to it. I bet it makes money. It WILL provide more visibility. What's the problem?

It is going to be fun. And fun is good.

by **bloodyheart** » Tue 4/24/12 9:29 am

This is a sincere question, ok---please don't start accusing me of "taking teams too lightly" blah, blah, blah. . . .

Is anyone else concerned about the fact we don't play in many hostile environments this year? No going to UND or Duluth? No going to Michigan or MSU? No going to Denver where we really have to battle?

Yes---I know we will get that in St. Cloud and Wisc---and AA and Tech are never easy. Vermont will at least be unfamiliar territory, but I wish it a different eastern school. Anyway--- I don't think this is great for us, big picture.

by **LeoPohl** » Tue 4/24/12 9:38 am

bloodyheart wrote:This is a sincere question, ok---please don't start accusing me of "taking teams too lightly" blah, blah, blah. . . .

Is anyone else concerned about the fact we don't play in many hostile environments this year? No going to UND or Duluth? No going to Michigan or MSU? No going to Denver where we really have to battle?

Yes---I know we will get that in St. Cloud and Wisc---and AA and Tech are never easy. Vermont will at least be unfamiliar territory, but I wish it a different eastern school. Anyway--- I don't think this is great for us, big picture.

It could do wonders for the Pairwise now that the "quality win" component is no more. Of course, that's assuming they can win at home, which was fairly problematic last season non conference.

by **wildlycrazytony** » Tue 4/24/12 9:50 am

bloodyheart wrote:This is a sincere question, ok---please don't start accusing me of "taking teams too lightly" blah, blah, blah. . . .

Is anyone else concerned about the fact we don't play in many hostile environments this year? No going to UND or Duluth? No going to Michigan or MSU? No going to Denver where we really have to battle?

Yes---I know we will get that in St. Cloud and Wisc---and AA and Tech are never easy. Vermont will at least be unfamiliar territory, but I wish it a different eastern school. Anyway--- I don't think this is great for us, big picture.

Are you talking about the implications for the playoffs? I don't think it's that big of a deal because wherever we end up for the playoffs, it's not likely to be a hostile environment per se. Our fans travel well, and most of the regionals are pretty empty anyway.

by **Norm** » Tue 4/24/12 10:49 am

Anybody know why the Chicago game is not at Wrigley? If they're after the "novelty factor" it seems like Wrigley would add alot to that.

by **Lars Sauve** » Tue 4/24/12 11:07 am

The outdoor games were interesting at first, but it didn't take long before I got tired of listening to everyone involved spend the whole game talking about how wonderful it is.

If I wanted to be bombarded by that much self-congratulation, I'd come on GPL more often.

by **mnpokecheck** » Tue 4/24/12 11:19 am

I think many people go to the outdoor games to say they were there - chest thumping type of thing. If it's part of my ticket package I would go, else, rather watch on TV.

by **sunbone** » Tue 4/24/12 11:23 am

Lars Sauve wrote:The outdoor games were interesting at first, but it didn't take long before I got tired of listening to everyone involved spend the whole game talking about how wonderful it is.

If I wanted to be bombarded by that much self-congratulation, I'd come on GPL more often.

Classic.

by **Tiggsy** » Tue 4/24/12 11:48 am

Handyman wrote:Some of us have hated them since they started but you were never one to let facts get in the way of your arguments.

This.

Terrible idea and there is no point in doing this anymore since the attendance record can't be matched after the big house game.

I said this on USCHO but I saw the claim this is for badger recruiting. They are going after the Chicago area and think this will help them. Not sure how, but who knows what's going on inside barry's head.

by **gopher wes** » Tue 4/24/12 12:17 pm

Armadillo wrote:Jesus, people. It's Gopher hockey, against Wisconsin, with a couple of days in Chicago, with better sightlines than the Kohl Dumper.

I'm going.

This.

and

GrandForksGopher wrote:I have a buddy living in Chicago. Maybe I'll visit him that weekend.

This.

EDIT: Mine is not a maybe though. I will be visiting him if/when they finalize the details.

by **thinkbui** » Tue 4/24/12 1:02 pm

Interesting that we won't have a Friday-Saturday home series until the games against Wisco in mid-November.

by **WestCoastGopherGuy** » Tue 4/24/12 1:48 pm

Tiggsy wrote:
Handyman wrote:Some of us have hated them since they started but you were never one to let facts get in the way of your arguments.

This.

Terrible idea and there is no point in doing this anymore since the attendance record can't be matched after the big house game.

I said this on USCHO but I saw the claim this is for badger recruiting. They are going after the Chicago area and think this will help them. Not sure how, but who knows what's going on inside barry's head.

why does everything have to be about whether or not they can break the michigan outdoor record? how about its an outdoor college hockey game against a rival- which will be very fun for the kids and for most fans. haula went out of his way to mention his excitement about it in his announcement he is returning to the U of M. id obviously prefer it be in minneapolis or madison but im looking forward to watching the outdoor game in chicago if thats where it needs to happen to work.

by **GrandForksGopher** » Tue 4/24/12 2:41 pm

Honestly, I'd MUCH rather watch a game at Soldier Field than Wrigley. Baseball stadiums are a flipping joke when it comes to outdoor hockey games due to the field shape. There really isn't a good seat at baseball stadiums when it comes to hockey, whereas at football stadiums the seating is primarily set up the same as hockey arenas, just farther away.

by **Handyman** » Tue 4/24/12 2:55 pm

No one is saying you have to agree with us about the game but last I checked we dont have to agree with you either. I can go to Chicago whenever I want (I have friends and relatives there) and I wont have to waste money going to a hockey game where I wont be able to see what is happening anyways.

If you want to that is your deal but I dont want to see a bunch of whining on here about sightlines and so on after because you guys are all circlejerking about it now even though you know it is going to be terrible :lol:

Me I will watch it on tv while drinking a big ole glass of Jamo

by **Bertogliat** » Tue 4/24/12 4:11 pm

Handyman wrote:No one is saying you have to agree with us about the game but last I checked we dont have to agree with you either. I can go to Chicago whenever I want (I have friends and relatives there) and I wont have to waste money going to a hockey game where I wont be able to see what is happening anyways. If you want to that is your deal but I dont want to see a bunch of whining on here about sightlines and so on after because you guys are all circlejerking about it now even though you know it is going to be terrible

Me I will watch it on tv while drinking a big ole glass of Jamo

You won't have any better view than those of us who go to the game. We all have DVR. I will go and have my fun then return home to watch the game a little more closely. I do this for all my road games. No need to waste a good time worrying about details.

by **Bertogliat** » Tue 4/24/12 4:14 pm

Tiggsy wrote:
Handyman wrote:Some of us have hated them since they started but you were never one to let facts get in the way of your arguments.

This.

Terrible idea and there is no point in doing this anymore since the attendance record can't be matched after the big house game.

I said this on USCHO but I saw the claim this is for badger recruiting. They are going after the Chicago area and think this will help them. Not sure how, but who knows what's going on inside barry's head.

I truely hope that Bucky has fallen so hard they need to manufacture a way to get a leg up on other schools for those Chicago recruits. Have at it, Captain Choker.

by **Handyman** » Tue 4/24/12 5:27 pm

Bertogliat wrote:
You won't have any better view than those of us who go to the game. We all have DVR. I will go and have my fun then return home to watch the game a little more closely. I do this for all my road games. No need to waste a good time worrying about details.

Then why even go...might as well just stay at the bar/tailgate lot drinking

by **Slap Shot** » Wed 4/25/12 12:48 am

Lars Sauve wrote:The outdoor games were interesting at first, but it didn't take long before I got tired of listening to everyone involved spend the whole game talking about how wonderful it is.

I agree, but I'm not going to not go just because people talked about how wonderful previous games were. If I go it will be because it's Gophers hockey, vs UW, in a unique setup, in a great city and a chance to attend a one of a kind event. I somewhat agree with many of the criticisms of the setup so don't get me wrong, but I attended college FB homecoming games that I barely remember paying attention to for various reasons so why the heck not? :mrgreen:

If I didn't have relatives in Chicago I might not consider it but because I do I definitely have it on my radar, crappy viewing or not.

by **george** » Wed 4/25/12 6:50 am

Slap Shot wrote:I agree, but I'm not going to not go just because people talked about how wonderful previous games were. If I go it will be because it's Gophers hockey, vs UW, in a unique setup, in a great city and a chance to attend a one of a kind event. I somewhat agree with many of the criticisms of the setup so don't get me wrong, but I attended college FB homecoming games that I barely remember paying attention to for various reasons so why the heck not?

If I didn't have relatives in Chicago I might not consider it but because I do I definitely have it on my radar, crappy viewing or not.

What he said.

by **Lars Sauve** » Wed 4/25/12 8:49 am

Slap Shot wrote:
Lars Sauve wrote:The outdoor games were interesting at first, but it didn't take long before I got tired of listening to everyone involved spend the whole game talking about how wonderful it is.

I agree, but I'm not going to not go just because people talked about how wonderful previous games were. If I go it will be because it's Gophers hockey, vs UW, in a unique setup, in a great city and a chance to attend a one of a kind event. I somewhat agree with many of the criticisms of the setup so don't get me wrong, but I attended college FB homecoming games that I barely remember paying attention to for various reasons so why the heck not?

If I didn't have relatives in Chicago I might not consider it but because I do I definitely have it on my radar, crappy viewing or not.

Obviously I'm talking about the experience of watching on television.

I don't like attending games. I'm sure as hell not going to travel to attend one.

by **Magic** » Wed 4/25/12 10:51 am

by **Slap Shot** » Wed 4/25/12 11:30 am

Lars Sauve wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
Lars Sauve wrote:The outdoor games were interesting at first, but it didn't take long before I got tired of listening to everyone involved spend the whole game talking about how wonderful it is.

I agree, but I'm not going to not go just because people talked about how wonderful previous games were. If I go it will be because it's Gophers hockey, vs UW, in a unique setup, in a great city and a chance to attend a one of a kind event. I somewhat agree with many of the criticisms of the setup so don't get me wrong, but I attended college FB homecoming games that I barely remember paying attention to for various reasons so why the heck not?

If I didn't have relatives in Chicago I might not consider it but because I do I definitely have it on my radar, crappy viewing or not.

Obviously I'm talking about the experience of watching on television.

I don't like attending games. I'm sure as hell not going to travel to attend one.

Fair enough.

by **psych** » Wed 4/25/12 1:51 pm

Magic wrote:Bought plane tickets to Colorado Springs today Went back and forth on CC or AA and CC won the coin toss.

UAA loses again.

by **gopherguy13** » Wed 4/25/12 5:19 pm

psych wrote:
Magic wrote:Bought plane tickets to Colorado Springs today Went back and forth on CC or AA and CC won the coin toss.

UAA loses again.

by **The Rube** » Wed 4/25/12 9:22 pm

Magic wrote:Bought plane tickets to Colorado Springs today Went back and forth on CC or AA and CC won the coin toss.

The Springs is awesome. I try and go there about once a year to see friends. Lemme know if you need any tips on local eateries and such.

by **Gopherguy05** » Thu 4/26/12 3:17 pm

Sounding like the Sunday Feb 17 outdoor game at Soldier Field vs the Badgers is official.

by **circlemewoogguy** » Fri 4/27/12 9:12 am

I must be in the minority here but I'm excited for the outdoor game. Can't wait to take a couple days off and make a weekend out of it. Hopefully the NHL will give the Blackhawks a home game on Saturday night!

by **Bertogliat** » Fri 4/27/12 9:34 am

circlemewoogguy wrote:I must be in the minority here but I'm excited for the outdoor game. Can't wait to take a couple days off and make a weekend out of it. Hopefully the NHL will give the Blackhawks a home game on Saturday night!

vs the Wild!

by **thinkbui** » Fri 4/27/12 2:09 pm

CHN's brief article on it from yesterday.

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2 ... utdoor.php

by **greydogg** » Thu 5/03/12 2:17 pm

With this announcement:

Minnesota's Homecoming contest vs. Northwestern - slated for Oct. 13 at TCF Bank Stadium 11am

Guessing Oct 13th vs MSU is going to be moved to Sunday Oct 14th

by **Gopherguy05** » Thu 5/03/12 2:28 pm

greydogg wrote:With this announcement:

Minnesota's Homecoming contest vs. Northwestern - slated for Oct. 13 at TCF Bank Stadium 11am

Guessing Oct 13th vs MSU is going to be moved to Sunday Oct 14th

Or it could be a Thurs/ Fri series as was one of the two choices when the schedule was released.....

by **thinkbui** » Thu 5/03/12 2:31 pm

Gopherguy05 wrote:
greydogg wrote:With this announcement:

Minnesota's Homecoming contest vs. Northwestern - slated for Oct. 13 at TCF Bank Stadium 11am

Guessing Oct 13th vs MSU is going to be moved to Sunday Oct 14th

Or it could be a Thurs/ Fri series as was one of the two choices when the schedule was released.....

And of course no band at the hockey game on Friday with the parade going on outside.

by **meggiesota** » Thu 5/03/12 9:55 pm

Wisconsin can play a football game at 11am in front of 75 thousand and a hockey at 8pm with 12 thousand. The gophers play in front of 50 thousand and 10 thousand but can't play on the same day, somethings wrong. Either they don't want to or they're to lazy to.

by **oldpirate33** » Thu 5/03/12 10:53 pm

meggiesota wrote:Wisconsin can play a football game at 11am in front of 75 thousand and a hockey at 8pm with 12 thousand. The gophers play in front of 50 thousand and 10 thousand but can't play on the same day, somethings wrong. Either they don't want to or they're to lazy to.

i think it mostly has to do with mariucci and tcf being right next to each other and the shared parking lots. not the case in madison.

by **thinkbui** » Fri 5/04/12 12:44 am

oldpirate33 wrote:
meggiesota wrote:Wisconsin can play a football game at 11am in front of 75 thousand and a hockey at 8pm with 12 thousand. The gophers play in front of 50 thousand and 10 thousand but can't play on the same day, somethings wrong. Either they don't want to or they're to lazy to.

i think it mostly has to do with mariucci and tcf being right next to each other and the shared parking lots. not the case in madison.

Actually I think it's a matter of staff to work both events. Parking does become an issue, but if the events are far enough apart, which they would be in meggie's example, space shouldn't matter. However as far as I know it becomes a nightmare to staff all the services for both the huge football game and the moderately large hockey game just hours apart, especially on Homecoming weekend. Maybe the U could get away with it if football was playing Florida Atlantic and hockey was playing Anchorage, but I doubt it could happen for Homecoming and hockey's season opener playing past and future conference rival MSU.

by **dlw4gophers** » Fri 5/04/12 7:07 am

I think it's great that they don't play the same day the football team is in town. My wife and I have season tickets for both sports and we don't like going to two games in one day. There are many other fans that also have tickets to both sports. Parking would be an issue. Most people don't like the 11AM starts in football, so if you started the game at 1PM it would not be over until 4:30 (give or take a few min.). Most of the parking lots around Mariucci are tailgate lots for football. They are also contract lots for season ticket holders in Hockey and Football. When people started showing up for the Hockey game between 5:30 and 6:30 many tailgaters would still be there. There would not be enough parking in the contract lots. Also, have you ever seen the lots after a football game. They need to be cleaned before you start putting cars in them for another event.

by **gopher wes** » Fri 5/04/12 10:52 am

Question(s): For the opener again Mich St, do we expect to hang the banner? Do you usually do a presentation and the whole deal for banners at Mariucci? That is something I have never experienced and it is something I don't want to miss if it happens.

by **Slap Shot** » Fri 5/04/12 5:55 pm

gopher wes wrote:Question(s): For the opener again Mich St, do we expect to hang the banner? Do you usually do a presentation and the whole deal for banners at Mariucci? That is something I have never experienced and it is something I don't want to miss if it happens.

I've been wrong before, but I do think this is usually done the first home game of the year.

by **gopher wes** » Mon 5/07/12 9:09 am

Slap Shot wrote:
gopher wes wrote:Question(s): For the opener again Mich St, do we expect to hang the banner? Do you usually do a presentation and the whole deal for banners at Mariucci? That is something I have never experienced and it is something I don't want to miss if it happens.

I've been wrong before, but I do think this is usually done the first home game of the year.

Thanks. I hope you're right. I don't want to miss that if possible!

by **gopherhockeyfan7** » Mon 5/07/12 10:26 am

I thought they only do a presentation for a National Championship banner. I could be wrong though.

by **Keith** » Mon 5/07/12 10:27 am

gopherhockeyfan7 wrote:I thought they only do a presentation for a National Championship banner. I could be wrong though.

I think you are correct.

by **gopher6** » Mon 5/07/12 10:56 am

gopherhockeyfan7 wrote:I thought they only do a presentation for a National Championship banner. I could be wrong though.

I think you are right :write:

by **ProudAlum89** » Sun 5/13/12 2:52 am

Gophers will win the MacNaughton in their final year in the WCHA with a total of 48 points.

by **LeoPohl** » Mon 5/14/12 9:41 am

ProudAlum89 wrote:Gophers will win the MacNaughton in their final year in the WCHA with a total of 48 points.

I know you're being a little sarcastic, but looking at the standings, it's hard to believe that UMD, Denver, and CC could be better than last season to catch the team. North Dakota, Nebraska-Omaha, Saint Cloud, and Michigan Tech should be improved, but North Dakota's the only team I see that could catch Minnesota at this point. Of course, we'll wait and see how the offseason goes and if Bjugstad is back...

by **ProudAlum89** » Mon 5/14/12 5:06 pm

Ha. Okay, maybe a little sarcastic. I was going to post that I was waiting to hear your mathematical predicitions for the team's finish next year, which was annoyingly accurate this year. But after looking through the potential lineups in the WCHA next year, only North Dakota returns experienced success, and I agree they look to be the biggest threat to the Gophers, again. Denver got wiped out by early signings, CC without Schwarz and Wisconsin without Schultz is like adding two more St. Cloud teams to the mix. Michigan Tech will be a wild card, I hope. It would nice to see them do well. How many points do you think they can earn next year LeoPohl?

by **LeoPohl** » Sat 5/19/12 12:07 pm

ProudAlum89 wrote:Ha. Okay, maybe a little sarcastic. I was going to post that I was waiting to hear your mathematical predicitions for the team's finish next year, which was annoyingly accurate this year. But after looking through the potential lineups in the WCHA next year, only North Dakota returns experienced success, and I agree they look to be the biggest threat to the Gophers, again. Denver got wiped out by early signings, CC without Schwarz and Wisconsin without Schultz is like adding two more St. Cloud teams to the mix. Michigan Tech will be a wild card, I hope. It would nice to see them do well. How many points do you think they can earn next year LeoPohl?

Could be worse--could have been dx. :biggrin2:

I'm going to have to wait until September or October to do that.

I'm luckier those months. :biggrin2:

by **thinkbui** » Thu 6/14/12 2:52 pm

Season opener against MSU will be a Friday-Saturday series. Starts early on Friday at 6PM and late on Saturday at 8PM.

http://www.gophersports.com/blog/2012/0 ... lized.html

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