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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:20 pm
by Goldfishdude
demongoed wrote:I was also impressed that Urick ran all 3 lines throughout the entire game. With Blaine having the advantage on the change, it would have been easy for him shorten the bench. All 3 of Tonka's lines kept good control of the puck and had great scoring chances. They're going to be tough to beat with that depth.
This is a good point.. Urick appeared to not be concerned who he matched up with Bjugstad... I could be wrong on that point, but it appeared that way. He let his kids play.
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:15 pm
by breakout
Gopher Blog wrote:BodyShots wrote:Just curious to see who is going to get the number 27 jersey!
I say give it to Bjugstad since #27 is the number his uncle wore at the U. Family history should break the "tie" on who gets it.
Arm wrestle for it. Let the best man win.
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:52 am
by Gov78
Goldfishdude wrote:demongoed wrote:I was also impressed that Urick ran all 3 lines throughout the entire game. With Blaine having the advantage on the change, it would have been easy for him shorten the bench. All 3 of Tonka's lines kept good control of the puck and had great scoring chances. They're going to be tough to beat with that depth.
This is a good point.. Urick appeared to not be concerned who he matched up with Bjugstad... I could be wrong on that point, but it appeared that way. He let his kids play.
Urick did the same thing against STA when he did have the last change as he believes his 2nd line can at least skate to a draw against an opponent's 1st line and then Tonka's 1st line can dominate when they're matched against the #2 or #3 (if they even skate) line.
Another observation, while Blaine appeared to do a better job of handling the forecheck in the 3rd did they even have a SOG after Tonka took the lead 4-3?
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:54 am
by mngopherfan
Goldfishdude wrote:demongoed wrote:I was also impressed that Urick ran all 3 lines throughout the entire game. With Blaine having the advantage on the change, it would have been easy for him shorten the bench. All 3 of Tonka's lines kept good control of the puck and had great scoring chances. They're going to be tough to beat with that depth.
This is a good point.. Urick appeared to not be concerned who he matched up with Bjugstad... I could be wrong on that point, but it appeared that way. He let his kids play.
Urick was more concerned about what D he had against Bjugstad, he said if he didn't have 2 on him at all times they lose that game...