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rampageripster
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What I am watching for today...
1) Stability between the pipes: Carey put together his best match to date last week. We need that consistency to deal with he ND offense.
2) EMO: We were pretty much lethal man-up against Denver. ND should be better defensively, so we need to continue to get goals when we are presented with the advantage.
3) Faceoff X domination: Denver's FoGo is probably the best we will see all year and we actually did an admirable job against him. I loved the blueprint the coaches drew up to prevent Denver from winning face-offs and creating chances in transition. Totally shut that aspect of the Pioneers' game down. ND does not have the same dominance at the X, so Withers may be able to create additional possessions, which are crucial to our grinding offensive style. He put out such a performance against Towson, and it would be nice to see it again.
4) Growth from our young guns: Last week was a coming out party for not only the program, but for some really talented young slingers. That will do a ton for their confidence going on the road and playing in a really tough environment in South Bend. I hope to (regardless of score) see that move forward.
Lastly: This may be the biggest game in recent memory for the Buckeyes because a win here could very well crown them as the #1 team in the country. That is a big deal. It also will pretty much guarantee a spot in the tournament (Wins over Towson/Denver/ND and 10 wins overall... no brainer) as long as we don't just totally collapse in B1G play. Go get 'em Bucks!
1) Stability between the pipes: Carey put together his best match to date last week. We need that consistency to deal with he ND offense.
2) EMO: We were pretty much lethal man-up against Denver. ND should be better defensively, so we need to continue to get goals when we are presented with the advantage.
3) Faceoff X domination: Denver's FoGo is probably the best we will see all year and we actually did an admirable job against him. I loved the blueprint the coaches drew up to prevent Denver from winning face-offs and creating chances in transition. Totally shut that aspect of the Pioneers' game down. ND does not have the same dominance at the X, so Withers may be able to create additional possessions, which are crucial to our grinding offensive style. He put out such a performance against Towson, and it would be nice to see it again.
4) Growth from our young guns: Last week was a coming out party for not only the program, but for some really talented young slingers. That will do a ton for their confidence going on the road and playing in a really tough environment in South Bend. I hope to (regardless of score) see that move forward.
Lastly: This may be the biggest game in recent memory for the Buckeyes because a win here could very well crown them as the #1 team in the country. That is a big deal. It also will pretty much guarantee a spot in the tournament (Wins over Towson/Denver/ND and 10 wins overall... no brainer) as long as we don't just totally collapse in B1G play. Go get 'em Bucks!
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sparcboxbuck
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Down 4-1 after first.
Withers is owning FO-X.
A couple of just unstoppable shots for ND.
Starting second now.
Withers is owning FO-X.
A couple of just unstoppable shots for ND.
Starting second now.
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sparcboxbuck
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6-2 midway through second.
D is overplaying their men and the Domers are quick to dodge taking advantage. Getting hands free in close.
D is overplaying their men and the Domers are quick to dodge taking advantage. Getting hands free in close.
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sparcboxbuck
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Two quick goals to end the half. One at 9 seconds left and Withers with the win in the draw underhand pass to a pole driving the crease with a pass to Tre (I think) to get the last second goal.
7-5 at half.
7-5 at half.
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sparcboxbuck
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Officiating is a lot of home cooking for the Domers.
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rampageripster
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It looks like we've settled in. ND got some goals off of RIDICULOUS angles... that will even out as the game progresses. Gotta shut down transition and continue make our shots count. We got outshot last quarter but won it 4-3, that bodes well.
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rampageripster
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That was a pretty miserable quarter. Lost all composure after the 2nd and are, quite frankly, kinda lucky to still be in this. Zero confidence on the dodges. Can't free hands for the rips from outside (or they don't trust their shots to beat the keep...)
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rampageripster
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Ok... YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DIVE INTO THE CREASE.
that's all I'll say.
that's all I'll say.
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rampageripster
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And now lead throws a late hit flag... my eye is totally not twitching right now
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