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[ORD_Buckeye]

Far out, Man.

Far F@cking Out!

 

[LitlBuck]

Far out, Man.

Far F@cking Out!

and Fredo loss last night in a shoot out. I know that will make your day:)

 

[LitlBuck]

Michael Arace commentary: Ohio State hockey team shows plenty of promise
Saturday, January 24, 2009 3:10 AM
By Michael Arace

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

The Ohio State men's hockey team, the hottest team in the nation, posted a win and a tie in one game last night. According to their league -- the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, which recognizes shootout victories -- the Buckeyes won 3-2. For NCAA purposes, it was 2-2.

Maybe a ruling from Toronto is in order.

Oops. We don't want to go there, do we?

The Buckeyes (16-6-3) semi-defeated Western Michigan (6-13-6) in Value City Arena in front of a throaty little crowd of 4,513. The fans were treated to 25-cent hot dogs and a five-round shootout. The last penalty shooter, Western Michigan winger Cam Watson, was thwarted by the right pad of Ohio State goaltender Dustin Carlson, and that was the end of it.

Carlson had a chance to end the shootout in the third round, but he was beaten on a quick wrist shot. He would not be beaten again. Center John Albert gave the Buckeyes a 2-1 edge, Carlson made the final save -- and Carlson charged out of the net, pumped his arms and met his teammates in a scrum above the right circle.

The Ohio State players don't much care for shootouts. Getting to a shootout means they failed to win in regulation or overtime. It means they gave a point away, at least in the eyes of the NCAA.

"But if we're going to a shootout, we want to win it," center Corey Elkins said.

That is the thing about these Buckeyes. Their propensity is to win, be it in regulation or extra time. They are 12-0-2, with two shootout victories, in their past 14 games. They are 14-1-2, with two shootout victories, in their past 17. They are 3-0 in shootouts and 2-0 in overtime games.

"Everyone keeps the faith," Elkins said. "Everyone keeps it steady emotionally."

Coach John Markell has his program rebounding after three miserable seasons. Last night, he put three seniors, one junior, 13 sophomores and two freshmen on the ice, and he wasn't pleased with the way they played, and the players weren't happy, and they still semi-won in a shootout.

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[ORD_Buckeye]

and Fredo loss last night in a shoot out. I know that will make your day:)

It's true that Fredo's been playing like dog[censored] since the OHC, but they still have a great deal of talent and a better coach. Until we can get a convincing regulation win against them, I consider the Fredomonkey (it is one word, right?) to still be on this program's back.

Here are the teams fighting for a 1st round bye in the CCHA tournament. Other than ND, anyone can still have their season fall apart at this point. I do like the fact that we have 2 more games to play than Fredo--potentially being a 4 point swing in our favor.

1. Notre Dame - 32 points - 10 games remaining - (13-2-3-3)
2. Miami - 26 points - 9 games remaining - (11-5-3-1)
3. Alaska Fair - 25 points - 7 games remaining - (9-8-4-3)
4. Ohio State - 24 points - 11 games remaining - (9-5-3-3)
5. Nebraska O - 24 points - 9 games remaining - (8-6-5-3)
6. Michigan - 22 points - 11 games remaining - (11-6-0-0)

 

[bucknutz]

The unbeaten streak ends at 13 with a loss to western 4-1. They really deserved to lose this one giving up a goal with 1 second left in the first, then western had a short handed goal, and an open netter.

Have to give credit to western and their goaltender. he played great on friday and saturday.

hopefully this will be a good wake up call for the guys going into what is probably the toughest schedule in the league to finish the season.

No. 11/12 Buckeyes Drop Game to Western Michigan, 4-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? The Ohio State men?s hockey team saw its 13-game unbeaten streak end with a 4-1 loss to Western Michigan Saturday in Value City Arena. The Buckeyes opened the scoring in the first period but the Broncos scored four unanswered goals, including a power play and shorthanded goal, for the win. The teams tied the series opener Friday, with Ohio State earning the extra point with a shootout win.

Ohio State, which ended its home unbeaten streak at 10, suffered its first loss since Nov. 21 at Northern Michigan. The Buckeyes now are 16-7-3 on the year and 9-6-3-3 in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Western Michigan moves to 7-13-6 and 4-9-5-1 in conference play.

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[bucknutz]

Markell, Boyd and Bishop Meet with Media to Preview Alaska Series

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Head coach John Markell and sophomore forwards Hunter Bishop and Peter Boyd met with the media Tuesday to preview the team's trip to take on the Alaska Nanooks this weekend.

The Buckeyes and Nanooks will meet at 11:05 p.m. ET Friday and Saturday in the Carlson Center. A live webstream will be available for both games through B2 Networks. For more information, go to the men's hockey page at Alaska Nanooks.com. Live stats can be accessed from the men's hockey schedule page at OhioStateBuckeyes.com or AlaskaNanooks.com or on the home page at CCHA.com.

No. 13/14 Ohio State, with just one loss in its last 14 games (11-1-2), is 16-7-3 on the year and stands tied for fourth place in the CCHA with a 9-6-3 ledger. Alaska is 11-9-6 and in third place in the league, two points ahead of the Buckeyes, with Ohio State holding four games in hand on the Nanooks.

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[LitlBuck]

Always a tough series when they have to travel to Alaska. Fairbanks usually has a pretty good team but I think the traveling has done the Buckeyes in on numerous locations.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

It's true that Fredo's been playing like dog[censored] since the OHC, but they still have a great deal of talent and a better coach. Until we can get a convincing regulation win against them, I consider the Fredomonkey (it is one word, right?) to still be on this program's back.

Here are the teams fighting for a 1st round bye in the CCHA tournament. Other than ND, anyone can still have their season fall apart at this point. I do like the fact that we have 2 more games to play than Fredo--potentially being a 4 point swing in our favor.

1. Notre Dame - 32 points - 10 games remaining - (13-2-3-3)
2. Miami - 26 points - 9 games remaining - (11-5-3-1)
3. Alaska Fair - 25 points - 7 games remaining - (9-8-4-3)
4. Ohio State - 24 points - 11 games remaining - (9-5-3-3)
5. Nebraska O - 24 points - 9 games remaining - (8-6-5-3)
6. Michigan - 22 points - 11 games remaining - (11-6-0-0)

better talent-correct
better coach-correct

 

[bucknutz]

better talent-correct
better coach-correct

At this point in this season these statements are very unfair and not needed. The buckeyes are playing with 3 seniors 22 sophomores/freshmen. They are very well coached and playing well above their experience, and where everyone thought they would be.

The best part is how this team is gelling, playing together, and cheering for each other. Markell deserves some credit for bringing this very young talented team together so fast.

At this point this season is a huge success no matter what happens from here on out. They have the toughest schedule left in the league with the easiest series by records being at Michigan State. Heres to hoping they can get points on every weekend.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

At this point in this season these statements are very unfair and not needed. The buckeyes are playing with 3 seniors 22 sophomores/freshmen. They are very well coached and playing well above their experience, and where everyone thought they would be.

The best part is how this team is gelling, playing together, and cheering for each other. Markell deserves some credit for bringing this very young talented team together so fast.

At this point this season is a huge success no matter what happens from here on out. They have the toughest schedule left in the league with the easiest series by records being at Michigan State. Heres to hoping they can get points on every weekend.

how are they unfair?

markell is well ill leave it at that.
talent-miami has more talent. does that mean they cant be beat, osu cant compete, nope. systems, effort, playing weighty all come into play.

 

[bucknutz]

Chris Reed, Bishop Preview Alaska Series

Men's hockey sophomores Chris Reed and Hunter Bishop sat down with OhioStateBuckeyes.com to discuss the upcoming trip and series with Alaska. The series marks the return of BIshop to his hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska.

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[bucknutz]

Buckeyes Set to Face Nanooks This Weekend

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The No. 13/14 Ohio State men?s hockey team hits the road to face the Alaska Nanooks this weekend. The Buckeyes (16-7-3, 9-6-3-3 CCHA) and Nanooks (11-9-6, 9-8-5-3) will meet at 7:05 p.m. AT (11:05 p.m. ET) Friday and Saturday in the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Follow the Buckeyes
Both of the Buckeyes? games vs. the Nanooks will be available online through B2 Networks. Go to the men?s hockey page at AlaskaNanooks.com and click on the live coverage link for more information or to sign up.

Live stats can be accessed from the men?s hockey schedule page at OhioStateBuckeyes.com.

Polling
The Buckeyes were ranked No. 12 in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll released Monday and were in the No. 13 spot in the USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I Men?s Poll. In the InsideCollegeHockey.com power rankings, Ohio State is No. 12.

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[bucknutz]

MHKY: Joseph Palmer Blogs from Alaska

Junior goalie Joseph Palmer is blogging from the team?s trip to Fairbanks, Alaska this weekend to take on the Alaska Nanooks in a Central Collegiate Hockey Association series. The teams will meet at 11:05 p.m. ET Friday and Saturday in the Carlson Center. Live stats are available from the men?s hockey page at OhioStateBuckeyes.com.

Wednesday:
5:45 came pretty early Wednesday morning as we had to be to at the Schott by 6:30 to pack the bus and get ready for our trip to Alaska. Scraping the ice and snow off the windshield of my car, the first thing I began to think was how our plane was ever going to leave on time for Minnesota. Once I arrived at the Schott, I asked Leann if our flight was on schedule and she said that some flights had been canceled, but ours was set to leave without any hassle.

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[ORD_Buckeye]

Buckeyes are done. Down 3-1 with less than a minute to go.

Meanwhile, Fredo won as did Michigan.

Markell needs to sack up and show this young team some leadership pronto. Otherwise, this season slips away real quickly...no first round bye....no trip to The Joe.....no NCAA bid.

I held my tongue and hoped for the best during the "streak." Markell can do wonders letting a bunch of freshmen loose to play to their god given talent. Ask him to develop their talent and mold it into a CCHA winning team, and he will continue to disappoint.

Proof will definitely be in the pudding. Next nine games are against Alaska, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Michigan and Fredo. Get through that gauntlet with 10+ points, and I will bow down to Markell's magic taint. End up with less than 8 points, and you'll have proven every negative opinion about your inability to develop top notch talent into a CCHA winning team that's been said.

Sack up for glory, or tailspin into irrelevance: choice is yours Bucks.

 

[bucknutz]

Always tough after the travel and time change. Hopefully they can get over the jet lag saturday night and get a couple points.

No. 13/14 Buckeyes Fall to Alaska, 4-1

FAIRBANKS, Alaska ? The No. 13/14 Ohio State men?s hockey team lost the series opener to Alaska Fairbanks, 4-1, Friday in the Carlson Center. The Nanooks led 2-0 after the first period and after a scoreless second, outscored the Buckeyes 2-1 in the third for the win. Kyle Reed scored the lone goal for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State, which lost back-to-back games for the first time since Oct. 31-Nov. 1, falls to 16-8-3 overall and 9-7-3-3 in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The Nanooks move to 12-9-6, 10-8-5-3 in conference action. The teams will close out the series at 7:05 p.m. AT Saturday.

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