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vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:30 am
by mbenecke
Following the split with Bemidji, our Falcons (3-1-2) will return home to continue conference play against St. Thomas (1-9-0, 1-5-0 CCHA). Game 1 will be Friday, November 5 at 7:07pm EST, with Game 2 coming on Saturday, November 6 at 7:07pm. Both games will be available to stream at
https://www.flohockey.tv/.
UST’s resume is interesting. They have had their fair share of blowout losses, but they own a win over Ferris State, and a couple of other close losses, so we still need to take this team seriously. That said, they are giving up nearly 5 goals a game and commit roughly 6 penalties per game, so there could be some fireworks this weekend.
The Tommies are coached by our old friend Rico Blasi, so it should be nice to give him a little bit of hell as he returns to the Slater Family Ice Arena. This will be our very first time playing St. Thomas, so it should be a fun battle, and a great way to welcome to the conference.
Go Falcons! Beat St. Thomas.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:43 am
by TalonsUpPuckDown
A lot of time has passed since Rico was last in the building, is the newest generation of Bleacher Creatures even aware of the history? I'd love to join in a rousing chant of "Riiiiicooooo, Riiiiicooooo" led by the student section.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:53 am
by jpfalcon09
Unfortunately given the recent history of this program playing down to lesser competition, this series has me worried a bit. Hope some of the newer guys will help change that attitude.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:54 am
by pdt1081
jpfalcon09 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:53 am
Unfortunately given the recent history of this program playing down to lesser competition, this series has me worried a bit. Hope some of the newer guys will help change that attitude.
I'm guessing these will be long, drawn out, whistle filled games.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:32 pm
by unfalconbelievable
I won't ever forget when he took a bow and waved....POS
He's going to need more religious figures in his corner then St. Thomas.......
https://youtu.be/3TyLZDGuE2M
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:29 pm
by pdt1081
Would be absolutely amazing to see a sign in the student section saying "Hey Rico, take a bow."
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:24 pm
by unfalconbelievable
Heck I'll make two and drop them off in the student section.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:58 pm
by pdt1081
Barber is back in the lineup for tonight.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:49 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
Tough to get a grove going when you spend half the period on the PK. Breakout still needs work.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:31 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
2-1 good guys after 2. We look a tad ragged.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:02 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
Turnover in our end. 2-2. We do not look good at all.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:31 pm
by jpfalcon09
Sluggish game but two late ones by Collin and Burke sealed it.
Ferris defeated Minnesota State 2-1 and LSSU took down Tech in overtime, 3-2.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:34 pm
by pdt1081
TalonsUpPuckDown wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:02 pm
Turnover in our end. 2-2. We do not look good at all.
Waived off icing after the puck crossed the goal line. For as much as Langseth bragged up the officiating during CCHA Media Day, he sure seems to have found some brain-dead jersey fillers.
Tried way too hard to bring a physical game tonight. That's not what this team is. They are much better when they just skate, and let the physical stuff happen without forcing it.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:54 pm
by mbenecke
It may not have been smooth, but I’ll take a 4-2 win every time out. Glad to be back in the building once again tonight. Not sure many folks thought we would be 4-1-2 at this point, so I’m just taking it one game at a time with this group.
Re: vs. St. Thomas (11/5-11/6)
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:01 am
by pdt1081
mbenecke wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:54 pm
It may not have been smooth, but I’ll take a 4-2 win every time out. Glad to be back in the building once again tonight. Not sure many folks thought we would be 4-1-2 at this point, so I’m just taking it one game at a time with this group.
The Tommies are not a team to sleep on. They beat Ferris. Ferris beat Mankato last night.