I watched the first two periods of the game last night, then switched to the
BU-Denver game which was shown on local cable here in Boston. From what I
saw, it appeared that Michigan was having a difficult time with the bigger
ice sheet, both offensively and defensively. How often have they played on
one? I know they have never played at the Whittemore Center at UNH and I'm
guessing for most of these players it was their first trip to Mariucci. I
bring this up because we here at UNH have been told several times that
Michigan will not schedule a home-and-home with us unless the New Hampshire
game is played at the Verizon Center, an AHL rink, in Manchester. After
watching UM last night, I can see why.

Given all that, I was pretty impressed with Minnesota. As usual all their
forwards can fly and for the most part their defense kept Michigan away from
the shooting lanes. And the goaltending was more than adequate.

As for Adam, did no know him in his younger days but why should have his
been any different than anyone elses?

Greg Ambrose

> From: drakelore <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: drakelore <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 00:00:38 -0500
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Minnesota 5, Michigan1
>
> First I have to say that living in Tampa, it is interesting to watch
> Gopher hockey thru satellite TV.  Tonight I watched thru "CSTV" and
> find it interesting to see different commercials and what kinds of
> things they show the most of during the broadcast.
>
> I would be interested from those who got to see the CSTV broadcast
> live, to know what Adam Wooten said on the broadcast.  The reason I say
> that is because back about 15 years ago or so, I remember Adam Wooten
> as a college kid at the beginnings of UCHCO, who always had bloodshot
> eyes because whenever I saw him, he was drunk.  Not that I am judging,
> but I laugh whenever I see him on CSTV or ESPN, because I see him as
> the skinny college kid who was an "ass-hole" in my eyes, and always
> drunk.  Don't get me wrong...I am glad for what he has done, but I
> still see him that way..I can't help it!!!  LOL
>
> Okay, as for the game...
>
> I was very impressed with the way that the Gophers came out skating.
> They would have to to stay up with Michigan.  And this young Gopher
> team would have to learn to stay with teams like Michigan if they hoped
> to play beyond the regular season in early March.
>
> I was a bit concerned that with going up,what was it... 3-0 (?) at the
> end of the first, that it was too much too fast.  But the Gophers did
> not relent and stayed with Michigan during the whole game.
>
> I must say tho that from the tv perspective, that Michigan spent an
> awful lot of time in the penalty box.  Not that it did the Gophers much
> good, but Campion seemed to have on Maroon shorts tonight.  Now of
> course I was not in the arena and was interrupted by folks talking to
> me, so I may have missed something.  I leave that commentary to those
> who were there.
>
> Again I will say that the Gophers did earn what they got.  I am very
> glad to see this out of such a young team.  I just hope they stay that
> focused against an MSU team that beat Wisconsin tonight.
>
> Well, it was a chilly 60 degrees today.  But we should be back in the
> low 70's tomorrow.  Gee, I just hate it down here!  LOL
>
> Have a great weekend everyone!
>
> Kathy M.
> Go Gophers!