51:00 I wouldnt say there is a "major difference" in talent level between Duluth and WMU. Duluth is loaded with young talent, quick guys who can score, they're just young and adapting to the NCHC / college game. As long as Sandy can keep those guys together for a few years, they will be good if they can get some good goaltending. This weekend's series will be anything but a "sure win" for WMU, especially in Duluth. However, if WMU wants to continue to establish that they're a top 10 team, yes, they need to go to Duluth and do what nodak did a few weeks ago, maybe not blow them out both games, but gotta try and come away with 6 points.
I think Paul was saying the UMD has struggled recently including at the beginning of this season and WMU may have excided expectations to this point. The goaltending is strongly in favor of WMU. The talent level should be close but the outcomes aren't. WMU is coming in as a favorite and has to play their game the way Denver does when they come in as a favorite.
51:00 I wouldnt say there is a "major difference" in talent level between Duluth and WMU. Duluth is loaded with young talent, quick guys who can score, they're just young and adapting to the NCHC / college game. As long as Sandy can keep those guys together for a few years, they will be good if they can get some good goaltending. This weekend's series will be anything but a "sure win" for WMU, especially in Duluth. However, if WMU wants to continue to establish that they're a top 10 team, yes, they need to go to Duluth and do what nodak did a few weeks ago, maybe not blow them out both games, but gotta try and come away with 6 points.
I think Paul was saying the UMD has struggled recently including at the beginning of this season and WMU may have excided expectations to this point. The goaltending is strongly in favor of WMU. The talent level should be close but the outcomes aren't. WMU is coming in as a favorite and has to play their game the way Denver does when they come in as a favorite.