Chip Scoggins: Gophers need to finish the job in Frozen Four final

per Chip:

“I just want our guys to be in a situation where they feel they can play free, that they can play to win and play aggressively,” Lucia said. “Because if you’re going to play on your heels at this time of year, it’s awfully difficult to win.”

Lucia used the term “autopilot” to describe his approach to this one final game. In other words, he doesn’t believe any special motivational speeches or ploys are necessary. Yes, he brought along his good-luck tie, but his team’s forecheck is more important than fashion at this point.

The Gophers earned the right to be here. They’ve had a tremendous season. Now they get to determine how the final chapter reads.

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Go Gophers!!

Yep

This is the trouble with having a dynasty like the Gophers. Obviously, any season where you go to the title game is a good season that the boys should be proud of. However, our expectations are higher. We won't feel like it was truly a special year (like we might with a basketball Final Four or a football conference title) if we aren't the national champs. If we aren't holding the trophy at the end of the day, we can have enjoyed the season, but there will still be meat on the bone.

bleedsmaroonandgold said:

This is the trouble with having a dynasty like the Gophers. Obviously, any season where you go to the title game is a good season that the boys should be proud of. However, our expectations are higher. We won't feel like it was truly a special year (like we might with a basketball Final Four or a football conference title) if we aren't the national champs. If we aren't holding the trophy at the end of the day, we can have enjoyed the season, but there will still be meat on the bone.

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No this it what is great about being a traditional power..................expecting, not hoping to win. Go Gophers!