MGoBlog: The MGoPodcast Michigan HockeyCast 8.15: What About The First Two Periods?
Feb 10, 2026
They riff on Olympic oddities like mixed doubles curling, biathlon and why speed skating surprises spectators. A wild rivalry weekend is recapped: a Yost overtime thriller, controversial officiating and a furious third-period comeback. Then a sloppy rematch in Detroit, a goalie mix-up, a blown 4-0 lead and late sparks from Moldenhauer and Perron. Consistency and roster decisions come under fire.
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Refereeing Swings Momentum
- The refs' inconsistent calls shaped the Friday game's momentum, with a missed obvious trip and later makeup calls altering outcomes.
- Alex and David say challenging calls can be gamesmanship that forces referees into compensatory decisions.
Choose Goalies By Readiness And Recent Form
- Reward in-form players but weigh risks when swapping goalies mid-series; Alex defends starting Peck after Friday's performance.
- He advises starting the clearly ready goalie when available but acknowledges the coaching dilemma if the backup earned the prior start.
Kovac's Early Positioning Cost Two Goals
- Alex describes Ivan Kovic's early goals allowed and critiques his positioning on a top-corner shot that beat him.
- They say Kovic was 'down a little early' and exposed the corners, which contributed to the 2-0 deficit.