NuxFan09 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Labate had no points, 2 shots on net and an even rating for Wisconsin in a 5-2 win over Alaska Anchorage today. He was skating on a line with Mark Zengerle and Michael Mersch, who had 2 and 3 points respectively in the game, so he at least seemed to be a part of the offense for Wisconsin in some way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 It was another uneventful game for Joseph Labate today, as he had no points and only 1 shot on net and an even rating for Wisconsin in a 2-1 win over Alaska Anchorage today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Labate assisted on Wisconsin's only goal of the game - scored by Michael Mersch - and had 2 shots on goal and a +1 rating in a 1-1 final tie with North Dakota. He continues to skate as the LW on Wisconsin's top line with Mark Zengerle and Mersch. They were the starting line in today's game, along with the D pair of Jake McCabe and Frankie Simonelli so he's definitely playing with some strong, talented players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Again, Labate assisted on Wisconsin's lone goal, this time in a 4-1 loss in the 2nd game of a back to back against North Dakota, and added 4 PIMS and was +1 on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Labate had 1 assist, 1 shot on net and an even rating for Wisconsin today in a 3-2 win over Bemidji State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Labate went scoreless and had 3 shots on net, 4 PIMS and an even rating for Wisconsin in a 3-2 loss to Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Why haven't I seen LaBate in the last period and a half since I've started watching the Wisconsin vs Minnesota outdoor classic? 3-1 Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I just caught a glimpse of #16 hunched over at the bench... but I haven't see him on the ice once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 No idea. There's no post-game story on the WCHA website yet so I guess we'll have to wait for details. When you say "hunched over", do you mean he looked injured or he was just leaning over the boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 No idea. There's no post-game story on the WCHA website yet so I guess we'll have to wait for details. When you say "hunched over", do you mean he looked injured or he was just leaning over the boards? He just had his head down on the bench for a prolonged (5-8 seconds as the camera was panned on him) but he came out on the ice for the team photo. Coach's benching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 LaBate had an assist in a 4-0 win over Penn State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joel Heyman Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Wisconsin/Penn state is on Big Ten right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 LaBate had a goal in the 3-2 OT loss Good shot on the rush from the left wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks for the updates Hansen 36. What's your general impression of Labate at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks for the updates Hansen 36. What's your general impression of Labate at this point? It hasn't changed much since last year, despite his sophomore 'slump'. He's a big center with speed and size who can play the wing. He's surprisingly shifty for a big guy, sort of like Erik Cole but he doesn't use his speed/size to bring the physicality though. He could definitely be more physical but that can be taught, his skills can't. He has a good shot too. The game was really boring and probably some of the worst college hockey I've seen so far. Wisconsin is definitely missing Schultz. I'm remaining solid in my projection that, after a full four years in Wisconsin, and then another in the AHL, LaBate will end up being a Chris Higgins type player. Third liner who is effective at all ends of the ice and can play second line when needed. If everything goes absolutely right for him his total top end peak would be a poor-man's Blake Wheeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It hasn't changed much since last year, despite his sophomore 'slump'. He's a big center with speed and size who can play the wing. He's surprisingly shifty for a big guy, sort of like Erik Cole but he doesn't use his speed/size to bring the physicality though. He could definitely be more physical but that can be taught, his skills can't. He has a good shot too. The game was really boring and probably some of the worst college hockey I've seen so far. Wisconsin is definitely missing Schultz. I'm remaining solid in my projection that, after a full four years in Wisconsin, and then another in the AHL, LaBate will end up being a Chris Higgins type player. Third liner who is effective at all ends of the ice and can play second line when needed. If everything goes absolutely right for him his total top end peak would be a poor-man's Blake Wheeler. Good stuff. That 2011 draft is shaping up to be wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Labate scored a goal, picked up 2 PIMS and put 3 shots on goal in a 4-3 win for Wisconsin over Nebraska Omaha. He finished +1 on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Labate picked up an assist and put 2 shots on goal for Wisconsin in a 6-2 win over Nebraska Omaha today. He finished even on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Labate scored a powerplay goal and had 4 shots on net and a -1 rating for Wisconsin in a 4-2 loss to St. Cloud State today. Wisconsin will complete their regular season tomorrow with another game against St. Cloud State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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