Union Hockey Official off Season Thread: Can U Three Peat?

[ADK11]

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1: Carr---Novak---Wilkins
2: Hatch---Vecchione---Sullivan
3: Ciampini---Pontarelli---Cruice
4: Ikkala---Roy---Coatta

I agree with the person above, the Hatch-Novak-Sullivan line was fun to watch last year, but Novak should start the season as the 1st line center. I also added Cruice and Coatta to the 4th line to add some veteran experience on the team, although I am high on Gonye and Eli. What do you think? Would RB go with veterans over some freshman in the beginning of the season?

On paper, these are lines that probably make the most sense.. but of course it seldom works out like this in real life. A lot will depend on how players mesh in the preseason & informal practices, as well as in the early games, and I wouldn't discount a possible surprise combination or two. Who would have thought 3 years ago that 2 freshmen (Carr & Jooris) would combine with a soph (Welsh) to form one of the top lines or that a fairly lightly regarded freshman (Hatch) would end up on the 1st line? I think it will be real interesting to see what emerges early in the season, as there certainly is talent among the forwards, as well as some intriguing complementary players.

[Wholin1]

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Fun to speculate on lines but at this point I'd guess that even the coaches are scratching their heads. If Roy can eventually put a few in the back of the net, that could be an edgy fourth line.

[garnetfan]

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The big test for coaches and players will be to get the new guys, the inexperienced guys, to play and learn the system without hesitation and too much fear of making a mistake. How long this takes will determine our season.

For the fans I know their is excitement and great anticipation for October , let the games begin.

[rdf8585]

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Forward Wayne Simpson, Union's MVP last season, likely to be @ Bruins rookie camp next week, I hear. Attended summer development camp in '12

— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) August 28, 2013

[GameOn]

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I wondered if Simpson would show up at a camp or signed to a roster. In my opinion it was more likely that he signed than Jooris.

[rdf8585]

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Gostisbehere ranked 8th in Flyers system by NHL.com

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=680936

[rdf8585]

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I wondered if Simpson would show up at a camp or signed to a roster. In my opinion it was more likely that he signed than Jooris.

Yeah, the big difference between the two is that Simpson graduated whereas Jooris gave up his senior year.

[rdf8585]

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It's a #UnionHockey doubleheader tonight on FCS Atlantic. 2013 ECAC semi vs Yale at 11 PM ET followed by 2013 ECAC final vs Brown.

— Union Hockey News (@unionhockeynews) August 28, 2013

[Wholin1]

Yeah, the big difference between the two is that Simpson graduated whereas Jooris gave up his senior year.

Having gotten to know Wayne's parents a good bit over the past 6 years I can say with confidence that there is no way he would leave without graduating. He still has a chance to pursue his hockey career with his degree in hand. Best of luck to him.

[sk8tronthepond]

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http://www.uscho.com/2013/09/04/comm...hockey-arenas/

Congrats......#5 in the Northeast!!!!

[jericho]

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http://www.uscho.com/2013/09/04/comm...hockey-arenas/

Congrats......#5 in the Northeast!!!!

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but this was only from the 13 schools he vistited in the article. The author stated that he went to other arenas previously. So it's not really clear if the author ranked this #5 in the Northeast, or #29 in the Northeast, although it probably is in the top 40%.

[rdf8585]

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Breaking news: Tim Boyle doesn't return for sophomore season:

http://bit.ly/1cKJpFW

[Hokydad]

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That has been out there for over a month. Signed with Kings weeks ago...

[rdf8585]

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That has been out there for over a month. Signed with Kings weeks ago...

Well, it was news to me, and news to a couple other ECAC writers I spoke with. Today was the first time I saw anyone else put it out there.

[Hokydad]

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np
it has been out there for over a month. he was openly talking about it all summer. the players knew as well.
point is, coaches were prepared for it so it is not a curve ball, which is what really matters.