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Re: UMaine Black Bears 2013-14 season
Tough start, with three of first four opponents ranked in the top 10.
It's good to see the freshman contributing. Here's a breakdown of points (G, A, Pts) for NCAA games thus far:
Freshman 4, 1, 5
Team 6, 6, 12
For all games (NCAA + exhibition games versus Boston Blades):
Freshmen 7, 4, 11
Team 10, 12, 22
Strong second period last night. They need to put 3 periods together.
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This Mercyhurst fan was impressed with the heart of the Black Bears. They went down swinging. I kept thinking during the two games, "Hey Maine, just go away." but they just stuck around. Good luck the rest of the way."If you're satisfied with being good, you'll never be great"
"heck, you go to some D-III hockey games and a Steven Segal Chinese stick fight breaks out,....." by Camman15
2009-2010 Regular Season Atlantic Hockey Pick-em Champion
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Originally posted by AggiesHockey View PostYes. Better than their record indicates, playing 5 / 6 games against top-10 teams so far. They can put together a good period or two. They need to put together 3 good periods. Upper classmen need to quit taking stupid penalties, and start scoring goals.
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Originally posted by dontblink View PostI agree, penalties have hurt Maine a lot the last two years.Fire Chiarelli!
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"Fatigue makes cowards of us all." - Vince Lombardi Thats often when penalties are taken, when your tired. Women's hockey is not getting the cream of the crop when it comes to officiating. I imagine it would be hard being a D1 women's player on any team trying to find where the line is of penalty and no penalty.
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Nice tie versus Northeastern Friday night. Shots nearly even (28-26 edge to NU). They played as solidly as they have all year for three periods. It's noteworthy that they had solid scoring chances in the 3rd period...perhaps their only game this year where they haven't been seriously outplayed in the third.
Sunday's tie versus UConn was quite a different story. Maine outshot UConn 30-11 in first two periods. Then held a 4-1 lead with 5 minutes left in regulation, before UConn stormed back to tie it. Very win-able game for UMaine.
Taking bad penalties is killing them, although I'd add that the officials really gave UConn a gift that set up the late 5-on-3. The penalties may have been legit, but there were certainly opportunities to call a few more trips, hooks, & holds on both teams where the officials turned a blind eye.
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Originally posted by AggiesHockey View Post......... The penalties may have been legit, but there were certainly opportunities to call a few more trips, hooks, & holds on both teams where the officials turned a blind eye.
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Re: UMaine Black Bears 2013-14 season
Looking at the season long stats or the past few games, doesn't seem Maine is any cheaper than its opponents or that the refs have it out for them. Personally, I hate refs averaging more than a 10 PIMs per team per game. Wrecks the flow.
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Everything happens for a reason. How these kids react and deal with adversary is the the gift that their former coach has left them. She obviously believed in each and every one of them or they wouldn't be there in the first place. My guess is there is nothing unfortunate about what happened - merely opportunity for this group of kids/young adults to have a lasting impact on their chosen place of higher learning. How they move forward as a team is truly up to them. They are the recruiters, the program, the future! My best guess is that they will impress this year. It has the potential to be a wonderful story of determination and confidence. Good luck girls!
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Maine still looking for their first win of the season after being swept by a very good BU team. Not having a win yet has to be challenging their confidence at this point. It appeared Maine played better in the second game but still couldn't muster a win. Once they get their first win, I think that just might generate some momentum for them.
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Agree, Runsub5. Much better game 2. 3-2 until fairly late in the game. PP is a definite weakness for Maine. A little slow on puck movement, and a lot of shots directly into shot blockers, which is killing their PP chances. That's been a consistent weakness all season so far.
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Originally posted by AggiesHockey View PostAgree, Runsub5. Much better game 2. 3-2 until fairly late in the game. PP is a definite weakness for Maine. A little slow on puck movement, and a lot of shots directly into shot blockers, which is killing their PP chances. That's been a consistent weakness all season so far.
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Originally posted by Runsub5 View PostThanks for the info on Maine's play. I think Maine is in a position to get their first win this weekend. They will face a struggling Vermont team at Alfond Arena for two games. I'll be there for those two.
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