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  • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

    http://www.timesunion.com/sports/art...ff-5841397.php

    Nice article on Vecks in the TU. As much as he probably can't keep up his current scoring pace, he really could have an unprecedented season by Union standards. His skill level is phenomenal and I would think 40-50+ points is not out of the question. He also plays good D and wins 2/3rds of faceoffs.. its pretty amazing how good he is as just a soph. Hopefully he will stick around another year or 2, though wouldn't bank on it.

    The article also mentions something that I think was the main key to last season and continues to be one of U's "secret weapons" - that so many players return from summer break significantly improved. It really blew me away last season that not only players that had previously been 3rd or 4th liners improved, but that players like Carr, Ghost, Ciampini also were better - in Champ's case very significantly better. Its become something that I think most of us expect now, but I can tell you that this doesn't happen in most programs and certainly didn't happen much at all in U's first ~15 years in D-I. The coaches and support staff obviously do a great job of identifying players weaknesses and helping them find ways to work on them, but as Bennett says in the article, a lot is just the mindset and culture of the players/team that they're not going to just sit back and have a couple cold-ones on the dock over the summer.
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    • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

      I went down to Union yesterday and talked to Rick Bennett and Mike Vecchione about faceoffs, a weakness last year but a strength so far this year:

      http://bit.ly/1DEHyji

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      • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

        Originally posted by ADK11 View Post
        http://www.timesunion.com/sports/art...ff-5841397.php
        The article also mentions something that I think was the main key to last season and continues to be one of U's "secret weapons" - that so many players return from summer break significantly improved
        100% Agree.
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        • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

          Originally posted by Dutchman View Post
          I would have to go back and check this .... but I think out of all the DI NCAA College Hockey Programs with active coaches who have also more than 100 wins, Appert is third from the bottom. I think the Army Coach and the AIC Coach were lower. May Coach Appert have a long life and coach RPI for the next 100 years ...
          No need to pile on, his record speaks volumes.

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          • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

            Just released, Athletic Department Video - Banner Night Ceremony
            http://union.scoutware.net/mh/cgi/ro...2313424801_362
            Last edited by Dutchman; 10-23-2014, 01:11 PM.
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            • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

              Any word on Novak? What ever the line-up I trust the judgement of RB and his coaches. IMO I feel like if we are going to do well against St. Cloud we will have to avoid the types of mistakes freshmen make. This could be a 2-1 or 3-2 or OT game. It would do my heart well if I saw Novak return with an attitude and something to prove. Another proven senior in the lineup like Novak .... with his big game experience .....
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              • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                Originally posted by Dutchman View Post
                Any word on Novak? What ever the line-up I trust the judgement of RB and his coaches. IMO I feel like if we are going to do well against St. Cloud we will have to avoid the types of mistakes freshmen make. This could be a 2-1 or 3-2 or OT game. It would do my heart well if I saw Novak return with an attitude and something to prove. Another proven senior in the lineup like Novak .... with his big game experience .....
                Bennett said yesterday that Novak will "more than likely" play tomorrow. It's the first game he's eligible to play in since being suspended for a violation of team rules. But Bennett added that Novak would have to show in practice that he was going to provide value to the lineup.

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                • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                  Originally posted by rdf8585 View Post
                  I went down to Union yesterday and talked to Rick Bennett and Mike Vecchione about faceoffs, a weakness last year but a strength so far this year:

                  http://bit.ly/1DEHyji
                  In the two games Union faced Maine, Union won the face off battle in each game. The total for Union in the two games was 71 and Maine 54.

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                  • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                    Originally posted by rdf8585 View Post
                    Bennett said yesterday that Novak will "more than likely" play tomorrow. It's the first game he's eligible to play in since being suspended for a violation of team rules. But Bennett added that Novak would have to show in practice that he was going to provide value to the lineup.
                    If he is going to return he has to return with the right attitude. If he returns with the right attitude and he plays to his skill level ..... that is going to be "a big shot in the arm" for us. SCSU is going to be one of the top 3 offensive teams we face this year ..... Colin will have to be at his very best ...

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                    • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                      Found another great video of the raising of the banner .... includes video of the Ghost and the Captain and members of past teams sharing in the glory.
                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxiT02DxXB0
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                      • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                        There are no seats left for either game vs St. Cloud this weekend and the home game vs RPI next Saturday.

                        Standing room tickets remain available by calling (518) 388-6020

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                        • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                          rdf8585
                          When do you normally get the starting lineup? Around 6:00pm?
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                          • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                            I get them between 5-6 on most nights.

                            Union's lines for tonight:

                            http://i.imgur.com/woIUFxT.jpg

                            And for St. Cloud:

                            http://i.imgur.com/97UIFAs.jpg

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                            • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                              Originally posted by rdf8585 View Post
                              I get them between 5-6 on most nights.
                              Union's lines for tonight:
                              http://i.imgur.com/woIUFxT.jpg
                              And for St. Cloud:
                              http://i.imgur.com/97UIFAs.jpg
                              Thanks !!!!

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                              Last edited by Dutchman; 10-24-2014, 05:13 PM.
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                              • Re: Union College Hockey 2014-2015 "ReUnion 2015? Why "Nott"?

                                Shayne Gostisbehere recalled, could make NHL debut tomorrow in Philly vs DET:

                                http://bit.ly/1tkHR0N

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