Hockey East '10-'11

[Bauer86]

What are everyone's thoughts regarding the hockey east league as a whole for this upcoming season? Any thoughts or predictions on which teams will see success? Teams to watch?

[DC78-82]

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If BU can work all that potential into a cohesive, happy unit, I fear it may be the Year of the Dog (Terrier, that is)

[rinkrat890890]

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If BU can work all that potential into a cohesive, happy unit, I fear it may be the Year of the Dog (Terrier, that is)

100% agree on this. They have the horses and they have the coach!

[scrambledlegs]

Re: Hockey East '10-'11

If BU can work all that potential into a cohesive, happy unit, I fear it may be the Year of the Dog (Terrier, that is)

Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but it is also going to be dependent on their goalie situation. They had a huge bonus with Melissa H last year, being virtually untested in prior years but able to step-up big time in Hockey East play.

I don't follow them closely enough to know what they have for next year but I do think that is a big factor.

I, personally, think this is Friar year

[chippy]

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Might be a hound or two up in the mix!

Chip

[UNHKazooMonkey]

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This year is wide open. The slight edges in preseason are given to BU and BC. I wouldn't count UNH out though. Then the group of PC/NU/UCONN. Followed by VT and Maine.

[Bauer86]

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UNH seems to be getting weaker as the seasons go on and will be hurting with the loss of the class of '10. With other teams getting stronger such as BU, UCONN and PC I find it hard to believe that UNH can continue their success in the league.

[rinkrat890890]

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UNH seems to be getting weaker as the seasons go on and will be hurting with the loss of the class of '10. With other teams getting stronger such as BU, UCONN and PC I find it hard to believe that UNH can continue their success in the league.

NEVER underestimate UNH.

[Hux]

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NEVER underestimate UNH.

As we saw last year, it has gotten to the point where you can never underestimate anyone. I think it is called Chippity!

[WFR]

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Predictions

1. BU
2. Providence
3. UNH
4. BC
5. Uconn
6. Northeastern
7. Vermont
8. Maine

[joegrav]

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Predictions

1. BU
2. Providence
3. UNH
4. BC
5. Uconn
6. Northeastern
7. Vermont
8. Maine

This is what I'm thinking too for the most part, although I'm inclined to think Northeastern challenges for 4th.

[Hux]

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This is what I'm thinking too for the most part, although I'm inclined to think Northeastern challenges for 4th.

The Terriers may be able to gain some space on the rest of the pack with the new boards and lighting at WBA (I'm assuming they are going to actually illuminate the building this time) but I think you will be able to throw a blanket over the next five.

[Trillium]

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The Terriers may be able to gain some space on the rest of the pack with the new boards and lighting at WBA (I'm assuming they are going to actually illuminate the building this time) but I think you will be able to throw a blanket over the next five.

I agree--I think it will be BU, a gap, and then the next five neck and neck, and then an even bigger gap.

[ARM]

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Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but it is also going to be dependent on their goalie situation.

I agree with that. When you look at the caliber goalie that many of the other teams can put in the crease, BU can't afford to be inconsistent in net and still win the league.

[chippy]

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Predictions

1. BU
2. Providence
3. UNH
4. BC
5. Uconn
6. Northeastern
7. Vermont
8. Maine

1. BU (still champ's 'till proven otherwise)
2. PC (strong roster again should be interesting)
3. NU (continues to build and climb)
3. UNH (always strong)
5. BC (not what they used to be)
5. Uconn (show what you got)
7. Vermont (???)
8. Maine (continues to struggle from within)

Just my two cents!

Chip