Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

[Downstate_RIT_Fan]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

Good Luck to the Bentley Falcons this weekend.

As an RIT fan and a season ticket holder at Army, the Falcons have certainly taken care of business (5-0) in regards to the two teams I follow most closely in the AHA. My seats are behind the visitors bench at Tate so I even sat with some Bentley fans when they last visited Tate on Valentines Day. Good people.

You have a strong team, it would be nice to see your senior class make it to the BCA.

[Snively65]

A look at the different stats and records Bentley can continue to break this weekend. Remember that stats this weekend count towards the season totals.

http://jarpride.com/2014/03/12/chasi...quarterfinals/

Between 3 and 9 games remaining for Gensler and Komm to add to their records, although I am sure that they would be fine with just a bunch of W's. :-)

[eXcSports]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

A look at the different stats and records Bentley can continue to break this weekend. Remember that stats this weekend count towards the season totals.

http://jarpride.com/2014/03/12/chasi...quarterfinals/

[Snively65]

Here is my picks for AHA postseason awards, including two Bentley Falcons among major award winners

http://sbn.to/PsKA6J

Cannot argue with any of those choices, Jeff. :-)

Now, let's see if the Falcons (coaches and team) can take the program to the next level this postseason.

[CollegeHockeyRinkReport]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

Here is my picks for AHA postseason awards, including two Bentley Falcons among major award winners

http://sbn.to/PsKA6J

[Snively65]

Coach Soderquist talking about this week. Great takes getting ready.

http://jarpride.com/2014/03/11/coach...championships/

Good interview, Dan.

I had not realized that the Falcons did not split any AHA series this year; they only lost series to Mercyhurst, Niagara, and Sacred Heart, of course.

Also, the Falcons did not lose any of their six OT games this season, winning two.

I think that special teams will decide the games this weekend. Falcons need to stay out of the penalty box, and resist getting even when things get physical. A couple PPGs could make the difference.

[eXcSports]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

Coach Soderquist talking about this week. Great takes getting ready.

http://jarpride.com/2014/03/11/coach...championships/

[eXcSports]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

I think that Canisius is the most dangerous lower seed team in the AHA quarters this year. Last year they gave Quinnipiac, eventual NC runner up, a real scare in the first game of the NCAA East regionals, as they led the Bobcats 3-1 midway through the third, only to give up three unanswered goals over six minutes to end their run. Bentley cannot let Canisius get a lead in any game this coming weekend.

Canisius plays very well in terms of clogging the defensive end. This is the part that worries me. If Bentley is going to win this weekend, they'll need to match them defensively. If Bentley's D can beat the Canisius O, then eventually the Canisius D will crack under the Bentley O. I know that this is A LOT easier said than done. Bentley has to be prepared to win some tight, close games. If they blow out the Griffs, then it's an added bonus. But they'll need to win some 2-1, 1-0 games this weekend I think.

This team is battle tested, and that's what scares me the most. BUT, it's what makes playoff hockey great.

[Snively65]

It's Canisius in a rematch of last year!

http://jarpride.com/2014/03/10/bentl...-its-canisius/

I think that Canisius is the most dangerous lower seed team in the AHA quarters this year. Last year they gave Quinnipiac, eventual NC runner up, a real scare in the first game of the NCAA East regionals, as they led the Bobcats 3-1 midway through the third, only to give up three unanswered goals over six minutes to end their run. Bentley cannot let Canisius get a lead in any game this coming weekend.

[eXcSports]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

It's Canisius in a rematch of last year!

http://jarpride.com/2014/03/10/bentl...-its-canisius/

[blazer777]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

I think so. And, if Army loses, Mercyhurst would host HC or RIT, and Bentley would host Canisius, as Dan predicted.

Here's what I have for possible matchups next week.

RMU Loss
MH v Army
BEN v HC\RIT
UCON v CAN
AFA v NIAG

With a RMU Win
MH v HC\RIT
BEN v CAN
UCON v NIA
AFA v RMU

A little confused by the AFA \ UCON rankings as their tied in points (must be a tie breaker scenario) so this is giving UCON the edge in the standings over AFA.

[Snively65]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

So, if Army and HC win tomorrow, that sets up a Bentley/HC matchup?

I think so. And, if Army loses, Mercyhurst would host HC or RIT, and Bentley would host Canisius, as Dan predicted.

[schiegs]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

So, if Army and HC win tomorrow, that sets up a Bentley/HC matchup?

[Snively65]

RMU winning would send them to UConn, which was my mistake - UConn is the 4 and Air Force is the 3. This would flip the two of them.

If teams finish off the series tonight, it'll be Canisius coming ot Bentley next week with #9 RIT heading to Mercyhurst. I have a feeling we're going to see some 3 game series. There were also 2 double-OT games, with Niagara wiping out AIC, 1-0, and RIT up-ending HC.

RM

Yup, Army and the Cross pushing to third game.

[eXcSports]

Re: Bentley Falcons 2013-2014: No offseason. No excuses.

Picks are posted. If we are right, next week would bring the following:

Dan:
RMU at Air Force
Niagara at UConn
RIT at Bentley
Sacred Heart at Mercyhurst

Chris:
Holy Cross at Mercyhurst
RMU at Air Force
Niagara at UConn
Canisius at Bentley

RMU winning would send them to UConn, which was my mistake - UConn is the 4 and Air Force is the 3. This would flip the two of them.

If teams finish off the series tonight, it'll be Canisius coming ot Bentley next week with #9 RIT heading to Mercyhurst. I have a feeling we're going to see some 3 game series. There were also 2 double-OT games, with Niagara wiping out AIC, 1-0, and RIT up-ending HC.

RM