Union College: 2016-2017

[Dutchman]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Northeastern and NH are finished for the year and we have 2-3 games in hand on them. We are looking at at least two and possibly six more games. Its a long shot but both Vec and Foo can still end up as the top scorers in the country. Something for the whole league to be proud of.

[Dutchman]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

If my analysis is correct, we have only lost one game on a Friday all season. That was against Harvard when Sak was out.

[aweise]

If my analysis is correct, we have only lost one game on a Friday all season. That was against Harvard when Sak was out.

They also lost to Cornell on Friday, February 3rd.

[Dutchman]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

They also lost to Cornell on Friday, February 3rd.

Also without Alex in Goal

[Skate79]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Just have to take care of our own business and let Haaavad and the Q
beat each other senseless .... go U !

That is sort of the way we feel about Union and Cornell. Pound each other into the ice.

On a completely different and more positive note, congrats to Vecchione and Foo being named finalists for the Hobey. I think it comes down to Vecchione and Sheehy. Both have had monster seasons.

[Dutchman]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

“Looking forward to getting another crack at Union down in Lake Placid,” said senior Jeff Kubiak, who was a freshman on that 2014 team. “They got the best of us my freshman year and we want to return the favor this year. It’s going to be an exciting game, a great atmosphere and it’s going to be fun.”

http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/s...acid/99182462/

[Dutchman]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Cornell is a period 1 team. They like to score early and then suffocate you. Clarkson got a 2 goal lead in game one in the first period and keep the pressure up in their 6-2 game. We need to do the same thing. The larger ice may give us a slight edge. We need to score early and often.

[UFan]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Cornell is a period 1 team. They like to score early and then suffocate you. Clarkson got a 2 goal lead in game one in the first period and keep the pressure up in their 6-2 game. We need to do the same thing. The larger ice may give us a slight edge. We need to score early and often.

More importantly, we need to score one more goal than them
What has hindered our team the most, IMO, is the fact that they let their foot off the gas sometimes... (like for 2 whole periods against Princeton)
Don't know if it's coaching, or the players trying too hard to do well, but at this point in the season, it needs to be all out, all the time. We need 6 wolves on the ice for 60 minutes, hungry for the puck to end up in the back of the net.

Also: PLEASE coach, let Pontarelli play with a good line!!! (don't throw him in with Eli and some other slow guy)

[aweise]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Cornell is a period 1 team. They like to score early and then suffocate you. Clarkson got a 2 goal lead in game one in the first period and keep the pressure up in their 6-2 game. We need to do the same thing. The larger ice may give us a slight edge. We need to score early and often.

Cornell did get a 3-1 lead on Union in Schenectady, only to give it up by the 3rd period. Union was able to keep coming after Kupsky settled down. The game in Ithaca was a little more even. I think Union has the edge with their speed on the larger ice and with Sak back in net (provided nothing happens between now and tomorrow night), but Cornell knows how to play defensively and Mitch Gillam is a solid goaltender. I'll be interested in seeing what lineup Rick Bennett puts out there.

Despite the outcome, it'll be nice to see Union in Lake Placid again.

[DisplacedCornellian]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Cornell did get a 3-1 lead on Union in Schenectady, only to give it up by the 3rd period. Union was able to keep coming after Kupsky settled down. The game in Ithaca was a little more even. I think Union has the edge with their speed on the larger ice and with Sak back in net (provided nothing happens between now and tomorrow night), but Cornell knows how to play defensively and Mitch Gillam is a solid goaltender. I'll be interested in seeing what lineup Rick Bennett puts out there.

Despite the outcome, it'll be nice to see Union in Lake Placid again.

If the team bus could leave Vecchione and Foo in Schenectady, that would be great. Thanks!

Should be a good game tomorrow night. Here's to a clean, hard-checking game that isn't decided by the zebras. Cheers.

[Union27]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Game day !
I like our chances on the big ice if we bring our A game for 60 minutes.
We will need to stay out of the box and get all four lines rolling.
Cornell has an excellent team with a very good goalie we will need to play our best hockey to beat these guys.
Let's go U !

[Pokey]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Game day !
I like our chances on the big ice if we bring our A game for 60 minutes.
We will need to stay out of the box and get all four lines rolling.
Cornell has an excellent team with a very good goalie we will need to play our best hockey to beat these guys.
Let's go U !

Agreed - go fast and keep the feet moving - Cornell will grab you..

[UFan]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

End of first: we are being physically dominated. We are pushed and shoved away from all the pucks, checked away from any pass, and generally physically not in the game. Hoping for a different 2nd and 3rd period. Let's remember that to win a game, you need to score, and to score you need the puck. 6 shots on goal per period is not going to cut it. If we do nothing more and Cornell keeps doing what they're doing (and they're doing it well), it's going to be a long and painful game.
Kudos to Cornell for a well executed first period.

[Skate79]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

Sorry we won't see you guys tomorrow. Cornell came to play in a big way tonight. They were dominant in so many phases of the game. Thought maybe it would go to OT. Maybe we'll see you at the Frozen Four.

[UFan]

Re: Union College: 2016-2017

We never righted the ship... and Cornell played a good game, and perfectly executed their game plan!

I don't think the big ice is good for our game at all. Not all our players can adjust to the extra length and pace needed to complete the passes (look at the number of unforced turnovers!!!!). Our game is good in a short and fast perimeter, but not good at all when slowed down. It looked like a lack of experience a bit.
Oh well, maybe they can play well tomorrow, and try something in the regionals (should we make it there), but at this point I'm happy with the season, and wouldn't be upset if it ended now.
Anything from here on is just a bonus
Go Union!!!!!!