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Originally Posted by aparch
I love the "UA_" comment. When I see it, I think of re-runs of Match Game, and Gene Rayburn going "U, A, Blank... UA blank"
From ADN:
"According to NCAA, the (UAF) hockey team used ineligible players in every game played from the 2007-08 season to the 2010-11 season. Over that span, the wins and ties will all become losses. 4 wins and 2 ties came against rival UAA".
UAF is 56-86-12 vs. UAA.
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Originally posted by Esoxpirate View PostThis weekends battle against AA Will be Epic... I think the tigers will walk away with at least 2 points but I am leaning twoards 3... AA defensive style grinds anybody game to make then almost play on pure player ability.
I'm with you Suze - I can't make heads or tails of it.
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Originally posted by Esoxpirate View PostThis weekends battle against AA Will be Epic... I think the tigers will walk away with at least 2 points but I am leaning twoards 3... AA defensive style grinds anybody game to make then almost play on pure player ability.
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Originally posted by Esoxpirate View PostI was just saying that this series has the ability to be the series of the weekend in the WCHA, and that AA defense can kill teamwork. It will take great plays by individual players to break this game open...
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I love the "UA_" comment. When I see it, I think of re-runs of Match Game, and Gene Rayburn going "U, A, Blank... UA blank"
From ADN:
"According to NCAA, the (UAF) hockey team used ineligible players in every game played from the 2007-08 season to the 2010-11 season. Over that span, the wins and ties will all become losses. 4 wins and 2 ties came against rival UAA".
UAF is 56-86-12 vs. UAA.
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Originally posted by Esoxpirate View PostI was just saying that this series has the ability to be the series of the weekend in the WCHA, and that AA defense can kill teamwork. It will take great plays by individual players to break this game open...
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Originally posted by Suze View PostI hope you are right. I hope CC plays like a bunch of individuals and not as a team.
The only thing I can figure which DOES seem accurate is that when they're playing well UAA's trap is as good as anyone's at taking away/disrupting transition, which does make the game about 1 on 1 battles. I suspect this is why teams which rely heavily on transition for their offense (CC SCSU DU MN) struggle against UAA. Most of the time, Anchorage makes a team work the entire 200 feet and plays very hard in the individual battles.
UAA fans would probably have to confirm this, but I'm thinking UAA is far better than their record indicates--I was impressed with their Saturday night performance at CSWA and they looked very strong against DU on television.
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When UAA plays well, I agree Joe. When they're on their game they can play with and beat the top teams in the country. However, they also seem to lay an egg quite a few times each season as well. North Dakota, Denver, and CC have all seen what UAA can do when they're on. However, this is also the same team that's been smoked by Minnesota (4-1, 5-1) and Mankato (8-2). Those are decent teams, but not exactly world beaters.
This weekend doesn't look "epic" to me. I think the story will be more about which teams show up. If it's the team that lost 4-0 to the Badgers for CC and the one that beat Denver 7-3 for UAA, then this will be the week CC loses a chance at home ice. If it's the team that jumped all over Wisconsin Saturday and the UAA team that lost to Robert Morris (yeah, they beat Miami twice - they still aren't very good), then CC should roll.
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Originally posted by JoeBair View PostThe only thing I can figure which DOES seem accurate is that when they're playing well UAA's trap is as good as anyone's at taking away/disrupting transition, which does make the game about 1 on 1 battles. I suspect this is why teams which rely heavily on transition for their offense (CC SCSU DU MN) struggle against UAA. Most of the time, Anchorage makes a team work the entire 200 feet and plays very hard in the individual battles.
UAA fans would probably have to confirm this, but I'm thinking UAA is far better than their record indicates--I was impressed with their Saturday night performance at CSWA and they looked very strong against DU on television.Originally Posted by aparch
I love the "UA_" comment. When I see it, I think of re-runs of Match Game, and Gene Rayburn going "U, A, Blank... UA blank"
From ADN:
"According to NCAA, the (UAF) hockey team used ineligible players in every game played from the 2007-08 season to the 2010-11 season. Over that span, the wins and ties will all become losses. 4 wins and 2 ties came against rival UAA".
UAF is 56-86-12 vs. UAA.
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Originally posted by Esoxpirate View PostThis weekends battle against AA Will be Epic... I think the tigers will walk away with at least 2 points but I am leaning twoards 3... AA defensive style grinds anybody game to make then almost play on pure player ability.
Good luck, it will be a good series to see on TV..
Also Tig, How would one go about getting a meal ticket?
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Originally posted by JoeBair View PostUAA fans would probably have to confirm this, but I'm thinking UAA is far better than their record indicates--I was impressed with their Saturday night performance at CSWA and they looked very strong against DU on television.
How is CC's goaltending? Does your Blueliners play a physical game? I don't know much about this years "Black Bears".GO SEAWOLVES!
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Originally posted by dude View PostI believe that UAA is a capable team and we all know when they decide to show up they can compete with anyone. Our goaltending isn't going to steal many games, we need the D to show up and play. I am hoping that the guys are getting used to their linemates and coach leaves them alone to develop some chemistry. Two solid weekends, with effort and results is encouraging to me. Let's see if we show up in the 1st home series of the new year.
How is CC's goaltending? Does your Blueliners play a physical game? I don't know much about this years "Black Bears".
CC's blueliners are more physical than years past. Most stand around 6-2, but a talented freshman named Doug Leaverton stands 6-4.
Go Tigers!!World Arena North (aka Magness Arena on the campus of Denver State University) where the Colorado College Tigers are 17-11-5 all time against the Metro State Pioneers. Thank you Denver Roadrunners for building a second home for CC!!
World Arena North lives on!! Go Tigers!!
CC Tiger fans join us at: http://cctigerhockey.yuku.com
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Originally posted by dude View PostHow is CC's goaltending? Does your Blueliners play a physical game? I don't know much about this years "Black Bears".
After those 4 they have some guys who are getting their first real experience in college hockey. Doug Leaverton and Joe Marciano are both freshmen who have played most of the games, although they both seem to get limited minutes. Both seem to play a pretty simple game when they're out there - not looking for the big hit or the chance to jump up for a goal. Freshman Mike Boivin has played in about half the games so far. He clearly has some offensive skill, but in my opinion could use a bit of work on the defensive end.
At forward CC has usually had an identifiable star in the recent past - Chad Rau, Marty Sertich, Brett Sterling, Peter Sejna, Brian Swanson, etc. This year's team doesn't have that obvious go-to guy. Bill Sweatt is the closest, but it really feels to me that this team almost has 4 second lines instead of obvious first, second, third and fourth lines. If you take out special teams goals, the goal scoring isn't all that different between the guys who have been on the top line and those on the other lines. Heck, Andrew Hamburg, a freshman, has only played in 11 of the team's 24 games and he's 3rd on the team in even strength goals with 5. I think he's going to be very hard for the coaches to sit for the next few games.
This team reminds me a bit of Bemidji State's team last season. When they have jump, are skating hard and are really moving then they're very good. Wisconsin didn't know what hit them 2 minutes into Saturday's game. When they are sitting back and look lazy, they flat out suck. I think a good barometer is Tim Hall. He's always skating hard (at least early in his shift, he seems to get stuck on long shifts too often). If he sticks out, then the rest of the team isn't skating hard and things don't look good for CC. If everyone is flying around like he is, then they're playing the game they need to in order to win.
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Thanks CC fans,for info on your team, it'll make watching your team that much more interesting. It looks like it could be a fun series to watch, we should have a little bit of confidence having beaten you guys down in the Springs a few months back. If all of our guys show and play together for 60 minutes, it will be an entertaining weekend.GO SEAWOLVES!
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Gosh, I was hoping this would be the season that Colorado College could spare a couple points to give to UAA on their home ice.
But looking at the conference standings I just don't see a way where CC can afford to give up any, so it is imperative that the Tigers keep all four points this weekend. Maybe next season UAA, maybe next season.
Go Tigers!! Need four points!!World Arena North (aka Magness Arena on the campus of Denver State University) where the Colorado College Tigers are 17-11-5 all time against the Metro State Pioneers. Thank you Denver Roadrunners for building a second home for CC!!
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