UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

[e.cat]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

While your prediction fell short it was a fun way to end the RS my e.cat friend! Looking forward to many more e.cat ! Hope the rest of the “winter” finds you well and that our ‘Cats make some noise....

Back atcha Ref

[HockeyRef]

If you can fly anywhere and fly your assistants anywhere... that means a lot. It is all about your budget.

So true in that regard!! I know we had one of our coaches head over seas this year..not sure (yet) what came of that but every bit helps!

[BlackI]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

Again not knowing anything about the inner workings of the UMass hockey resources but somehow I’m doubting they are not extraordinary even tho they are the “Flagship”.... And some on this board would be happy to debate the merit a fancy locker room and player lounges ultimately have on a programs success. To me coaching is far more important than how many flat screen tvs one has....

If you can fly anywhere and fly your assistants anywhere... that means a lot. It is all about your budget.

[HockeyRef]

I think it is about the facilities and resources. It took time, which is weird other coaches couldn't take advantage of it... never the less they have a good coach matched with state funded resources... wish Maine could fund a program this way.

Again not knowing anything about the inner workings of the UMass hockey resources but somehow I’m doubting they are not extraordinary even tho they are the “Flagship”.... And some on this board would be happy to debate the merit a fancy locker room and player lounges ultimately have on a programs success. To me coaching is far more important than how many flat screen tvs one has....

[BlackI]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

I really don’t know Jack about Greg Carvel but it’s pretty amazing what he’s done in just 3 short years. Of course it helps to have some mega amazing players like Makar, Leonard et al. He has my nod for the Penrose (Maybe too lofty a prediction) but at least HE COTY.

I have a lot of respect for the guy and not only that...UMass’ AD Ryan Blamford (if I have that name right believe his dad was the AD at PSU and then head of the ECAC??) who went out of his way on social media circles to promote his new coach and emergent hockey program...And my last comment wasn’t he highly respected at St Lawrence?

I think it is about the facilities and resources. It took time, which is weird other coaches couldn't take advantage of it... never the less they have a good coach matched with state funded resources... wish Maine could fund a program this way.

[HockeyRef]

I had the same thought until I realized that BU and BC also have/had a ton of those players but they haven't won. Maybe the coaching has something to do with it? Is Carvel a hidden gem? If so, this post-season will tell if he's the next big name to come out of the coaching ranks. If Flagship gets to the Frozen Four, he won't be able to hide anymore...

I really don’t know Jack about Greg Carvel but it’s pretty amazing what he’s done in just 3 short years. Of course it helps to have some mega amazing players like Makar, Leonard et al. He has my nod for the Penrose (Maybe too lofty a prediction) but at least HE COTY.

I have a lot of respect for the guy and not only that...UMass’ AD Ryan Bamford ( his dad was the AD at PSU and then head of the ECAC) who went out of his way on social media circles to promote his new coach and emergent hockey program...And my last comment wasn’t he highly respected at St Lawrence?

[chickod]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

Maybe all of Flagship's high-scoring sophomores will turn pro at the end of this season, a la BC and BU?

I had the same thought until I realized that BU and BC also have/had a ton of those players but they haven't won. Maybe the coaching has something to do with it? Is Carvel a hidden gem? If so, this post-season will tell if he's the next big name to come out of the coaching ranks. If Flagship gets to the Frozen Four, he won't be able to hide anymore...

[Snively65]

He might, but not in a 2 of 3. During last night's broadcast they mentioned that UMA has the top 3 scorers in HEA with Makar, the top scorer, being a defenseman. They also have the 5th top scorer. Pritchard is a Senior, the rest are Sophomores.

Maybe all of Flagship's high-scoring sophomores will turn pro at the end of this season, a la BC and BU?

[Darius]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

UNH played fairly well in the first period but had nothing to show for it. That is a death knell when the #8 team is facing a NCAA tournament team. They had their chances, did not convert. NU scores three in the second, game over. On to UMass. Let’s hope Chuck knows more than we do.

He might, but not in a 2 of 3. During last night's broadcast they mentioned that UMA has the top 3 scorers in HEA with Makar, the top scorer, being a defenseman. They also have the 5th top scorer. Pritchard is a Senior, the rest are Sophomores.

[Darius]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

16 - 3.

Tip our hats and call the Huskies our daddy.

[HockeyRef]

...or this might be a case of, be careful what you wish for.

While your prediction fell short it was a fun way to end the RS my e.cat friend! Looking forward to many more e.cat ! Hope the rest of the “winter” finds you well and that our ‘Cats make some noise....

[e.cat]

UNH played fairly well in the first period but had nothing to show for it. That is a death knell when the #8 team is facing a NCAA tournament team. They had their chances, did not convert. NU scores three in the second, game over. On to UMass. Let’s hope Chuck knows more than we do.

...or this might be a case of, be careful what you wish for.

[BlackI]

Re: UNH v NU & UML to close out the RS

I thought UNH gave it their all in the first. And there were 3 missed penalties in the first where UNH couldve gone on power play. But looked like refs let the boys play. But now they are calling it tight.

[Greg Ambrose]

In addition to the two missed opportunities at the end of the first - UNH doesn't score on a huge Primeau mistake that sent the puck trickling across the goal mouth or a subsequent breakaway. In the meantime, NU has three...

Forget about the result of this game - win or lose UNH needs to score a couple of goals and get the monkey off their backs heading into the playoffs. Eight goals in the last six games, prior to tonight, and more of the same so far...

UNH played fairly well in the first period but had nothing to show for it. That is a death knell when the #8 team is facing a NCAA tournament team. They had their chances, did not convert. NU scores three in the second, game over. On to UMass. Let’s hope Chuck knows more than we do.

[Dan]

Well that escalated quickly and on the PK...

In addition to the two missed opportunities at the end of the first - UNH doesn't score on a huge Primeau mistake that sent the puck trickling across the goal mouth or a subsequent breakaway. In the meantime, NU has three...

Forget about the result of this game - win or lose UNH needs to score a couple of goals and get the monkey off their backs heading into the playoffs. Eight goals in the last six games, prior to tonight, and more of the same so far...