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  • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

    New interview with Woodcroft using fan questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5QeqHr0uA

    He's impressive and says the right things and good to watch for about 24 mins. TJ Sorrentine even asked a question! Says guys like LeClair and Torrey Mitchell have reached out to him about the program and I think smartly he's said going to always have to mold his team to personnel which obviously to start is going to be needed because there's not a lot there but he mentioned doing everything he can go get something out of the upperclassmen to get them to improve on their time here and get better. Says he wants a possession-based game once he gets more of his own guys through and that it's on him to develop that but also to evolve as a coach to make sure he's better and staying up to date. It feels like the team is in good hands at the moment and it would be nice if things could hit the ground running but just not the reality of the world at the moment. It would be nice if in the short term even all those dreaded one goal losses can get converted into a few more ties and maybe even a couple wins if we get a season with the new systems Woodcroft is going to put in place and give us a nice early glimmer of hope...though I still think there's going to be a lot of lumps early on since this is a total rebuild.

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    • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

      Originally posted by Charlie Catamount View Post
      New interview with Woodcroft using fan questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO5QeqHr0uA

      He's impressive and says the right things and good to watch for about 24 mins. TJ Sorrentine even asked a question! Says guys like LeClair and Torrey Mitchell have reached out to him about the program and I think smartly he's said going to always have to mold his team to personnel which obviously to start is going to be needed because there's not a lot there but he mentioned doing everything he can go get something out of the upperclassmen to get them to improve on their time here and get better. Says he wants a possession-based game once he gets more of his own guys through and that it's on him to develop that but also to evolve as a coach to make sure he's better and staying up to date. It feels like the team is in good hands at the moment and it would be nice if things could hit the ground running but just not the reality of the world at the moment. It would be nice if in the short term even all those dreaded one goal losses can get converted into a few more ties and maybe even a couple wins if we get a season with the new systems Woodcroft is going to put in place and give us a nice early glimmer of hope...though I still think there's going to be a lot of lumps early on since this is a total rebuild.
      Yep. Cautiously optimistic about the future, but fans must be patient. This isn't gonna be a one-year turnaround
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      • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

        Sad news - Jim Cross, UVM HC 1965-1984, has passed away from 'complications related to COVID-19'



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        • Originally posted by TovarishchLisa View Post
          Sad news - Jim Cross, UVM HC 1965-1984, has passed away from 'complications related to COVID-19'



          https://uvmathletics.com/news/2020/5...jim-cross.aspx
          Truly the Father of everything UVM Hockey became.
          RIP Coach.

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          • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

            Read in the paper about Jim Cross this morning so very sad! this virus is such a terrible thing. RIP Jim Cross!

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            • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

              Update on the assistant coach search per CHN: https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ne...-Dartmouth.php

              "Woodcroft is still trying to identify his other assistant coach. One name in the mix is Sioux City Musketeers head coach Luke Strand, who played at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Strand has a wealth of experience, including being an assistant coach in the AHL and working as an NHL scout for the Calgary Flames. For the last three seasons he's run the Musketeers and he also is a former associate head coach at Wisconsin. Along with Strand, Woodcroft has received interest from several current assistant coaches on other staffs.

              Other names linked to UVM's assistant search include AIC assistant Stephen Wiedler, Sacred Heart assistant Paul Kirtland, Niagara assistant Matt Nicholson, Bemidji State assistant and Penn State alum Eddie Olczyk, and former Lincoln Stars coach Cody Chupp.

              It's not know how far UVM is along in the process and when the staff could be completed."


              Also, in regards to the LIU announcement. He wrote this: "One source said that LIU is reaching out to, "a former D-I assistant who just started a D-III program." The only coach that fits that description is Kyle Wallack."

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              • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                Bueller? If anyone has a subscription to this and wants to share the UVM part that would be appreciated since I'll take any news I can get these days for sports: https://www.themackreport.com/vip/ma...mouth-and-uvm/

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                • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                  Great piece by Robert Rosenthal about playing for the late Jim Cross:

                  https://uvmathletics.com/news/2020/5...enthal-70.aspx
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                  • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                    Wonder if there is a hiring freeze at UVM or stuff is taking a long time to find the other assistant coaching spot because you really have to hope things are fully in place by June. Season or no season next year have to have a full coaching staff here to make sure it can start getting the building blocks down and get the program on the right track. Looks like another commitment for 2 years away bailed but I am not surprised I imagine many of them will be. Woodcroft and his staff need to bring in their guys for their vision and more importantly players should want to be playing for UVM so if they don't feel like its a good fit anymore that's fine: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/202...ont-and-uconn/

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                    • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                      Wonder if we are trying to grab anyone from UAH?

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                      • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                        All - please consider donating to save Alabama Huntsville program. They have a Friday fundraising deadline. Current UVM player has an uncle that played for the Chargers in the early 90s. It's a great program and still has a chance to survive. If it doesn't, you'll get your money back. Link below and please spread the word:

                        https://www.gofundme.com/f/uah-hocke...radition-alive

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                        • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                          Originally posted by Charlie Catamount View Post
                          Wonder if there is a hiring freeze at UVM or stuff is taking a long time to find the other assistant coaching spot because you really have to hope things are fully in place by June. Season or no season next year have to have a full coaching staff here to make sure it can start getting the building blocks down and get the program on the right track. Looks like another commitment for 2 years away bailed but I am not surprised I imagine many of them will be. Woodcroft and his staff need to bring in their guys for their vision and more importantly players should want to be playing for UVM so if they don't feel like its a good fit anymore that's fine: https://www.neutralzone.net/mens/202...ont-and-uconn/
                          hiring freeze
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                          • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                            Between Covid-19, the very real possibility that the upcoming season will be canceled or shortened, and what's happening in this country with police brutality, George Floyd, systemic racism, etc., my interest in college hockey has waned. I'm sure it'll come back at some point....

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                            • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                              Originally posted by Catamount93 View Post
                              Wonder if we are trying to grab anyone from UAH?
                              Brandon Pirri: Turk would give it to Jagr. That's awesome! Jagr's untouchable. And he would give it to Jagr.

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                              • Re: 2020 UVM offseason: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

                                Originally posted by turk181 View Post
                                Yeah baby! My interest is rising!

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