UNH Men's Hockey 2022 Off Season Thread- Goodbye Lake Whitt!

[Snively65]

So sad and so young. Can tell by the way he played had a love of hockey and never took a shift off. The college hockey world lost one of the good ones today. RIP Josh

I believe that Josh posted on our threads for a while when he was assistant coaching at Alaska-Anchorage, no doubt pining to get back to the Northeast, I think. RIP, Josh.

[d.gerry]

Well with our first game right around the corner, any predictions for the weekend? My take, 4-1 loss to Clarkson on Friday with a 3-3 tie at St. Lawrence on Saturday.

Edit: on second thought it’s time for a new season thread, I’ll start one.

[Darius]

Changing of the Guard - In Rapid Pace, Veteran Coaches Have Stepped Aside For the New Breed:
https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ne...-the-Guard.php

Dick Umile content.

[ClOuD 9]

Thoughts are with Josh Ciocco's friends and family.

[unh_hockey]

Awww...Loved the video story of those players and their home. Those were the days; you think when you are that age its going to last forever...#SticksOutForJosh

I know right? I was at unh around the same time and to say that its been a blurr since graduating would be an understatement. Always gotta keep perspective in mind because one never knows when the gift of life might end.

Rest in peace

[d.gerry]

Whoa didn't buy my tix for this weekend until tonight and was kucky to get two for Sat night at St Lawrence and those we back to front of each other. Had been on a 8 day trip to Cali and just figured it could wait! Lol told Mr HR that if worst came to worst we could catch the Clarkson v MC game...

Be prepared for the horn! You’ve been warned…

[HockeyRef]

Whoa didn't buy my tix for this weekend until tonight and was kucky to get two for Sat night at St Lawrence and those we back to front of each other. Had been on a 8 day trip to Cali and just figured it could wait! Lol told Mr HR that if worst came to worst we could catch the Clarkson v MC game...

[HockeyRef]

I think you're referring to Mike Borisenok's family, Darius? At least that's my vague recollection.

RIP Josh Ciocco. Video below from better times, young Josh and a relevant UNH Hockey.

Awww...Loved the video story of those players and their home. Those were the days; you think when you are that age its going to last forever...#SticksOutForJosh

[HockeyRef]

I've made to trip to upstate NY a number of times. Taking the ferry across Lake Champlain, winter weather in early October, it was always an adventure! We used to stay in a hotel somewhere between St. Lawrence and Clarkson (The University Inn - IIRC). Good times going back to the hotel bar after games and having drinks with Frank and Pauline Haydar (great people), long time poster Greg A., and many others. Those were some good times, enjoy your trip!

Thanks! Am looking forward to going to 2 new rinks. Also weather looks good for a ferry crossing which in itself will add to the trip. Two Wildcat wins would also make for a positive experience!!

[Darius]

I think you're referring to Mike Borisenok's family, Darius? At least that's my vague recollection.

Correct. Thanks.

[d.gerry]

On another note the hubs and I will make the trek to God only knows where this weekend haha to Clarkson/St. Lawrence. Staying in an AirBB 10 miles from the Canadian border! Could not get a closer hotel...must be a lot happening up that way. Looking forward to it but its going to be a haul and considering we just got back from a 9 day Cali trip....oh well, a few days to get ready! Let's go 'Cats!

I've made to trip to upstate NY a number of times. Taking the ferry across Lake Champlain, winter weather in early October, it was always an adventure! We used to stay in a hotel somewhere between St. Lawrence and Clarkson (The University Inn - IIRC). Good times going back to the hotel bar after games and having drinks with Frank and Pauline Haydar (great people), long time poster Greg A., and many others. Those were some good times, enjoy your trip!

[The Sicatoka]

My personal condolences to the Ciocco family.

Passing these along from North Dakota Hockey: https://twitter.com/UNDmhockey/statu...xsports.com%2F

[Chuck Murray]

Very sad. Wasn't his family a major contributor the Whitt video board funding?

I think you're referring to Mike Borisenok's family, Darius? At least that's my vague recollection.

RIP Josh Ciocco. Video below from better times, young Josh and a relevant UNH Hockey.

[HockeyRef]

I know, for as sure as it gets without hearing it from him directly, that Marty read this board. I've not yet heard if AD Rich will continue the tradition.

Amen to constructive discussion.

Agreed. There are currently open positions for Director of UNH Wildcat Productions "a component of the External Relations department... calls upon expertise in the areas of video production, live broadcasts, fan engagement, promotional messaging, and other marketing elements for use in the venue and via digital and linear platforms" and Deputy Director of Athletics, External Operations which "will have oversight of marketing, brand management, revenue generation (including ticketing and sponsorships through Wildcat Sports Properties), media relations, strategic communications, multimedia, and broadcast".

I go into every season with new hope. To your point, it would be a very pleasant surprise, at this point shocking even, to see any new or returning players who step up to be scorers/play makers. If nothing else there are five NH players on the team this year. :-)

Hoping for shoot first ask questions later? ;-) Tough comparison, the private sector 25 years ago to the public education sector today. I don't quite get the Rome analogy, but if it is that UNH takes over and rules the college hockey world, I am all in!

Based on her social media, who knows maybe it is one of her vast team of minions managing the accounts ;-), she's doing a pretty good job.

She attended the season ticket holder gathering, no? I am assuming that was not a one off for the men's hockey program only. BTW, the pictures made attendance look pretty good. Can anyone who was there confirm?

Thanks for the replies on my post. I am just trying to give her a chance...Anyway! As to your point...yes, the STH even was VERY well attended...it was a great vibe; players sat with us, we got to finally have some convo with them and the coaches. Lots of people, including FOH 'old guard' were in attendance. EVERYONE there had a vested interest in meeting the new AD, hearing from Coach Souza, and of course, hearing from the players. Mike Murphy MC'd it and of course did a great job of generating enthusiasm for the players, new AD, and the upcoming season on the 'new ice surface'. Wheels turn slower than we like, but, I felt encouraged, and supported.

On another note the hubs and I will make the trek to God only knows where this weekend haha to Clarkson/St. Lawrence. Staying in an AirBB 10 miles from the Canadian border! Could not get a closer hotel...must be a lot happening up that way. Looking forward to it but its going to be a haul and considering we just got back from a 9 day Cali trip....oh well, a few days to get ready! Let's go 'Cats!

[Darius]

I doubt seriously that she reads this board…probably working on acclimating to the job and getting out to know her coaches and athletes… This board is hardly the center of the universe and I doubt the posts here are printed out and handed to her each morning.

Thank God the season starts this week…might just give us something constructive to discuss…

I know, for as sure as it gets without hearing it from him directly, that Marty read this board. I've not yet heard if AD Rich will continue the tradition.

Amen to constructive discussion.

Between the women's program also being horrible, and the flagship football program listing along at 3-2, and the complete stagnation in any publicity/marketing, she has a herculian effort to put her people in place for the backend support, while keeping powder dry on the coaches. At this point, with the dye cast for the season, there's no benefit to doing anything other than giving them complete and unwavering support while they are still in place, while hopefully quietly making "contingency" plans.

Agreed. There are currently open positions for Director of UNH Wildcat Productions "a component of the External Relations department... calls upon expertise in the areas of video production, live broadcasts, fan engagement, promotional messaging, and other marketing elements for use in the venue and via digital and linear platforms" and Deputy Director of Athletics, External Operations which "will have oversight of marketing, brand management, revenue generation (including ticketing and sponsorships through Wildcat Sports Properties), media relations, strategic communications, multimedia, and broadcast".

But wait, unless there have been developments I'm unaware of, we already know the product, and that is the problem. Are you seriously expecting different results from the past several years? Not being wise, seriously, do you expect any different outcome? Souza has shown us no improvement on any front, none. If you disagree please show me the "bright" spots we can point to.

I go into every season with new hope. To your point, it would be a very pleasant surprise, at this point shocking even, to see any new or returning players who step up to be scorers/play makers. If nothing else there are five NH players on the team this year. :-)

With all due respect, HR, I think this frames the whole lack of urgency issue I've been railing on about for what seems like forever now. I mean, why do something now that you can't kick down the road a few more weeks/months/years? I can't speak for internal expectations of AD Rich's performance, but the last time I was kicked upstairs for a management job in the private sector, the expectations to perform began almost immediately. 3 months was a lifetime; that was over 25 years ago, and I don't think the world has changed all that much since. Yes, "Rome wasn't built in a day", but I'm guessing the most successful Roman rulers weren't just "easing into the job" when they were out there expanding their global empire.

Hoping for shoot first ask questions later? ;-) Tough comparison, the private sector 25 years ago to the public education sector today. I don't quite get the Rome analogy, but if it is that UNH takes over and rules the college hockey world, I am all in!

I mean, no one expects she is going to attend each and every game (especially road games)...

Based on her social media, who knows maybe it is one of her vast team of minions managing the accounts ;-), she's doing a pretty good job.

...if I'm an AD, what additional work would be involved in identifying outside sources of feedback into how the general off-campus population is viewing how your programs are doing? I'm guessing there are other places where fans of UNH Football or Hoops or Soccer or Field Hockey congregate to exchange opinions on how the team(s) are doing.

She attended the season ticket holder gathering, no? I am assuming that was not a one off for the men's hockey program only. BTW, the pictures made attendance look pretty good. Can anyone who was there confirm?