Originally posted by FiveHole12
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A few comments, UMA relied heavily on their top two lines as well and especially the Wellman - Marcou line in their games against UVM and I expect all year. Sneddon plays all 4 lines almost equally. UVM has good depth, both of the goals in the final 2 UNH games were form the 3rd/4th lines. Wearing VT down won't be easy, the d-men are big guys and I expect to see all 4 lines spread out pretty equally. I think BC needs to try and avoid a hitting game and concentrate on using their speed and skill. But that's my two cents. I think they are a better team in terms of speed and transition and as a whole are more skilled. They should try and play to the strengths.
For Vermont it really comes down to how Madore plays. If he plays like he did in NH for Games 2 and 3 it won't matter what BC does. If he plays like he did in Game 1 they may as well chalk it up after the first period and let the BU / ME boys have the ice early. Obviously the Cats can get in to the NCAA with help if they lose, but they will want this game bad. A win will almost ensure them a trip. They need to play with that mentality that its over if they lose. Their keys are staying out of the penalty box, especially Irwin and Cullity. And then firing a ton of shots on net like they did at UNH. That has been something that has changed over the past few weeks, the sweet play has been shelved and they are putting pucks on net and looking for rebounds. They need to continue to shoot shoot shoot. The D needs to play big and play hard. I agree very much with the hitting aspect of the game as a key for UVM. They need to use their size and make the BC forwards pay for the puck time.
I still think UVM can win this and it will not be a stretch. Doesn't mean they will but they have all the guys they need to advance to the Finals.
Given UVM's recent success against BU and failure against UME, well.....Go Terriers.
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