Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic City!

[aweise]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

My biggest problem with the reffing was that they let way to much go the last two nights and it was very lucky nobody got seriously hurt out there. There were 4-5 very scary hits on Saturday that resulted in only one penalty called, and that was an elbowing on Welsh that probably should have been a 5-minute major for contact to the head. It also seemed to me that the series turned when Gate figured out they could basically run Union players with impunity. Not saying that Gate didn't deserve to win, because Union is known for tough play and can more than protect themselves, but was unfortunate that a change in reffing philosophy seemed to have an impact on the momentum in the series.

I heard that Don Vaughan said something to the effect of how the officiating played a part in their strategy. Why not? If you can get away with a hook here and a hold there, keep doing it until they call you on it.

Of course, this begs the question...why have a second set of officials? Why not assign one set of referees/linesmen to the full series? I'm not trying to claim a conspiracy theory, but the officiating philosophy clearly changed the course of the series. I understand the officials change on a "daily basis" during the regular season, but this isn't the regular season.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

My biggest problem with the reffing was that they let way to much go the last two nights and it was very lucky nobody got seriously hurt out there. There were 4-5 very scary hits on Saturday that resulted in only one penalty called, and that was an elbowing on Welsh that probably should have been a 5-minute major for contact to the head. It also seemed to me that the series turned when Gate figured out they could basically run Union players with impunity. Not saying that Gate didn't deserve to win, because Union is known for tough play and can more than protect themselves, but was unfortunate that a change in reffing philosophy seemed to have an impact on the momentum in the series.

Whining about the refs... where have I heard this before... y'all may not want to imitate RPI's bad sides, though we're flattered.

But in all seriousness, sorry to see that you guys ran into the Colgate buzzsaw. I knew that any team running into them were in some serious trouble, it's too bad that both of us received the short straw in our respective rounds. All the best in the tournament, and with a little bit of luck, we hope to see us face off in St. Paul.

[UnionHockeyManiac]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

I think it's time to either change the title of this thread, or start a new thread (now that Atlantic City isn't happening).

[rdf8585]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

NCAA TV info:

http://www.ncaa.com/info/icehockey-men/d1/schedule

[ecacguru]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

You can see the tying goal deflected off of Mat Bodie's stick and over Kinkaid's shoulder.

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/p...deos&wpid=9616

[CollegeHCKYfan2323]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

If you look at the video on the ecac website they show the game winner and there was a nice take down by a Colgate player on Wayne Simpson seconds before the shot was taken. Only thing I have to say on this is if the officials are going to call the game the way they did the whole night on Union then this was an obvious interference or cross-check. Hats off to Colgate for sticking around though you cant let an underdog stick around for that long.

[OsecnUC]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

I think it's time to either change the title of this thread, or start a new thread (now that Atlantic City isn't happening).

How 'bout: Union College Hockey: Don't quit with the Cleary

[UnionHockeyManiac]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

How 'bout: Union College Hockey: Don't quit with the Cleary

That works.

Other options:
"Union College Hockey: St. Paul or Bust"
"Union College Hockey: We must stand tall in St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: The Crawl to St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: Let's have a ball in St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: New GOAL - St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: No AC, but now it's time to turn up the heat" (get it? heat/Air Conditioning)
"Union College Hockey: Atlantic City is dirty and crime-ridden anyway. **** it."

Thoughts?

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

How 'bout: Union College Hockey: Don't quit with the Cleary

Union College Hockey: Don't Blow It in the Playoffs

[Wholin1]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Union College Hockey: Don't Blow It in the Playoffs

Truth be told it's a little late for that one.

[Wholin1]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

While AC is still on our collective minds as well as in the thread title, has anyone heard what advance sales are like? Any predictions? For that matter will the ECAC be trustworthy in announcing attendance figures? With the Cornell traveling masses, there could be a bit of a bump in attendance, but the other participants don't have a great traveling reputation for the most part.

[DrDemento]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

While AC is still on our collective minds as well as in the thread title, has anyone heard what advance sales are like? Any predictions? For that matter will the ECAC be trustworthy in announcing attendance figures? With the Cornell traveling masses, there could be a bit of a bump in attendance, but the other participants don't have a great traveling reputation for the most part.

There were still lots of tickets available when I checked as recently as a week ago.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

That works.

Other options:
"Union College Hockey: St. Paul or Bust"
"Union College Hockey: We must stand tall in St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: The Crawl to St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: Let's have a ball in St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: New GOAL - St. Paul"
"Union College Hockey: No AC, but now it's time to turn up the heat" (get it? heat/Air Conditioning)
"Union College Hockey: Atlantic City is dirty and crime-ridden anyway. **** it."

Thoughts?

I like the last one.

[aweise]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

If you look at the video on the ecac website they show the game winner and there was a nice take down by a Colgate player on Wayne Simpson seconds before the shot was taken. Only thing I have to say on this is if the officials are going to call the game the way they did the whole night on Union then this was an obvious interference or cross-check. Hats off to Colgate for sticking around though you cant let an underdog stick around for that long.

Apparently, they DID call the game the same way the whole night.

[aweise]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Union College Hockey: Don't Blow It in the Playoffs

Shouldn't that apply to RPI, also?