UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

[Snively65]

UNH is doing so well they are running a black Friday ticket sale for the Colgate game. There was at least 10-15 years time that open seats after June/July were a completely foreign concept.

But, hey, let's keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different result... note the same thing is the coach because he has already had the "shrink the rink" he needed in 2022 and nothing changed.

Speaking of “shrink the rink,” I thought that a row of seats was added on each side to fill up the empty space? How many additional seats would that be? The reason that I ask is that the Whitt capacity remains publicly listed at 6501.

 

[norbert]

Anyone heading down to Bentley tomorrow for the game? Turkey hangover for the guys or do they squeak out a win? Last game without Lavin's hopefully and some momentum for next weekend's trip north.

 

[Chuck Murray]

Anyone heading down to Bentley tomorrow for the game? Turkey hangover for the guys or do they squeak out a win? Last game without Lavin's hopefully and some momentum for next weekend's trip north.

I see we are both adhering closely to potty's newly-imposed posting curfew(s). I hope Ref and Sparkee haven't been deemed to have run afoul of Karen's new "can't post on traditional holidays" edict, I'm not sure they could tolerate receiving such a stern talking-to from USCHO's favorite scold

 

[Snively65]

Anyone heading down to Bentley tomorrow for the game? Turkey hangover for the guys or do they squeak out a win? Last game without Lavin's hopefully and some momentum for next weekend's trip north.

I arrived in Waltham early yesterday afternoon figuring that 50+ extra hours would allow me time to find a ticket, which may be difficult to get, it being a holiday weekend collegiate hockey game in the Boston metro area (you know, kids home for the break, etc.).

NPI rankings pre-game: Bentley 36, UNH 46. A lot on the line for the Wildcats in a game that could determine their fate in March.

 

[Chuck Murray]

I arrived in Waltham early yesterday afternoon figuring that 50+ extra hours would allow me time to find a ticket, which may be difficult to get, it being a holiday weekend collegiate hockey game in the Boston metro area (you know, kids home for the break, etc.).

NPI rankings pre-game: Bentley 36, UNH 46. A lot on the line for the Wildcats in a game that could determine their fate in March.

Perfect scenario for a UNH "trap game" looming dead ahead, not far from the world-renowned intersection of Beaver and Forest!!!

@ Bentley 4 UNH 1

Falcons finish the job they nearly completed against CHCC back in late March.

Mind you, UNH will figure out a way to sneak at least a tie out of Orono next weekend. But not without first stepping on a proverbial rake in Waltham ...

 

[bakchk20]

I arrived in Waltham early yesterday afternoon figuring that 50+ extra hours would allow me time to find a ticket, which may be difficult to get, it being a holiday weekend collegiate hockey game in the Boston metro area (you know, kids home for the break, etc.).

NPI rankings pre-game: Bentley 36, UNH 46. A lot on the line for the Wildcats in a game that could determine their fate in March.

As a simpleton, I have always defaulted to the question: "But who have they played?". So not to look too far ahead, can't wait for the Dartmouth fantasy to slam into reality. They currently have #58 SoS on a grand total of 7 games played, like half of any team not IV. That's a joke... Meanwhile, WI is #2 NPI with #2 SoS on 14 games played.

And Bentley SoS at #63. Playing - and beating - UNH won't help that much! Ha!

 

[Snively65]

Perfect scenario for a UNH "trap game" looming dead ahead, not far from the world-renowned intersection of Beaver and Forest!!!

@ Bentley 4 UNH 1

Falcons finish the job they nearly completed against CHCC back in late March.

Mind you, UNH will figure out a way to sneak at least a tie out of Orono next weekend. But not without first stepping on a proverbial rake in Waltham ...

For those traveling to the Bentley Arena for the first time, the arena is on the south side of Beaver Street a couple hundred yards down the hill and under the flashy pedestrian bridge from Chuck’s noted intersection with Forest Street, which intersects Trapelo Road about a mile north, in turn about 2 miles east of Rte 128 exit.

The Bentley Arena, along with other athletic facilities and some dorms, lies on the so-called South Campus, on 33 acres purchased from the DeVincent family’s farmland for $17 mil in 1999. The LEED Platinum certified arena was built for $45 mil and opened in February 2018.

Contrast with Bentley’ purchase of its 163 hilltop acres from the Lyman estate for $345 k in 1962. The initial 12 buildings in Waltham opened for classes in 1965 following sale of its property in Boston’s Back Bay (Huntington Avenue and Boylston and Tremont Streets, near Copley Square).

If you arrive early, a drive through campus to view the Georgian Colonial building architecture is worth the effort. If you like viewing Google Earth, the building ridgelines are aligned at exactly 45 degrees from true north.

There is a pricey parking lot adjacent to the Arena and free parking a short walk away near the Dana Center, which houses a swimming pool and a basketball court. Bentley remains primarily a basketball school, with a women’s Div 2 NC title.

 

[Sparkee]

For those traveling to the Bentley Arena for the first time, the arena is on the south side of Beaver Street a couple hundred yards down the hill and under the flashy pedestrian bridge from Chuck’s noted intersection with Forest Street, which intersects Trapelo Road about a mile north, in turn about 2 miles east of Rte 128 exit.

The Bentley Arena, along with other athletic facilities and some dorms, lies on the so-called South Campus, on 33 acres purchased from the DeVincent family’s farmland for $17 mil in 1999. The LEED Platinum certified arena was built for $45 mil and opened in February 2018.

Contrast with Bentley’ purchase of its 163 hilltop acres from the Lyman estate for $345 k in 1962. The initial 12 buildings in Waltham opened for classes in 1965 following sale of its property in Boston’s Back Bay (Huntington Avenue and Boylston and Tremont Streets, near Copley Square).

If you arrive early, a drive through campus to view the Georgian Colonial building architecture is worth the effort. If you like viewing Google Earth, the building ridgelines are aligned at exactly 45 degrees from true north.

There is a pricey parking lot adjacent to the Arena and free parking a short walk away near the Dana Center, which houses a swimming pool and a basketball court. Bentley remains primarily a basketball school, with a women’s Div 2 NC title.

Who are you cheering for more in this game?

 

[Snively65]

Who are you cheering for more in this game?

Ha, ha, good question. Today’s game will be only the sixth time that I will have rooted for the team playing against UNH.

And speaking of Maine, I think that until Bentley finally won their first AHA tournament last March by beating Holy Cross in their madhouse Hart Rink for a trip to their first NCAA regional, Bentley!s biggest win was 3-1 in Orono on 16 January 2009. All time, Bentley leads their Maine series 3-2-0, with a 15 to 9 goals scored advantage.

 

[Chuck Murray]

For those traveling to the Bentley Arena for the first time, the arena is on the south side of Beaver Street a couple hundred yards down the hill and under the flashy pedestrian bridge from Chuck’s noted intersection with Forest Street, which intersects Trapelo Road about a mile north, in turn about 2 miles east of Rte 128 exit.

The Bentley Arena, along with other athletic facilities and some dorms, lies on the so-called South Campus, on 33 acres purchased from the DeVincent family’s farmland for $17 mil in 1999. The LEED Platinum certified arena was built for $45 mil and opened in February 2018.

Contrast with Bentley’ purchase of its 163 hilltop acres from the Lyman estate for $345 k in 1962. The initial 12 buildings in Waltham opened for classes in 1965 following sale of its property in Boston’s Back Bay (Huntington Avenue and Boylston and Tremont Streets, near Copley Square).

If you arrive early, a drive through campus to view the Georgian Colonial building architecture is worth the effort. If you like viewing Google Earth, the building ridgelines are aligned at exactly 45 degrees from true north.

There is a pricey parking lot adjacent to the Arena and free parking a short walk away near the Dana Center, which houses a swimming pool and a basketball court. Bentley remains primarily a basketball school, with a women’s Div 2 NC title.

Neat travelogue, Snives - kudos!! The idea nowadays of purchasing a 16 acre parcel anywhere inside Route 128 (much less 160+ acres) that is not submerged by water, for a mere $345K is mind-boggling, I guess it just goes to show how much times have changed over the course of my lifetime.

I did not know the alma mater purchased the land from the Lyman estate, but IIRC the Lyman name was still prominent in the area when I was attending. Some quick research confirms Lyman St. was/is the main road north to campus from the city, and the remaining Lyman estate is on the National Historic Register, also in the shadows of the intersection of Beaver and Forest. Nothing but fond memories, but my long-awaited return shall have to wait 'til next time ...

I'll add that while I was not old enough to ever see any active Bentley presence in their original Boston neighborhood ... courtesy of AI, their primary location for much of its time in Boston was at 915 Boylston St. (later renumbered 921 Boylston St.), a four-story building that was originally an automobile dealership, and is now owned by Berklee (the music school). That's a pretty colorful and diverse set of commercial purposes, all bridged within a 50 year span. Bravo Bentley!

QUICK QUIZ: Three miles almost due east from the Bentley campus, just past the eastern terminus of Trapelo Road where it merges with Belmont St. in Watertown MA, there was another musical landmark, formerly known as Foxglove Studios on School St. What musical artist is most closely associated with this location?

(Snives, since my time at BC - now BU - overlapped the late '70's/early '80's, this used to be common knowledge back in the day, so I'll only ask that you leave this one for others for at least 24 hours, since I have no doubt you will know this answer)

 

[e.cat]

UNH hungry to get to .500 on the season beats Bentley me tinks. GO CATS!

 

[Snively65]

As a simpleton, I have always defaulted to the question: "But who have they played?". So not to look too far ahead, can't wait for the Dartmouth fantasy to slam into reality. They currently have #58 SoS on a grand total of 7 games played, like half of any team not IV. That's a joke... Meanwhile, WI is #2 NPI with #2 SoS on 14 games played.

And Bentley SoS at #63. Playing - and beating - UNH won't help that much! Ha!

Dartmouth just beat Mack 1-0 to keep their #1 NPI with 8-0-0 record.

Army just beat UMass-Flagship 5-4 for only their fourth win but Flagship now 8-8-8-0.

Woeful HEA this season.

 

[HockeyRef]

Nice W for our 'Cats. 2 pt night for Newcombe and Fitzgerald. Shut out for KC! .500...for now

Onto Hells Gate er Orono...bwahahaha