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UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

Wow! Back from Aruba and what a week for UNH. It seems as though the team is trending in the right direction. Add the incoming to last year's group and it appears as though we are in position to make a top 4 run. It stings a bit to lose Henriquez and MacPherson, however it is a sign of the talent in the room. I am thinking this may be a foreshadow of our captains for next year.... https://x.com/i/status/2039097996869067089
Go Blue!
 
DLG said:
easy choice- probably wasn't previiously recruited by high end teams
money not only factor
Chance to win on successful program
much bigger exposure
much better academics(if it matters)
nationally known program-play brand name teams
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Saying BC has “much better academics” than UNH is a bit of a broad sweeping statement in my opinion. UNH has very strong programs in Earth/Marine Science, and in general many of the physical sciences that I would say may outcompete BC.

In business/humanities? Yes I would certainly give the edge to BC.

Also, given both BC and UNH are in the same conference, we largely play similar teams. BC likely has a stronger OOC schedule, but UNH still regularly plays some top dogs, including QU and MSU just this last year. It also appears we will be playing MSU again this fall.

I’d be curious to see the evidence that Henriquez decided to cut ties with UNH prior to the portal opening, and hence that influenced Souzas decision to get 2 goalies. I could easily see it being the other way around as well…
 
FlagUp17 said:
Saying BC has “much better academics” than UNH is a bit of a broad sweeping statement in my opinion. UNH has very strong programs in Earth/Marine Science, and in general many of the physical sciences that I would say may outcompete BC.

In business/humanities? Yes I would certainly give the edge to BC.

Also, given both BC and UNH are in the same conference, we largely play similar teams. BC likely has a stronger OOC schedule, but UNH still regularly plays some top dogs, including QU and MSU just this last year. It also appears we will be playing MSU again this fall.

I’d be curious to see the evidence that Henriquez decided to cut ties with UNH prior to the portal opening, and hence that influenced Souzas decision to get 2 goalies. I could easily see it being the other way around as well…
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Honestly Henriquez is undersized. With the slightly wider rink at UNH a larger goalie, solid on angles, and with strong glove and blocker are better suited to succeed. Kendrick and Simpson give them immediate improvement in net while they continue to groom Grout. My guess is they will pick up another goalie in the portal. I am actually impressed with the goalie pickups. The defense is going to be very good, allowing the offense to take more chances. Go Blue!
 
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FlagUp17 said:
Saying BC has “much better academics” than UNH is a bit of a broad sweeping statement in my opinion. UNH has very strong programs in Earth/Marine Science, and in general many of the physical sciences that I would say may outcompete BC.

In business/humanities? Yes I would certainly give the edge to BC.

Also, given both BC and UNH are in the same conference, we largely play similar teams. BC likely has a stronger OOC schedule, but UNH still regularly plays some top dogs, including QU and MSU just this last year. It also appears we will be playing MSU again this fall.

I’d be curious to see the evidence that Henriquez decided to cut ties with UNH prior to the portal opening, and hence that influenced Souzas decision to get 2 goalies. I could easily see it being the other way around as well…
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Although I do not disagree with any of the points made here, I must ask if UNH has had any hockey players major in Earth/marine science, or any physical science program? I recall that the football team’s field goal kicker in the late 1960’s Kurt Volbhurst (spelling?) was a geology major.
 
Snively65 said:
Although I do not disagree with any of the points made here, I must ask if UNH has had any hockey players major in Earth/marine science, or any physical science program? I recall that the football team’s field goal kicker in the late 1960’s Kurt Volbhurst (spelling?) was a geology major.
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There have been a handful over the years, Dr. Fortney being the most prominent.

Business, finance, communication, physiology/physical therapy tend to be the most common
 
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Snively65 said:
Although I do not disagree with any of the points made here, I must ask if UNH has had any hockey players major in Earth/marine science, or any physical science program? I recall that the football team’s field goal kicker in the late 1960’s Kurt Volbhurst (spelling?) was a geology major.
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You beat me to the punch, Snives. More apt to see useless "Sports Management" degrees than engineering or any other hard science.
 
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