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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    The fact there was not a peep as to who any of the other “candidates” were - it makes you question how many there actually were… They said there were “a lot of very competitive candidates”. Still… McDonnell was on the interview panel, and I presume he had a HEAVY hand in picking someone he was...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    10,000X this. I was upset, but not surprised by the hiring of Goldrich for the football program. I messaged a fellow family member (another UNH alum) when I read the news. His first comment was “typical UNH”. I can’t disagree with him. I thought it was a bonafide gaslight job by Rich saying...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Perhaps I am in the minority here, but I was never much a fan of the “shrink the rink” at UNH. I thought the Olympic size sheet was one of the things that made UNH a bit unique. Also, I thought it provided a rather significant home ice advantage given not as many other teams had the big ice...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    I have to disagree here. I looked back at how UNH and MC have performed since 2018-2019 - the year both MS7 and Borek started as HCs. Here is how they finished each season. UNHMCYear 18-19811 19-20910 20-21108 21-2296 22-23102 23-24610 24-25108...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    So after Merrimacks win last night (best of luck in the NCAAs) I’ve been trying to think about things that differentiate UNH from MC. We’ve talked extensively about HC, monetary support etc. One person (can’t remember) brought up how MC had a couple new (young) assistants they brought on this...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Biggest congrats to Merrimack hockey! Very well deserved. Looking forward to seeing what they can do in the big show. If they continue to play like this they can hold their own with anyone.
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    The ADs contract expires this year - presumably at the end of the fiscal year (end of June). I don’t have any evidence to say they would move on from her, but as I was saying earlier the various programs performances this year/last few years leaves a lot to be desired. There have been a few...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Well if I remember correctly I believe a former AD left office with a “parting gift” for a certain HC as one of his last big acts. He was around for quite awhile and maybe he had more authority for handing out such things on his way out the door. I’m not sure of the finer details of this though...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    If I was the president I think I would put a fair number of “needs improvement” on her report card during her performance review. Alas, I don’t know how she is graded, and if certain weightage is put on compliance and not breaking any rules etc. if that is the only bar she needs to reach I...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    I would add onto this there were minimal (if any) in-game adjustments between periods. I think this is one of the biggest things that separates the good/great coaches vs the bad/mediocre ones. Can you diagnose how a team is coming out and attacking you, and make some adjustments to try and...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Looks like there’s gonna be a first time HEA champion this weekend between Merrimack and UConn. Not sure how it will all work out with NPI, but if UConn wins it’s just 2 HE schools making it to the NCAAs (PU and UConn). If MC wins, I’m not sure if UConn can still squeak in as an at large, as...
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    UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

    Well this didn’t age well! Looks like UMA is 17 in the NPI now, so likely the end of the road for them I presume (not sure how things will shake out with other teams wins/losses this weekend… but I can’t imagine they will climb the necessary 2-3 spots to get an at large bid).
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    I think Chuck alluded to this earlier, but it bears additional mentioning. Each additional win this year (and really every win MC/Borek gets over UNH for the rest of MS7s tenure) is truly Karma getting the last laugh. The question becomes, how LONG will Karma be laughing? Especially this year…
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    That’s one thing I’ll be curious to follow as we progress through the off-season. Does UNH go with a third assistant? Or perhaps move on from one of Stewie/Guiliano? I imagine Souza would try and go with a “safe” pick, knowing he’s in a contract year, and he doesn’t want someone usurping him at...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    The argument from the naysayers: “He got lucky - Merrimack fans should go out and get their Powerball tickets tonight!” Not that the AD is attending (or even watching) this weekend. But c’mon - if this doesn’t show you the power of superior coaching with similar/lower resources than ourselves...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Merrimack May be ruining someone’s at large bid to the NCAAs by Sunday. If they pull it off, it is nothing short of remarkable. Having beat the 1, 2 and either 3/4 seed to win HE. Somewhere in Hamilton, NY a special advisor to the AD is probably chuckling, reminiscing on how he helped choose...
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    UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

    Saw Hrabal was named HE player of the year. Not surprised at all I think the guy is a stud and likely has a bright future in the NHL. It doesn’t hurt being 6’7” as a goalie either haha. I’m guessing he goes pro after this year, given his standing as a junior. Good goaltending can get you far...
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    UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

    Gagnon is one I’m worried about. I bet we lose another 2-3 games this year if we weren’t as good at the dot as we were… Good teams will see that, and I presume he will get some interest on the market. I hope he plans to stay though. Jellsville also brought up a really interesting point about...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    To build off of this, someone a few pages ago (I think Jellsville?) mentioned the cost to maintain the Whitt. With continued losing/loss of revenue/less STH, what is the breaking point where the Whitt is no longer financially viable for the school? It’s one thing shutting down old buildings...
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    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    That’s a fair point. In the end I do agree with you and GrouchyCat in thinking a clean break is best. My reservation mostly comes from the fact I just don’t think UNH will do it with money left on the table with his contract, and his ties with the current private funds funneling into the Whitt...
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