NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

[PrezdeJohnson09]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

BTW, Wich gave up 5 goals to Wesleyan, didnt know they had a hockey team. More goals than 76% of the teams Wesleyan played this year.

Wesleyan scored five goals against Frozen Four participant Norwich.

[bakdraft21]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Rink size, both that at Ridder and Adrian how do they compare to Oz and who will the ridder rink benefit??

[LakerEagleLover]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Rink size, both that at Ridder and Adrian how do they compare to Oz and who will the ridder rink benefit??

Ridder and the Oswego Campus Center are 200 X 85. I could not find the dimensions for Adrian's rink online, but since it is a new facility, I would imagine it is also 200 X 85 as I have not seen the words "Olympic" used to describe it...

[UCBadger]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Ridder and the Oswego Campus Center are 200 X 85. I could not find the dimensions for Adrian's rink online, but since it is a new facility, I would imagine it is also 200 X 85 as I have not seen the words "Olympic" used to describe it...

This page says it is 200 x 100.

[LakerEagleLover]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

This page says it is 200 x 100.

Digging a little deeper, I found this list online of "Olympic sheets" that support that listing:

There are a bunch of college teams, both D1 and D3, that use Olympic size surfaces. They're extremely popular in the WCHA. Off the top of my head you've got:

D1
Colordao College - World Arena
Minnesota - Marriuci Arena
Alaska Anchorage - Sullivan Arena
St. Cloud State - National Hockey Center
Minnesota State - Alltel Center
New Hampshire - Whittemore Center
Alaska Fairbanks - Carlson Center
Northern Michigan - Berry Events Center

D3
Middlebury College - Kenyon Arena
Bowdoin College - Watson Arena
Norwich University - Kreitzberg Arena
Skidmore College - Saratoga Springs Ice Rink
Southern Maine - USM Ice Arena
Neumann College - Ice Works Skating Complex
Adrian College - Arrington Ice Arena
St. John's College - National Hockey Center (see St. Cloud above)

There are also a bunch of schools that have hybrid sizes - the Kohl Center at Wisconsin is 200' x 97' and Tate Rink at Army is 200' x 90' for instance

I have no idea how accurate this list is, but if it is true then Adrian will be the second consecutive team Oswego will face that skates on a big sheet....and depending upon the outcome of the evening semi-final they could face a third (assuming they advance).

[NU 10]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Norwich Rink is 200 x 90

[NUProf]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Norwich Rink is 200 x 90

As is Bowdoin

[jerrynu26]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Midd is 200X95.

Found several references to adrians facility as being NHL-Sized. That is not 200X100.

[norm1909]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

Plattsburgh will be utilizing an Olympic rink to host the 2012 & 2013 FR0Z3N F0UR

[XYZ]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

The ice at Arrington is 200x85.

[LakerEagleLover]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

The ice at Arrington is 200x85.

I am glad that's settled...

[XYZ]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

I am glad that's settled...

Well since no one else had it figured out and USCHO's info is wrong, figured I'd chip in.

[bakdraft21]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

ok then I guess there would be no real advantage for either team as far as getting used to the rink size...thanks

[BullDogs-4-Ever]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

When Adrian beat Elmira...I noticed even strength, Elmira couldnt match Adrian. Elmira only scored 4 on 4 once. Goal 1 and 2 were on a 5 on 3 and a 5 on 4 PP.

Not many teams can score on Adrian at even strength. Every team has an off game or two. One thing that concers me is even though Adrian has alot of take aways,

they give away too many turnovers. The passes need to be better and they need to control themselves and not take bad penelties. Can they beat Oswego? They

are good enough to win the title game. But they have to clean up their offensive game and make better shaper passes and not give the puck away.

Stay out of the box and we will go to the final game.


GO BULLDOGS!!!!

[AC09]

Re: NCAA National Semifinal: Adrian vs. Oswego

When Adrian beat Elmira...I noticed even strength, Elmira couldnt match Adrian. Elmira only scored 4 on 4 once. Goal 1 and 2 were on a 5 on 3 and a 5 on 4 PP.

Not many teams can score on Adrian at even strength. Every team has an off game or two. One thing that concers me is even though Adrian has alot of take aways,

they give away too many turnovers. The passes need to be better and they need to control themselves and not take bad penelties. Can they beat Oswego? They

are good enough to win the title game. But they have to clean up their offensive game and make better shaper passes and not give the puck away.

Stay out of the box and we will go to the final game.


GO BULLDOGS!!!!

Well said! I wasn't able to watch a lot of the game, as I was supposed to be working . But from what I have read, the 'Dawgs played a great game. As I have said before, they need to stay out of the penalty box. These men can skate with anybody, and are definitely capable of running the table. For the most part, this is the same team that played against Oswego last season. However, it's a much different team from a year ago. They have come a long way.

This should be an instant classic. And I honestly believe whoever wins this game will win the title. Mark my words. (If I'm wrong, I will buy a round of drinks for all that would venture to my humble corner of Michigan )

Go Bulldogs, Go!