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2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
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Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Great photo Freak...it captures half of my frustration this morning! I was talking with DC during the game last night, and as we were watching online, there was no audio, which I thought was better than listening to a couple of broadcast majors being homers.....I thought we might have found our game after the second period but you do have to give credit to the Catamounts for keeping us off balance and out of our flow game......I get as annoyed as any fan when the Cats don't seem to be on their game but after reading some of the other comments, I suppose there is another team out there that played hard.....I guess we're lucky in Durham because I can't imagine having a 26 or 22 game losing streak weight to contend with....hopefully sometime soon the Ladies will start skating their game and get ready for the playoffs, which I'm still hoping will be in Durham.....Go you Huskies, chow on some roasted Friars!
Great photo Freak...it captures half of my frustration this morning! I was talking with DC during the game last night, and as we were watching online, there was no audio, which I thought was better than listening to a couple of broadcast majors being homers.....I thought we might have found our game after the second period but you do have to give credit to the Catamounts for keeping us off balance and out of our flow game......I get as annoyed as any fan when the Cats don't seem to be on their game but after reading some of the other comments, I suppose there is another team out there that played hard.....I guess we're lucky in Durham because I can't imagine having a 26 or 22 game losing streak weight to contend with....hopefully sometime soon the Ladies will start skating their game and get ready for the playoffs, which I'm still hoping will be in Durham.....Go you Huskies, chow on some roasted Friars!
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
You cheer too hard for either of the HE Huskies, and we're gonna spend the playoff weekend in their one of their barns.
I wouldn't mind having them at Matthews though - short commute, good location relative to resaurants, and has a good old hockey feel.
But, there's no place like home (click, click,click the heels!)
You cheer too hard for either of the HE Huskies, and we're gonna spend the playoff weekend in their one of their barns.
I wouldn't mind having them at Matthews though - short commute, good location relative to resaurants, and has a good old hockey feel.
But, there's no place like home (click, click,click the heels!)
Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Well, there is also the incredible parking at Matthews to consider. Gotta love being able to park 20 feet from the building.
Well, there is also the incredible parking at Matthews to consider. Gotta love being able to park 20 feet from the building.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Paton just scored into the empty net so I think I can say that a huge gutsy win by the Wildcats, after having played well yesterday but still losing....when your fighting the puck and can't understand some of the bounces you're getting, getting back on track to skate your game can be a real test...hopefully the Cats can see that the BU game was an anomily and with a week with 5 games in it, 6 points isn't awful with 4 road games undertaken...hopefully Birchie isn't hurt to bad, maybe only out for the Vermont games...either way the team still is up against it with a handful of games left....great season for Hockey East and equity in the league
Paton just scored into the empty net so I think I can say that a huge gutsy win by the Wildcats, after having played well yesterday but still losing....when your fighting the puck and can't understand some of the bounces you're getting, getting back on track to skate your game can be a real test...hopefully the Cats can see that the BU game was an anomily and with a week with 5 games in it, 6 points isn't awful with 4 road games undertaken...hopefully Birchie isn't hurt to bad, maybe only out for the Vermont games...either way the team still is up against it with a handful of games left....great season for Hockey East and equity in the league
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
CB was checked hard into the boards, with the player getting a 5 minute major...she left the ice via the stretcher and sent to the hospital for MRI...DC said she might also have a sight concussion...hopefully just an inflamed spinal column with swelling...if so, rest should help that and concuss. Should be an hellashus (SP) end of the regular season..
CB was checked hard into the boards, with the player getting a 5 minute major...she left the ice via the stretcher and sent to the hospital for MRI...DC said she might also have a sight concussion...hopefully just an inflamed spinal column with swelling...if so, rest should help that and concuss. Should be an hellashus (SP) end of the regular season..
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Great effort by the Cats today. Minton was great and UNH will need that going forward.
That said, Linstadt's actions were uncalled for. She may disagree with the refs call, but the time for it isn't when a player is about to go off on a stretcher.
Great effort by the Cats today. Minton was great and UNH will need that going forward.
That said, Linstadt's actions were uncalled for. She may disagree with the refs call, but the time for it isn't when a player is about to go off on a stretcher.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
So the Cats play 3 of their last 4 at home, and hopefully we'll see yesterday's effort going forward.
Even if the Cats win out they will need some help if they're to get home ice; they need NU and UConn to drop 1 pt and PC to drop 3 pts.
Coach Mac was mixing up the lines yesterday, and I really liked the results after moving Skudder up to the 2nd line, and Cahill down to the 3rd. It really seemed to help both lines create more pressure.
So the Cats play 3 of their last 4 at home, and hopefully we'll see yesterday's effort going forward.
Even if the Cats win out they will need some help if they're to get home ice; they need NU and UConn to drop 1 pt and PC to drop 3 pts.
Coach Mac was mixing up the lines yesterday, and I really liked the results after moving Skudder up to the 2nd line, and Cahill down to the 3rd. It really seemed to help both lines create more pressure.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
On paper, UNH should take the 8 remaining points, but things haven't exactly gone smoothly the last month or so...
UConn has a very tough schedule with home/home with PC and NU
NU also has a tough schedule with home/home with BC and UC
PC has an easier road with 2 games with UC this weekend then 2 at Vermont
It's a long shot, but UNH dug their own hole with not being able to take at least 2 points from Providence. The rules are the rules, but the bogus shootout points will end up being a big difference maker this year, which is lame, but thats the way the league set it up. Next year they might as well have a fastest skater competition to determine the extra points because god forbid games end in a tie
On paper, UNH should take the 8 remaining points, but things haven't exactly gone smoothly the last month or so...
UConn has a very tough schedule with home/home with PC and NU
NU also has a tough schedule with home/home with BC and UC
PC has an easier road with 2 games with UC this weekend then 2 at Vermont
It's a long shot, but UNH dug their own hole with not being able to take at least 2 points from Providence. The rules are the rules, but the bogus shootout points will end up being a big difference maker this year, which is lame, but thats the way the league set it up. Next year they might as well have a fastest skater competition to determine the extra points because god forbid games end in a tie
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Good, solid showing by the 'Cats yesterday, coming off a tough loss at home the day before.
UNH looked much more task oriented at UConn - won the little battles and foot races - created opportunities. I have been impressed over the last couple of weeks with the Sisk, Cuthbert, Skudder line. Yesterday the lines were shuffled a bit, and it added some spark. With Cahill centering Sisk and Cuthbert, they produced the first goal when Sisk carried in, drew the goalie, and laced the pass to Cuthbert who put it in.
Birchard reigned in what has lately been an errant, albeit huge shot, on the PP for the second, and game winning, goal. A bit of a scare yesterday as she was taken off the ice via stretcher. This morning's reports are that while she is certainly going to need some recuperation time, it was not the worst case scenario that the internet announcers were speculating on.
I also think it is regrettable that while there was utter silence in the stands as she lay motionless waiting to be loaded on to the stretcher, the crowd in the basketball building may have been able to hear the protest statement from the CT bench over the 5 minute major assessed for the hit. With all due respect...
I liked Horn and Lavioe with Paton in the middle (not that I don't like Long and Paton together, but having Long center Allen and Skudder adds big punch to all the lines, and frees up a lot of personnel for special teams without draining one line) Long / Cahill / Paton combos were working well on the PK yesterday, and created not just a solid kill, but some offensive pressure as well.
2010 has started with more adversity than we, as fans, are used to, but to be surprised is naive, considering the parity we've all been preaching for a while now.
Now that Vermont has taken a chunk out of a few team's point accumulation, perhaps we can all find it worthwhile to get to the Whitt this weekend to support the team when they host the Green Mountain spoilers on Sat and Sunday instead of assuming the 4 points are up. GAME ON!
On paper, UNH should take the 8 remaining points, but things haven't exactly gone smoothly the last month or so...
UConn has a very tough schedule with home/home with PC and NU
NU also has a tough schedule with home/home with BC and UC
PC has an easier road with 2 games with UC this weekend then 2 at Vermont
It's a long shot, but UNH dug their own hole with not being able to take at least 2 points from Providence. The rules are the rules, but the bogus shootout points will end up being a big difference maker this year, which is lame, but thats the way the league set it up. Next year they might as well have a fastest skater competition to determine the extra points because god forbid games end in a tie
Good, solid showing by the 'Cats yesterday, coming off a tough loss at home the day before.
UNH looked much more task oriented at UConn - won the little battles and foot races - created opportunities. I have been impressed over the last couple of weeks with the Sisk, Cuthbert, Skudder line. Yesterday the lines were shuffled a bit, and it added some spark. With Cahill centering Sisk and Cuthbert, they produced the first goal when Sisk carried in, drew the goalie, and laced the pass to Cuthbert who put it in.
Birchard reigned in what has lately been an errant, albeit huge shot, on the PP for the second, and game winning, goal. A bit of a scare yesterday as she was taken off the ice via stretcher. This morning's reports are that while she is certainly going to need some recuperation time, it was not the worst case scenario that the internet announcers were speculating on.
I also think it is regrettable that while there was utter silence in the stands as she lay motionless waiting to be loaded on to the stretcher, the crowd in the basketball building may have been able to hear the protest statement from the CT bench over the 5 minute major assessed for the hit. With all due respect...
I liked Horn and Lavioe with Paton in the middle (not that I don't like Long and Paton together, but having Long center Allen and Skudder adds big punch to all the lines, and frees up a lot of personnel for special teams without draining one line) Long / Cahill / Paton combos were working well on the PK yesterday, and created not just a solid kill, but some offensive pressure as well.
2010 has started with more adversity than we, as fans, are used to, but to be surprised is naive, considering the parity we've all been preaching for a while now.
Now that Vermont has taken a chunk out of a few team's point accumulation, perhaps we can all find it worthwhile to get to the Whitt this weekend to support the team when they host the Green Mountain spoilers on Sat and Sunday instead of assuming the 4 points are up. GAME ON!
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Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Can't teach an old dog, new tricks... some people have class, some don't..
Thanks for the rundown on the game, and great to see them respond after two tough losses.
Hopefully Birchard is ok, and hopefully they can take advantage of home ice and grab 4 points this weekend, and hope for some help on the side
Can't teach an old dog, new tricks... some people have class, some don't..
Thanks for the rundown on the game, and great to see them respond after two tough losses.
Hopefully Birchard is ok, and hopefully they can take advantage of home ice and grab 4 points this weekend, and hope for some help on the side
Bruins and Wildcats
Bruins and Wildcats
Let's hope the "curse" was lifted Sunday at CT, when Minton played to steal the game, and scoring happened.
From the Foster's Daily Democrat:
The Bruins, the UNH women, and the perils of indoor hockey
What does the University of New Hampshire women's hockey team have in common with the Boston Bruins? Their season has taken a nosedive since a thrilling win at Fenway Park in January.
OK, comparing the Wildcats to the Bruins and calling it a nosedive might be a bit harsh. Since beating the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime at the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, the Bruins have won just twice with 14 losses, four of those coming in overtime. Boston is mired in a hideous 10-game losing streak, its longest in team history.
Things haven't gone that badly for UNH, but it hasn't fared much better, either. Since rallying for four goals in the third period to beat Northeastern 5-3 at snowy Fenway Park on Jan. 8, the Wildcats (ranked No. 4 in the nation as of this weekend) are 2-4-1, a stretch capped by a particularly ugly 5-2 loss at home to Boston University on Saturday, in which the home team outshot the visitors 35-9.
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The last seven games also included a pair of 3-2 losses to Providence, giving the Friars the season sweep. UNH had never been swept by a conference opponent since it joined Hockey East. The Wildcats also lost for the first time ever against Vermont, 2-1 last Wednesday night at Gutterson Fieldhouse, and a 2-2 tie against Northeastern on Jan. 20 ended a 26-game winning streak against the Huskies.
The problem has been inconsistent goaltending, and UNH coach Brian McCloskey said as much Saturday afternoon following the BU loss.
"The goalie's got to make saves," McCloskey said, referring to starter Kayley Herman, who allowed four of the eight shots she faced get to past her. "(We) just quite honestly have not been getting goaltending during this stretch. That's not to blame the goalies, but neither (Herman nor backup Lindsey Minton) has really stepped forward."
The loss to Vermont was another where the Wildcats outshot their opponents, although not by as large a margin as against BU. Minton faced 14 shots (UNH made 22) and once again UNH was on the losing end.
"I was actually very encouraged today," McCloskey said about the BU loss. "We haven't played a lot of bad hockey. We probably played one of our weaker games up at Vermont. I thought the team really stepped it up today. We just didn't get rewarded."
The Fenway Park connection between the Bruins and the Wildcats is probably nothing more than a coincidence. The BU men, who beat Boston College in a (semi) thriller at Fenway the same night the UNH women beat Northestern, are 5-2 since their Fenway appearance and will play in the Beanpot finals against BC on Monday night. But the defending national champions are unranked, stand fifth in Hockey east and at this point are long shots to make the NCAA tournament.
The Bruins and the UNH women, on the other hand, still have a lot of hockey to play. UNH is fourth in Hockey East going into today's game at Connecticut with four games to play after that. The Bruins, despite their woes, are just two points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a plenty of time (26 games) to make up some ground.
For both teams, it's time to rediscover that Fenway magic, even if the rest of the season will be played indoors.
Bruins and Wildcats
Let's hope the "curse" was lifted Sunday at CT, when Minton played to steal the game, and scoring happened.
From the Foster's Daily Democrat:
The Bruins, the UNH women, and the perils of indoor hockey
What does the University of New Hampshire women's hockey team have in common with the Boston Bruins? Their season has taken a nosedive since a thrilling win at Fenway Park in January.
OK, comparing the Wildcats to the Bruins and calling it a nosedive might be a bit harsh. Since beating the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime at the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, the Bruins have won just twice with 14 losses, four of those coming in overtime. Boston is mired in a hideous 10-game losing streak, its longest in team history.
Things haven't gone that badly for UNH, but it hasn't fared much better, either. Since rallying for four goals in the third period to beat Northeastern 5-3 at snowy Fenway Park on Jan. 8, the Wildcats (ranked No. 4 in the nation as of this weekend) are 2-4-1, a stretch capped by a particularly ugly 5-2 loss at home to Boston University on Saturday, in which the home team outshot the visitors 35-9.
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The last seven games also included a pair of 3-2 losses to Providence, giving the Friars the season sweep. UNH had never been swept by a conference opponent since it joined Hockey East. The Wildcats also lost for the first time ever against Vermont, 2-1 last Wednesday night at Gutterson Fieldhouse, and a 2-2 tie against Northeastern on Jan. 20 ended a 26-game winning streak against the Huskies.
The problem has been inconsistent goaltending, and UNH coach Brian McCloskey said as much Saturday afternoon following the BU loss.
"The goalie's got to make saves," McCloskey said, referring to starter Kayley Herman, who allowed four of the eight shots she faced get to past her. "(We) just quite honestly have not been getting goaltending during this stretch. That's not to blame the goalies, but neither (Herman nor backup Lindsey Minton) has really stepped forward."
The loss to Vermont was another where the Wildcats outshot their opponents, although not by as large a margin as against BU. Minton faced 14 shots (UNH made 22) and once again UNH was on the losing end.
"I was actually very encouraged today," McCloskey said about the BU loss. "We haven't played a lot of bad hockey. We probably played one of our weaker games up at Vermont. I thought the team really stepped it up today. We just didn't get rewarded."
The Fenway Park connection between the Bruins and the Wildcats is probably nothing more than a coincidence. The BU men, who beat Boston College in a (semi) thriller at Fenway the same night the UNH women beat Northestern, are 5-2 since their Fenway appearance and will play in the Beanpot finals against BC on Monday night. But the defending national champions are unranked, stand fifth in Hockey east and at this point are long shots to make the NCAA tournament.
The Bruins and the UNH women, on the other hand, still have a lot of hockey to play. UNH is fourth in Hockey East going into today's game at Connecticut with four games to play after that. The Bruins, despite their woes, are just two points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a plenty of time (26 games) to make up some ground.
For both teams, it's time to rediscover that Fenway magic, even if the rest of the season will be played indoors.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
So...where do the 'Cats stand after tonight?
Well, it goes without saying that they have to take care of their own business first and foremost. They cannot afford to drop any more points if there is to be a shot at home ice for the HEA tourney.
Aside from that, the shootout rears it's ugly head tonight. UNH needed PC to drop 3 pts, and NU and UConn to drop 1 pt, going into the games tonight. UConn did drop a point, but the extra pt granted by the shootout kept PC 2 pts ahead of UNHs max.
UNH really needs UConn to take 2 pts in Storrs tomorrow, and not 2 pts of the shootout variety. UNH is also now relying on UVM to take pts from PC.
As for the NCAA tournament, what a difference a couple games make. Going into the game against UConn, the 'Cats were sitting at 7th in the PWR, and looking at a trip to Duluth for the first round.
With Clarkson and Harvard's losses tonight (dunno if the UMN tie did anything), UNH is back in a home ice spot at #4, and would face Harvard if the tourney started today.
But as I said above, the 'Cats have to take care of their own business first or all of this is moot.
So...where do the 'Cats stand after tonight?
Well, it goes without saying that they have to take care of their own business first and foremost. They cannot afford to drop any more points if there is to be a shot at home ice for the HEA tourney.
Aside from that, the shootout rears it's ugly head tonight. UNH needed PC to drop 3 pts, and NU and UConn to drop 1 pt, going into the games tonight. UConn did drop a point, but the extra pt granted by the shootout kept PC 2 pts ahead of UNHs max.
UNH really needs UConn to take 2 pts in Storrs tomorrow, and not 2 pts of the shootout variety. UNH is also now relying on UVM to take pts from PC.
As for the NCAA tournament, what a difference a couple games make. Going into the game against UConn, the 'Cats were sitting at 7th in the PWR, and looking at a trip to Duluth for the first round.
With Clarkson and Harvard's losses tonight (dunno if the UMN tie did anything), UNH is back in a home ice spot at #4, and would face Harvard if the tourney started today.
But as I said above, the 'Cats have to take care of their own business first or all of this is moot.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
So...how important have the shootouts been this year?
Here is the standings as they are tonight:
And here is how it would look without the shootouts:
Not too much different, with only UNH jumping Northeastern.
But the real impact is not so much in the standings, but in the playoff picture going forward, when you consider the points lost and games remaining. Here is how those would look without the shootout:
UNH - 12 pts lost; 4 games remaining
UC - 13 pts lost; 3 games remaining
PC - 13 pts lost; 3 games remaining
NU - 14 pts lost; 4 games remaining
BU - 16 pts lost; 4 games remaining
BC - 22 pts lost; 3 games remaining
UVM - 23 pts lost; 4 games remaining
UMO - 27 pts lost; 3 games remaining
Instead of relying on other teams to steal pts, UNH would be back in the driver's seat, having lost 1 fewer pt than both UConn and PC, as well as having a game in hand on each.
Similarly, with only 1 more pt lost and a game in hand, NU would have a very good shot at catching both PC and UConn.
So, the shootouts have had a large impact on UNHs fortunes, and as much as I despise them, they need to be taken more seriously than it appears. As I've mentioned before, some other teams in the league (esp BU, NU) really seem to get pumped for it. For whatever reason, that enthusiasm doesn't seem to be there for the 'Cats.
So...how important have the shootouts been this year?
Here is the standings as they are tonight:
Code:
Team Record Pts
1. PC 9-4-5-3 26
2. UC 9-4-5-1 24
3. NU 8-5-4-3 23
4. UNH 10-5-2-0 22
5. BU 7-6-4-2 20
6. BC 5-9-4-4 18
7. UVM 5-11-1-0 11
8. UMO 3-12-3-1 10And here is how it would look without the shootouts:
Code:
Team Record Pts
1. PC 9-4-5 23
2. UC 9-4-5 23
4. UNH 10-5-2 22
3. NU 8-5-4 20
5. BU 7-6-4 18
6. BC 5-9-4 14
7. UVM 5-11-1 11
8. UMO 3-12-3 09Not too much different, with only UNH jumping Northeastern.
But the real impact is not so much in the standings, but in the playoff picture going forward, when you consider the points lost and games remaining. Here is how those would look without the shootout:
UNH - 12 pts lost; 4 games remaining
UC - 13 pts lost; 3 games remaining
PC - 13 pts lost; 3 games remaining
NU - 14 pts lost; 4 games remaining
BU - 16 pts lost; 4 games remaining
BC - 22 pts lost; 3 games remaining
UVM - 23 pts lost; 4 games remaining
UMO - 27 pts lost; 3 games remaining
Instead of relying on other teams to steal pts, UNH would be back in the driver's seat, having lost 1 fewer pt than both UConn and PC, as well as having a game in hand on each.
Similarly, with only 1 more pt lost and a game in hand, NU would have a very good shot at catching both PC and UConn.
So, the shootouts have had a large impact on UNHs fortunes, and as much as I despise them, they need to be taken more seriously than it appears. As I've mentioned before, some other teams in the league (esp BU, NU) really seem to get pumped for it. For whatever reason, that enthusiasm doesn't seem to be there for the 'Cats.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Good win for UNH avenging last week's lost to the Catamounts, 3-2. UNH was without Birchard, and the wildcats.tv announcer said that she is doubtful for the rest of the season which would be a huge loss.. Horn was playing defense today and Sisk skated with Long and Paton and they scored 2 (almost 3, one waved off) goals together in the 2nd period alone...
I hope Connecticut's class-act of a coach is happy that one of her goons knocked out one of UNH's best players for the remainder of the season, but was more concerned with making an arse of herself in front of a silent crows at their pathetic rink down there.
Good win for UNH avenging last week's lost to the Catamounts, 3-2. UNH was without Birchard, and the wildcats.tv announcer said that she is doubtful for the rest of the season which would be a huge loss.. Horn was playing defense today and Sisk skated with Long and Paton and they scored 2 (almost 3, one waved off) goals together in the 2nd period alone...
I hope Connecticut's class-act of a coach is happy that one of her goons knocked out one of UNH's best players for the remainder of the season, but was more concerned with making an arse of herself in front of a silent crows at their pathetic rink down there.
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
UNH skated a good game today...a real gut check, especially when UVM went up 1-0...UVM is really a pretty good team, which says a lot about Hockey East itself....their forwards have some speed and as they continue to get confidence and some solid goaltending they will always battle for the 2 points....UNH played an emotional game, it's first without Birchard, and with their Coach also taken away from their side (personal), the team dug deep and found a way to win, no thanks to the Refs inconsistencies....we are very lucky to have Kelly Paton out there....she picked up the pace and was very aggressive defensively and in going to the net.....she's just great!!
UNH skated a good game today...a real gut check, especially when UVM went up 1-0...UVM is really a pretty good team, which says a lot about Hockey East itself....their forwards have some speed and as they continue to get confidence and some solid goaltending they will always battle for the 2 points....UNH played an emotional game, it's first without Birchard, and with their Coach also taken away from their side (personal), the team dug deep and found a way to win, no thanks to the Refs inconsistencies....we are very lucky to have Kelly Paton out there....she picked up the pace and was very aggressive defensively and in going to the net.....she's just great!!
Re: 2009-2010 New Hampshire Wildcats Season
Coach also taken away from their side (personal)
Coach also taken away from their side (personal)