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2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
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Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
Because of Maine's recent history of slumping in Jan I have been apprehensive of getting too excited about the team this season. This tournament will be a good indicator of whether this season is really different, if Tim has successfully implemented changes, or if they become complacent with their recent success.
Because of Maine's recent history of slumping in Jan I have been apprehensive of getting too excited about the team this season. This tournament will be a good indicator of whether this season is really different, if Tim has successfully implemented changes, or if they become complacent with their recent success.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
I think the changes are quite evident. There is a different work ethic and drive on this team. I think Timmay has changed his style and philosophy....at least it appears that way...for now. This team has confidence and they are scoring goals in bunches and Darling is playing his arse off. Good things for the 2nd 1/2.
I think the changes are quite evident. There is a different work ethic and drive on this team. I think Timmay has changed his style and philosophy....at least it appears that way...for now. This team has confidence and they are scoring goals in bunches and Darling is playing his arse off. Good things for the 2nd 1/2.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
I feel that the players are extremely motivated this year to succeed. They have a winning mentality and do not give up. Excellent chemistry and they seem to all get along. I guess that has to do with the age group. They are definately a bunch of winners and they know what it takes to compete. I can not see this team going into a slump. The question becomes is when do you start playing your other goaltenders or having them share icetime with Darling ie; when the score for Maine is 8 goals or better?
I feel that the players are extremely motivated this year to succeed. They have a winning mentality and do not give up. Excellent chemistry and they seem to all get along. I guess that has to do with the age group. They are definately a bunch of winners and they know what it takes to compete. I can not see this team going into a slump. The question becomes is when do you start playing your other goaltenders or having them share icetime with Darling ie; when the score for Maine is 8 goals or better?
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
sad to say first time in a few years I'm going to miss this tournament, with my own hockey schedule its not feasible. If the tournament is anything like years past , especially last year, it should be a good one. I'm excited to read the summaries and see the results.
sad to say first time in a few years I'm going to miss this tournament, with my own hockey schedule its not feasible. If the tournament is anything like years past , especially last year, it should be a good one. I'm excited to read the summaries and see the results.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
The Cornell v Colorado College game should be a great one to watch. Both teams are superb this year. It will be good experience for both teams, win-or-lose.
All the other three teams have played significantly better than Princeton so far this year, so I'll be surprised if the Tigers come out with a single win from the weekend; however, Kalemba looked like his old self against Mass-Lowell on Saturday, so maybe they'll turn things around in time for this tournament. Either way the weekend is two great opportunities for them to prove (once again) that they can skate with the best of 'em.
The Cornell v Colorado College game should be a great one to watch. Both teams are superb this year. It will be good experience for both teams, win-or-lose.
All the other three teams have played significantly better than Princeton so far this year, so I'll be surprised if the Tigers come out with a single win from the weekend; however, Kalemba looked like his old self against Mass-Lowell on Saturday, so maybe they'll turn things around in time for this tournament. Either way the weekend is two great opportunities for them to prove (once again) that they can skate with the best of 'em.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
This should be a great game. I wish I could watch it on TV or be there in person. At least I have radio though. Hopefully CC can do well at this tournament to boost their PWR a bit.
This should be a great game. I wish I could watch it on TV or be there in person. At least I have radio though. Hopefully CC can do well at this tournament to boost their PWR a bit.
UMDBulldogHockeyIsKing
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Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
This will be the cream of the holiday tournament crop. Those snowbirds are pretty lucky to get good caliber competition there.
This will be the cream of the holiday tournament crop. Those snowbirds are pretty lucky to get good caliber competition there.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
I'm not sure Cornell is as good as its press and ranking indicate. They are definitely a better skating and higher scoring team than in past years, but have been inconsistent.
For example, they were outskated by Quinnipiac for 50 minutes, and then turned on the jets and got 2 goals late. Against BU, they got some early goals, but BU outplayed them for the 2nd and 3rd periods.
If they bring it for 60 minutes, they'll be outstanding. But they haven't done that yet.
I'm not sure Cornell is as good as its press and ranking indicate. They are definitely a better skating and higher scoring team than in past years, but have been inconsistent.
For example, they were outskated by Quinnipiac for 50 minutes, and then turned on the jets and got 2 goals late. Against BU, they got some early goals, but BU outplayed them for the 2nd and 3rd periods.
If they bring it for 60 minutes, they'll be outstanding. But they haven't done that yet.
sandiegoblkbr
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Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
Maine 4 Princeton 2
CC 3 Cornell 2
Maine 5 CC 3
Maine 4 Princeton 2
CC 3 Cornell 2
Maine 5 CC 3
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
This is a different CC team than many of you may be accustomed to. In the past they've been led by small, skilled Hobey candidates on the top line with offensively minded defensemen behind them. Often their third and fourth lines didn't match up well against top teams, and their defense made big mistakes.
This year's team has an extremely solid top 4 on defense, led by Kris Fredheim, Nate Prosser and Ryan Lowery. Gabe Guentzel is an offensive minded defenseman who gets a ton of minutes, and will make the occasional mistake. After the top 4, a few freshmen have been playing well - Doug Leaverton seems to have solidified as the #5 guy, with Joe Marciano and Mike Boivin as 6 & 7. Boivin is another guy with some offensive skills, but the rest seem content to play a simple defensive game.
At forward the big differences this year are that they getting goals from every line and that every line is working hard. After seniors Mike Testwuide (12) and Bill Sweatt (9), the forward goal scoring is 2, 4, 6, 6, 2, 3, 1, 3, 2, 2. In the past, it appeared that the team was waiting for someone else to score or backcheck hard, but this year's team seems to have lots of jump all game from the top of the lineup to the bottom.
Here's a quote from an SCSU fan after last weekend's series. While I do think he shortchanges CC's talent a bit, this post isn't that far off. In the past (and this year with some other WCHA teams) there are 1-3 guys who have tremendous talent, and everyone else seems to be along for the ride. While CC may not have that gamebreaking talent, the entire roster is filled with guys who can make things happen. One example is Andrew Hamburg - he is a freshman who played in just 4 of the team's first 12 games, and in the fourth game he was on one of the top lines and had 1g 2a.
This is a different CC team than many of you may be accustomed to. In the past they've been led by small, skilled Hobey candidates on the top line with offensively minded defensemen behind them. Often their third and fourth lines didn't match up well against top teams, and their defense made big mistakes.
This year's team has an extremely solid top 4 on defense, led by Kris Fredheim, Nate Prosser and Ryan Lowery. Gabe Guentzel is an offensive minded defenseman who gets a ton of minutes, and will make the occasional mistake. After the top 4, a few freshmen have been playing well - Doug Leaverton seems to have solidified as the #5 guy, with Joe Marciano and Mike Boivin as 6 & 7. Boivin is another guy with some offensive skills, but the rest seem content to play a simple defensive game.
At forward the big differences this year are that they getting goals from every line and that every line is working hard. After seniors Mike Testwuide (12) and Bill Sweatt (9), the forward goal scoring is 2, 4, 6, 6, 2, 3, 1, 3, 2, 2. In the past, it appeared that the team was waiting for someone else to score or backcheck hard, but this year's team seems to have lots of jump all game from the top of the lineup to the bottom.
Here's a quote from an SCSU fan after last weekend's series. While I do think he shortchanges CC's talent a bit, this post isn't that far off. In the past (and this year with some other WCHA teams) there are 1-3 guys who have tremendous talent, and everyone else seems to be along for the ride. While CC may not have that gamebreaking talent, the entire roster is filled with guys who can make things happen. One example is Andrew Hamburg - he is a freshman who played in just 4 of the team's first 12 games, and in the fourth game he was on one of the top lines and had 1g 2a.
mainescores
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Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
This is another step to gauge IF Maine Hockey can play with the big dogs...they have played out-standing the last 6 games after pretty much stinking up the rink in the first 11 games....big test and they will not sneak up on anyone in the 2nd half......keys are the 1st line keeps scoring which in turn will take pressure off the 2nd and 3rd lines and give them ideal chances as the 1st line gets shadowed....Darling has to continue to play focused hockey....needs to keep the puck in his body and glove and not around him....the whole team has to continue to come back on defense and block shots,make the passing lanes a nightmare for other teams and limit the penaltys....power-play has to stay hot..which means take a penalty vs Maine and pay dearly.....imo.
This is another step to gauge IF Maine Hockey can play with the big dogs...they have played out-standing the last 6 games after pretty much stinking up the rink in the first 11 games....big test and they will not sneak up on anyone in the 2nd half......keys are the 1st line keeps scoring which in turn will take pressure off the 2nd and 3rd lines and give them ideal chances as the 1st line gets shadowed....Darling has to continue to play focused hockey....needs to keep the puck in his body and glove and not around him....the whole team has to continue to come back on defense and block shots,make the passing lanes a nightmare for other teams and limit the penaltys....power-play has to stay hot..which means take a penalty vs Maine and pay dearly.....imo.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
Optimistic....but I hope it holds!
Optimistic....but I hope it holds!
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
2 more days.............................
2 more days.............................
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
Yep. Go Tigers!! CC that is.
Yep. Go Tigers!! CC that is.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
I think the key word here is confidence and it’s something the coaches and captains will have to keep under control. If they do, and continue to play the way the have of late they have a very good shot at walking away with the title and a nice jump into the second half of the season.
I think the key word here is confidence and it’s something the coaches and captains will have to keep under control. If they do, and continue to play the way the have of late they have a very good shot at walking away with the title and a nice jump into the second half of the season.
Re: 2009 Florida College Classic - Maine, Cornell, Colorado College, and Princeton
Princeton's leading scorer, Dan Bartlett is from Portland. This season he has a 6-4-10 stat line in 13 games. As a junior, he lead the team in points, going 16-12-28 in 35 games last season. His sophomore year he put up 5-7-12 in 27games. As a freshman he went 5-5-10 in 26 games. Overall, he has 32 goals and 28 assists for 60 points in 101 career games.
edit: from today's pressherald..
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=305508&ac=PHspt
Princeton's leading scorer, Dan Bartlett is from Portland. This season he has a 6-4-10 stat line in 13 games. As a junior, he lead the team in points, going 16-12-28 in 35 games last season. His sophomore year he put up 5-7-12 in 27games. As a freshman he went 5-5-10 in 26 games. Overall, he has 32 goals and 28 assists for 60 points in 101 career games.
edit: from today's pressherald..
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=305508&ac=PHspt
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