Re: 2010/2011 UML In-Season Thread II
Well, I got Lowell's three goals, OT, and the final word on the thread. Three for five ain't a bad night
I think the important part was what Bob and Chaz said at the end of the game. With Lowell eliminated with four games to go, it would have been very easy for them to "mail it in" for the rest of the season. They didn't do it which is a positive sign that they are still responsive to the coaches and teammates.
From what I heard, it sounds like a pretty good hockey game to watch. If you're a Lowell fan, we haven't had too many of these during the season. We have been harping on not capitalizing on odd-man rushes for many seasons, so that's not going to get fixed any time soon. I'm just glad we got a call that went our way for once, let's not go back into our history books for this year and previous to remember the other side of the coin. Two more points are available tonight and take the lessons from last night so we can get that extra point tonight.
Big game for both teams tonight. For us, any result other than a win will lock us into tenth place. As a result of the tie, we can only tie for ninth with PC with three wins and three PC losses. A PC win and a UMA loss to BC tonight and it's PC taking over the #8 seed as they have the 1-0-2 tiebreaker on UMass going to the last weekend of the season. Here's some interesting math...one way or another, Lowell somewhat controls Vermont's faith. If they win tonight, a UML win would clinch them a playoff spot. On the other hand, if PC wins tonight and they lose, next week's games against us certainly will have an impact on which of the final three teams get the final two playoff spots. Northeastern is the #6 seed and is locked from dropping any lower.
It's senior night, a game where they usually play well (last year not included). As this is going to final UML game of the season for myself and a host of others to watch live, I'd like to all of us leave with a win.