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2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
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Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Not really.
UNH got a moral victory at Conte when they had a lead with a few minutes left in regulation.
Not really.
UNH got a moral victory at Conte when they had a lead with a few minutes left in regulation.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
I agree, I have been saying that for awhile. They have played their best games against BC and Merrimack, and not so hot against the teams they are fighting with now. Hopefully if they can get in they turn it up to match that intense play they seem to have against the top teams, in a 2 out of 3 never know what can happen, take that first game and it’s an interesting series. Hopefully being in playoff mode for awhile now will pay off come March. [/B]
I will ignore the trolls in here.
I agree, I have been saying that for awhile. They have played their best games against BC and Merrimack, and not so hot against the teams they are fighting with now. Hopefully if they can get in they turn it up to match that intense play they seem to have against the top teams, in a 2 out of 3 never know what can happen, take that first game and it’s an interesting series. Hopefully being in playoff mode for awhile now will pay off come March. [/B]
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Hey, Nick. We will take even moral victories this season. At least we did not get blown out in those BC games this year, like we did hosting Brown.
Hey, Nick. We will take even moral victories this season. At least we did not get blown out in those BC games this year, like we did hosting Brown.
Carmine Scarpaglia
My bad.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Forget about the 5-1 loss to BC this year at the Whitt?
We will take even moral victories this season. At least we did not get blown out in those BC games this year, like we did hosting Brown.
Forget about the 5-1 loss to BC this year at the Whitt?
Nobody has questioned the vast superiority of BC. Will that suffice?
Nobody has questioned the vast superiority of BC. Will that suffice?
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
I think it was Bill Parcells who said, "You are who your record says you are." Unfortunately, I think those late and overtime losses tell us pretty accurately who this team is. Some really great guys on this squad, but a killer team in sheep's clothing they ain't.
At least after last night's game, they are guaranteed the opportunity to prove me wrong.
I think it was Bill Parcells who said, "You are who your record says you are." Unfortunately, I think those late and overtime losses tell us pretty accurately who this team is. Some really great guys on this squad, but a killer team in sheep's clothing they ain't.
At least after last night's game, they are guaranteed the opportunity to prove me wrong.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Yeah, I know. But, that was back in October. Milner was sensational that night, DiGi and the D-men not so good.
Yeah, I know. But, that was back in October. Milner was sensational that night, DiGi and the D-men not so good.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Realistically, though, the mere fact that we made the HE playoffs has matched my hopes/expectations for this season. It would be good to see us play somebody at the Garden, but with a dismal road record, this year's bus won't get us that far, methinks.
I say whatever position brings us to play UML. (And having said that, also remember the adage about being careful what you wish for...)
Realistically, though, the mere fact that we made the HE playoffs has matched my hopes/expectations for this season. It would be good to see us play somebody at the Garden, but with a dismal road record, this year's bus won't get us that far, methinks.
carltonbarrett
New member
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Pretty scary that UNH only has one guy that's reached the 10 goal plateau this late in the season - plus the fact that he's gone next year.
Pretty scary that UNH only has one guy that's reached the 10 goal plateau this late in the season - plus the fact that he's gone next year.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
And, yet, UNH with 99 G (3.00 GPG) is still 6th in Hockey East. So, with 34 G by seniors, I do not see that as a catastrophic loss of offensive production going into next season. Gotta like what Downing has done as a freshman, and if Speelman can come back, I do not think that offensive production will be the biggest concern next year. It seemed to me that it was just as much defensive lapses and inconsistent goal tending that led to many close losses this year. Perhaps Sorkin, Gomas, or Downing can break into double digit goals for the season in our last game against Maine next weekend, although a win would be much better.
And, yet, UNH with 99 G (3.00 GPG) is still 6th in Hockey East. So, with 34 G by seniors, I do not see that as a catastrophic loss of offensive production going into next season. Gotta like what Downing has done as a freshman, and if Speelman can come back, I do not think that offensive production will be the biggest concern next year. It seemed to me that it was just as much defensive lapses and inconsistent goal tending that led to many close losses this year. Perhaps Sorkin, Gomas, or Downing can break into double digit goals for the season in our last game against Maine next weekend, although a win would be much better.
carltonbarrett
New member
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Since when is 6th place (29th in PWR) anything to get excited about - especially when you'll likely finish a point or two away from being in 9th or 10 place? And lets face it, the bottom half of the league this year isn't exactly strong, but hey, if you're happy with 6th place, I agree, you have a good shot at 6th again next year, so cheers to you!
Since when is 6th place (29th in PWR) anything to get excited about - especially when you'll likely finish a point or two away from being in 9th or 10 place? And lets face it, the bottom half of the league this year isn't exactly strong, but hey, if you're happy with 6th place, I agree, you have a good shot at 6th again next year, so cheers to you!
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Greg Ambrose
Registered User
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
People who watched this team back in October and November should be happy with 6th place because, back then, it looked like they would find a way to lose just about every game that they played. UNH is not talented by any stretch compared to teams in the immediate past, let along those of 10+ years ago. However I found encouragement since the first of the year in the way they competed in most games. Frankly, they are not talented enough to force their will on other teams. But they have solid goaltending with DeSmith and an improved defense which makes them competitive in just about every game they have played in the last two months. Of course, with their lack of scoring punch and dismal road record, it is hard for me to see them knocking off anybody in the quarterfinals. But I have a bit more hope than I did two months ago, that's for sure. At least I have a reason to go to the games.
As for next year, I'll worry about that come October. Cheers!
Since when is 6th place (29th in PWR) anything to get excited about - especially when you'll likely finish a point or two away from being in 9th or 10 place? And lets face it, the bottom half of the league this year isn't exactly strong, but hey, if you're happy with 6th place, I agree, you have a good shot at 6th again next year, so cheers to you!
People who watched this team back in October and November should be happy with 6th place because, back then, it looked like they would find a way to lose just about every game that they played. UNH is not talented by any stretch compared to teams in the immediate past, let along those of 10+ years ago. However I found encouragement since the first of the year in the way they competed in most games. Frankly, they are not talented enough to force their will on other teams. But they have solid goaltending with DeSmith and an improved defense which makes them competitive in just about every game they have played in the last two months. Of course, with their lack of scoring punch and dismal road record, it is hard for me to see them knocking off anybody in the quarterfinals. But I have a bit more hope than I did two months ago, that's for sure. At least I have a reason to go to the games.
As for next year, I'll worry about that come October. Cheers!
hockey east fan
New member
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Thank you for your concern..Did you take a lot of crap having the name Carlton??..Musta been a brutal childhood....cheers to you too..Since when is 6th place (29th in PWR) anything to get excited about - especially when you'll likely finish a point or two away from being in 9th or 10 place? And lets face it, the bottom half of the league this year isn't exactly strong, but hey, if you're happy with 6th place, I agree, you have a good shot at 6th again next year, so cheers to you!
Jacques "Rabbit" Poriveau
Post-coital
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Unfortunament it seem like dat when Dicks Umile start worry about it now to.