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2011-2012 UNH Wildcats

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wildcat said:
An inauspicious start for the Wildcats; 0-9 in scoring over the first two games.

Maybe Lassonde was more important to the team's success than everyone thought.
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Looks like Digi was yanked after the fourth goal; were any of those nine soft the first two games? Were any of the UNH lines shaken up tonight?
 
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Snively65 said:
Looks like Digi was yanked after the fourth goal; were any of those nine soft the first two games? Were any of the UNH lines shaken up tonight?
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I was at the first game, first 3 he was left out to dry by the UNH defense, which just turned over the puck all night to the Huskies. The 4th goal was real soft though.
 
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That was just awful. Couldn't keep the puck on our stick, we hardly controlled any of the game. Northeastern seemed to be doing what BU did, getting their bodies in the way of the puck so we couldn't generate anything (or maybe we were just shooting at them). Looks like there is some serious work to do.
 
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I didn't see the BU game but off what I saw tonight . . . whew, they do indeed have a long way to go. Generated no real offense, had countless giveaways in their own zone. Absolutely could not fault DiGi on any of the first three goals, that was 3 goals on 4 shots btw. I don't think I saw one decent breakout the entire night, nor any semblance of end zone coverage. Just a bunch of guys treating the puck like a hot potato, running around out of position.

And chew on these two morsels. Tonight marked the first time in UNH Hockey history, going back to 1924, that they had been shut out in back to back games. And, the record for the longest UNH has ever gone without scoring a goal is 131 minutes, 31 seconds, set in the 1979-1980 season. Just go scoreless for 11:32 to start the game tomorrow night and the record is theirs.

Just so I won't completely go off the ledge, two years ago UNH played two of the most abysmal games ever at Wisconsin, they were completely overmatched. They climbed off the mat after that and had a decent season. So I guess there is still hope but, man, there is a he!! of a lot of work to do, for sure.
 
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Greg Ambrose said:
Just so I won't completely go off the ledge, two years ago UNH played two of the most abysmal games ever at Wisconsin, they were completely overmatched. They climbed off the mat after that and had a decent season. So I guess there is still hope but, man, there is a he!! of a lot of work to do, for sure.
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True -but I do believe they scored in both games..

Saw the same game everyone else did - not great. Thought Camper looked decent out there. Aside from caughing the puck up and taking a spill - Downing looks good as well. Saw a lot of individualism out there tonight in the neutral zone, coming over the blue line and well- everywhere. no tick tac toe, give and go stuff whatseover. LOTS and LOTS of very poor shots, by the wings up and down the line up. Most ended up in the shin pads of the D-man in front of them. I did like the Henrion, Silengo, Sorkin line- there was a breif period at one point where they looked to have some good chemistry.

Anyway- Digi did mention in an interview that this was a fast team, faster than last year- maybe it's the D that they have faced, but I have not seen any real dominance in speed yet.

It's surely early, but never too early for leaders to step up and LEAD.. who will it be?
 
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Carmine Scarpaglia said:
Well that's just great, you guys are saving all the dang goals for tomorrow night, right?
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I wish that was the case but I just don't think it is. We are extremely young and inexperienced. Maybe this means we'll get it together later in the season but that isn' our style. Are you making the trip up?
 
i'zonprize said:
Saw a lot of individualism out there tonight in the nuetral zone, coming over the blue line and well- everywhere. no tick tac toe, give and go stuff whatseover.
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I turned to my friend during the game last night and said that it looks like they are just getting to know each other. I know it's early but eesh... Nothing to do but improve I guess.
 
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It is inevitable UNH will start scoring some goals soon.
Start off with just one tonight and explode for a few more next week. Baby steps. ;) :p
 
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We'll be fine although 0 -3 is a distinct possibility. Will be interesting to see tonight's lineup. Removing experience may not be prudent with the lack of organization and turnovers, but McCarey's 8 points in just over three years might warrant a look at another freshman. Danny Dries scored both Ohio State's goals last night.
 
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I agree, although it is early, at points last night I was wondering if the team had actually practiced together.
I think a big factor last night was Northeastern's play. They skate their butts off... everywhere. While UNH skates to lose puck, waves their stick at it and then loop around. Every lose puck had a NU player skating as fast as he could to it, even if the UNH player got there first we would cough it up/make a bad pass due to the pressure applied. NU also used their sticks/body's well. We must of had 15 shots deflect into the nets behind Rawlings.
Camper looked just fine I thought. Aside from a few little hiccups he looked pretty calm and had a couple shots. It'll be interesting to see who gets 4th line time tonight.
 
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GoUNH said:
Hey ****stain, perhaps you enjoy their insufferable comments about "Men of October" and "Regular season trophies", but I dont. We all know we havent won a NC. Why dont you and everybody else grow a pair and stick up for yourselves
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This is why your user profile is littered with red chicklets. Thanks for playing. :p :p
 
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After watching the exhibition game, I went home and said to my son - we're going to have trouble scoring goals and this may be a transition (non-NCAA) year. Going to Durham tonight for the BC game and they have yet to score a goal!!! Time for Coach to go against his grain and utilize the freshman. I can not recall a top line as unimpressive as the one I saw at the exhibition game. I love Stevie Moses, but this line as a whole is at best a second or third line. Where is the Hemmingway, Krog, Collins, Butler, Smith, etc? The sniper, the goal scorer? Granted it is **** early, but I wouldn't wait too long to shake things up. I thought last years freshman recruiting class was soft and this years senior class without Blake rather uninspired. GREAT recruits are on the way, and this years frosh class is MUCH stronger - but this year MAY be difficult.
 
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UNHhockey29 said:
That was just awful. Couldn't keep the puck on our stick, we hardly controlled any of the game. Northeastern seemed to be doing what BU did, getting their bodies in the way of the puck so we couldn't generate anything (or maybe we were just shooting at them). Looks like there is some serious work to do.
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UNH players, shooting right into defensemen? That never happens!

The 'Cats will score tonight. They just didn't want me to miss their first goal of the season. ;)
 
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'71 - Some of the higher end recruit loses(admissions & Canadian MJ) have really stung- perhaps this period of time- when at least 3 of them would be well seasoned and higly contributing Jr's, is having an impact- However, I do believe that collectively the Team can produce once it finds it's way and the right combo's. They have not played typical UNH hockey- transition, passing, aggressively going to the net. It simply may take a while with a series of adjustments accross all lines-
D- not much you can do there- when you have 50% of the Dmen out there skating D1 for the first time- there will be growing pains. I think once they learn to play as a unit and really know the system, it will work. It always has.

Regardless- however the past few games have been, these kids have not 'thrown in the towel' during any stretch of time and it would have been easy to do so. Especially being down 3 goals last night in fitst 9 1/2 min. All of them are competitors and I would expect that they would keep at it until they find success. No doubts.

Go Cats's - keep working!!
 
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Carmine Scarpaglia said:
Well that's just great, you guys are saving all the dang goals for tomorrow night, right?
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I'll be happy with just 1 at this point. Plus my daughter will be ****ed if she doesnt see the fish! BC looked real good last night. I'll be surprised if you lose 5 games this season.
 
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wildcat said:
An inauspicious start for the Wildcats; 0-9 in scoring over the first two games.

Maybe Lassonde was more important to the team's success than everyone thought.
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You're onto something, Denver is undefeated upsetting the #1 team in the country and UNH 0-fer. I thought it might have been
because they were starting 3 D that have never played college hockey before. Although that doesn't speak into being shutout for the season. Gaudreau looked good for BC, if only Admissions let him in, he'd have looked really good in Blue!!
 
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GoUNH said:
I'll be happy with just 1 at this point. Plus my daughter will be ****ed if she doesnt see the fish! BC looked real good last night. I'll be surprised if you lose 5 games this season.
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BC looked alright last night. They got lazy at times and paid the price. They'll lose 8-12 games again this season.

Take your daughter to the aquarium if she wants to see a fish! :D

Still not sure if I'll be coming up.
 
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