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2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
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Mosrite
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Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
It's pretty simple. Put the puck in the net + play some "D" = winning. Saw glimmers of hope in the BC game, but I'm not 100% convinced that they will be able to leave St. Cloud with anything better than a weekend split.
It's pretty simple. Put the puck in the net + play some "D" = winning. Saw glimmers of hope in the BC game, but I'm not 100% convinced that they will be able to leave St. Cloud with anything better than a weekend split.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Not really. St. Cloud has been in all three of their games, scoring 7 goals. UNH has been blown out in all three of their games, scoring only one goal, although the Cats did get a bunch of shots on net against BC on the big sheet at Lake Whitt. However, they will be playing on a big sheet at St. Cloud, right? I am thinking a split would be a nice improvement to build upon.
Not really. St. Cloud has been in all three of their games, scoring 7 goals. UNH has been blown out in all three of their games, scoring only one goal, although the Cats did get a bunch of shots on net against BC on the big sheet at Lake Whitt. However, they will be playing on a big sheet at St. Cloud, right? I am thinking a split would be a nice improvement to build upon.
Bronzebacks
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Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
You are correct, olympic sheet at NHC.
Happy to have your program visit our building. Might make the trip to your rink next fall.
You are correct, olympic sheet at NHC.
Happy to have your program visit our building. Might make the trip to your rink next fall.
I wanted to make the trip out this weekend but couldnt make it happen. Good luck.
SteveF
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What are "things my defense says"?
Greg Ambrose
Registered User
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Maybe half their game. I'm not sure St. Cloud is much of a team but whatever they are, UNH is right now less. Scoring five goals against anybody is a bit of a shock after watching both games last weekend. But the defense, 21 goals in four games?!? My guess is DiGi is fighting the puck. Glad to see that Wyer got to play a period last night, stopping 11 of 12. Maybe play him tonight as well, give DiGi time to regroup. It's clear that UNH is going need him, and Wyer, to perform at a high level since the team as a group cannot defend. Not surprising since 4 of the 7 who will be in the rotation on the blue line have no experience in college hockey. When you have a situation like that, the goalies have to come up big.
Despite the 0-4 start and the aforementioned 21 goals, I'm not giving up yet. But if this team gets home ice and actually makes the NCAA's it will rank as Umile's greatest coaching job ever.
Maybe half their game. I'm not sure St. Cloud is much of a team but whatever they are, UNH is right now less. Scoring five goals against anybody is a bit of a shock after watching both games last weekend. But the defense, 21 goals in four games?!? My guess is DiGi is fighting the puck. Glad to see that Wyer got to play a period last night, stopping 11 of 12. Maybe play him tonight as well, give DiGi time to regroup. It's clear that UNH is going need him, and Wyer, to perform at a high level since the team as a group cannot defend. Not surprising since 4 of the 7 who will be in the rotation on the blue line have no experience in college hockey. When you have a situation like that, the goalies have to come up big.
Despite the 0-4 start and the aforementioned 21 goals, I'm not giving up yet. But if this team gets home ice and actually makes the NCAA's it will rank as Umile's greatest coaching job ever.
Re: initial eligibility
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I give credit to the team for not folding the tent, fighting til the end. Its tough to see Digi play so poorly thus far this season, as he was a big reason they had such a decent year last year, and one thing we figured we could count on as this team found their groove with so many young players, and that isn't happening.
I really hope that Wyer gets the start tonight.
Re: initial eligibility
I give credit to the team for not folding the tent, fighting til the end. Its tough to see Digi play so poorly thus far this season, as he was a big reason they had such a decent year last year, and one thing we figured we could count on as this team found their groove with so many young players, and that isn't happening.
I really hope that Wyer gets the start tonight.
Absolutely! From listening to the scsu fans digi sounds like he is fighting the puck and struggling to make even the easy saves. He needs to sit to at least clear his head (and maybe longer!). My biggest concern with digi is his style behind this defense. His quickness and athleticism made up for his size last year behind a strong team defense - this year with time and space his size and positioning is being exploited by opposing forwards. A bigger, more fundamentally positioned goalie is probably what this group needs.
Happy to see umile jumble the lines - I don't think its a coincidence that playing offensive ability over experience on the top lines led to more scoring. Give the talented young kids the shot!
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Darius
Go 'cats!
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
The line juggling is obviously needed, also nice/fun to observe. The D always strengthens and will get stronger as the season progresses. Have to think, especially after reading this week's USCHO HEA column, that changing coaches after three years is having a huge effect on Digi. Nice to hear Wyer play, a shame that he was the losing goaltender. The 3rd period play sounded encouraging. The attitude is there. The 'cats will be fine, playing well by mid-season, hopefully in typical form by late February and the season as a whole gives us HEA quarter home ice and an NCAA bid. Plan B is giving Wyer significant time in case the end result of the 2011-12 season is building for next year.
The line juggling is obviously needed, also nice/fun to observe. The D always strengthens and will get stronger as the season progresses. Have to think, especially after reading this week's USCHO HEA column, that changing coaches after three years is having a huge effect on Digi. Nice to hear Wyer play, a shame that he was the losing goaltender. The 3rd period play sounded encouraging. The attitude is there. The 'cats will be fine, playing well by mid-season, hopefully in typical form by late February and the season as a whole gives us HEA quarter home ice and an NCAA bid. Plan B is giving Wyer significant time in case the end result of the 2011-12 season is building for next year.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Just catching up with the UNH threads and am very proud that despite our teams 0-4 start, the thread doesn't chastise and ***** the team but stands beside them, looking to find the constructive answers that are out there....I haven't seen the men's game as often as the women's, but at 7-5 with 4 pp oals, it seems that Digi shouldn't be the scapegoat......a young defense is the achilles heel for both our teams now so with time, we'll right the ship....stay classy Wildcat fans!
Just catching up with the UNH threads and am very proud that despite our teams 0-4 start, the thread doesn't chastise and ***** the team but stands beside them, looking to find the constructive answers that are out there....I haven't seen the men's game as often as the women's, but at 7-5 with 4 pp oals, it seems that Digi shouldn't be the scapegoat......a young defense is the achilles heel for both our teams now so with time, we'll right the ship....stay classy Wildcat fans!
gounhwildcats
Go Cats!! Beat Maine!!!
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Really nice effort all round tonight. The offense was flying all night, the defense was better if not great, and Wyer was a huge improvement in net. The Cats deserved the win tonight, but ran into a hot goalie in Lee. The awakening of the offense obviously bodes well, although it would be nice if someone besides Nick Sorkin could score. I'm thinking Wyer needs to be the starter, at least until DiGi can prove he can play like last year. Wyer was making all kinds of saves tonight that DiGi hasn't made all year. Oh well, at least there's reason to be hopeful at the end of this weekend.
Really nice effort all round tonight. The offense was flying all night, the defense was better if not great, and Wyer was a huge improvement in net. The Cats deserved the win tonight, but ran into a hot goalie in Lee. The awakening of the offense obviously bodes well, although it would be nice if someone besides Nick Sorkin could score. I'm thinking Wyer needs to be the starter, at least until DiGi can prove he can play like last year. Wyer was making all kinds of saves tonight that DiGi hasn't made all year. Oh well, at least there's reason to be hopeful at the end of this weekend.
Oh lol. Yep, that one went right over my head!
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
I wonder if part of DiGi's problem was the rough start by the team D getting in his head. Of the 9 goals in the 1st 2 games there were around 7 where he had no prayer the D was so bad. I wonder if it is in his head now and he just needs a short sit to clear all that out. Confidence is a huge part of the game, jittery goalies tend to retreat into the net when you are small that is bad news. He needs the confidence to come out a challenge the shot without the fear of completely uncovered players on the back door. If he can't be out challenging he is no use, too small to play back.
I wonder if part of DiGi's problem was the rough start by the team D getting in his head. Of the 9 goals in the 1st 2 games there were around 7 where he had no prayer the D was so bad. I wonder if it is in his head now and he just needs a short sit to clear all that out. Confidence is a huge part of the game, jittery goalies tend to retreat into the net when you are small that is bad news. He needs the confidence to come out a challenge the shot without the fear of completely uncovered players on the back door. If he can't be out challenging he is no use, too small to play back.
Re: 2011-2012 UNH Wildcats
Why? I'd say most of it has proven pretty accurate so far. Digi needs to be good and he hasn't been. The defenseman have largely been ineffective. Sorkin has stepped up, Thrush has played well, Willows has been in the stands, Borisenok and Block are not top 6 offensive forwards, Speelman and Henrion have mostly been invisible, and Downing has shown good offensive upside.
The only thing I'm sorry about is that the team has underperformed to date, but the good news is that they have room to get better. I'd be more worried if they were giving us their very best and were still in this boat.
Why? I'd say most of it has proven pretty accurate so far. Digi needs to be good and he hasn't been. The defenseman have largely been ineffective. Sorkin has stepped up, Thrush has played well, Willows has been in the stands, Borisenok and Block are not top 6 offensive forwards, Speelman and Henrion have mostly been invisible, and Downing has shown good offensive upside.
The only thing I'm sorry about is that the team has underperformed to date, but the good news is that they have room to get better. I'd be more worried if they were giving us their very best and were still in this boat.