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2013-2014 Union Dutchmen - Can U Three Peat?

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From the second PENN STATE game with UML http://www.gopsusports.com/blog/2013/11/mcadam-makes-strides-vs-umass-lowell-1.html

Every second the Nittany Lions were on the ice, they were a tenacious, intense team looking to make a statement. They battled hard over 120 minutes of hockey, but fell short both nights.

Saturday nights' game, however, was a statement from both the Nittany Lions and freshman goalkeeper Eamon McAdam.

McAdam was making his first start at home this season and was the first chance Hockey Valley had to watch the third round pick of the New York Islanders in action.

McAdam and the Nittany Lions didn't have the start they wanted to the game. After the first 20 minutes of hockey, the Blue and White found themselves down, 3-1. McAdam had given up three goals off of rebound chances, something the freshman has been working on since he arrived on campus.

Don't know if McAdam will start .... looks like it was his first. After giving up 3, he stopped the next 31.
 
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I'm done worrying about Penn State. Let them start worrying about U. ;) These are the types of games (long road trip, hostile environment) that will provide invaluable experience down the stretch in the ECAC season and the playoffs.
 
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Buffalo Junior Sabres (OJHL) defenseman Nick DeSimone is coming to Union next season. For some insight, I chatted with Junior Sabres head coach/general manager Michael Peca.

See what the longtime NHL'er had to say: http://bit.ly/1exwBUB
 
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rdf8585 said:
Buffalo Junior Sabres (OJHL) defenseman Nick DeSimone is coming to Union next season. For some insight, I chatted with Junior Sabres head coach/general manager Michael Peca.

See what the longtime NHL'er had to say: http://bit.ly/1exwBUB
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Please don't ever mention the Peca ever again on this thread!!!! :p
 
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UnionFan4Life said:
Sounds a lot like Shayne’s play.
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I really like what I've heard about DeSimone. He looks like one of the best gets of next year's class, which is shaping up to be very impressive from top to bottom.

He picked up another assist tonight (game in 3rd period).
 
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Harvard takes down the current #2 in points in HE, New Hampshire 6-3. Another quality win by the ECAC over Hockey East. Way to go Crimson !!!
 
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I really like what I've heard about DeSimone. He looks like one of the best gets of next year's class, which is shaping up to be very impressive from top to bottom.

He picked up another assist tonight (game in 3rd period).
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Agree that he looks like a good recruit, but the OJHL is a very offensive league and he is older & bigger so may have some advantages that inflate his numbers a bit. As comparison, Krug had very good numbers (close to a point a game) when he played in the OJ.. not saying I don't like Krug, in fact just the opposite, but doesn't necessarily mean DeSimone will be an offensive dynamo right off the bat. My take is he could be a lot like Gingras, which is obviously a positive comparison.

I am very high on the recruits for next season. I like both Light and DeSimone on the blueline as they will add some size in addition to great skating skills. I'm hearing very positive things about Scarfo, Hynes is progressing nicely in the USHL, and Ammirato is speedy & skilled. With 4 senior forwards, would expect one more forward recruit for next season, as I don't think Dufour or Supinski are ready to make the jump. Coaches are doing a great job beating the bushes and the future looks bright.
 
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According to the Millbrook School website, Supinski will play a year of juniors next season (where, TBD) before coming here in 2015. He started his senior season at Millbrook on Saturday with an assist.

Most information points to Dufour coming in 2015 as well.

But things can change.
 
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Former Union F Trevor Mingoia chipped in an assist in his debut with #4 Providence, a 3-3 tie at #5 Quinnipiac.
 
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A few thoughts...There certainly is excitement surrounding the recruits. Union has cultivated a niche, which is obviously attractive to "blue chippers." What seems to be less trumpeted is the quality of this year's freshmen. It is likely that they will have a very significant impact a la the class that led Union to the Final Four. Rick Bennett is one special guy whose signature is defining "Union Hockey."
Penn State will be itching to knock off the Dutchmen for a pivotal win. RB will hopefully have the team primed to avoid any ignominy. This Union team may just have something special. Should be a great season.
 
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Miami Ice said:
A few thoughts...There certainly is excitement surrounding the recruits. Union has cultivated a niche, which is obviously attractive to "blue chippers." What seems to be less trumpeted is the quality of this year's freshmen. It is likely that they will have a very significant impact a la the class that led Union to the Final Four. Rick Bennett is one special guy whose signature is defining "Union Hockey."
Penn State will be itching to knock off the Dutchmen for a pivotal win. RB will hopefully have the team primed to avoid any ignominy. This Union team may just have something special. Should be a great season.
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I don't know how this season will ultimately turn out with the intense competition in the ECAC (Harvard just upset New Hampshire and St. Lawrence just upset North Dakota). We can all sense that there is something very very special about this team, about the strong expectations and leadership of the upperclassman and the contributions of the freshmen and yes, Penn State will definitely be ready (and so will we). http://www.centredaily.com/2013/11/26/3910824/penn-state-hockey-notes-nittany.html
 
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U is on a nice little run right now which has been extended by the lineup being at full strength for the RPI weekend. I think the time off will generally be more of a plus than a minus. It shows how deep we now are when a player like Michael Pontarelli who admittedly has struggled a bit of late is out of the lineup as he was vs RPI. Not sure if he returns tonight, but it will be tough to sit anyone from last game.

I will temper my enthusiasm with only about a quarter of the season in the books but will say that I really like this team with its blend of rookies and vets and the intangible attitude and work ethic it has displayed. Last season's PSU series had two lackluster efforts, I am expecting better this weekend. I understand that there will be a sellout. A big crowd can energize both teams and the experience will be invaluable especially for the frosh.
 
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Even though it has only been two weeks, it seems like ages since Union last played. On paper, these are two games Union should win without much trouble. I think they probably learned a lesson against Penn State last year. Besides the sellout, playing in a state-of-the-art facility like Pegula has to be quite the experience.

By the way, we may recognize Penn State defenseman Pat Koudys. He played at RPI from 2010-2012 before spending last year in the USHL.
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UnionHockey&src=hash">#UnionHockey</a> line chart for tonight's 7 PM game at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PennState&src=hash">#PennState</a>: <a href="http://t.co/CPMnQgQXhC">pic.twitter.com/CPMnQgQXhC</a></p>— Union Hockey Blog (@UnionHockeyBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnionHockeyBlog/statuses/406906760348192768">November 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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No Carr... not sure why at this time.
 
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