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2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Dutchman said:
"I don't know much about them. I just know they made it to the final of their league. All 16 teams in the tournament are good teams," senior captain Michael Kapla said.
"We'll do our homework on them during the week. Our coaches do an amazing job of getting intel on other teams," Gambardella said.
Read more: http://www.lowellsun.com/sports/ci_30868529/uml-cornell-play-up-road#ixzz4bu4EQ7ha

Get a copy of the ECAC Championship round video where Harvard wiped the floor with Cornell as they seem to do each time they play them. The best way to defeat a "bully" is to give them a bloody nose. That is the same with the Big Red. Use your shoulder pads. Pound them. Cornell tries to get an early lead and then suffocates you with defense causing you to take risks. Don't be intimidated by their size. Harvard's 5'9" forwards were knocking the Cornell 6'4" players (or what one Harvard fan affectionately calls "skating pylons") on their butt. Bodycheck, Forechecking ... go after them !!!

Glad you made it to Manchester. Good luck !!! Will be cheering for you.
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If you want to see Cornell at it's best, see the tape of Friday's semifinal when the Big Red "wiped the floor" with Union.

Cornell didn't play badly on Saturday, and in fact had some excellent chances early that may have changed the complexion of the game. But Harvard is a tremendous team this year and are deserved ECAC champs.

Dutchman's cutting remarks notwithstanding, while the Big Red doesn't have as much high-end skill as Harvard--very few teams do--it has plenty enough talent to give just about any team a good battle. We were the 3rd-highest scoring team in the ECAC this season, and have the best scoring balance we've seen at Cornell in many years.
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

If you want to see Cornell at it's best, watch the tape from last Friday when the Big Red "wiped the floor" with Union in Lake Placid.

Dutchman's cutting comments notwithstanding, Cornell may not match the skill level of Harvard--very few teams this year do--but the Big Red has plenty of skill and grit and was the 3rd highest scoring team in the ECAC. The biggest difference for Cornell this year has been the depth of scoring across all four lines, and much better offensive support from the blue line. In most recent years we've had at best two lines that could put the puck in the net.
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Some initial side-by-side comparisons between Lowell and Cornell:

Offense - Lowell 3.69 goals per game (6th in nation)/Cornell 2.91 goals per game (31st in nation)
Defense - Lowell 2.36 goals allowed (13th in nation)/Cornell 2.24 goals allowed (8th in nation - tied with Notre Dame)
Power Play - Lowell 27.06% (3rd in nation)/Cornell 17.76% (33rd in nation)
PK - Lowell 85.6% (10th in nation)/Cornell 83% (27th in nation)
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Re: Dartmouth Hockey 2016-17 Season

Quote Originally Posted by Middle Street View Post

BIG Green, having seen both UML and Cornell this season, do you have any thoughts on that match up for this coming weekend?

FYI, and Good Luck!

UML and Harvard were the two most offensively explosiveness teams we have seen. I believe Harvard has more overall depth top to bottom. The PP on these teams were lethal. UML works for the one-timer on the weakside, mostly off the right hand circle with a leftie shot. The finishes on thse one-timers were of NHL-caliber, bar-down and hard, our goalie had no chance. I do remember that UML was predominantly lefties and CJ Smith and Gambardella were outstanding. You guys can get up and down with speed and skill. Whereas Cornell has a really BIG team, kind of lumbering so they like to play down low on O and win board battles and scrums in front of the net. So we have two different styles of play...whichever team imposes their style will win. If I were a betting man and I picked Cornell losing to Harvard in the ECAC final, I would say UML takes this one 4-2, too much fire power, the same kind that Harvard gave Cornell fits to.
 
BIG Green said:
Re: Dartmouth Hockey 2016-17 Season

Quote Originally Posted by Middle Street View Post

BIG Green, having seen both UML and Cornell this season, do you have any thoughts on that match up for this coming weekend?

FYI, and Good Luck!

UML and Harvard were the two most offensively explosiveness teams we have seen. I believe Harvard has more overall depth top to bottom. The PP on these teams were lethal. UML works for the one-timer on the weakside, mostly off the right hand circle with a leftie shot. The finishes on thse one-timers were of NHL-caliber, bar-down and hard, our goalie had no chance. I do remember that UML was predominantly lefties and CJ Smith and Gambardella were outstanding. You guys can get up and down with speed and skill. Whereas Cornell has a really BIG team, kind of lumbering so they like to play down low on O and win board battles and scrums in front of the net. So we have two different styles of play...whichever team imposes their style will win. If I were a betting man and I picked Cornell losing to Harvard in the ECAC final, I would say UML takes this one 4-2, too much fire power, the same kind that Harvard gave Cornell fits to.
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Thank you!
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Cornell isn't even at full strength on defense. Three of their regular defenders are out (one of whom hasn't played a single game this year and another thanks to a certain Union player :p).
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Serious thanks to all those that have told us a bit about Cornell. Having seen them once (ever), it's really appreciated.
 
Would be great to be a student again. UML student deal for Manchester regional is $40 and includes a ticket and round trip bus for both days. Good for Lowell!
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Re: parking on Saturday - not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I am thinking of parking near the Skyzone. Seems to be just far enough away from the 1/2 marathon route and the arena (~1 mile walk). This would avoid having to deal with the Rte 293 exit ramps which can be hideous.
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

BostonSoccerDad said:
Re: parking on Saturday - not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I am thinking of parking near the Skyzone. Seems to be just far enough away from the 1/2 marathon route and the arena (~1 mile walk). This would avoid having to deal with the Rte 293 exit ramps which can be hideous.
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It is supposed to be raining (just wanted to let you know - in 2015 it was MISERABLE and FREEZING COLD and I had to walk a couple of miles...of course, I was sick too so that didn't help).
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

I assume Manchester will also be holding concurrent Memorial Day and Independence Day parades?

Maybe a car show as well?
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

Well, figured out a costly way but easy way to skip all these parking situation problems.

Just got a room at the Radisson. That will at least make things a lot easier for Saturday morning.
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

riverchief1 said:
Some initial side-by-side comparisons between Lowell and Cornell:

Offense - Lowell 3.69 goals per game (6th in nation)/Cornell 2.91 goals per game (31st in nation)
Defense - Lowell 2.36 goals allowed (13th in nation)/Cornell 2.24 goals allowed (8th in nation - tied with Notre Dame)
Power Play - Lowell 27.06% (3rd in nation)/Cornell 17.76% (33rd in nation)
PK - Lowell 85.6% (10th in nation)/Cornell 83% (27th in nation)
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I'd be worried about the special teams #s if I were a Cornell fan.

Here's a few other stats I dug up:

Cornell was 2-3-1 against tournament teams going 0-3 against Harvard and 2-0-1 against Union. Lowell was 3-4-2 against tournament teams going 2-1 against NDame, 0-0-2 against UMD, 1-1 vs BU and 0-2 vs PC. Against other quality opponents who were ranked in Top 20 at the time played Cornell was 4-1-1 going 1-0-1 against Yale, 1-1 vs Quinn and 2-0 against St Lawrence. Against Top 20 quality opponents Lowell was 6-0-0 going 1-0 vs St Lawrence, 2-0 vs VT and 3-0 vs BC.
 
Re: 2016/2017 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago pt 2

UMLFan said:
Well, figured out a costly way but easy way to skip all these parking situation problems.

Just got a room at the Radisson. That will at least make things a lot easier for Saturday morning.
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Ok, we're all piling in with you Friday night! :D

I don't really think it will be that chaotic as long as people arrive a little earlier and maybe not the most direct route one might normally take. From what I hear, there are many private lots that park folks to the south of the marathon zone so it should be ok. I just hope everyone is spreading the word beyond this thread as not everyone is obviously on here.
 
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