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2021-22 UVM Catamounts: Cats Gone Global

Frustrating weekend. Feel we were unlucky to get swept. Colgate's goalie was incredible.

The progress is evident, but there's still work to be done.
 
Just wanted to highlight that, despite the losses, I'm really excited about the direction we are heading.

Compared to a few seasons ago, the degree of offensive creativity I'm seeing is way, way up. I think that's a result of some upgraded talent and also the change in our play style. They way I would characterize it is that we are now playing to win rather than not to lose. That's going to turn into some tough results while we get used to it and change our personnel through recruiting over a period of a few years, but I love it. The kids don't seem to be nearly as afraid of making a defensive mistake, but rather are focused on doing something positive. Enjoyed watching the Colgate losses more than I enjoyed watching many 1-0 wins or 1-1 ties over the past several years. My opinion is that if you want to attract talented recruits, you have to allow them to play a style that shows off their abilities as they strive for the next level, and I think we are finally doing that.

Good job Coach Woodcroft, stay the course!
 
Catamount93 said:
Just wanted to highlight that, despite the losses, I'm really excited about the direction we are heading.

Compared to a few seasons ago, the degree of offensive creativity I'm seeing is way, way up. I think that's a result of some upgraded talent and also the change in our play style. They way I would characterize it is that we are now playing to win rather than not to lose. That's going to turn into some tough results while we get used to it and change our personnel through recruiting over a period of a few years, but I love it. The kids don't seem to be nearly as afraid of making a defensive mistake, but rather are focused on doing something positive. Enjoyed watching the Colgate losses more than I enjoyed watching many 1-0 wins or 1-1 ties over the past several years. My opinion is that if you want to attract talented recruits, you have to allow them to play a style that shows off their abilities as they strive for the next level, and I think we are finally doing that.

Good job Coach Woodcroft, stay the course!
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Was at both games last weekend and have been meaning to post something. I echo Catamount93's comments. Playing a much more wide open style of hockey. Was never a fan of the dump and chase zone entry to get the puck behind the defense but am seeing them have some success because they are winning battles for the puck.

Left both games happy that we went to the games in spite of the 0-2 record. There is a lot of talent on the team and it will be interesting to watch the development as the season progresses.

I liked seeing Harmon in the net; he brings a lot of competitive attitude on the ice with him. Came into a tough situation Friday and stoned them for the 3rd period. During that game one of the Colgate wings (22?) 'fell' on him after the whistle. Harmon might have slammed him to the ice a bit getting untangled.

Student section was on fire both nights. Technical difficulties with the anthem Saturday night and the student section started singing it.

It's a young team. Going to be ups and downs but wins will come when they figure out how to sustain the intensity we have been seeing glimpses of for an entire 60 minutes. Any update on Carter Long? Left the ice with what looked like an ankle issue.
 
j24vt said:
Was at both games last weekend and have been meaning to post something. I echo Catamount93's comments. Playing a much more wide open style of hockey. Was never a fan of the dump and chase zone entry to get the puck behind the defense but am seeing them have some success because they are winning battles for the puck.

Left both games happy that we went to the games in spite of the 0-2 record. There is a lot of talent on the team and it will be interesting to watch the development as the season progresses.

I liked seeing Harmon in the net; he brings a lot of competitive attitude on the ice with him. Came into a tough situation Friday and stoned them for the 3rd period. During that game one of the Colgate wings (22?) 'fell' on him after the whistle. Harmon might have slammed him to the ice a bit getting untangled.

Student section was on fire both nights. Technical difficulties with the anthem Saturday night and the student section started singing it.

It's a young team. Going to be ups and downs but wins will come when they figure out how to sustain the intensity we have been seeing glimpses of for an entire 60 minutes. Any update on Carter Long? Left the ice with what looked like an ankle issue.
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Looks like Long isn't around today. Lemay is on D so i assume there's just a pile of injuries there
 
Got to see my first game at the Gut in over 2 year last night. Offense is definitely a work in progress. 0 SOG until the midway point of the 2nd period. PP looks lost at times. They moved the puck pretty well, but lots of turnovers in the QU zone and just not shooting enough. I'm sure part of that is just QU is really good team. Trust the process. Defense looked good though, and Harmon was great all night. Love the new video board and the student section was awesome! Made me happy that people seemed to be following the mask mandate closely. I do think this team is better than their 0-3 start would indicate, but definitely a ways to go.
 
Anyone know why the first RPI goal wasn't reviewed? Looked like pretty clear goalie interference from our seats
 
j24vt said:
Anyone know why the first RPI goal wasn't reviewed? Looked like pretty clear goalie interference from our seats
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Did not see the game. Should we be getting worried yet? Sounds like pre-season poll might be more accurate than we hoped... :--(.
 
j24vt said:
Anyone know why the first RPI goal wasn't reviewed? Looked like pretty clear goalie interference from our seats
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I was at the game and thought it was reviewed. I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out because I am a little rusty on the specifics of the rule--it was clear that Johnson's unintentionally collided with the goaltender. I think the referees might have determined that the puck was already heading behind the goaltender, which would have made the contact irrelevant. An announcement to the audience of the reasoning behind the decision would have been welcome.
 
GreenCat said:
Did not see the game. Should we be getting worried yet? Sounds like pre-season poll might be more accurate than we hoped... :--(.
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I am an RPI fan that was at the game. UVM was not bad. They are a good skating team and totally dominated the first 10 minutes of play and were unlucky not to score 1 or 2. After UVM failed to score on a power play midway through the first, RPI got a foothold in the game, got a fortunate break on the first goal and dominated the second period. UVM's goaltender kept them in the game, but UVM had trouble converting chances. The two goals they surrendered came from correctable defensive errors: one was allowing an RPI defenseman to skate in alone from the point and score on a fortunate rebound/collision with the goaltender, and the second was caused by the goaltender's misplay of a puck behind the net during a line change.

The one aspect of UVM's play that impressed me was that they have several defensemen who are good skaters and puckhandlers that are able to carry the puck into the offensive zone and put pressure on the defense (of course, one of them used to do that really well for RPI), but they had a hard time converting that into clear scoring opportunities. I think that will improve as they build team chemistry.
 
DavidNardolillo said:
I am an RPI fan that was at the game. UVM was not bad. They are a good skating team and totally dominated the first 10 minutes of play and were unlucky not to score 1 or 2. After UVM failed to score on a power play midway through the first, RPI got a foothold in the game, got a fortunate break on the first goal and dominated the second period. UVM's goaltender kept them in the game, but UVM had trouble converting chances. The two goals they surrendered came from correctable defensive errors: one was allowing an RPI defenseman to skate in alone from the point and score on a fortunate rebound/collision with the goaltender, and the second was caused by the goaltender's misplay of a puck behind the net during a line change.

The one aspect of UVM's play that impressed me was that they have several defensemen who are good skaters and puckhandlers that are able to carry the puck into the offensive zone and put pressure on the defense (of course, one of them used to do that really well for RPI), but they had a hard time converting that into clear scoring opportunities. I think that will improve as they build team chemistry.
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Thanks for assessment and commentary. It is a rebuilding/new process year for the Cats so hopefully will continue to improve and gel as a team.
 
DavidNardolillo said:
I am an RPI fan that was at the game. UVM was not bad. They are a good skating team and totally dominated the first 10 minutes of play and were unlucky not to score 1 or 2. After UVM failed to score on a power play midway through the first, RPI got a foothold in the game, got a fortunate break on the first goal and dominated the second period. UVM's goaltender kept them in the game, but UVM had trouble converting chances. The two goals they surrendered came from correctable defensive errors: one was allowing an RPI defenseman to skate in alone from the point and score on a fortunate rebound/collision with the goaltender, and the second was caused by the goaltender's misplay of a puck behind the net during a line change.

The one aspect of UVM's play that impressed me was that they have several defensemen who are good skaters and puckhandlers that are able to carry the puck into the offensive zone and put pressure on the defense (of course, one of them used to do that really well for RPI), but they had a hard time converting that into clear scoring opportunities. I think that will improve as they build team chemistry.
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This was my takeaway as well. This team does seem to move the puck pretty well and their defense looks solid. Harmon has been a nice surprise so far as well. Unfortunately the offense still has a long way to go. It's understandable considering how far this program was down at the end of the Sneddon era. Gonna take some time. Unfortunately, probably gonna be 0-6 after this weekend, but who knows...

Also, decent start to the year for Alex Bump in the USHL. Looks like he, Tinling and Eli Barnett are all on the central scouting list for next year's draft.
 
Happy to be wrong on this one! Has to be one of the best games the Gut has seen. Wish more people had been in the building to actually see it. Awesome that Walther and Jellus got going. Just for the next couple of hours can we change the name of this thread to "2021-2022 UVM Catamounts: Undefeated in the League" hahaha ;-);)
 
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