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Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
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Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Try Drinking while listening and then realize its an RIT broadcast, then if your still mad try talking your College, excuse me University, into spending some money and sending their own radio guys, hey it's cheaper then say a new arena with a little style over character...
Komm has played well, but Bentley can not give up the chances they have given up the last two games. RIT has had issues finishing chances but when you get as many they did last night your going to bury 5 even if you have trouble hitting a barn.
Komm needs to cool it, he over reacted and it led to Alex Grieve's game missconduct. On that play the puck was up in air, below the cross bar, and Komm gloves it and all most at the same an RIT stick glances his glove which was about a half second to slow to knock it into the net. After that all hell breaks loose and Bentley looses a key guy because Komm starts swinging his stick at people. There was also a the Mitchell break away, the rebound there was a scramble and Mitchell and got tangled up, Mitchell was only trying to skate away and Komm was swatting at Mitchell and chirping at one of the Ernst "brothers" while playing was going on. Kids got talent, but I don't think RIT has even tried to get to him, but they have, needs to focus on stopping the puck let your D take care of the rest...
I really liked how RIT played regulation, I even thought they played well in the third despite losing the three goal led. Bentley has seemed to get a lot of key bounces that have led to goals. They also have taken advantage of RIT mistakes, Mads let a soft rebound that the Falcons cashed for a goal. And the Eckenswiller (who got called for a border line trip on Bentley's 3rd goal) failed to get a puck in deep at the line, and the resulting turn over lead to the game tying goal. RIT needs to cut those mistakes out or Bentley will have a chance...
Try Drinking while listening and then realize its an RIT broadcast, then if your still mad try talking your College, excuse me University, into spending some money and sending their own radio guys, hey it's cheaper then say a new arena with a little style over character...
Komm has played well, but Bentley can not give up the chances they have given up the last two games. RIT has had issues finishing chances but when you get as many they did last night your going to bury 5 even if you have trouble hitting a barn.
Komm needs to cool it, he over reacted and it led to Alex Grieve's game missconduct. On that play the puck was up in air, below the cross bar, and Komm gloves it and all most at the same an RIT stick glances his glove which was about a half second to slow to knock it into the net. After that all hell breaks loose and Bentley looses a key guy because Komm starts swinging his stick at people. There was also a the Mitchell break away, the rebound there was a scramble and Mitchell and got tangled up, Mitchell was only trying to skate away and Komm was swatting at Mitchell and chirping at one of the Ernst "brothers" while playing was going on. Kids got talent, but I don't think RIT has even tried to get to him, but they have, needs to focus on stopping the puck let your D take care of the rest...
I really liked how RIT played regulation, I even thought they played well in the third despite losing the three goal led. Bentley has seemed to get a lot of key bounces that have led to goals. They also have taken advantage of RIT mistakes, Mads let a soft rebound that the Falcons cashed for a goal. And the Eckenswiller (who got called for a border line trip on Bentley's 3rd goal) failed to get a puck in deep at the line, and the resulting turn over lead to the game tying goal. RIT needs to cut those mistakes out or Bentley will have a chance...
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Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
This one hurt and it hurt bad. Not because they lost but because I had this nagging feeling that Bentley truly deserved this opportunity, and it was right there, then snatched away. This would've meant a helluva lot more to us than other places with all this team has done for the university and the community, but sometimes you can learn more in losing than you can from winning.
There are four teams in the AHA Semifinal round - Air Force, Niagara, Mercyhurst, and RIT. I wouldn't want to take any of them over Bentley. And if you gave me the option of following any of these teams, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but Bentley. This program really flourished and grew this year, and I think we will look back and see as the year where everything got started.
These seniors were tremendous people, which is more than anything we could ever ask for. They've been very gracious to anyone who wanted to be a part of this program, and they spent time talking and getting to know everyone who would stick around after a game. It wasn't uncommon to go out to a Subway or Sadie's on moody and bump into the guys, and they'd recognize everyone and stop by to say hi and talk to you. That's something Coach Soderquist and Coach Murphy have really done a great job growing, and I already can't wait for October to begin the process anew.
As a fan, I am incredible indebted to the Bentley community and the Bentley seniors of 2012. I wish them nothing but luck and success as they join the ranks of the alumni community.
This one hurt and it hurt bad. Not because they lost but because I had this nagging feeling that Bentley truly deserved this opportunity, and it was right there, then snatched away. This would've meant a helluva lot more to us than other places with all this team has done for the university and the community, but sometimes you can learn more in losing than you can from winning.
There are four teams in the AHA Semifinal round - Air Force, Niagara, Mercyhurst, and RIT. I wouldn't want to take any of them over Bentley. And if you gave me the option of following any of these teams, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but Bentley. This program really flourished and grew this year, and I think we will look back and see as the year where everything got started.
These seniors were tremendous people, which is more than anything we could ever ask for. They've been very gracious to anyone who wanted to be a part of this program, and they spent time talking and getting to know everyone who would stick around after a game. It wasn't uncommon to go out to a Subway or Sadie's on moody and bump into the guys, and they'd recognize everyone and stop by to say hi and talk to you. That's something Coach Soderquist and Coach Murphy have really done a great job growing, and I already can't wait for October to begin the process anew.
As a fan, I am incredible indebted to the Bentley community and the Bentley seniors of 2012. I wish them nothing but luck and success as they join the ranks of the alumni community.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
A sappy wrap up. Getcha tissue ready.
http://excalibursportspage.com/2012/03/12/falcon-fans-bid-bentley-adieu-and-thank-you/
A sappy wrap up. Getcha tissue ready.
http://excalibursportspage.com/2012/03/12/falcon-fans-bid-bentley-adieu-and-thank-you/
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Nice write up by Dan Rubin. I really felt many of the same vibes about this team as he did, from the opening weekend in Ann Arbor where over 60 of us showed up for a tail-gaiter in the Wolverines parking lot before the Friday night game, to numerous games at the JAR that took on a whole new atmosphere with the fledgling Falcon Nest fans. As Schiegs says, "on campus arena; build it, and they will come." Thanks for initiating the Bentley thread this season, Humanoid, and for posting links to the excalibursportspage articles. I will make one prediction, and that is there is no way that Bentley will begin next season ranked a lowly 10th in the AHA coaches' poll. Bentley is losing some quality leadership and outstanding character seniors, but recruiting has been superb and next year's team will be equally awesome.
Nice write up by Dan Rubin. I really felt many of the same vibes about this team as he did, from the opening weekend in Ann Arbor where over 60 of us showed up for a tail-gaiter in the Wolverines parking lot before the Friday night game, to numerous games at the JAR that took on a whole new atmosphere with the fledgling Falcon Nest fans. As Schiegs says, "on campus arena; build it, and they will come." Thanks for initiating the Bentley thread this season, Humanoid, and for posting links to the excalibursportspage articles. I will make one prediction, and that is there is no way that Bentley will begin next season ranked a lowly 10th in the AHA coaches' poll. Bentley is losing some quality leadership and outstanding character seniors, but recruiting has been superb and next year's team will be equally awesome.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
I've been lookingi nto the recruit situation and founda listing of current commits, including one committed for 2013. There are some good looking players onthe list, but we can discuss at another time on a new board (the 2012-2013 board!).
I agree with the article and with Snively in a sense that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Therei s more and more rumbling for the on-campus arena from the students, and there is no way the school will be able to ignore the program and act like it's off in its own world for much longer. If the program continues to grow and succeed, they may force the school to take notice, even more than they already have. Of course I have no background infromation and that's totally conjecture, but the best way to prove that fact is to keep winning.
It's amazing to think that the best players on this team, statistically, were freshmen ands ophomores. As it were, I believe the beginning of the season saw the younger guys lead more than the seniors until they were really challenged to grab the reigns as captain. That's going to be huge moving forward since the rah-rah guys on the bench, att he beginning at least, were all younger guys before Kayfes and Nudy became the quintessential fourth-line guys.
I've been lookingi nto the recruit situation and founda listing of current commits, including one committed for 2013. There are some good looking players onthe list, but we can discuss at another time on a new board (the 2012-2013 board!).
I agree with the article and with Snively in a sense that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Therei s more and more rumbling for the on-campus arena from the students, and there is no way the school will be able to ignore the program and act like it's off in its own world for much longer. If the program continues to grow and succeed, they may force the school to take notice, even more than they already have. Of course I have no background infromation and that's totally conjecture, but the best way to prove that fact is to keep winning.
It's amazing to think that the best players on this team, statistically, were freshmen ands ophomores. As it were, I believe the beginning of the season saw the younger guys lead more than the seniors until they were really challenged to grab the reigns as captain. That's going to be huge moving forward since the rah-rah guys on the bench, att he beginning at least, were all younger guys before Kayfes and Nudy became the quintessential fourth-line guys.
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Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Man, you guys are brutal to listen to
It'll be nice to have another contender next year in the AHA!
Man, you guys are brutal to listen to
It'll be nice to have another contender next year in the AHA!
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Did I strike a nerve when I said that over the weekend? hehe
It's funny because this team was so memorable for so many different reasons, but at the same time I'm excited to see what we bring tot he table next year, especially since we're not going to sneak up on anyone either.
Man, you guys are brutal to listen to
It'll be nice to have another contender next year in the AHA!
Did I strike a nerve when I said that over the weekend? hehe
It's funny because this team was so memorable for so many different reasons, but at the same time I'm excited to see what we bring tot he table next year, especially since we're not going to sneak up on anyone either.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Ryan Soderquist would be a great choice as AHA coach of the year. He deserves it from what Bentley accomplished this season.
Ryan Soderquist would be a great choice as AHA coach of the year. He deserves it from what Bentley accomplished this season.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Count me in as someone who thinks that Bentley could be a strong contender next year. Obviously being in the Eastern scheduling pod helps, but with the returning scorers that they have, they will be dangerous. They came very close to making it this year. I feel fortunate that RIT came out of the series with the wins.
Count me in as someone who thinks that Bentley could be a strong contender next year. Obviously being in the Eastern scheduling pod helps, but with the returning scorers that they have, they will be dangerous. They came very close to making it this year. I feel fortunate that RIT came out of the series with the wins.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Based on improvement from AHA coaches' ranking pre-season and the final ranking (as close as that was with only 3 points separating the top six), Bentley was +4 (10 to 6), Mercyhurst +3 (7 to 4), Niagara +2 (4 to 2), AIC +2 (12 to 10), Air Force +1 (2 to 1), Canisius +0 (9 to 9), Sacred Heart +0 (11 to 11), RMU -1 (6 to 7), RIT -2 (1 to 3), UConn - 3 (5 to 8), and Army - 4 (8 to 12).
http://goholycross.com/sports/m-hockey/2011-12/releases/201109206qpx0v
Based on improvement from AHA coaches' ranking pre-season and the final ranking (as close as that was with only 3 points separating the top six), Bentley was +4 (10 to 6), Mercyhurst +3 (7 to 4), Niagara +2 (4 to 2), AIC +2 (12 to 10), Air Force +1 (2 to 1), Canisius +0 (9 to 9), Sacred Heart +0 (11 to 11), RMU -1 (6 to 7), RIT -2 (1 to 3), UConn - 3 (5 to 8), and Army - 4 (8 to 12).
http://goholycross.com/sports/m-hockey/2011-12/releases/201109206qpx0v
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
That is humbling as a fan to read. He is a guy that we genuinely love because of how much he bleeds Bentley. He's Mr. Bentley hockey in terms of his history, and he's the all-time winningest coach. At the same time, he's also investing everything he's got in his body to build this program, literally from the ground up. He'd be a great coach of the year just because of how loyal everyone at Bentley is to him.
If I had to peg two other nominees, I'd go with Coach Wilson and Coach Burkholder of Niagara. One thing I noticed about Wayne Wilson is that he shoots from the hip and doesn't mince words. He got his team on the track to a first round bye after a slow start, and RIT this year on the ice looked more vulnerable than it has in the past couple of years. HE managed to get the team going at the exact right moment.
Same with Niagara. Even though Noonan is Mr. Everything in net, that team, on paper, I didn't thnk was as good as they looked. He managed to take individuals who really did nothing for me in terms of great players and got them to play as a solid collective unit. Very impressive resume.
If nothing else, Soderquist needs to be in the running, and Brett Gensler deserves AHA POY.
That is humbling as a fan to read. He is a guy that we genuinely love because of how much he bleeds Bentley. He's Mr. Bentley hockey in terms of his history, and he's the all-time winningest coach. At the same time, he's also investing everything he's got in his body to build this program, literally from the ground up. He'd be a great coach of the year just because of how loyal everyone at Bentley is to him.
If I had to peg two other nominees, I'd go with Coach Wilson and Coach Burkholder of Niagara. One thing I noticed about Wayne Wilson is that he shoots from the hip and doesn't mince words. He got his team on the track to a first round bye after a slow start, and RIT this year on the ice looked more vulnerable than it has in the past couple of years. HE managed to get the team going at the exact right moment.
Same with Niagara. Even though Noonan is Mr. Everything in net, that team, on paper, I didn't thnk was as good as they looked. He managed to take individuals who really did nothing for me in terms of great players and got them to play as a solid collective unit. Very impressive resume.
If nothing else, Soderquist needs to be in the running, and Brett Gensler deserves AHA POY.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
The AHA deserves one Hobey candidate, so I am pulling for Brett Gensler, even if he is only a sophomore. Lot of good goalies in the AHA, so Gensler's point total is impressive.
The AHA deserves one Hobey candidate, so I am pulling for Brett Gensler, even if he is only a sophomore. Lot of good goalies in the AHA, so Gensler's point total is impressive.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
Kirby is well-deserving and will make a fine representative. He is also a Hobey candidate, winning POY in AHA.
Soderquist named coach of year, Grieve is Rookie of the Year. Gensler is first-team All-AHA, a Bentley first. Bonnett is named second team, with Komm on third team (a little bit of a shocker over Torf, who really sturggled down the stretch). Switzer is named All-Rookie with Grieve.
Good haul, even though the Falcons won't win the trophy I was really hoping them to.
Kirby is well-deserving and will make a fine representative. He is also a Hobey candidate, winning POY in AHA.
Soderquist named coach of year, Grieve is Rookie of the Year. Gensler is first-team All-AHA, a Bentley first. Bonnett is named second team, with Komm on third team (a little bit of a shocker over Torf, who really sturggled down the stretch). Switzer is named All-Rookie with Grieve.
Good haul, even though the Falcons won't win the trophy I was really hoping them to.
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
You beat me to it, Schiegs! For those not in the know, the Walter Brown Award is given to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Brett Gensler is the first Bentley player to receive the award, on its 60th anniversary; he beat out Barry Almeida at BC and Brian Flynn at Maine, and will receive his award at the New England Sports Writers Dinner in April. And, as coach Ryan Soderquist noted, "we have him at Bentley for two more years." I hope that he keeps his two sophomore-to-be linemates Alex Grieve and Brett Switzer next season, as they would remain an awesome first line in the AHA, or all of Div 1 hockey for that matter.
http://www.uscho.com/2012/03/22/bentleys-gensler-named-walter-brown-award-winner/
You beat me to it, Schiegs! For those not in the know, the Walter Brown Award is given to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Brett Gensler is the first Bentley player to receive the award, on its 60th anniversary; he beat out Barry Almeida at BC and Brian Flynn at Maine, and will receive his award at the New England Sports Writers Dinner in April. And, as coach Ryan Soderquist noted, "we have him at Bentley for two more years." I hope that he keeps his two sophomore-to-be linemates Alex Grieve and Brett Switzer next season, as they would remain an awesome first line in the AHA, or all of Div 1 hockey for that matter.
http://www.uscho.com/2012/03/22/bentleys-gensler-named-walter-brown-award-winner/
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
AMEN!
This team is ready to challenge. Can it be October yet?
Any word on recruits coming in?
AMEN!
This team is ready to challenge. Can it be October yet?
Any word on recruits coming in?
Re: Bentley Falcons Official 2011-2012 Thread
According to http://eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=2319 , the Falcons have the following players committed:
Max French, F, Westside Warriors, BCHL, 7 Oct 1992, Westbrook, B.C., 5'9", 170#, 48 Ga, 25 G, 14 A, 83 PIM
Andrew Gladink, F, Nanaimo Clippers, BCHL, 7 March 1991, White Rock, B.C., 6'0", 185#, 59 Ga, 29 G, 30 A, 23 PIM
Kyle O'Brien, D, Cushing Academy, 23 March 1993, 6'0", 179#, no data for 2011-2012, 30 Ga, 6 G, 13 A, 0 PIM for 2010-2011
Mark Meads, F, Valley Jr. Warriors, EJHL (via Tabor Acad), 16 March 1992, Middleton, Mass., 5'6", 161#, 27 Ga, 5 G, 10 A, 54 PIM
Tyler Krause, F, Westside Warriors, BCHL, 15 Sept 1991, Kelowna, B.C., 5'11", 170#, 24 Ga, 12 G, 17 A, 28 PIM, and 27 Ga, 23 G, 18 A, 26 PIM for Okotok Oilers, AJHL
Matthew Bloomquist, D, Coulee Region Chill, NAHL, 6 March 1991, Blaine, MN, 6'1", 181#, 44 Ga, 6 G, 16 A, 17 PIM
Jesse Petito, F, New Jersey Hitmen, EJHL, 2 July 1991, Ronkonkoma, NY, 5'9", 161#, 24 GA, 8 G, 12 A, 48 PIM
Jordy Trottier (is he coming back, as played for Bentley during 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons?), Boomington Blaze, CHL, 5 Nov 1988, Bozeman, MT, 5'11", 181#, 38 Ga, 4 G, 6 A,, 29 PIM
Also, at this site, two Bentley alums are followed:
Dustin Cloutier, F, Augusta River Hawks, SPHL, 20 Ga, 10 G, 23 A, then Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL, 34 Ga, 9 G, 4 A
Bobby Preece, D, Quad City Mallards, CHL, 60 Ga, 6 G, 9 A, 75 PIM
According to http://eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=2319 , the Falcons have the following players committed:
Max French, F, Westside Warriors, BCHL, 7 Oct 1992, Westbrook, B.C., 5'9", 170#, 48 Ga, 25 G, 14 A, 83 PIM
Andrew Gladink, F, Nanaimo Clippers, BCHL, 7 March 1991, White Rock, B.C., 6'0", 185#, 59 Ga, 29 G, 30 A, 23 PIM
Kyle O'Brien, D, Cushing Academy, 23 March 1993, 6'0", 179#, no data for 2011-2012, 30 Ga, 6 G, 13 A, 0 PIM for 2010-2011
Mark Meads, F, Valley Jr. Warriors, EJHL (via Tabor Acad), 16 March 1992, Middleton, Mass., 5'6", 161#, 27 Ga, 5 G, 10 A, 54 PIM
Tyler Krause, F, Westside Warriors, BCHL, 15 Sept 1991, Kelowna, B.C., 5'11", 170#, 24 Ga, 12 G, 17 A, 28 PIM, and 27 Ga, 23 G, 18 A, 26 PIM for Okotok Oilers, AJHL
Matthew Bloomquist, D, Coulee Region Chill, NAHL, 6 March 1991, Blaine, MN, 6'1", 181#, 44 Ga, 6 G, 16 A, 17 PIM
Jesse Petito, F, New Jersey Hitmen, EJHL, 2 July 1991, Ronkonkoma, NY, 5'9", 161#, 24 GA, 8 G, 12 A, 48 PIM
Jordy Trottier (is he coming back, as played for Bentley during 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons?), Boomington Blaze, CHL, 5 Nov 1988, Bozeman, MT, 5'11", 181#, 38 Ga, 4 G, 6 A,, 29 PIM
Also, at this site, two Bentley alums are followed:
Dustin Cloutier, F, Augusta River Hawks, SPHL, 20 Ga, 10 G, 23 A, then Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL, 34 Ga, 9 G, 4 A
Bobby Preece, D, Quad City Mallards, CHL, 60 Ga, 6 G, 9 A, 75 PIM