Re: Brown Hockey 2010-2011 - Onward and Upward
Brown played a spirited "practice" game at Harvard last night, dominating the play for long stretches and defeating the Crimson 3-2 in overtime.
Though there's still quite a bit of work to be done before playing Yale at Ingalls next Friday, last night's game was a good indication of what the improved Bears should be able to do this season. By and large the veteran players fulfilled expectations while several of the freshmen demonstrated that they'll be able to contribute immediately.
Among the veterans, Jack Maclellan, Chris Zaires, Jeff Buvinow and Bobby Farnham played a particularly strong game. Those of us who follow Brown hockey are well aware of Jack's, Chris's and Jeff's talent, but Farnham's game appears to have taken a quantum leap as he's learned to use his great speed more effectively.
Seven freshmen dressed for the game. In particular, Jake Goldberg seemed very comfortable on the first line, with Maclellan and Zaires, and scored the first goal of the game. Defenseman Matt Wahl played a smooth, mistake-free game. Despite an occasional mistake, defenseman Dennis Robertson was solid. His strength and heavy shot are assets. He scored the winning goal on a shot from the left circle.
Three talented first-years were unable to play: forwards Mike Jouola and Mike Borge due to injuries, and Marc-Antoine Carrier due to illness. These three freshmen should be back in the lineup pretty soon. The Bears are a little thin at the center position right now, so the return of Borge and Juola will be a plus. Though small, Carrier is an outstanding defenseman, who adds great skating ability, mobility and hockey sense to the defensive corps.
Brown used three goaltenders. Sophomore Anthony Borelli allowed two goals in the first period. Freshman Marco De Fillippo was solid in the relatively quiet second period. Junior Mike Clemente was outstanding in the third period, on a couple of occasions making the kind of outstanding saves that we've become accustomed to seeing from him.
Of course Yale isn't Harvard. The Elis are the best team in the league and arguably contenders for the national championship. Next Friday's game will be a good test of what the young Bears will be able to accomplish this year.
Brown played a spirited "practice" game at Harvard last night, dominating the play for long stretches and defeating the Crimson 3-2 in overtime.
Though there's still quite a bit of work to be done before playing Yale at Ingalls next Friday, last night's game was a good indication of what the improved Bears should be able to do this season. By and large the veteran players fulfilled expectations while several of the freshmen demonstrated that they'll be able to contribute immediately.
Among the veterans, Jack Maclellan, Chris Zaires, Jeff Buvinow and Bobby Farnham played a particularly strong game. Those of us who follow Brown hockey are well aware of Jack's, Chris's and Jeff's talent, but Farnham's game appears to have taken a quantum leap as he's learned to use his great speed more effectively.
Seven freshmen dressed for the game. In particular, Jake Goldberg seemed very comfortable on the first line, with Maclellan and Zaires, and scored the first goal of the game. Defenseman Matt Wahl played a smooth, mistake-free game. Despite an occasional mistake, defenseman Dennis Robertson was solid. His strength and heavy shot are assets. He scored the winning goal on a shot from the left circle.
Three talented first-years were unable to play: forwards Mike Jouola and Mike Borge due to injuries, and Marc-Antoine Carrier due to illness. These three freshmen should be back in the lineup pretty soon. The Bears are a little thin at the center position right now, so the return of Borge and Juola will be a plus. Though small, Carrier is an outstanding defenseman, who adds great skating ability, mobility and hockey sense to the defensive corps.
Brown used three goaltenders. Sophomore Anthony Borelli allowed two goals in the first period. Freshman Marco De Fillippo was solid in the relatively quiet second period. Junior Mike Clemente was outstanding in the third period, on a couple of occasions making the kind of outstanding saves that we've become accustomed to seeing from him.
Of course Yale isn't Harvard. The Elis are the best team in the league and arguably contenders for the national championship. Next Friday's game will be a good test of what the young Bears will be able to accomplish this year.
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