FiveHole12
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
What happened to Robertson?
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Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Things got scrappy at the end of the St. Lawrence game, and he was issued DQ for a headbutt with 20 seconds left (really? You couldn't just keep your cool for TWENTY MORE SECONDS??!). The camera didn't catch it, but the refs did. I did some serious griping over on the ECAC Friday score update thread about the way the refs handled the end of the game last night, if you're interested.
Also, nice signature. I thought AI was pretty spot on with that.
Things got scrappy at the end of the St. Lawrence game, and he was issued DQ for a headbutt with 20 seconds left (really? You couldn't just keep your cool for TWENTY MORE SECONDS??!). The camera didn't catch it, but the refs did. I did some serious griping over on the ECAC Friday score update thread about the way the refs handled the end of the game last night, if you're interested.
Also, nice signature. I thought AI was pretty spot on with that.
Mike Hutter
Brown Wins!
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Quick is a solid D-guy who just had difficulty breaking in to regular play because of how good those 6 are playing. Yes, he is not up to DR but I think putting him with Wood, who is playing very well, is a good option which then does not break up the chemistry of the other two lines. Speaking of D, goalie for tonight? Marco played well in the early season loss to Clarkson, but this is a good game for Steele to play IMO.
Kdiff - keys to a brown win? Quick - no pun intended - start and no dumb penalties?
Let's just hope we don't hit a cold streak, like PC has. They're certainly more talented than they're playing right now, though perhaps they were always overrated as a top five team.
Robertson is a huge loss tonight against a Clarkson team that:
A. Is tough and physical, and will jump at the opportunity to push us around without our big, hard-hitting D-man who often keeps other teams' enforcers in check. Hathaway, Hourihan, Prescott, Middleton, and Pryzbek will have to make sure CU doesn't take liberties with our skill players.
B. We have bad blood with, in part due to the physical nature of both teams. It boiled over in the playoffs last year and picked right up where it left off in Providence earlier this year. For whatever reason, Brown-Clarkson (and this is dating back a couple decades now) have always had a bone to pick with each other on the ice. The bands seem to be good friends, however.
Wondering what the defensive pairings will look like.
Pfeil-Goldberg
Wahl-De Concylis
Wood-Quick
The first two were paired together last night, and Wood was with Robo. But maybe Whittet will want to keep the freshman with an experienced guy, like Wahl?
Quick is a solid D-guy who just had difficulty breaking in to regular play because of how good those 6 are playing. Yes, he is not up to DR but I think putting him with Wood, who is playing very well, is a good option which then does not break up the chemistry of the other two lines. Speaking of D, goalie for tonight? Marco played well in the early season loss to Clarkson, but this is a good game for Steele to play IMO.
Kdiff - keys to a brown win? Quick - no pun intended - start and no dumb penalties?
FiveHole12
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
That was a Hall of Fame post by AI. Loved it!
Thanks for the info. Gonna keep my eye on Brown this 2nd half because I think you have the goods to do some damage the rest of the way.Things got scrappy at the end of the St. Lawrence game, and he was issued DQ for a headbutt with 20 seconds left (really? You couldn't just keep your cool for TWENTY MORE SECONDS??!). The camera didn't catch it, but the refs did. I did some serious griping over on the ECAC Friday score update thread about the way the refs handled the end of the game last night, if you're interested.
Also, nice signature. I thought AI was pretty spot on with that.
That was a Hall of Fame post by AI. Loved it!
Thanks for the info. Gonna keep my eye on Brown this 2nd half because I think you have the goods to do some damage the rest of the way.
That was a Hall of Fame post by AI. Loved it!
Thanks for your kind words, and those from several of your compatriots. You definitely fall under the "gentleman" class of BC fan.
My guess would be we stick with Steel. That is also my hope. But we'll see- Marco has certainly played well enough to warrant some playing time in his senior season. The team just doesn't win when he plays.
The key tonight is to be relentless. If you let up against a physical team, they'll kill you on the scoreboard and in the hitting game. Yes, early goals would be great but the more important thing is to maintain defensive composure and to not have an extended amount of time on the back burner. We haven't had many grind-it-out, low-scoring, defense-first wins (Harvard is the only one that comes to mind). I'd like to see one tonight.
Mike Hutter
Brown Wins!
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
I turned off the audio right after the game ended. I guess I should have continued to listen.
Bruno just mentioned to me the penalties at 20:00. Lamacchia 5 minutes for fighting and 10 minutes disqualification; and one Clarkson gets the same penalties and another for hitting from behind.;.
Sounds like the same stuff that occurred last year in the playoffs and in the first game. Anyone see it?
Maybe VICB can add some insight.
I turned off the audio right after the game ended. I guess I should have continued to listen.
Bruno just mentioned to me the penalties at 20:00. Lamacchia 5 minutes for fighting and 10 minutes disqualification; and one Clarkson gets the same penalties and another for hitting from behind.;.
Sounds like the same stuff that occurred last year in the playoffs and in the first game. Anyone see it?
Maybe VICB can add some insight.
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Taking two points from the North Country is a success in my book. Clarkson is a very good team, and we were without our shutdown defenseman.
Yale will be tough next weekend. They know not to take us lightly after we've upset them a couple times in recent years. As Onion Man said, everyone will be playing us tough. This means we'll be prepared for the playoffs, so it's a blessing.
Taking two points from the North Country is a success in my book. Clarkson is a very good team, and we were without our shutdown defenseman.
Yale will be tough next weekend. They know not to take us lightly after we've upset them a couple times in recent years. As Onion Man said, everyone will be playing us tough. This means we'll be prepared for the playoffs, so it's a blessing.
The Zlax45
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Lamacchia is out for the next game now!
Lamacchia is out for the next game now!
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Lamacchia and Sexton of Clarkson are out for the next game. Basically in the last oh 15 sec or so of the game Brown was all over Clarkson. There was a mad scramble in front of the Clarkson net. Brown hit the crossbar with one shot then the puck ended up laying in the crease until a Clarkson defenseman cleared the puck into the corner. Game ended, boys will be boys and shoving ensued. Not sure who thru the first punch or why. The Clarkson video on America One caught a bit of the pushing and shoving but it did not look like the punches Lamacchia or Sexton thru were that egreious. I thought it should have been 2 min for roughing for each. From what I understand this was the same crew that officiated the Brown- SLU game and gave your D'man the 5 min major for giving a face wash/grabbing the face mask of an SLU player.
The overall game I thought was 2 evenly matched teams going at it playing good solid hockey. Your line of Lappin-Lorito and Naclerio is just (as they say on Sportscenter) stupid good. I can see why many people say they are one of the best if not the best line in college hockey. I certainly would not want to be facing Brown in the playoffs.
Lamacchia and Sexton of Clarkson are out for the next game. Basically in the last oh 15 sec or so of the game Brown was all over Clarkson. There was a mad scramble in front of the Clarkson net. Brown hit the crossbar with one shot then the puck ended up laying in the crease until a Clarkson defenseman cleared the puck into the corner. Game ended, boys will be boys and shoving ensued. Not sure who thru the first punch or why. The Clarkson video on America One caught a bit of the pushing and shoving but it did not look like the punches Lamacchia or Sexton thru were that egreious. I thought it should have been 2 min for roughing for each. From what I understand this was the same crew that officiated the Brown- SLU game and gave your D'man the 5 min major for giving a face wash/grabbing the face mask of an SLU player.
The overall game I thought was 2 evenly matched teams going at it playing good solid hockey. Your line of Lappin-Lorito and Naclerio is just (as they say on Sportscenter) stupid good. I can see why many people say they are one of the best if not the best line in college hockey. I certainly would not want to be facing Brown in the playoffs.
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
I didn't watch this past Saturday's game, but I had a similar impression after the game on November: these teams are very evenly matched. It's no coincidence that both games this year were decided by a goal.
I think CU would have a better chance against us in the playoffs than you give them credit for. After all, you swept us this year!
I didn't watch this past Saturday's game, but I had a similar impression after the game on November: these teams are very evenly matched. It's no coincidence that both games this year were decided by a goal.
I think CU would have a better chance against us in the playoffs than you give them credit for. After all, you swept us this year!
Mike Hutter
Brown Wins!
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Wasn't able to watch/listen to the game. Box score seems to say a lot 42 saves for Steele!!
Wasn't able to watch/listen to the game. Box score seems to say a lot 42 saves for Steele!!
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
It's only the second time this year that's happened. Not a big deal in the slightest.
I, like Mike Hutter, wasn't able to catch the game, so I'll defer to everyone else on comments. That must have been a nerve-wracking third period- outshot 17-6. I can only assume Yale had the puck in our zone most of the time.
And another "sellout?" I'm not sure about the validity of those numbers, but it at least means there was a very sizable crowd on hand for the second time in a row. That's terrific.
It's only the second time this year that's happened. Not a big deal in the slightest.
I, like Mike Hutter, wasn't able to catch the game, so I'll defer to everyone else on comments. That must have been a nerve-wracking third period- outshot 17-6. I can only assume Yale had the puck in our zone most of the time.
And another "sellout?" I'm not sure about the validity of those numbers, but it at least means there was a very sizable crowd on hand for the second time in a row. That's terrific.
DarthBruno
The Force is with Brown hockey.
Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
I'm sorry to say that I was pretty aggravated by Dennis Robertson last night. Right after we scored the game's first goal, he took a dumb penalty which set up Yale's PP goal to tie it. If it hadn't been for that, we would have shut Yale out. He got one or two other penalties and yes, in the third period after our goals, we spent quite a lot of time and energy defending against Yale's PP. Way more nail-biting than it should have been. I really think this is something Brendan Whittet needs to work on: discipline in these very tight games. If Robertson can't stop incurring penalties, bench him for a game or two. Yes, he's the linchpin of our defense, but how else do you stop that kind of bad decision over and over again -- bad choices that hurt his teammates and negate their amazing offensive efforts? OK, rant over.
Steel is looking so good lately. With him on the rise, and the recruit that was mentioned here recently (ranked #3 I think?), we'll be in good shape in the net for a while.
Nice to have two goals that didn't come from our top line in this game. Clearly our opponents are all being coached to shut down the Lorito-Naclerio-Lappin line, so some scoring depth is very welcome.
Wonder how we'll fare on enemy ice tonight. Go Bears!
I'm sorry to say that I was pretty aggravated by Dennis Robertson last night. Right after we scored the game's first goal, he took a dumb penalty which set up Yale's PP goal to tie it. If it hadn't been for that, we would have shut Yale out. He got one or two other penalties and yes, in the third period after our goals, we spent quite a lot of time and energy defending against Yale's PP. Way more nail-biting than it should have been. I really think this is something Brendan Whittet needs to work on: discipline in these very tight games. If Robertson can't stop incurring penalties, bench him for a game or two. Yes, he's the linchpin of our defense, but how else do you stop that kind of bad decision over and over again -- bad choices that hurt his teammates and negate their amazing offensive efforts? OK, rant over.
Steel is looking so good lately. With him on the rise, and the recruit that was mentioned here recently (ranked #3 I think?), we'll be in good shape in the net for a while.
Nice to have two goals that didn't come from our top line in this game. Clearly our opponents are all being coached to shut down the Lorito-Naclerio-Lappin line, so some scoring depth is very welcome.
Wonder how we'll fare on enemy ice tonight. Go Bears!
Hope Street
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Ya, bench Robo. That's an idea. Sorry, but if you want all the good that he gives you, then you have to live with the penalties.
In the last 2 games he's played, he has 2 goals and 2 assists, plus-4 and 7 shots on goal.
He is what he is: A horse. Penalties or no penalties.
Ya, bench Robo. That's an idea. Sorry, but if you want all the good that he gives you, then you have to live with the penalties.
In the last 2 games he's played, he has 2 goals and 2 assists, plus-4 and 7 shots on goal.
He is what he is: A horse. Penalties or no penalties.
BrunoFan00
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Re: Brown Hockey 2013-2014 - Climbing to the Top of the ECAC Ladder
Some thoughts/replies:
1. Yes, a great crowd on hand. Probably a little bigger than the BC crowd, honestly. There were some open seats but a lot of folks around the concourses, and the students, in some form, were partially back.
2. I was equally frustrated by the penalty that Robertson took, but he made a brilliant play on the Pryzbek goal. Kept the puck barely in at the point, skated to the right, and fed a pass to the slot to the cutting Pryzbek. Prettiest goal of the night.
3. The 3rd period is deceiving, and is probably one of those stats that gets you thinking, "wow, Steel played out of his mind and Yale deserved better." It was a sloppy game for both teams, but I actually thought Brown outplayed Yale in the third. Most of their shots were from tough angles and beyond the circles. He made one stellar save in the first on the Yale #21 , Hayden. Hayden had a couple decent looks in the third, as did Root, but overall, once Brown went up 3-1, Yale seemed disorganized. The misconduct obviously contributed to that.
4. Steel has seized the job. He wins the Bears games, and it's that simple. He rarely seems rattled and there is less of a frenetic feel when he is on the ice. And Marco had been adequate this year - just a palpable different when he was in.
Some thoughts/replies:
1. Yes, a great crowd on hand. Probably a little bigger than the BC crowd, honestly. There were some open seats but a lot of folks around the concourses, and the students, in some form, were partially back.
2. I was equally frustrated by the penalty that Robertson took, but he made a brilliant play on the Pryzbek goal. Kept the puck barely in at the point, skated to the right, and fed a pass to the slot to the cutting Pryzbek. Prettiest goal of the night.
3. The 3rd period is deceiving, and is probably one of those stats that gets you thinking, "wow, Steel played out of his mind and Yale deserved better." It was a sloppy game for both teams, but I actually thought Brown outplayed Yale in the third. Most of their shots were from tough angles and beyond the circles. He made one stellar save in the first on the Yale #21 , Hayden. Hayden had a couple decent looks in the third, as did Root, but overall, once Brown went up 3-1, Yale seemed disorganized. The misconduct obviously contributed to that.
4. Steel has seized the job. He wins the Bears games, and it's that simple. He rarely seems rattled and there is less of a frenetic feel when he is on the ice. And Marco had been adequate this year - just a palpable different when he was in.