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Colgate 2013-14
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ColSkate65
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Re: Colgate 2013-14
I love it....but we have to improve on our home record, which hasn't been good. The sweep was great - second road sweep of the season.
I'm getting really excited about next season....and the following season
I love it....but we have to improve on our home record, which hasn't been good. The sweep was great - second road sweep of the season.
I'm getting really excited about next season....and the following season
TchrBill
Go'Gate...
Re: Colgate 2013-14
That Colgate broom is getting a good workout this season ;-) Congrats, 'Gate
Will be eager to hear Rainman's take on the game...happy for the win, happy for the Colgate fans in the stands who sounded inspired and happy for the players.
Gritty win against a good 5-10-3 team, but still more late penalties that jeopardize the outcome which this fan has commented on before and hates to see!!!
Still on that PWR bubble. Could be a very exciting "homecoming" tournament this year for one maroon team in Lake Placid!!!
That Colgate broom is getting a good workout this season ;-) Congrats, 'Gate
Will be eager to hear Rainman's take on the game...happy for the win, happy for the Colgate fans in the stands who sounded inspired and happy for the players.
Gritty win against a good 5-10-3 team, but still more late penalties that jeopardize the outcome which this fan has commented on before and hates to see!!!
Still on that PWR bubble. Could be a very exciting "homecoming" tournament this year for one maroon team in Lake Placid!!!
Re: Colgate 2013-14
I got to the game late because traffic on Boston streets was awful. Missed Colgate's first goal but was happy to walk into the rink and see that we had a 1-0 lead. We looked great in the 1st period, then got sloppy in the 2nd. Thought we were in for an uphill battle after Harvard scored to make it 3-1.
In the 3rd period, we didn't "coast" to the finish line, but we had opportunities to make it 4-1 but couldn't find the back of the net. Late in the 3rd when we took a penalty, Harvard pulled the goalie to create a 6-on-4 situation. We iced the puck with two and a half minutes left, only for it to hit the post. Then about 30 seconds later, Harvard scored to make it 3-2. I was getting nervous but we iced the game with an empty-net goal.
Our next game against Clarkson is very intriguing: Clarkson also earned 4 pts this weekend and as a result, we are still behind them (and in 4th place) despite our road sweep.
Lastly, this is the first time EVER that we have swept Harvard and Dartmouth on the road. Also don't forget that we have only 2 seniors on the roster this year. If we keep playing like this, we're going to be dynamite not only the rest of this year, but all of next season as well!
I got to the game late because traffic on Boston streets was awful. Missed Colgate's first goal but was happy to walk into the rink and see that we had a 1-0 lead. We looked great in the 1st period, then got sloppy in the 2nd. Thought we were in for an uphill battle after Harvard scored to make it 3-1.
In the 3rd period, we didn't "coast" to the finish line, but we had opportunities to make it 4-1 but couldn't find the back of the net. Late in the 3rd when we took a penalty, Harvard pulled the goalie to create a 6-on-4 situation. We iced the puck with two and a half minutes left, only for it to hit the post. Then about 30 seconds later, Harvard scored to make it 3-2. I was getting nervous but we iced the game with an empty-net goal.
Our next game against Clarkson is very intriguing: Clarkson also earned 4 pts this weekend and as a result, we are still behind them (and in 4th place) despite our road sweep.
Lastly, this is the first time EVER that we have swept Harvard and Dartmouth on the road. Also don't forget that we have only 2 seniors on the roster this year. If we keep playing like this, we're going to be dynamite not only the rest of this year, but all of next season as well!
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CollegeHockeyRinkReport
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Re: Colgate 2013-14
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/201...pink-mike-mccann-daniel-gentzler-charlie-finn
Recap of the game with some quotes from Don Vaughn, Charlie Finn and Harvard's Ted Donato and Kyle Criscuolo.
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/201...pink-mike-mccann-daniel-gentzler-charlie-finn
Recap of the game with some quotes from Don Vaughn, Charlie Finn and Harvard's Ted Donato and Kyle Criscuolo.
CollegeHockeyRinkReport
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Re: Colgate 2013-14
Obviously my report/article didn't have commentary from myself, but I was very impressed. I primarily cover Hockey East, but have seen every ECAC team except Princeton and St. Lawrence in person, and I walked away saying "How the hell did UMass sweep this team?"
Colgate moved the puck very well, especially on the PP. Lot's of good players. Hope everyone returns because with only one senior playing, this team could be great next year as well.
Obviously my report/article didn't have commentary from myself, but I was very impressed. I primarily cover Hockey East, but have seen every ECAC team except Princeton and St. Lawrence in person, and I walked away saying "How the hell did UMass sweep this team?"
Colgate moved the puck very well, especially on the PP. Lot's of good players. Hope everyone returns because with only one senior playing, this team could be great next year as well.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
Huge game against Clarkson next weekend, and SLU. Clarkson is on Time Warner. First time in awhile that the Clarkson game is so big.
We are undefeated this year when we are leading after the first, Don reiterates how important a fast start is.
Huge game against Clarkson next weekend, and SLU. Clarkson is on Time Warner. First time in awhile that the Clarkson game is so big.
We are undefeated this year when we are leading after the first, Don reiterates how important a fast start is.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
And Clarkson will be without their leading scorer and Captain Ben Sexton for the Colgate game. Idiot at the end of the Brown game exchanged punches with Lamaccia of Brown and both got 5 min fighting majors and game DQ's. Big loss for Clarkson. It would have been tough to win at Starr with Sexton, and now
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And Clarkson will be without their leading scorer and Captain Ben Sexton for the Colgate game. Idiot at the end of the Brown game exchanged punches with Lamaccia of Brown and both got 5 min fighting majors and game DQ's. Big loss for Clarkson. It would have been tough to win at Starr with Sexton, and now
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TchrBill
Go'Gate...
Re: Colgate 2013-14
I hate this stuff more and more...it's a gamble when a player's actions can jeopardize the entire team. And wearing the 'C' on your jersey...you would expect better sportsmanship sometimes. At any rate, Colgate can use all the help it can get
Rainman...I get the play by play, but how did we look??? Sounded like we controlled 1/3 of the game and Harvard 2/3. Had Michalek started the game, we would likely have had a loss. Our special teams did a 100% reversal and we took some untimely penalties.
When was the last time we swept the North Country twice in the same season?! It's gut check time! Will students be back?
Thank you for the road trip, pep band.
And Clarkson will be without their leading scorer and Captain Ben Sexton for the Colgate game. Idiot at the end of the Brown game exchanged punches with Lamaccia of Brown and both got 5 min fighting majors and game DQ's. Big loss for Clarkson. It would have been tough to win at Starr with Sexton, and now
I hate this stuff more and more...it's a gamble when a player's actions can jeopardize the entire team. And wearing the 'C' on your jersey...you would expect better sportsmanship sometimes. At any rate, Colgate can use all the help it can get
Rainman...I get the play by play, but how did we look??? Sounded like we controlled 1/3 of the game and Harvard 2/3. Had Michalek started the game, we would likely have had a loss. Our special teams did a 100% reversal and we took some untimely penalties.
When was the last time we swept the North Country twice in the same season?! It's gut check time! Will students be back?
Thank you for the road trip, pep band.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
I watched on the IVY League network..very good HD coverage. And no, most of their shots were from the perimeter and cleared. Our defensive play has been outstanding, backchecking phenominal. We are a good team right now, kids are jelling and learning the game.
I watched on the IVY League network..very good HD coverage. And no, most of their shots were from the perimeter and cleared. Our defensive play has been outstanding, backchecking phenominal. We are a good team right now, kids are jelling and learning the game.
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Re: Colgate 2013-14
Bill, we looked good at times and sloppy at times. Both Friday night and last night, we generally struggled during the 2nd period. It's like we're playing with fire. However, in the 3rd period, the team does not aim to "protect the lead" but rather they "play to win", doing all the little things right on offense and defense. Friday our special teams significantly contributed to the outcome of the game, last night we went 0-for 5 on the power play and 3-for-5 on the penalty kill. Both of Harvard's goals were on the power play (and scored by the same individual).
Harvard is better than their record indicates, and it showed last night. I was never certain that we would win, but we did. And winning breeds confidence throughout the team, which is critical to our success.
Other mumbo jumbo: despite the win, we fell to 20th in the PWR. Defeating teams with losing records won't help our RPI, but then again, you don't want to lose to them either. From here on out though, every weekend except for the Harvard/Dartmouth home weekend at the end of the regular season has us playing at least 1 team that is in the top 20 of the RPI. We just gotta keep doing what we've been doing right.
Bill, we looked good at times and sloppy at times. Both Friday night and last night, we generally struggled during the 2nd period. It's like we're playing with fire. However, in the 3rd period, the team does not aim to "protect the lead" but rather they "play to win", doing all the little things right on offense and defense. Friday our special teams significantly contributed to the outcome of the game, last night we went 0-for 5 on the power play and 3-for-5 on the penalty kill. Both of Harvard's goals were on the power play (and scored by the same individual).
Harvard is better than their record indicates, and it showed last night. I was never certain that we would win, but we did. And winning breeds confidence throughout the team, which is critical to our success.
Other mumbo jumbo: despite the win, we fell to 20th in the PWR. Defeating teams with losing records won't help our RPI, but then again, you don't want to lose to them either. From here on out though, every weekend except for the Harvard/Dartmouth home weekend at the end of the regular season has us playing at least 1 team that is in the top 20 of the RPI. We just gotta keep doing what we've been doing right.
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
I assume the Nights' pep band will be at Starr on Friday
And Clarkson will be without their leading scorer and Captain Ben Sexton for the Colgate game. Idiot at the end of the Brown game exchanged punches with Lamaccia of Brown and both got 5 min fighting majors and game DQ's. Big loss for Clarkson. It would have been tough to win at Starr with Sexton, and now
I assume the Nights' pep band will be at Starr on Friday
Re: Colgate 2013-14
"Knights" will prob be there, they are obnoxious, but good.
I assume the Nights' pep band will be at Starr on Friday
"Knights" will prob be there, they are obnoxious, but good.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
Sullivan "disses" us again, hmmm, wonder why. How about the fact that we're 4-0-1 against the #1,#2,#18 in the country and undefeated in 2014 giving up only seven goals in five games ?
I always thought winning close games was the trend of a good team, not negative. Gate has given up two or fewer goals in nine of the last ten, and three goals once. You can't expect any better defensively than that.
Sullivan "disses" us again, hmmm, wonder why. How about the fact that we're 4-0-1 against the #1,#2,#18 in the country and undefeated in 2014 giving up only seven goals in five games ?
I always thought winning close games was the trend of a good team, not negative. Gate has given up two or fewer goals in nine of the last ten, and three goals once. You can't expect any better defensively than that.
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Re: Colgate 2013-14
I'm more concerned with Friday than I am with Saturday, as a Clarkson fan. Will be in attendance both nights, hoping for at least a split. Sullivan may not believe, but I sure do.
I'm more concerned with Friday than I am with Saturday, as a Clarkson fan. Will be in attendance both nights, hoping for at least a split. Sullivan may not believe, but I sure do.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
Couple of quick thoughts -
Thanks to Rainman for the Saturday night recap. Can't speak to that game but have to disagree a bit on the "playing with fire" comment with regard to the 2nd period in Hanover. What I saw was a team that realized early in the first that they were markedly superior and their reaction was to try to make a lot of fancy, highlight real plays. Essentially they looked like they were playing with a lack of respect for their opponent. This led to some great plays and scoring chances but also to some real sloppy play and Dartmouth's only goal. In the second they came out and played a tighter, more conservative and defensively more sound game. This gave Dartmouth more "chances" but few if any were particularly good. I also think playing in that manner in the 2nd set the base for coming out in the third and absolutely burying Dartmouth. Colgate's play in the first worried me much more than its play in the second (though one goal leads are inherently nerve wracking). This team looked good enough to impose its will on teams but young enough to still be learning how to pull that off. Friday night looked like the type of learning experience that could pay dividends for a long time. Essentially in my eyes, the game broke down this way: 1st - Wrong way to beat a weaker team (the kind that results in upsets); 2nd deep breath and get back to playing sound hockey; 3rd - Right way to beat a team. The locals chatter in the mens room between the 1st and 2nd was that Colgate was a way better team than the home side and one of the best seen in the building that year. The regulars expected to be beat. The second didn't do much to change that opinion and the third was dispiriting to both the crowd and the Big Green.
Sullivan has improved markedly in my opinion since he started on the ECAC beat but his latest column was lazy overall and in the case of his Colgate comment - stupid. Since he wrote his piece the first time, Colgate has played 5 games going 4-2-1. They tied #1 ranked Minnesota (well actually they beat them but everybody seems to want to pretend we don't decide games by shootout - even though we do - and if the score had gone the other way, you can be sure that the press would be referencing it as a win) and played one other one goal game - a 3-2 win over a ranked and good Vermont team. Don't know what happened in the UMass games and no one seems to have chimed in with much, but to ignore a 3-0 beat down of a top 5 team, a throttling of an OK Dartmouth team (they were tied with UNH until the final 2 minutes of the Riverstone game and tied Cornell on Saturday) and a two goal win over Harvard while reiterating a comment that, on its own, doesn't say anything meaningful in the first place, is inane.
Finally, saw this in the Harvard thread and thought it ought to be here as well:
"There isn't much good you can say about last night's game. We got our butts kicked up and down the ice. The scoreboard is so misleading; this wasn't a game as much as a scrimmage for Colgate to run some set plays and make us look like fools. It was truly men against boys and we had nothing until the final three minutes of the game. We lost battles along the boards, in the neutral zone, pretty much everywhere on the Bright-Landry ice sheet. The Colgate goalie could have ordered out from Crimson pub because we hardly caused him to break a sweat."
Couple of quick thoughts -
Thanks to Rainman for the Saturday night recap. Can't speak to that game but have to disagree a bit on the "playing with fire" comment with regard to the 2nd period in Hanover. What I saw was a team that realized early in the first that they were markedly superior and their reaction was to try to make a lot of fancy, highlight real plays. Essentially they looked like they were playing with a lack of respect for their opponent. This led to some great plays and scoring chances but also to some real sloppy play and Dartmouth's only goal. In the second they came out and played a tighter, more conservative and defensively more sound game. This gave Dartmouth more "chances" but few if any were particularly good. I also think playing in that manner in the 2nd set the base for coming out in the third and absolutely burying Dartmouth. Colgate's play in the first worried me much more than its play in the second (though one goal leads are inherently nerve wracking). This team looked good enough to impose its will on teams but young enough to still be learning how to pull that off. Friday night looked like the type of learning experience that could pay dividends for a long time. Essentially in my eyes, the game broke down this way: 1st - Wrong way to beat a weaker team (the kind that results in upsets); 2nd deep breath and get back to playing sound hockey; 3rd - Right way to beat a team. The locals chatter in the mens room between the 1st and 2nd was that Colgate was a way better team than the home side and one of the best seen in the building that year. The regulars expected to be beat. The second didn't do much to change that opinion and the third was dispiriting to both the crowd and the Big Green.
Sullivan has improved markedly in my opinion since he started on the ECAC beat but his latest column was lazy overall and in the case of his Colgate comment - stupid. Since he wrote his piece the first time, Colgate has played 5 games going 4-2-1. They tied #1 ranked Minnesota (well actually they beat them but everybody seems to want to pretend we don't decide games by shootout - even though we do - and if the score had gone the other way, you can be sure that the press would be referencing it as a win) and played one other one goal game - a 3-2 win over a ranked and good Vermont team. Don't know what happened in the UMass games and no one seems to have chimed in with much, but to ignore a 3-0 beat down of a top 5 team, a throttling of an OK Dartmouth team (they were tied with UNH until the final 2 minutes of the Riverstone game and tied Cornell on Saturday) and a two goal win over Harvard while reiterating a comment that, on its own, doesn't say anything meaningful in the first place, is inane.
Finally, saw this in the Harvard thread and thought it ought to be here as well:
"There isn't much good you can say about last night's game. We got our butts kicked up and down the ice. The scoreboard is so misleading; this wasn't a game as much as a scrimmage for Colgate to run some set plays and make us look like fools. It was truly men against boys and we had nothing until the final three minutes of the game. We lost battles along the boards, in the neutral zone, pretty much everywhere on the Bright-Landry ice sheet. The Colgate goalie could have ordered out from Crimson pub because we hardly caused him to break a sweat."
ColSkate65
Signer of '65 Arena first beam.
Re: Colgate 2013-14
Thanks Gate93 for your thoughts - very enlightening - makes for some good reading. Want to also thank Rainman for his rundown on the two games. Always enjoy your recaps.
If we do win Friday night, then the Saturday night game with SLU does concern me. There could be a letdown based on this being a young team. Hopefully what they achieved this past w/e gives them the confidence and the realization that they can beat anyone, and do this at Starr, where we've had trouble this season.
Thanks Gate93 for your thoughts - very enlightening - makes for some good reading. Want to also thank Rainman for his rundown on the two games. Always enjoy your recaps.
If we do win Friday night, then the Saturday night game with SLU does concern me. There could be a letdown based on this being a young team. Hopefully what they achieved this past w/e gives them the confidence and the realization that they can beat anyone, and do this at Starr, where we've had trouble this season.
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