TheGreenCoat
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
MC Warrior1011 thanks very much...too many hockey "dads" like this...
MC Warrior1011 thanks very much...too many hockey "dads" like this...
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Colgate 2017-18
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
Following up on Green Coat’s time period as above, we had three winning seasons in those 12 years and were a total of 43 games under .500.
Those, along with Krach, are the numbers.
Can anyone say objectively that those are ok?
Furthermore, can anyone honestly say they think they will improve?
This is where we are. The rink is not a panacea.
Following up on Green Coat’s time period as above, we had three winning seasons in those 12 years and were a total of 43 games under .500.
Those, along with Krach, are the numbers.
Can anyone say objectively that those are ok?
Furthermore, can anyone honestly say they think they will improve?
This is where we are. The rink is not a panacea.
TheGreenCoat
Registered User
Re: Colgate 2017-18
I don't generally disagree with Marmot...we're both, shall we say, "skeptical" about the fortunes of the program...but I do think we can scratch out 15 wins this year (a pretty talented group of D-men will help) assuming our goaltending is decent...15-21-3 sounds reasonable, with another KRACH positioning in the high 30s...
I don't generally disagree with Marmot...we're both, shall we say, "skeptical" about the fortunes of the program...but I do think we can scratch out 15 wins this year (a pretty talented group of D-men will help) assuming our goaltending is decent...15-21-3 sounds reasonable, with another KRACH positioning in the high 30s...
iowabasedtraveler
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
This sounds like a fun game.
Pick ‘Gate’s record, post-Point.
EX: 1-0
NC: 6-6
EC: 7-15
Submitted by: Tom S.
This sounds like a fun game.
Pick ‘Gate’s record, post-Point.
EX: 1-0
NC: 6-6
EC: 7-15
Submitted by: Tom S.
Re: Colgate 2017-18
So, yesterday I said we will be “hard pressed to reach 10 wins.”
Upon reading Green Coat’s latest post, perhaps I was being unduly pessimistic.
After all, I do very much agree with Green Coat in that I like our defensemen (both being solid defensively and contributing on offense). That said, I am concerned about our ability to score. And I am deeply concerned about our goaltending situation. I mean, it is a complete wildcard; we have precisely 0 minutes of collegiate experience from our goaltending group. Hopefully, one of them will stand out and earn the #1 job. But even in the absolute best case scenario, even a solid #1 will be a tremendous downgrade from what Point gave us last year; he had arguably (unassailably?) the best goaltending season in school history. Point himself in 2018/19 was unlikely to be the Point of 2017/18. Which is a very long winded way of saying our goalies are a HUGE question mark
With that looming uncertainty, I revise my statement as follows:
I would not be shocked if we don’t reach double figure wins.
A distinction with a difference.
So, yesterday I said we will be “hard pressed to reach 10 wins.”
Upon reading Green Coat’s latest post, perhaps I was being unduly pessimistic.
After all, I do very much agree with Green Coat in that I like our defensemen (both being solid defensively and contributing on offense). That said, I am concerned about our ability to score. And I am deeply concerned about our goaltending situation. I mean, it is a complete wildcard; we have precisely 0 minutes of collegiate experience from our goaltending group. Hopefully, one of them will stand out and earn the #1 job. But even in the absolute best case scenario, even a solid #1 will be a tremendous downgrade from what Point gave us last year; he had arguably (unassailably?) the best goaltending season in school history. Point himself in 2018/19 was unlikely to be the Point of 2017/18. Which is a very long winded way of saying our goalies are a HUGE question mark
With that looming uncertainty, I revise my statement as follows:
I would not be shocked if we don’t reach double figure wins.
A distinction with a difference.
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
And as I said before, I completely support Point turning pro. Although I would have loved him to stay, I think it was unequivocally the best decision for him. He is in a professional system with a player at his position the same age and drafted four rounds earlier in the same draft. By joining the Stars this year and maintaining the momentum he gained at ‘Gate last season, he has a unique opportunity to entrench himself as their #1 goaltending prospect moving forward. I can’t fault that.
And as I said before, I completely support Point turning pro. Although I would have loved him to stay, I think it was unequivocally the best decision for him. He is in a professional system with a player at his position the same age and drafted four rounds earlier in the same draft. By joining the Stars this year and maintaining the momentum he gained at ‘Gate last season, he has a unique opportunity to entrench himself as their #1 goaltending prospect moving forward. I can’t fault that.
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
For anyone in the know, I have an alumnis friend who wants to make a sizeable donation to the rink to bring back "The Raider Lounge" for between period libation in the rink at the games. It used to be fun to meet and greet before the games and between periods. Not everyone can afford the current $500 plus season ticket charge to sit in the end zone, which to me are the worst seats in the rink anyways. Anyone who can help with this or knows who the people we should talk to please let me know. Would be nice to be able to get a beer in the rink like we used to in the bowling alley.
For anyone in the know, I have an alumnis friend who wants to make a sizeable donation to the rink to bring back "The Raider Lounge" for between period libation in the rink at the games. It used to be fun to meet and greet before the games and between periods. Not everyone can afford the current $500 plus season ticket charge to sit in the end zone, which to me are the worst seats in the rink anyways. Anyone who can help with this or knows who the people we should talk to please let me know. Would be nice to be able to get a beer in the rink like we used to in the bowling alley.
'Gate Radio
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
I would contact either Brian Grady or Kate Saeger in Advancement. Their contact info is on the athletics web site.
I would contact either Brian Grady or Kate Saeger in Advancement. Their contact info is on the athletics web site.
Re: Colgate 2017-18
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Colgate will hire Dana Borges to replace Juliano Pagliero as an assistant on Don Vaughan’s staff. Stonehill alum was former volunteer assistant at Colgate and had been hired as assistant at UAA earlier this summer.</p>— Jeff Cox (@JeffCoxSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffCoxSports/status/1027968076011192322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Colgate will hire Dana Borges to replace Juliano Pagliero as an assistant on Don Vaughan’s staff. Stonehill alum was former volunteer assistant at Colgate and had been hired as assistant at UAA earlier this summer.</p>— Jeff Cox (@JeffCoxSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffCoxSports/status/1027968076011192322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Re: Colgate 2017-18
I just read that Colgate's new president is a total supporter of the athletic program, even has some very lofty goals even though they're probably unrealistic. This is very good news, we definitely need something positive on this thread.
I just read that Colgate's new president is a total supporter of the athletic program, even has some very lofty goals even though they're probably unrealistic. This is very good news, we definitely need something positive on this thread.
FlagDUDE08
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Re: Colgate 2017-18
Certainly a step in the right direction towards what I was talking about previously. Perhaps you'll see some investments within the next couple of years to go with it.
Certainly a step in the right direction towards what I was talking about previously. Perhaps you'll see some investments within the next couple of years to go with it.
TheGreenCoat
Registered User
Re: Colgate 2017-18
related to the comment: "Perhaps we'll see some investments within the next couple of years..." Folks...we've already made it...$38M to be exact...and it's a great facility, both externally and internally...but if we don't get tangibly better too many seats will be empty and the place will be silent...sad, but true...
related to the comment: "Perhaps we'll see some investments within the next couple of years..." Folks...we've already made it...$38M to be exact...and it's a great facility, both externally and internally...but if we don't get tangibly better too many seats will be empty and the place will be silent...sad, but true...
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: Colgate 2017-18
There's more than physical investments. How are you going to get John Q Public to become aware that a night at the arena is going to be a good time for the family?
There's more than physical investments. How are you going to get John Q Public to become aware that a night at the arena is going to be a good time for the family?
Gate Raider
New member
Re: Colgate 2017-18
Perhaps the school needs to invest in a new coaching staff. Word is that the players aren't fond of Mike Harder. Let's see an AD do what others seem scared to do.
Perhaps the school needs to invest in a new coaching staff. Word is that the players aren't fond of Mike Harder. Let's see an AD do what others seem scared to do.
'Gate Radio
Registered User
Re: Colgate 2017-18
The young man you mention will be playing in Prince George of the BCHL this season for Alex Evin. This is a trend across the board with NE prep players going to juniors for at least a year to gain seasoning against increased competition. This worked out for Trevor Cosgrove who went from Exeter to Alberni Valley. Nothing to worry about IMO.
Colton Point turning pro in the middle of the summer was a surprise and obviously the plan was to have Benson and Farrier back him up. It's hard to find a goalie in the middle of the summer, with the grades as well, when you already have two guys locked up. Plus having three freshmen goalies on the roster would not be ideal.
A third forward was part of the class but that ended up not working out due to eligibility issues.
I see Hoey went AWOL
The young man you mention will be playing in Prince George of the BCHL this season for Alex Evin. This is a trend across the board with NE prep players going to juniors for at least a year to gain seasoning against increased competition. This worked out for Trevor Cosgrove who went from Exeter to Alberni Valley. Nothing to worry about IMO.
Colton Point turning pro in the middle of the summer was a surprise and obviously the plan was to have Benson and Farrier back him up. It's hard to find a goalie in the middle of the summer, with the grades as well, when you already have two guys locked up. Plus having three freshmen goalies on the roster would not be ideal.
A third forward was part of the class but that ended up not working out due to eligibility issues.
TheGreenCoat
Registered User
Re: Colgate 2017-18
I get it...and Hoey going to the BCHL makes sense...but I am not worrying about the overall size of our roster this year...injuries come and go and, with the exception of the 2015-16 season, we've been relatively fortunate in this regard...BTW, I hope the Harder comment (above) is not true...I do not know Mike personally, but two close friends of mine think he's a quality guy...fingers crossed...this has been a somewhat challenging off season, to say the least, and many schools can handle it (Denver, BU, etc.)...most Ivy and Ivy-type schools do have a harder team, with Academic Indexes, etc.
I get it...and Hoey going to the BCHL makes sense...but I am not worrying about the overall size of our roster this year...injuries come and go and, with the exception of the 2015-16 season, we've been relatively fortunate in this regard...BTW, I hope the Harder comment (above) is not true...I do not know Mike personally, but two close friends of mine think he's a quality guy...fingers crossed...this has been a somewhat challenging off season, to say the least, and many schools can handle it (Denver, BU, etc.)...most Ivy and Ivy-type schools do have a harder team, with Academic Indexes, etc.