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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
'Mack fans are welcome! Sadly, I don't know.
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'Mack fans are welcome! Sadly, I don't know.
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Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
Geof's comment pretty well sums it up.
Geof's comment pretty well sums it up.
gfmorris
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
Well, yes, but ...
The thing that I can't help but think is that the schedule is good for the program's visibility, and necessary to be taken seriously, but extraordinarily tough from a hockey perspective. Where are the easy series? You can learn a lot in failure, and we've seen the guys the last three seasons come around to realizing what worked for them, to coming down to losing by one goal to a Frozen Four team. That said, UAH's teams have had a schedule where they regularly faced teams of roughly equal talent; now, they're playing Big 4 teams pretty much every weekend. Every weekend, literally: the break between the Providence home series and the RPI tournament was the first weekend off in seven weeks. There is little rest for the weary, with a trip to Cornell before four games againstMAACAHA schools before Christmas.
I don't know what to expect this weekend, but I EXPECT at least three wins in the four RMU/MC games. Expect. If the guys pull those out, they'll be showing that they're learning from the coaches and from themselves, and that keeps them from going winless in 2011. Pick up wins against those teams and you get some confidence. Punch the Beavs in the nose for at least a split [better a sweep]. Go for a split or better against Merrimack in Nashville---better would be the goal, since a Nashville series will probably get some higher visibility. Going to CC and UNO consecutive weekends will be very hard, but with some confidence and momentum? Yeah, you have a puncher's chance, especially against CC. Then, finish strong against Ferris and show them that you know how to beat them on their ice, too.
I'm quite sure that the players expect this of themselves.
GFM
Well, yes, but ...
The thing that I can't help but think is that the schedule is good for the program's visibility, and necessary to be taken seriously, but extraordinarily tough from a hockey perspective. Where are the easy series? You can learn a lot in failure, and we've seen the guys the last three seasons come around to realizing what worked for them, to coming down to losing by one goal to a Frozen Four team. That said, UAH's teams have had a schedule where they regularly faced teams of roughly equal talent; now, they're playing Big 4 teams pretty much every weekend. Every weekend, literally: the break between the Providence home series and the RPI tournament was the first weekend off in seven weeks. There is little rest for the weary, with a trip to Cornell before four games against
I don't know what to expect this weekend, but I EXPECT at least three wins in the four RMU/MC games. Expect. If the guys pull those out, they'll be showing that they're learning from the coaches and from themselves, and that keeps them from going winless in 2011. Pick up wins against those teams and you get some confidence. Punch the Beavs in the nose for at least a split [better a sweep]. Go for a split or better against Merrimack in Nashville---better would be the goal, since a Nashville series will probably get some higher visibility. Going to CC and UNO consecutive weekends will be very hard, but with some confidence and momentum? Yeah, you have a puncher's chance, especially against CC. Then, finish strong against Ferris and show them that you know how to beat them on their ice, too.
I'm quite sure that the players expect this of themselves.
GFM
Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
The players I've talked with would probably agree, but they're also a pretty realistic bunch and knew they got fed into the grinder to open this season. I sense some optimism still, at least in terms of the back half of the season, and that the team will learn a lot from this experience, even if it hurts now. It's just a rough way to learn. It's cliche, but the team is better than their record indicates.
The players I've talked with would probably agree, but they're also a pretty realistic bunch and knew they got fed into the grinder to open this season. I sense some optimism still, at least in terms of the back half of the season, and that the team will learn a lot from this experience, even if it hurts now. It's just a rough way to learn. It's cliche, but the team is better than their record indicates.
gfmorris
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
They've been in many of the games, which is good.
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They've been in many of the games, which is good.
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gfmorris
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
I haven't seen all of it, but I don't think there's much rest for the weary.
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I haven't seen all of it, but I don't think there's much rest for the weary.
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
Well, as JP1 said, hopefully a strong schedule will appeal to possible recruits.
Well, as JP1 said, hopefully a strong schedule will appeal to possible recruits.
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
Not sure if these numbers are right as Fairbanks listed as a junior on uah web site and a senior on uscho.
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Not sure if these numbers are right as Fairbanks listed as a junior on uah web site and a senior on uscho.
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gfmorris
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
As Fairbanks has played four years, he's a senior: http://www.uscho.com/stats/player/mid,17849/chris-fairbanks/ I will tell our hockey SID to fix the uahchargers.com roster.
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As Fairbanks has played four years, he's a senior: http://www.uscho.com/stats/player/mid,17849/chris-fairbanks/ I will tell our hockey SID to fix the uahchargers.com roster.
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
If the Chargers do decide to bring their roster up to 26 next year, that means they will be recruiting 8 players. Add those 8 to the current 12 freshmen and that group will be together for three years (if they all stay through graduation).
If the Chargers do decide to bring their roster up to 26 next year, that means they will be recruiting 8 players. Add those 8 to the current 12 freshmen and that group will be together for three years (if they all stay through graduation).
Douglas
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
FLASH!!! UAH finally made it to Cornell!!!
After the bus ride from hell, (left campus Wed ~ 8pm arrived Cornell Fri at 11:30am) trailer problem in Kentucky, then dodging a ton of "lake effect" snow and weather across New York. They never left the bus except to eat for that whole time. You gotta feel for them. In my book, this trip wins the record for "worst bus ride". I was on the previous winner a few years ago when it took us 24 hours to return from Robert Morris due to bus problems. We spent around 10 hours in a rest area while waiting on the bus to be repaired (at least we had good weather and could wander around outside). I can only say I'm glad I wasn't along when the new record was set!
Anyway, first game at Cornell is 7pm ET tonight (6pm Central) and you can catch the Live Stats HERE. I think both games are televised with a Cornell Redcast Subscription. You can check it out at their main hockey page HERE.
Go Big Blue!!!
FLASH!!! UAH finally made it to Cornell!!!
After the bus ride from hell, (left campus Wed ~ 8pm arrived Cornell Fri at 11:30am) trailer problem in Kentucky, then dodging a ton of "lake effect" snow and weather across New York. They never left the bus except to eat for that whole time. You gotta feel for them. In my book, this trip wins the record for "worst bus ride". I was on the previous winner a few years ago when it took us 24 hours to return from Robert Morris due to bus problems. We spent around 10 hours in a rest area while waiting on the bus to be repaired (at least we had good weather and could wander around outside). I can only say I'm glad I wasn't along when the new record was set!
Anyway, first game at Cornell is 7pm ET tonight (6pm Central) and you can catch the Live Stats HERE. I think both games are televised with a Cornell Redcast Subscription. You can check it out at their main hockey page HERE.
Go Big Blue!!!
Douglas
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
Graduation is going to make me miss the hockey game. And yeah, I was wondering, the guys weren't exactly thrilled about leaving for this trip. I talked to a few, and they just seemed to know this particular ride was going to be bad. I feel for them, I've done those drives, and they leave you hurting for days. Maybe they can vent a little frustration on the Cornell team in the way of an upset or two.
Graduation is going to make me miss the hockey game. And yeah, I was wondering, the guys weren't exactly thrilled about leaving for this trip. I talked to a few, and they just seemed to know this particular ride was going to be bad. I feel for them, I've done those drives, and they leave you hurting for days. Maybe they can vent a little frustration on the Cornell team in the way of an upset or two.
Douglas
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
Well the bus weary Chargers fell to the Cornell Big Red 3-1
Shots were 25-35 in favor of Cornell.
All Cornell scoring came in the 2nd period.
The Charger goal by Bruni from Burkholder came in the third.
Hopefully a good night of rest and a review of the game films will give the boys what they need to get a split tomorrow night.
Then, guess what? Back on the bus!!!
Well the bus weary Chargers fell to the Cornell Big Red 3-1
Shots were 25-35 in favor of Cornell.
All Cornell scoring came in the 2nd period.
The Charger goal by Bruni from Burkholder came in the third.
Hopefully a good night of rest and a review of the game films will give the boys what they need to get a split tomorrow night.
Then, guess what? Back on the bus!!!
gfmorris
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
I did not watch the game. You said you weren't going. Did you end up going anyway?
UAH started three goaltenders in 2002-3, 2005-6, and 2006-7. Now, if you want to lay all those at the feet of Doug Ross, that's fine. Would we agree that Tom Serratore is an experienced coach? He started three goaltenders in 2007-8, 2006-7, 2003-4, and 2002-3.
Okay, so maybe Tom Serratore isn't enough for you, Frozen Four berth or no. How about BU's Jack Parker? He did it in 2007-8 and 2006-7.
Or, let's look who's done it this year: Air Force (FSerratore, 14th season at AFA, 18th overall), Bentley (Soderquist, 9th season), Dartmouth (Gaudet, 23rd season), Holy Cross (Pearl, 16th season), Maine (Whitehead, 15th season), Niagara (Burkholder, 10th season), and Princeton (Gadowsky, 12th season). Sure, none of those teams are top teams, but UAH has two wins so far. Two. Don't you have to try something?
I can't speak to the decision. I didn't see the games. I don't know if it was the right move or not. If you'd asked me last night who I expected to start, I would have said Groh.
Is it a curious choice? Yep. Is it a choice born of inexperience? The facts argue otherwise. I know, I know ... never let the facts get in the way of a good rant.
Your move.
GFM
I did not watch the game. You said you weren't going. Did you end up going anyway?
UAH started three goaltenders in 2002-3, 2005-6, and 2006-7. Now, if you want to lay all those at the feet of Doug Ross, that's fine. Would we agree that Tom Serratore is an experienced coach? He started three goaltenders in 2007-8, 2006-7, 2003-4, and 2002-3.
Okay, so maybe Tom Serratore isn't enough for you, Frozen Four berth or no. How about BU's Jack Parker? He did it in 2007-8 and 2006-7.
Or, let's look who's done it this year: Air Force (FSerratore, 14th season at AFA, 18th overall), Bentley (Soderquist, 9th season), Dartmouth (Gaudet, 23rd season), Holy Cross (Pearl, 16th season), Maine (Whitehead, 15th season), Niagara (Burkholder, 10th season), and Princeton (Gadowsky, 12th season). Sure, none of those teams are top teams, but UAH has two wins so far. Two. Don't you have to try something?
I can't speak to the decision. I didn't see the games. I don't know if it was the right move or not. If you'd asked me last night who I expected to start, I would have said Groh.
Is it a curious choice? Yep. Is it a choice born of inexperience? The facts argue otherwise. I know, I know ... never let the facts get in the way of a good rant.
Your move.
GFM
Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
I will preface this with I have never seen UAH before but from my seats clearly Saunders was the better of the two that played.
Got to give props to UAH, they played hard in both games and never quit especially after that trip up. Wow.
Also is Luongo always that fired up as a coach? My seats are right behind the visitors bench and wow, he was at times more amusing that the game.
I will preface this with I have never seen UAH before but from my seats clearly Saunders was the better of the two that played.
Got to give props to UAH, they played hard in both games and never quit especially after that trip up. Wow.
Also is Luongo always that fired up as a coach? My seats are right behind the visitors bench and wow, he was at times more amusing that the game.
Douglas
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Re: Declaring Our Independence: UAH 2010-11, Part the First
As to starting Griggs? Well, you know the definition of insanity, right? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Nuff said!
That's definitley been the way they have played this year. All out all the time no matter the score... except for the first game at OSU.
He is dedicated to making something of this team for sure and... the entire coaching staff is highly frustrated at the lack of success so far this year so... I guess you could say you will see some "animation"?!?
As to starting Griggs? Well, you know the definition of insanity, right? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Nuff said!