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Elmira College 2013-14

EC is only one point out of first place with one game in hand on Utica. Two big games for these teams next weekend, which is the always fun Alumni Weekend.
 
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Having David and Love back anchoring the blue line is certainly not going to hurt EC's league run. After Utica's stumble at Naz, Hobart may be the ECAC/W's only chance at a bid unless EC can knock them off as well.
 
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elbojpb said:
Having David and Love back anchoring the blue line is certainly not going to hurt EC's league run. After Utica's stumble at Naz, Hobart may be the ECAC/W's only chance at a bid unless EC can knock them off as well.
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At this point a team with 4 losses and 4 ties doesn't look like it has a chance either. There are many teams with much better resumes, especially in the west!!
 
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Birdwatcher said:
At this point a team with 4 losses and 4 ties doesn't look like it has a chance either. There are many teams with much better resumes, especially in the west!!
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I'm in agreement that there is not an ECAC-W team that deserve a bid.
 
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jconnor said:
I'm in agreement that there is not an ECAC-W team that deserve a bid.
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My metrics (which I've not been able to do for a number of reasons for the last couple of week) will be posted "over there" next week) make it look like the ECAC W is in deep trouble for either type of Pool bid. This is why the quest for team #7 needs to continue for this league
 
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NUProf said:
My metrics (which I've not been able to do for a number of reasons for the last couple of week) will be posted "over there" next week) make it look like the ECAC W is in deep trouble for either type of Pool bid. This is why the quest for team #7 needs to continue for this league
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Don't repost this on the Utica thread, Fishman doesn't like autobids! or is it he thinks it should be the league champ? Either way, I think the ECACW stays home this year!!
 
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Birdwatcher said:
Don't repost this on the Utica thread, Fishman doesn't like autobids! or is it he thinks it should be the league champ? Either way, I think the ECACW stays home this year!!
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One of the plusses of being out of touch is that one of many things that I haven't been following is the nightly rants of the the Fishman.
 
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NUProf said:
One of the plusses of being out of touch is that one of many things that I haven't been following is the nightly rants of the the Fishman.
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Overall he hasn't been Ranting that much....he hasn't posted much at all...The Utica thread has really been rather quiet....HMMMMM!
 
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As I posted on here previously, the ECAC West is going to be a very interesting tournament this year! Elmira and Naz seem to be playing very good hockey right now, Utica is really missing a talented Olivieri on their beat up defense corps, and Hobart just seems to have it clicking right now
 
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somebody wake up the SOARING eagles,beside the loss to freddy they look pretty good in the last 6 games.good for them.
 
Head Scratcher

Head Scratcher

Riddle me this ...

Elmira is first in D3 with a PP conversion rate of ~32%, but absolutely dead last on the PK with a 76.7%.

A rational person would surmise that special teams would operate commensurately, or perhaps the fellas are taking waaaaaayyy too many penalties, and exhausting the PK corps?
 
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elbojpb said:
Riddle me this ...

Elmira is first in D3 with a PP conversion rate of ~32%, but absolutely dead last on the PK with a 76.7%.

A rational person would surmise that special teams would operate commensurately, or perhaps the fellas are taking waaaaaayyy too many penalties, and exhausting the PK corps?
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It's so obvious, too many penalties. You can only kill them off for so long before getting tired. I think the Oswego game was a good example, third period. Sat. vs Neumann, two penalties with just over 2 mins to play.. It does amaze me how they have been hanging in there, the next three weeks will be interesting.
 
Elmira College vs Neumann university

Elmira College vs Neumann university

Went to both games. Here are some notes from the games and my opinions. In no order

EC dominated both games.

First thing I noticed was NO ONE was there. Stands were empty. I’ve been to games each year for past 5 years. Always packed.

Second thing I noticed was how fast these kids are. The pace was really fast. I wouldn’t make this team now. It’s not about overall speed. It’s that that first couple strides and they are at top speed. They catch and receive passes in motion and at top flight. Anticipation is the key to hockey so executing at such a high level impressed me.


EC looks great in those new road unis. Have to look good to play good.

EC PK is awesome. Coach said they changed it up this weekend because wasn’t working. It’s very aggressive and forces teams to rush which causes turnovers. Down side is one good pass can catch an EC PK player. It’s all about pressure and support/covering each other
Bad part is I saw the PK 6 times. Too many penalties from EC.

Got a chance to talk to Coach after game. Good catching up with him. He has the boys playing well

Hung out in the bar with some EC alums from the Philly area. Had a couple beers with Ted Whiteley who played for EC 1983.

I moved around during the game. I prefer to watch the games at ice level in a corner. For him it’s the best place to watch a game. But did go talk to the guys not playing who were in the stands. I like hearing whats going on at campus and where they go out at. Nothing has changed. Still go to the Branch and live in Towers. Also funny that all the players in the stands were American. I’ll have to talk to coach about that! Haha

I have pictures but cant get them to post. Will do later
 
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ballgame said:
Went to both games. Here are some notes from the games and my opinions. In no order

EC dominated both games.

First thing I noticed was NO ONE was there. Stands were empty. I’ve been to games each year for past 5 years. Always packed.

Second thing I noticed was how fast these kids are. The pace was really fast. I wouldn’t make this team now. It’s not about overall speed. It’s that that first couple strides and they are at top speed. They catch and receive passes in motion and at top flight. Anticipation is the key to hockey so executing at such a high level impressed me.


EC looks great in those new road unis. Have to look good to play good.

EC PK is awesome. Coach said they changed it up this weekend because wasn’t working. It’s very aggressive and forces teams to rush which causes turnovers. Down side is one good pass can catch an EC PK player. It’s all about pressure and support/covering each other
Bad part is I saw the PK 6 times. Too many penalties from EC.

Got a chance to talk to Coach after game. Good catching up with him. He has the boys playing well

Hung out in the bar with some EC alums from the Philly area. Had a couple beers with Ted Whiteley who played for EC 1983.

I moved around during the game. I prefer to watch the games at ice level in a corner. For him it’s the best place to watch a game. But did go talk to the guys not playing who were in the stands. I like hearing whats going on at campus and where they go out at. Nothing has changed. Still go to the Branch and live in Towers. Also funny that all the players in the stands were American. I’ll have to talk to coach about that! Haha

I have pictures but cant get them to post. Will do later
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If this team keeps improving I could see Elmira being a juggernaut again next year and the year after. Unfortunately the seven losses already are probably going to be too much to overcome this year for an at-large without an automatic bid conference.
 
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