Re: Ferris State @ RPI, Friday Oct 12th
EHF-I did not see any of the first 50 minutes so I really could only comment based on what some others have said to me. I had heard that our defense made one big mistake early-we overcame it-now let's hope we learn and it does not happen that way again. Of course one game means very little (but it does mean something) and we need to keep the pedal to the metal. But it does do one big thing-it shows this group of guys and especially the new crew of freshmen-that on any given night-they can play with and beat a top team. That mind set is very valuable. You do not want to ever feel that you are beaten before you step on the ice or feel that you are up against a team you cannot beat. Sure it is only the first game-but they won it and for the most part played well. I am sure this is something SA will keep hitting on while at the same time picking out all the things that could have been done better. A number of people took issue when I posted before that I had predicited something like 22-24 wins this year. I honestly meant it was not trying to be overly optimistic. I think we have considerable talent and far more depth than in many years. I am pretty comfortable with just about any combination that is put out there on offense, defense or even the power play (and I think for a change-we DO have a power play). We have a long season ahead of us and we just have to bring it every night-and improve on whatever we can improve upon. This is college level hockey-these kids are not NHL perfection so there is always something they can do better. But even with a split this weekend-mission accomplished-getting the season started off on the right foot. Go Red!!!
EHF-I did not see any of the first 50 minutes so I really could only comment based on what some others have said to me. I had heard that our defense made one big mistake early-we overcame it-now let's hope we learn and it does not happen that way again. Of course one game means very little (but it does mean something) and we need to keep the pedal to the metal. But it does do one big thing-it shows this group of guys and especially the new crew of freshmen-that on any given night-they can play with and beat a top team. That mind set is very valuable. You do not want to ever feel that you are beaten before you step on the ice or feel that you are up against a team you cannot beat. Sure it is only the first game-but they won it and for the most part played well. I am sure this is something SA will keep hitting on while at the same time picking out all the things that could have been done better. A number of people took issue when I posted before that I had predicited something like 22-24 wins this year. I honestly meant it was not trying to be overly optimistic. I think we have considerable talent and far more depth than in many years. I am pretty comfortable with just about any combination that is put out there on offense, defense or even the power play (and I think for a change-we DO have a power play). We have a long season ahead of us and we just have to bring it every night-and improve on whatever we can improve upon. This is college level hockey-these kids are not NHL perfection so there is always something they can do better. But even with a split this weekend-mission accomplished-getting the season started off on the right foot. Go Red!!!
