Harvard 2011-12 Thread: Celebrating our 375th

[critsports]

Re: Harvard 2011-12 Thread: Celebrating our 375th

Interestingly, Bright was modeled after Thompson Arena at Dartmouth while keeping the old Watson Rink roof frame and building structure. Originally, we were supposed to get an entirely new building with lobby and all the bells and whistles. At the last minute, they decided to go the cheap route and retain the frame and roof structure of the old rink and just renovate and rebuild inside out. That mean't no lobby or concourse to speak of. Maybe I'm biased but I think Bright is one of the better buildings in the ECAC and certainly has one of the best playing surfaces on the East Coast.

As for the fans, well, the program has suffered from losing seasons and apathy since back in the early nineties. We have routinely been outnumbered by opposing fans even from schools such as Brown and Princeton. SLU always brings a strong vocal contingent. However, I didn't think last night was any great shakes by the SLU faithful. Harvard fans used to make a lot of noise and got behind the team. No longer. If you so much as raise your voice, you get dirty looks from other fans. It has become a joyless crowd and it really doesn't help the team at all. Unfortunate.

Thanks for the background info. Make no mistake once you are in the building the sight lines are fine, it is a pleasant place to watch, etc. As for the vocal contingent I seemed to notice the SLU crowd was "spread out" a bit. There was one good sized section just to the side of the Saints bench but I saw others all around the arena. As for Harvard fans I stood behind the Saints bench and there was a whole busload of a team of kids from Montreal that were all cheering for Harvard. I spoke to one of their coaches and he said they take an annual trip down from Montreal to cheer for Girard as he came up through their school and program. So, you had one whole filled up section cheering for you that normally wouldn't be there.
I know about the "sitting on their hands" crowd. That's how Appleton can get when the students aren't there. Still...I was surprised that even with a basketball game going on (and your b ball team is very good by the way and I wont' mention the L word ) none the less you are in a metro area with a big alumni base of your own so I guess I was expecting more. Too bad...it is a beautiful campus, beautiful area, etc. Good luck securing a bye tonight. As an SLU fan it never hurts our feelings to see you know who lose.

 

[Skate79]

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Well, it was another nail biter but once again, we found a way to win. David Valek is absolutely on a hot streak and that third line is really helping Harvard as the first line has been held in check for the most part. Again, Girard was terrific although he didn't have to make as many spectacular saves tonight. Great night for the seniors and their parents to celebrate with a win and a bye finishing third. Sorry that Rence Coassin couldn't dress. He looks hurt in a big way.

The game looked for all the world like Clarkson was going to run away and hide. They played with more emotion and jam and had their feet moving much more so than the Crimson. Taking dumb penalties didn't help either. But once Clarkson started taking some cheapies, Alex Fallstrom made them pay by slamming home a beautiful feed from Marshall Everson and the Crimson were back in it. The first of Valek's goals in the third period was one of those "you had to see it to believe it". The puck went underneath the crossbar, hit the water bottle sitting on top of the net and came out so quick that no one was sure except for Valek and the Crimson that it was a goal. The replay confirmed it and the game was tied. Little more than five minutes later, Valek took a great feed from Tommy O'Regan (did he undress that Clarkson D or what!!) and slammed home the game winner.

There was an anxious moment near the end of the game that Alex Fallstrom won't soon forget. Clarkson had pulled their goalie and Danny Biega intercepted a pass and sent Fallstrom with a full head of steam headed towards an empty net. Instead of going all the way in and depositing the puck in the net, he shot it from near the Clarkson blue line and it missed the net. Yup he whiffed. Fortunately, Harvard survived to win but one can only imagine the nightmares Fallstrom would be having right about now if Clarkson had come back to tie and, gulp!, win. A big UGLY was avoided.

The boys get a week off to rest up and sharpen their game. No telling who we'll play given the state of the conference these days. No matter. WE'RE HOME FOR THE PLAYOFFS! TIES AND ALL!

 

[mwade]

Re: Harvard 2011-12 Thread: Celebrating our 375th

Considering the season, it was perfect that the senior night game was a comeback victory. Congrats on getting the bye.

 

[hockeyenthusiast]

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Thank you.

 

[Veritas]

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Thank you.

And it was so much nicer than last year. Good work team. Good work Teddy and all the staff.

 

[J.D.]

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What's the deal with your goalies? Michalek has gotten most of the run but Girard has better numbers. Looks like he got both Ws this past weekend. Has he cemented himself as the #1 for the playoffs?

 

[bothman]

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What's the deal with your goalies? Michalek has gotten most of the run but Girard has better numbers. Looks like he got both Ws this past weekend. Has he cemented himself as the #1 for the playoffs?

Most likely - I don't think it's at a point where Girard wouldn't get pulled if he gives up a few softies, but at this point, I'd say that the position is Girard's to lose.

 

[Skate79]

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Girard has been really hot of late and while Michalek has played well, I think the number of games caught up to him. Harvard is fortunate to have both for the next couple of years. I don't think Girard will get pulled unless he really lays an egg. He is playing with a tremendous amount of confidence.

 

[vicb]

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Less than 2 hours to get your picks in for round one of the ECAC PICK THE PLAYOFFS

 

[abro2007]

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Just wanted to pass this on....about a future player for the Crimson. Vipers TV caught up with Vernon Vipers rookie #10 Riley Hunt. The youngster from Revelstoke, B.C. has already lined up a scholarship to play with Harvard University. Here’s a video profile of the player.
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[bothman]

Re: Harvard 2011-12 Thread: Celebrating our 375th

Just wanted to pass this on....about a future player for the Crimson. Vipers TV caught up with Vernon Vipers rookie #10 Riley Hunt. The youngster from Revelstoke, B.C. has already lined up a scholarship to play with Harvard University. Here’s a video profile of the player.
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Great piece and thanks for posting. Do you get to see a lot of Riley? Love to hear more about him as a player.

 

[Yeti]

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Thought you folks would be interested in another recent Harvard commit. Quote below from USHR.com:

Malone Commits to Crimson

5’11”, 178 lb. LC Sean Malone, a junior at the Nichols School (Buffalo, NY), has committed to Harvard for the fall of either ’13 or ’14.

A 4/30/95 birthdate from West Seneca, NY, Malone is a smart, skilled centerman who makes plays and finishes equally well. On top of all that, he’s physically involved and highly competitive.

In addition to Harvard, Malone visited Cornell, Princeton, and Michigan State. A bunch of other schools tried to get involved but those were the ones he’d narrowed it down to.

At Nichols School this season, Malone had a 34-36-70 line in 32 games. He also played for the Buffalo Saints U18 team where he had a 27-27-54 line. The Saints will be playing in the New York State Tournament March 17-18.

Malone's USHL rights are owned by the Lincoln Stars, who took him in last spring's Futures Draft.

 

[Brunofan]

Re: Harvard 2011-12 Thread: Celebrating our 375th

Just wanted to pass this on....about a future player for the Crimson. Vipers TV caught up with Vernon Vipers rookie #10 Riley Hunt. The youngster from Revelstoke, B.C. has already lined up a scholarship to play with Harvard University. Here’s a video profile of the player.
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Love how the Canadians always claim they are on scholarship at the Ivy's! Did he get a full financial aid package or is Harvard using that endowment to bring in players?

 

[Veritas]

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Love how the Canadians always claim they are on scholarship at the Ivy's! Did he get a full financial aid package or is Harvard using that endowment to bring in players?

My understanding is that all admissions are needs blind. However a large percentage of all Harvard Students do receive aid as needed, whether athletes or not.

 

[vicb]

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[Veritas]

Re: Harvard 2011-12 Thread: Celebrating our 375th

Well we got about 90 minutes of hockey tonight! Not always like I would like to see it but well done to Teddy and the players. We will be back in Bright on Sunday. They showed determination and a refusal to quit and I have high hopes for Sunday.

 

[J.D.]

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good luck against cornell

 

[40-Year Big Red Fan]

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Another Cornell-Harvard match in the ECAC tournament. Over the years, there have been some classic struggles. I expect another Friday night.

 

[Veritas]

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Until last weekend I had doubts but after the last two games vs Yale I am thinking Harvard has a shot at the ECAC. Donato clearly got them into high gear and the pace over the weekend shows the conditioning is good. Good Luck Crimson.

 

[ajh258]

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Until last weekend I had doubts but after the last two games vs Yale I am thinking Harvard has a shot at the ECAC. Donato clearly got them into high gear and the pace over the weekend shows the conditioning is good. Good Luck Crimson.

Agreed. You guys have a great scoring team and Donato could bring the trophy home if all the cylinders are firing from the beginning. I hope our team doesn't underestimate you like we did earlier this year at Lynah. Should be a great game.