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Harvard Crimson 2017-2018
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Hockeykrazee
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Re: Harvard Crimson 2017-2018
Coaches have eaten too much figgy pudding, power play with Walsh low on the right side and Donato on the right point makes no sense. Reverse that
with Walsh on the left point and Donato on the right boards. Donato makes things happen on the right boards and can work down low while Walsh has a quick release on the right point with the one timer. Like I said before we are still offering Olson a big chunk of ice time with no pay off on top 4 D. We have yet to give dumbrosky any meaningful ice time while we watch Walsh play a forward roll on Defense and Olson taking tickets and video. As I said before forwards lack hockey IQ so coaches need to implement a system. This group needs structure, without it the neutral zone is a waste land. A dump and chase strategy would at least reduce turnovers and keep the puck further from our net. To win coaches need to think this through without agenda or preference draft picks, just win and recruits will come.
Coaches have eaten too much figgy pudding, power play with Walsh low on the right side and Donato on the right point makes no sense. Reverse that
with Walsh on the left point and Donato on the right boards. Donato makes things happen on the right boards and can work down low while Walsh has a quick release on the right point with the one timer. Like I said before we are still offering Olson a big chunk of ice time with no pay off on top 4 D. We have yet to give dumbrosky any meaningful ice time while we watch Walsh play a forward roll on Defense and Olson taking tickets and video. As I said before forwards lack hockey IQ so coaches need to implement a system. This group needs structure, without it the neutral zone is a waste land. A dump and chase strategy would at least reduce turnovers and keep the puck further from our net. To win coaches need to think this through without agenda or preference draft picks, just win and recruits will come.
Hockeykrazee
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Re: Harvard Crimson 2017-2018
I meant, Walsh on the left point not right. That is where he is most effective. To date they have been putting two right hand shots on the point on the first PP, get a left hand shot on the point. Too bad coaches can't get it together, I think players are good, they just need to be put in a better position with structure and personnel alignments.
I meant, Walsh on the left point not right. That is where he is most effective. To date they have been putting two right hand shots on the point on the first PP, get a left hand shot on the point. Too bad coaches can't get it together, I think players are good, they just need to be put in a better position with structure and personnel alignments.
Sweeney went after Anders Bjork after his junior season. Bjork hasn’t adjusted to the NHL as fast as expected. Hoping that Ryan takes note and comes back but it also would not surprise me if he left.
Hopefully his life turns out for the better. Poor Tom had demons that no one realized until it was too late. Tragic.
Think Ryan made the team unless the names annnounced are part of a try out pool.
This kind of feels like an Olympic Year for Harvard a la 1984 and 1988.
With Donato on the Olympic team, between what dates will Harvard be without his services? Olympics are from Feb 9 - 25. I assume the team will play some tune up games and start practicing as a unit ahead of time.
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Somebody told me the NCAA players will miss the whole month of February. For Harvard, that will mean some pretty big games, such as the Beanpot, Union, Clarkson and the final regular season game against Yale on the 24th. Unfortunately, we need this team to go on a roll. If all else fails, we will just have to run the tables at the ECAC tournament in March.
Somebody told me the NCAA players will miss the whole month of February. For Harvard, that will mean some pretty big games, such as the Beanpot, Union, Clarkson and the final regular season game against Yale on the 24th. Unfortunately, we need this team to go on a roll. If all else fails, we will just have to run the tables at the ECAC tournament in March.
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Today's email from Harvard Athletics indicated that Hockey starts February 10th and that the USA team will get to Korea a week earlier for practice, getting settled in etc.
Ryan will be a loss while he is away for the games but I am very happy for him getting to go. It should be a wonderful experience for him. Anyone I know who participated in the Olympic Games has said what a great experience it was.
I don't have any inside information but I suspect that Ryan will return and finish his fourth year and get his AB from Harvard. He loves Harvard, his brother Jack is at Harvard and a hockey player, his girlfriend has been a classmate for the past three years. I could be wrong but I would be surprised if he did not stay and finish.
I do hope that the TV will show hockey (both men's and women's) and show it at civilized hours. Four years ago it seemed like I was getting up at 4AM too many times to watch hockey. All the TV people want to show at prime time are games like extreme snowboarding events. The events are like the synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics of the winter games.
Today's email from Harvard Athletics indicated that Hockey starts February 10th and that the USA team will get to Korea a week earlier for practice, getting settled in etc.
Ryan will be a loss while he is away for the games but I am very happy for him getting to go. It should be a wonderful experience for him. Anyone I know who participated in the Olympic Games has said what a great experience it was.
I don't have any inside information but I suspect that Ryan will return and finish his fourth year and get his AB from Harvard. He loves Harvard, his brother Jack is at Harvard and a hockey player, his girlfriend has been a classmate for the past three years. I could be wrong but I would be surprised if he did not stay and finish.
I do hope that the TV will show hockey (both men's and women's) and show it at civilized hours. Four years ago it seemed like I was getting up at 4AM too many times to watch hockey. All the TV people want to show at prime time are games like extreme snowboarding events. The events are like the synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics of the winter games.
alslammerz
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Re: Harvard Crimson 2017-2018
Darren Dreger suggested that if there is a defensive injury on the US Olympic squad before the tournament starts, Adam Fox might be considered to replace that person on the roster. NBC Sports had it, it also suggested Woll is likely one of the 2 remaining goalies to be named, and that Mittelstadt is the possible replacement for an injured forward.
Darren Dreger suggested that if there is a defensive injury on the US Olympic squad before the tournament starts, Adam Fox might be considered to replace that person on the roster. NBC Sports had it, it also suggested Woll is likely one of the 2 remaining goalies to be named, and that Mittelstadt is the possible replacement for an injured forward.
Re: Harvard Crimson 2017-2018
Harvard has had their share of Olympic hockey players,
Harvard has had their share of Olympic hockey players,
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Sort of a boring game tonight at B-L. I stayed home due to the flu and not feeling like digging out from the bomb cyclone. Harvard decided this one early on and then put it in cruise control. Neither goalie had to make a number of ten bell saves. Just seemed like an up and down game with some occasional offensive chances. Notre Dame-Michigan was actually a better game to watch.
Time for the third period of the World Juniors. The Swedes certainly aren't afraid to go down a man. 4 shorties in the tournament. Amazing.
Sort of a boring game tonight at B-L. I stayed home due to the flu and not feeling like digging out from the bomb cyclone. Harvard decided this one early on and then put it in cruise control. Neither goalie had to make a number of ten bell saves. Just seemed like an up and down game with some occasional offensive chances. Notre Dame-Michigan was actually a better game to watch.
Time for the third period of the World Juniors. The Swedes certainly aren't afraid to go down a man. 4 shorties in the tournament. Amazing.
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this makes sense but I thought USA hockey had said that they wouldn't have a player in both events
Clearly they have a goalie issue naming only one.
thought Woll was fair in tournament and Fox while outstanding offensively showed defensive liability
this makes sense but I thought USA hockey had said that they wouldn't have a player in both events
Clearly they have a goalie issue naming only one.
thought Woll was fair in tournament and Fox while outstanding offensively showed defensive liability
Re: Harvard Crimson 2017-2018
I went back and looked at last year's schedule of games and the box scores and Adam played against Princeton on Saturday after winning the gold medal at the Bell Centre which I believe took place the night before? Either way, he only has a one hour flight from Buffalo and if flights aren't backed up because of the storm, he should make it to B-L in time for today's game.
I went back and looked at last year's schedule of games and the box scores and Adam played against Princeton on Saturday after winning the gold medal at the Bell Centre which I believe took place the night before? Either way, he only has a one hour flight from Buffalo and if flights aren't backed up because of the storm, he should make it to B-L in time for today's game.
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I've posted that I think Ryan will be looking at Anders Bjork and his experience so far with the Bruins. Bjork and Donato have similar skill sets; Bjork left Notre Dame after his junior year and was just sent down to Providence. I would think Vesey's decision to stay will have some bearing but ultimately Ryan will decide what's best for him regardless of his love for Harvard, his girlfriend or his brother.
I've posted that I think Ryan will be looking at Anders Bjork and his experience so far with the Bruins. Bjork and Donato have similar skill sets; Bjork left Notre Dame after his junior year and was just sent down to Providence. I would think Vesey's decision to stay will have some bearing but ultimately Ryan will decide what's best for him regardless of his love for Harvard, his girlfriend or his brother.