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Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
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Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
cost is 7 dollars,
Quality is...I dunno it's ok. Commentators are colorful, replay work is pretty good too. I've hooked it up to my 46" Sony Bravia and it's watchable, little grainy but watchable. For me anyways, worth the 7 dollars.
cost is 7 dollars,
Quality is...I dunno it's ok. Commentators are colorful, replay work is pretty good too. I've hooked it up to my 46" Sony Bravia and it's watchable, little grainy but watchable. For me anyways, worth the 7 dollars.
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Sounds good enough. $7 ain't bad. I was just concerned because some webcasts I've bought, namely the Icebreaker ones from this year, have been awful, to the point where you could barely see where the puck was or read the number on the shirt of the guy who had it.
Sounds good enough. $7 ain't bad. I was just concerned because some webcasts I've bought, namely the Icebreaker ones from this year, have been awful, to the point where you could barely see where the puck was or read the number on the shirt of the guy who had it.
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Ya, it's not that bad, Ive seen better online broadcasts...but I've also seen a lot worse.
Ya, it's not that bad, Ive seen better online broadcasts...but I've also seen a lot worse.
BurnTheBoats
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Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
Nice win tonight, Merrimack. I thought we had a chance to steal it back at the end there, but it wasn't to be. Hope Cucci is okay.
b2live SUCKS, more than BC will this Friday (I mean, I had to, right?). The quality was terrible, and their customer service was absolutely rude. Never again for me.
Nice win tonight, Merrimack. I thought we had a chance to steal it back at the end there, but it wasn't to be. Hope Cucci is okay.
b2live SUCKS, more than BC will this Friday (I mean, I had to, right?). The quality was terrible, and their customer service was absolutely rude. Never again for me.
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
Now we need to take care of business at home on Friday to complete the season sweep against the lowell river rats.
Longest winning streak in the country, let's keep it rolling and keep climbing up the rankings/pairwise.
Now we need to take care of business at home on Friday to complete the season sweep against the lowell river rats.
Longest winning streak in the country, let's keep it rolling and keep climbing up the rankings/pairwise.
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
Agreed. Great win tonight. Made me a little nervous watching BU come back there in the third, but at the end of the day, the W is what counts, and it's nice to be able to relax and not have to play "what if" afterwards and look at the subjective things in the game rather than the results.
Four of the next five games for the Warriors are at home, and I'd say all five are winnable. Fourth place is there for the taking, with Merrimack only one point behind both BU and Maine now, with one game in hand (and a tiebreaker) on the Terriers and two in hand on Maine. There are opportunities, if the team is able to capitalize on them.
With how tight the season finish was last year, I honestly wondered if the Warriors had lost their chance to make some noise-- that by now, BU and Maine would have fully returned to form and BC might be dominating the nation. BU and Maine are still not back to their usual form, and BC looks vulnerable. The home ice spots for the playoff this year could feature one, if not two, programs that aren't usually in that position: Merrimack and possibly NU, who are two points behind the Warriors now but also, like Maine, give two games. In sole possession of 5th at the moment, and 1 point out of third, Merrimack has fewer games played than any other team in home ice contention besides UNH. Not a bad position to be in-- the team just needs to keep doing what it is doing to make the best of it.
Go Warriors!
Agreed. Great win tonight. Made me a little nervous watching BU come back there in the third, but at the end of the day, the W is what counts, and it's nice to be able to relax and not have to play "what if" afterwards and look at the subjective things in the game rather than the results.
Four of the next five games for the Warriors are at home, and I'd say all five are winnable. Fourth place is there for the taking, with Merrimack only one point behind both BU and Maine now, with one game in hand (and a tiebreaker) on the Terriers and two in hand on Maine. There are opportunities, if the team is able to capitalize on them.
With how tight the season finish was last year, I honestly wondered if the Warriors had lost their chance to make some noise-- that by now, BU and Maine would have fully returned to form and BC might be dominating the nation. BU and Maine are still not back to their usual form, and BC looks vulnerable. The home ice spots for the playoff this year could feature one, if not two, programs that aren't usually in that position: Merrimack and possibly NU, who are two points behind the Warriors now but also, like Maine, give two games. In sole possession of 5th at the moment, and 1 point out of third, Merrimack has fewer games played than any other team in home ice contention besides UNH. Not a bad position to be in-- the team just needs to keep doing what it is doing to make the best of it.
Go Warriors!
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BU is like a monster from any horror movie, they never die. Unless you absolutely bury them under the concrete of a 6-0 start to the game, you're never quite out of the woods. We had a few great chances to increase the lead but couldn't quite do it, I credit Milan with some really flashy saves on some point blank shots.
Two points is two points, and hey, this is BU we're talking abut. Ya they're not the powerhouse of old but that program is tried and true, taking 4 out of 6 points on the season from them is a tremendous positive....perhaps Carmine can hook us up with another banner to go next to the BC season series one? haha all joking aside, I think those two things are huge accomplishments for this team.
Besides the home and home with UNH and the two games up in Orono Merrimack's schedule from here on out looks great.
UNH is a scary team this year, they're always good but man...1 loss inside the conference so far? Despite whatever colorful terms BC fans might give them, I respect them as a team today...not what they've done/haven't done in the past. It would be great to get a split that weekend.
I think coming away with 2 or 3 points from the Orono hike is key too...but maybe not AS key if Maine continues its downward spiral (although they showed some life beating BC up there pretty handily a few days ago).
BU is like a monster from any horror movie, they never die. Unless you absolutely bury them under the concrete of a 6-0 start to the game, you're never quite out of the woods. We had a few great chances to increase the lead but couldn't quite do it, I credit Milan with some really flashy saves on some point blank shots.
Two points is two points, and hey, this is BU we're talking abut. Ya they're not the powerhouse of old but that program is tried and true, taking 4 out of 6 points on the season from them is a tremendous positive....perhaps Carmine can hook us up with another banner to go next to the BC season series one? haha all joking aside, I think those two things are huge accomplishments for this team.
Besides the home and home with UNH and the two games up in Orono Merrimack's schedule from here on out looks great.
UNH is a scary team this year, they're always good but man...1 loss inside the conference so far? Despite whatever colorful terms BC fans might give them, I respect them as a team today...not what they've done/haven't done in the past. It would be great to get a split that weekend.
I think coming away with 2 or 3 points from the Orono hike is key too...but maybe not AS key if Maine continues its downward spiral (although they showed some life beating BC up there pretty handily a few days ago).
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
Unfortunately, Maine and MC have both played 14 games according to hockeyeastonline...we have 2 games in hand over BC, but they are 5 points ahead of us.
Unfortunately, Maine and MC have both played 14 games according to hockeyeastonline...we have 2 games in hand over BC, but they are 5 points ahead of us.
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
Lawrence Eagle Tribune articles about last night's game.
http://www.eagletribune.com/sports/x1221294785/See-you-BU
http://www.eagletribune.com/sports/...s-another-win-under-college-hockeys-spotlight
Lawrence Eagle Tribune articles about last night's game.
http://www.eagletribune.com/sports/x1221294785/See-you-BU
http://www.eagletribune.com/sports/...s-another-win-under-college-hockeys-spotlight
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
Parker shouldnt have said anything about the cheap shot, just let it go or say he didnt have a good view. BU has more talent, Warsofsky is so good at moving the puck and handling the puck I feel he is ready for the next step. No D on Merrimack even close.
Cannata was fantastic as first goal was a fluke, 2nd was a snipe. He made saves with and without stick, most point blank. MC's were more opportunistic.
BU has much more talent but MC plays better as a team and lives exactly inside MD's system
Kids like Clendening screw it up for BU. The first goal was 100% on him. had a 5/4 and he coughed it up twice on point on PP and then took a dumb hooking penalty. Forced teh puck all night to either wrong guy or toa guy who would get killed if he caught it. His alte penalty as well as Coyles were stupid and made it easy for MC
FYI, 100% of MC's offence comes from Dacosta. If and when he and Cannata leave, the wheels fall off. until then, they can make some noise.
Parker shouldnt have said anything about the cheap shot, just let it go or say he didnt have a good view. BU has more talent, Warsofsky is so good at moving the puck and handling the puck I feel he is ready for the next step. No D on Merrimack even close.
Cannata was fantastic as first goal was a fluke, 2nd was a snipe. He made saves with and without stick, most point blank. MC's were more opportunistic.
BU has much more talent but MC plays better as a team and lives exactly inside MD's system
Kids like Clendening screw it up for BU. The first goal was 100% on him. had a 5/4 and he coughed it up twice on point on PP and then took a dumb hooking penalty. Forced teh puck all night to either wrong guy or toa guy who would get killed if he caught it. His alte penalty as well as Coyles were stupid and made it easy for MC
FYI, 100% of MC's offence comes from Dacosta. If and when he and Cannata leave, the wheels fall off. until then, they can make some noise.
sterlippo1
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Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
you're right, they never die and even with your hypothetical 6-0 hole, don't count 'em out, ever. good win again for you guys but this was not a surprise was it? If BU won, THEN it would have been a mild surprise. winning on your home ice is expected from a team on your level.......and kudos for the double boston season series win, THAT is an accomplishment, IMO, and, yeah, if you want to stitch up another banner, have at it
you're right, they never die and even with your hypothetical 6-0 hole, don't count 'em out, ever. good win again for you guys but this was not a surprise was it? If BU won, THEN it would have been a mild surprise. winning on your home ice is expected from a team on your level.......and kudos for the double boston season series win, THAT is an accomplishment, IMO, and, yeah, if you want to stitch up another banner, have at it
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
My God, you never stop, do you? Just give credit where credit is due. Sure Merrimack doesn't have a Warsofsky or Coyle, but they are a better overall team than BU. I'd certainly take Cannata over Millan. Also, to simply say Da Costa is the entire offense for Merrimack isn't accurate. Furthermore, to say the "wheels will fall off" when Merrimack loses him and Cannata isn't fair to Dennehy--but that hasn't stopped you before.
My God, you never stop, do you? Just give credit where credit is due. Sure Merrimack doesn't have a Warsofsky or Coyle, but they are a better overall team than BU. I'd certainly take Cannata over Millan. Also, to simply say Da Costa is the entire offense for Merrimack isn't accurate. Furthermore, to say the "wheels will fall off" when Merrimack loses him and Cannata isn't fair to Dennehy--but that hasn't stopped you before.
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
lol what are you talking about? Da Costa's line was on the ice for one of the 3 goals...that's 33.33% not 100%.
I think this team will certainly have some gaps to fill, but I think it's doable. Will they be looking at home ice when Cannata, Barton and Da Costa leave? Probably not, will they fall somewhere in the 5-8 range in HE, I'm willing to bet on it.
lol what are you talking about? Da Costa's line was on the ice for one of the 3 goals...that's 33.33% not 100%.
I think this team will certainly have some gaps to fill, but I think it's doable. Will they be looking at home ice when Cannata, Barton and Da Costa leave? Probably not, will they fall somewhere in the 5-8 range in HE, I'm willing to bet on it.
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No they are not. Cannata is the reason they were better. There were periods last night where MC couldnt get thepuck out of the zone. Very long stretches. The goals they got were very opportunistic, throw it on net and get one. Dacosta is the key and coaches run their lines around him. He is so good. makes pases that others don't even see. Back hand saucer passes on the point right on the tape while under pressure etc. He is so talented. One of the only ones who has BU top 2 line type skill.
Nothing to do with being fair to anyone. That is his team, they are winning and he deserves a huge part of the credit. He is the one who brought them in and has kept them there, no one else. That is not to say that if they leave they wont fall hard. they will.
If you swapped goalies last night and Milan was forced to see the point blank opportunities Cannata did, the score would have been 5 or 6 to 2.
BU was all over MC first 3 or 4 minutes, Cannata made seevral great saves and then Clendening made a stupid play on the point, over handled it twice and then compounded it by taking a dumb trip/hooking penalty. MC goes down and causes a scrum and scores making ity 1-0. That turned the momentum
Hats off to MC and I hope they make a run for home ice and get to the Garden. Similar to other teams though of late, UML, Northeastern etc, whena couple elite players leave, program falls on hard times. Next in line won last night
No they are not. Cannata is the reason they were better. There were periods last night where MC couldnt get thepuck out of the zone. Very long stretches. The goals they got were very opportunistic, throw it on net and get one. Dacosta is the key and coaches run their lines around him. He is so good. makes pases that others don't even see. Back hand saucer passes on the point right on the tape while under pressure etc. He is so talented. One of the only ones who has BU top 2 line type skill.
Nothing to do with being fair to anyone. That is his team, they are winning and he deserves a huge part of the credit. He is the one who brought them in and has kept them there, no one else. That is not to say that if they leave they wont fall hard. they will.
If you swapped goalies last night and Milan was forced to see the point blank opportunities Cannata did, the score would have been 5 or 6 to 2.
BU was all over MC first 3 or 4 minutes, Cannata made seevral great saves and then Clendening made a stupid play on the point, over handled it twice and then compounded it by taking a dumb trip/hooking penalty. MC goes down and causes a scrum and scores making ity 1-0. That turned the momentum
Hats off to MC and I hope they make a run for home ice and get to the Garden. Similar to other teams though of late, UML, Northeastern etc, whena couple elite players leave, program falls on hard times. Next in line won last night
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2 out of the 3 goals were not generated by Da Costa in any way shape or form. I think our defensive players should get just as much respect as the offense. The D-pairings on MC are phenomenal, some of the best HE I think.
2 out of the 3 goals were not generated by Da Costa in any way shape or form. I think our defensive players should get just as much respect as the offense. The D-pairings on MC are phenomenal, some of the best HE I think.
Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
In the context of this discussion, I would also take Merrimack's defense over BU's right now.
In the context of this discussion, I would also take Merrimack's defense over BU's right now.
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Agreed. Merrimack has been for real all season in every facet.
To make a statement saying two players are the reason they are where they are is one of two things:
1. Sour grapes from being at the game and watching the team you were rooting for lose, or
2. Complete ignorance
The Warriors have a complete team with depth they have never had before. DaCosta is to their offense what Coyle is to BU's. A major factor, yes, but not the be all and end all. Where Merrimack is stronger is in their commitment to outworking their opponent and their commitment to the system put in for that game.
Agreed. Merrimack has been for real all season in every facet.
To make a statement saying two players are the reason they are where they are is one of two things:
1. Sour grapes from being at the game and watching the team you were rooting for lose, or
2. Complete ignorance
The Warriors have a complete team with depth they have never had before. DaCosta is to their offense what Coyle is to BU's. A major factor, yes, but not the be all and end all. Where Merrimack is stronger is in their commitment to outworking their opponent and their commitment to the system put in for that game.
irishfan85
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Re: Merrimack College 2010-2011: taking H.E. one chair-back seat at a time
HokeyDope is just a bitter man. He cannot handle the fact that he is not as in the know as he wishes he was. Merrimack has a very good team with a lot of depth and two superstars in Cannata and Da Costa. Will the loss of those two players hurt a ton? For sure. As a Merrimack fan, I would not disagree. However, I believe the coaching staff is beginning to recruit more speed and talent than ever before. Merrimack will never have the amount of talent as BC or BU, but I believe you will see them in the 6-8 range more than the 8-10 range like was common in the Serino era.
HokeyDope is just a bitter man. He cannot handle the fact that he is not as in the know as he wishes he was. Merrimack has a very good team with a lot of depth and two superstars in Cannata and Da Costa. Will the loss of those two players hurt a ton? For sure. As a Merrimack fan, I would not disagree. However, I believe the coaching staff is beginning to recruit more speed and talent than ever before. Merrimack will never have the amount of talent as BC or BU, but I believe you will see them in the 6-8 range more than the 8-10 range like was common in the Serino era.
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Agree completely. And just because Merrimack's opponent on any given night might have more NHL draft picks, that doesn't automatically mean they are a better team than Merrimack. This could quite possibly be Merrimack's best team in their D1 history and they have a legitimate chance to make the NCAA tournament. It's not all because of two players either.
Agree completely. And just because Merrimack's opponent on any given night might have more NHL draft picks, that doesn't automatically mean they are a better team than Merrimack. This could quite possibly be Merrimack's best team in their D1 history and they have a legitimate chance to make the NCAA tournament. It's not all because of two players either.
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