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Merrimack College 2017-2018

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I’m not sure the Delia departure being late is such a factor in this winless streak. Keep in mind we had 3 scholarship goalies before he departed. I haven’t been able to watch much of the action yet this year but it sounds like a combination of the usual bad puck luck and defensive mistakes from the G outward. It is also been a more challenging early season than typical - no exhibition, then into an improved Colgate and some tough Midwest teams immediately. And kudos to Umass - Fudgie the Whale has done a great job rebuilding that program from joke level to a respectable club.
 
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Yuppie Scum said:
I’m not sure the Delia departure being late is such a factor in this winless streak. Keep in mind we had 3 scholarship goalies before he departed. I haven’t been able to watch much of the action yet this year but it sounds like a combination of the usual bad puck luck and defensive mistakes from the G outward. It is also been a more challenging early season than typical - no exhibition, then into an improved Colgate and some tough Midwest teams immediately. And kudos to Umass - Fudgie the Whale has done a great job rebuilding that program from joke level to a respectable club.
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Gotta respectfully disagree. You had arguably one of the top returning goalies in Hockey East in Delia, and behind that Vogler who has been hit or miss, Pantano who had barely played, and a Freshman recruit. Agree the early schedule has been tough, and was surprised they didn't have an exhibition against one of the Canada colleges.
Nice to see them get a win last night, but there is still a LOT of stuff that needs work (Power play, Penalty kill, and goal tending).
 
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After the slugfest of last season’s Canadian exhibition games, which cost us in injuries, Dennehey said the was never going to invite any of them back. Would have been nice if they could bring in a U21 or a D3 team though. Salem State?
 
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Yuppie Scum said:
After the slugfest of last season’s Canadian exhibition games, which cost us in injuries, Dennehey said the was never going to invite any of them back. Would have been nice if they could bring in a U21 or a D3 team though. Salem State?
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The canadian exhibitions are a waste. Just a team full of thugs who flamed out of the CHL and want to fight. I do not think the NCAA lets you play a D3 team or else it would have to count on your schedule (and D3 starts later). I asked McMann a question about that last year on one of his Q&A and that was the answer he told me. I assume he is right.
 
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So this is an interesting time to catch BC. Technically we have a better record than them. When's the last time they were the dog against us? Haven't dived into Mack Report or Eastern Bias yet for analysis, but superficially there's no reason we can't take some points this weekend.
 
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Yuppie Scum said:
So this is an interesting time to catch BC. Technically we have a better record than them. When's the last time they were the dog against us? Haven't dived into Mack Report or Eastern Bias yet for analysis, but superficially there's no reason we can't take some points this weekend.
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Agree no reason we can't split. Listened to the Mack Report podcast today and there was a mention that BC has played the hardest schedule in the country up to now but they are still struggling.
 
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Who do we think starts this weekend? I hope to see Halliday get a crack at one. Maybe split him and Pantano? Vogler has been bad. Keep him on the bench.
 
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The BC posters are awfully quiet. The home must have bussed them all down to foxwoods or something.

Competition appears to be between Vogler and Pantano at this point. I don't think you will see the freshman get a shot in this series unless the game gets out of hand.
 
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anyone see last nights game? I didnt and am interest in how we looked. Will be there tonight.
 
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Watch the highlights on Hockey East website. Too bad, that game was there to be had. Strong effort by Pantano. BC's 1st goal was a beauty, tic-tac-toe passing. Very weak defensive effort by Tibbet on Dudek's game winning goal. Play the man!
Hope they can score a bit tonight, because this edition of the Eagles is not the powerhouse they've been in recent years.
 
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RENCEB said:
Watch the highlights on Hockey East website. Too bad, that game was there to be had. Strong effort by Pantano. BC's 1st goal was a beauty, tic-tac-toe passing. Very weak defensive effort by Tibbet on Dudek's game winning goal. Play the man!
Hope they can score a bit tonight, because this edition of the Eagles is not the powerhouse they've been in recent years.
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The score looked a lot closer than the game actually was because BC couldn't finish. Of course that's BC problem with this team, they can't finish because they have no finishers.
 
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The new security measures are ridiculous. If we are going to live our lives in fear like that, then the bad guys are winning.

Pants looks pretty sharp. I think this team could develop into something pretty interesting.
 
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Cross Check said:
The score looked a lot closer than the game actually was because BC couldn't finish. Of course that's BC problem with this team, they can't finish because they have no finishers.
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I'm thinking BC is a .500 team this year due to the lack of offense on this team.

We may have a bunch of guys with 10 goals for the season unless someone steps it up.

Losing Tovanen was big.

The breakouts from our zone needs work, PP is anemic, passing is off at times, etc.

Giving too many PP to the other team will kill us this year
 
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Yuppie Scum said:
The new security measures are ridiculous. If we are going to live our lives in fear like that, then the bad guys are winning.

Pants looks pretty sharp. I think this team could develop into something pretty interesting.
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I'm wondering if they are new HEA mandated measures? Strange considering most of MCs fanbase are families with small kids and students.

Sidenote - are we ever going to score?
 
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Yuppie Scum said:
The new security measures are ridiculous. If we are going to live our lives in fear like that, then the bad guys are winning.

Pants looks pretty sharp. I think this team could develop into something pretty interesting.
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What are the new security measures? I've only been to games at Maine this year and nothing was different. For me, the most dangerous part is when people are queuing going into the game or when every one leaves after the game. I don't really see where enhanced screening makes things any safer.
 
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Drew S. said:
What are the new security measures? I've only been to games at Maine this year and nothing was different. For me, the most dangerous part is when people are queuing going into the game or when every one leaves after the game. I don't really see where enhanced screening makes things any safer.
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They basically have the Fenway style cell phone drop off and give you a wanding. Leads to a massive backup since our lobby was not designed for that. They also have a checkpoint between the lobby and the bookstore, which is going to make it a lot more annoying to check out during intermissions. I liked the casual and relaxed nature of attending games, hopefully this isn't a mandate and it blows over after a while. I'm glad to hear that Maine isn't doing this.
 
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Yuppie Scum said:
They basically have the Fenway style cell phone drop off and give you a wanding. Leads to a massive backup since our lobby was not designed for that. They also have a checkpoint between the lobby and the bookstore, which is going to make it a lot more annoying to check out during intermissions. I liked the casual and relaxed nature of attending games, hopefully this isn't a mandate and it blows over after a while. I'm glad to hear that Maine isn't doing this.
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Same at UMass last night....
 
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Their inability to score is incredibly frustrating. 57th in the nation in scoring, and just got swept by a team that is 59th! But hey, you know, just didn't get the bounces, or maybe this time it was bad puck luck. We're "gritty". You know, like that gritty effort back-checking on BC's winning goal. Watch the highlights as they loaf back until they realize, "Oooops, maybe we should actually try to play some D", and then it's too late. Frustrating.

At least Pantano is playing well, and the defense has tightened up.
 
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