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Nescac 2016-17
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minnesotan in vermont
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Re: Nescac 2016-17
Once again Middlebury plagues themselves with penalties, including two 5 on 3 situations resulting in 2 Tufts goals. They need to play 60 minutes with the intensity with which they played the final 10.
Once again Middlebury plagues themselves with penalties, including two 5 on 3 situations resulting in 2 Tufts goals. They need to play 60 minutes with the intensity with which they played the final 10.
PrezdeJohnson09
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When is the last time Colby, Tufts and Hamilton were the top 3 teams in the NESCAC?
When is the last time Colby, Tufts and Hamilton were the top 3 teams in the NESCAC?
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Colby certainly appears to be for real, with Bowdoin obviously not too far behind. It will be interesting to see how the "elephant in the room" matches up when the boys from Maine visit next weekend.
Not hockey, but congrats to Jumbo men's soccer for second national championship in three years!
Colby certainly appears to be for real, with Bowdoin obviously not too far behind. It will be interesting to see how the "elephant in the room" matches up when the boys from Maine visit next weekend.
Not hockey, but congrats to Jumbo men's soccer for second national championship in three years!
Doubleminor
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Saw Bowdoin/Colby webcast last night. I think that the Bears had the lead 4 times in the game. They lost each lead in a matter of minutes. They played with no sustained intensity. I had the feeling that the team thinks they can just show up and win. I do see talent. Maybe there is a different attitude now that there is a new coach. The Bears had a 6 on 3 advantage (bench minor arguing with officials - thank you Colby coach!!!) for the last 90 seconds and the Bears had no plan about what to do with the puck. When was the last time the Bears were swept by Colby?
Saw Bowdoin/Colby webcast last night. I think that the Bears had the lead 4 times in the game. They lost each lead in a matter of minutes. They played with no sustained intensity. I had the feeling that the team thinks they can just show up and win. I do see talent. Maybe there is a different attitude now that there is a new coach. The Bears had a 6 on 3 advantage (bench minor arguing with officials - thank you Colby coach!!!) for the last 90 seconds and the Bears had no plan about what to do with the puck. When was the last time the Bears were swept by Colby?
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The elephant in the room will definitely be a test for Colby. But, they also have a history of losing to the Camels when they are favored to win. This will be their first road test. The two games with Bowdoin, as always, were as intense as it gets. They can either come out stronger for the experience, or have a major let-down.
Lost in all this is the fact that they have been playing without Devin Albert since game one. All I hear is that he is out with an upper body injury - no specifics. If they can get through next weekend without him, he will have an additional four weeks to heal. Does anyone have any information on his injury?
The elephant in the room will definitely be a test for Colby. But, they also have a history of losing to the Camels when they are favored to win. This will be their first road test. The two games with Bowdoin, as always, were as intense as it gets. They can either come out stronger for the experience, or have a major let-down.
Lost in all this is the fact that they have been playing without Devin Albert since game one. All I hear is that he is out with an upper body injury - no specifics. If they can get through next weekend without him, he will have an additional four weeks to heal. Does anyone have any information on his injury?
d3follower
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Re: Nescac 2016-17
Close but not quite -- Bowdoin swept the series with Colby in Dec of 2010 and then defeated Colby in the NESCAC semifinals the same season (2010-11).
Colby did sweep the series with Bowdoin in Dec of 2009 only to be eliminated from the NESCAC play-offs in the quarterfinals the same season (2009-10).
Close but not quite -- Bowdoin swept the series with Colby in Dec of 2010 and then defeated Colby in the NESCAC semifinals the same season (2010-11).
Colby did sweep the series with Bowdoin in Dec of 2009 only to be eliminated from the NESCAC play-offs in the quarterfinals the same season (2009-10).
minnesotan in vermont
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Re: Nescac 2016-17
Tuesday evening game Bowdoin 5 Southern Maine 3.
Tuesday evening game Bowdoin 5 Southern Maine 3.
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Congratulations to the Colby Mules. They've been playing solid hockey this year. Coach Blaise MacDonald has installed a system that takes full advantage of the available talent while minimizing the inevitable holes that are still in the process being filled. I saw both games, Friday in Brunswick and Saturday on Colby's excellent webcast (the student announcers were knowledgeable and very fair), and was impressed with Colby. The Mules deserved to win both games. They played with confidence, exploited the Polar Bears' defensive deficiencies, and never quit. Coach MacDonald has brought Colby back into the upper echelon of the league. And the team will only get better.
Bowdoin seems still to be adjusting to Coach Jamie Dumont's system and leadership. By all accounts he's very much liked by his players, which bodes well for the future of this team. The Polar Bears are young but very talented. The forwards are very creative with the puck. However, defensive mistakes and an unfortunate tendency to take unnecessary penalties cost the Polar Bears the games this past weekend. The Polar Bears have had trouble protecting leads this season. I expect these issues to be corrected. Coach Dumont is doing a good job molding this team, but it'll take some time for the young players to fully reach their potential.
Congratulations to the Colby Mules. They've been playing solid hockey this year. Coach Blaise MacDonald has installed a system that takes full advantage of the available talent while minimizing the inevitable holes that are still in the process being filled. I saw both games, Friday in Brunswick and Saturday on Colby's excellent webcast (the student announcers were knowledgeable and very fair), and was impressed with Colby. The Mules deserved to win both games. They played with confidence, exploited the Polar Bears' defensive deficiencies, and never quit. Coach MacDonald has brought Colby back into the upper echelon of the league. And the team will only get better.
Bowdoin seems still to be adjusting to Coach Jamie Dumont's system and leadership. By all accounts he's very much liked by his players, which bodes well for the future of this team. The Polar Bears are young but very talented. The forwards are very creative with the puck. However, defensive mistakes and an unfortunate tendency to take unnecessary penalties cost the Polar Bears the games this past weekend. The Polar Bears have had trouble protecting leads this season. I expect these issues to be corrected. Coach Dumont is doing a good job molding this team, but it'll take some time for the young players to fully reach their potential.
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Regarding Colby, I will say resilience. I went to the game Saturday at Colby and the Mules trailed the whole game by one or two goals. They never quit and found a way to tie it up. Their only lead the final score of 5-4 came midway through the 3rd period and they managed the lead well until they gave up the 5x3 PP to Bowdoin in the final minutes. Somehow, Colby didn't panic and weathered that storm to get the win.
Regarding Colby, I will say resilience. I went to the game Saturday at Colby and the Mules trailed the whole game by one or two goals. They never quit and found a way to tie it up. Their only lead the final score of 5-4 came midway through the 3rd period and they managed the lead well until they gave up the 5x3 PP to Bowdoin in the final minutes. Somehow, Colby didn't panic and weathered that storm to get the win.
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It's a pretty good ride from Saco to Waterville. You must have some connection to have gotten a ticket!
It's a pretty good ride from Saco to Waterville. You must have some connection to have gotten a ticket!
minnesotan in vermont
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Re: Nescac 2016-17
Week 3 Friday Games
Colby 3 Conn College 0
Hamilton 2 Middlebury 3
Bowdoin 2 Tufts 5
Amherst 3 Williams 4
Week 3 Friday Games
Colby 3 Conn College 0
Hamilton 2 Middlebury 3
Bowdoin 2 Tufts 5
Amherst 3 Williams 4
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Colby 2 - Conn Col 1
Hamilton 5 - Midd 1
Amherst 3 - Williams 2
Bowdoin 3 - Tufts 2 OT
Trinity 4 - Hobart 1
Recognizing that I suck at this... Colby always has trouble with Conn. Col. and may be reading their press clippings. Hamilton has been awesome and Middlebury has shown no signs that their troubles are ending. Bowdoin had a good game against So. Maine this week and should be building some confidence - they may get lucky against the Jumbos, who are riding high. Look for one of the top three to go down this weekend.
Colby 2 - Conn Col 1
Hamilton 5 - Midd 1
Amherst 3 - Williams 2
Bowdoin 3 - Tufts 2 OT
Trinity 4 - Hobart 1
Recognizing that I suck at this... Colby always has trouble with Conn. Col. and may be reading their press clippings. Hamilton has been awesome and Middlebury has shown no signs that their troubles are ending. Bowdoin had a good game against So. Maine this week and should be building some confidence - they may get lucky against the Jumbos, who are riding high. Look for one of the top three to go down this weekend.
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Colby 3 - Conn Coll 1
Hamilton 4 - Middlebury 2
Williams 3 - Amherst 2
Tufts 3 - Bowdoin 2
Colby 3 - Conn Coll 1
Hamilton 4 - Middlebury 2
Williams 3 - Amherst 2
Tufts 3 - Bowdoin 2
minnesotan in vermont
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Re: Nescac 2016-17
Hamilton playing quite well, good passing, good defense. Middlebury looks like they are playing pick up hockey.
Saturday games
Bowdoin 2 Conn College 1
Amherst 5 Middlebury 1
Colby 3 Tufts 1
Hamilton 2 Williams 2
Trinity 5 Elmira 4
Wesleyan 2 Stonehill 4
Hamilton playing quite well, good passing, good defense. Middlebury looks like they are playing pick up hockey.
Saturday games
Bowdoin 2 Conn College 1
Amherst 5 Middlebury 1
Colby 3 Tufts 1
Hamilton 2 Williams 2
Trinity 5 Elmira 4
Wesleyan 2 Stonehill 4
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Bowdoin 3 Conn College 1
Amherst 3 Middlebury 1
Colby 2 Tufts 1 OT
Hamilton 4 Williams 1
As I said, Colby has trouble with the Camels. I would have said 1-1, but I had to support my team. The Conn goalie is a bright spot for them. Great goaltending in the NESCAC all around...
Bowdoin 3 Conn College 1
Amherst 3 Middlebury 1
Colby 2 Tufts 1 OT
Hamilton 4 Williams 1
As I said, Colby has trouble with the Camels. I would have said 1-1, but I had to support my team. The Conn goalie is a bright spot for them. Great goaltending in the NESCAC all around...
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Bowdoin 4 - Conn Coll 2
Amherst 5 - Middlebury 2
Tufts 3 - Colby 2 (picking with my heart, not my head)
Williams 4 - Hamilton 3
Jumbo came back to earth with a thud last night. Shots were 43-42, Tufts, but Cronin stopped everything thrown at him while Bowdoin made the best of four of their opportunities.
Bowdoin 4 - Conn Coll 2
Amherst 5 - Middlebury 2
Tufts 3 - Colby 2 (picking with my heart, not my head)
Williams 4 - Hamilton 3
Jumbo came back to earth with a thud last night. Shots were 43-42, Tufts, but Cronin stopped everything thrown at him while Bowdoin made the best of four of their opportunities.
minnesotan in vermont
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Another nonproductive night for Middlebury. It used to take them two years to lose 8 games, now it takes them......well, 8 games. I can't help noticing that Skidmore has turned things around this year. Amherst not looking as sharp as in previous seasons. Odd to see these perennial powerhouses at the bottom of the NESCAC standings.
Another nonproductive night for Middlebury. It used to take them two years to lose 8 games, now it takes them......well, 8 games. I can't help noticing that Skidmore has turned things around this year. Amherst not looking as sharp as in previous seasons. Odd to see these perennial powerhouses at the bottom of the NESCAC standings.