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Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
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Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
I hear there may be some unhappiness on this team and with Gove deciding to leave and I hear Rene Lortie deciding not to play (99 points in her 1st 3 years).....I tend to believe what I am hearing. Coach Maurice has moved on, you have a new young assistant coach, who was a great player, but that has nothing to do with being a good coach or a stable influence for a team that sounds like they need it. I think coach Bolding should be very happy if he gets out of the ECAC's this season, he may not even win the east if M'Ville has a say.....Not a great deal of tried and true playmakers here, a great scorer in Charrone but I do not think she will be enough. ....maybe he gets some mid semester players to come in or transfer???
I hear there may be some unhappiness on this team and with Gove deciding to leave and I hear Rene Lortie deciding not to play (99 points in her 1st 3 years).....I tend to believe what I am hearing. Coach Maurice has moved on, you have a new young assistant coach, who was a great player, but that has nothing to do with being a good coach or a stable influence for a team that sounds like they need it. I think coach Bolding should be very happy if he gets out of the ECAC's this season, he may not even win the east if M'Ville has a say.....Not a great deal of tried and true playmakers here, a great scorer in Charrone but I do not think she will be enough. ....maybe he gets some mid semester players to come in or transfer???
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Pretty pessimistic outlook.
I don't know if you can say this NU team might be a little overlooked entering this year but maybe they will be.
This team still has plenty of talent even with the graduation losses and other players not returning.
Chemistry is everything in this sport. It's a new year with new leadership and new players.
I'm excited to see how things shake out at the East/West. I'm sure plenty of Maroon & Gold players are eagerly awaiting the Plattsburgh game.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Roster is up collegehockeystats
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
It is difficult to imagine Norwich flying under the radar. Manhattanville is always solid, but do you see Castleton or Salve Regina (or anyone else) ready to challenge for the top spot in the ECAC-East? When you start thinking about a pre-season top 10 aren't we all really considering a shuffle of familiar faces? To my mind any of these top tier teams (and some of them are west of the Ohio) have the talent to win the title next March, it is always a question of chemistry and team dynamics. Who saw Elmira-Middlebury as the final matchup as the season began in 2012?
Anyway, can't wait to get the party started. Good Luck to players, coaches and parents for the coming season and hope to see you all up in Kreitzberg in a couple of weeks!
It is difficult to imagine Norwich flying under the radar. Manhattanville is always solid, but do you see Castleton or Salve Regina (or anyone else) ready to challenge for the top spot in the ECAC-East? When you start thinking about a pre-season top 10 aren't we all really considering a shuffle of familiar faces? To my mind any of these top tier teams (and some of them are west of the Ohio) have the talent to win the title next March, it is always a question of chemistry and team dynamics. Who saw Elmira-Middlebury as the final matchup as the season began in 2012?
Anyway, can't wait to get the party started. Good Luck to players, coaches and parents for the coming season and hope to see you all up in Kreitzberg in a couple of weeks!
CARDS_rule_the_Burgh
Nate LePage, Siena '13
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Thoughts are with Norwich Women's Hockey player Elizabeth Gemmiti, who is in Fletcher Allen recovering from injuries after being struck by a car. Police have indicated that it may have been the result of a DUI. People need to wise up. If you drink, call for a ride
Thoughts are with Norwich Women's Hockey player Elizabeth Gemmiti, who is in Fletcher Allen recovering from injuries after being struck by a car. Police have indicated that it may have been the result of a DUI. People need to wise up. If you drink, call for a ride
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Looking at the damage on the vehicle that hit her (see here) it could have been far worse for her.
Looking at the damage on the vehicle that hit her (see here) it could have been far worse for her.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Liz has been released from the hospital and is back home in Canada.
Sent you a PM too.
Liz has been released from the hospital and is back home in Canada.
Sent you a PM too.
SeymoreHockey
New member
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
They need to throw the book a this guy! No room in society today for drinking and driving!
They need to throw the book a this guy! No room in society today for drinking and driving!
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
A belated Happy New Year to all, considering this is the first post of '14. I've decided to put in my nickel's worth on these pages and hope it will come across as wisdom and not aaaah, BS.
First of all, I will be the first to admit I had my doubts, going into this season, about this team making it beyond the ECAC weekend, but having been faithfully watching (streaming) since the beginging (of time), I'm now a believer they can go to the frozen 4. (and yes, I even paid to watch the St A game last weekend)
With arguably the best defensive corp in the league with Sharm, MP, and Parsons leading the way, it was just a matter of time before someone on the forward lines broke out and
would rise to the occasion... #21, Papagno. This kid is on fire. I see the coach in charge of forwards (Leclerc) even put her on 1st line PP the other day vs. Amherst so Kudos to Pag for figuring it out. And in case some of you have not noticed, the scoring has been coming from all four lines too.
Speaking of coaching, Bolding has seemingly elected to lead the defense and give Leclerc the spot behind the forward lines. I find that interesting considering most of the head coaches (at least in D3 land) take care of the forwards during games. Anyone care to comment on that?
And lets not forget the goaltending that have made the saves when needed. Even the freshman Celeste Robert had a great game vs. Utica. Boy, that was a bold move to put her between the pipes coming off a loss to Elmira... I wonder who made that call?
So there you have it, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
A belated Happy New Year to all, considering this is the first post of '14. I've decided to put in my nickel's worth on these pages and hope it will come across as wisdom and not aaaah, BS.
First of all, I will be the first to admit I had my doubts, going into this season, about this team making it beyond the ECAC weekend, but having been faithfully watching (streaming) since the beginging (of time), I'm now a believer they can go to the frozen 4. (and yes, I even paid to watch the St A game last weekend)
With arguably the best defensive corp in the league with Sharm, MP, and Parsons leading the way, it was just a matter of time before someone on the forward lines broke out and
would rise to the occasion... #21, Papagno. This kid is on fire. I see the coach in charge of forwards (Leclerc) even put her on 1st line PP the other day vs. Amherst so Kudos to Pag for figuring it out. And in case some of you have not noticed, the scoring has been coming from all four lines too.
Speaking of coaching, Bolding has seemingly elected to lead the defense and give Leclerc the spot behind the forward lines. I find that interesting considering most of the head coaches (at least in D3 land) take care of the forwards during games. Anyone care to comment on that?
And lets not forget the goaltending that have made the saves when needed. Even the freshman Celeste Robert had a great game vs. Utica. Boy, that was a bold move to put her between the pipes coming off a loss to Elmira... I wonder who made that call?
So there you have it, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Perhaps it is a Vermont thing, or just wisdom behind the bench (we are talking two pretty good coaches here), but over on the other side of the mountains Coach Mandigo is on D and Coach Greer is on forwards.
Perhaps it is a Vermont thing, or just wisdom behind the bench (we are talking two pretty good coaches here), but over on the other side of the mountains Coach Mandigo is on D and Coach Greer is on forwards.
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Well, it was good to be able to watch NSN again after a month of "away games" video feeds, with the exception of that Utica game (more on that later). What a good game it was for chemistry building and to be able to shut out a decent, well coached team like SMU is a great step toward the ultimate goal.... the frozen four.
Papagno continues to validate my earlier post that she is real and I though #9 Anderson was my 2nd star for the nite. Third star to Charron for those two nice goals.
Thanks to all the Corps for showing up on an important nite btw.
And finally, kudos to Mr Acebo (play x play) for a nice job, and I enjoyed Mr. Dunning's comments during the first intermission but honestly, those two guys that worked the Utica game were friggen awesome... I'm sure someone else heard the same and need to confirm this.
Well, it was good to be able to watch NSN again after a month of "away games" video feeds, with the exception of that Utica game (more on that later). What a good game it was for chemistry building and to be able to shut out a decent, well coached team like SMU is a great step toward the ultimate goal.... the frozen four.
Papagno continues to validate my earlier post that she is real and I though #9 Anderson was my 2nd star for the nite. Third star to Charron for those two nice goals.
Thanks to all the Corps for showing up on an important nite btw.
And finally, kudos to Mr Acebo (play x play) for a nice job, and I enjoyed Mr. Dunning's comments during the first intermission but honestly, those two guys that worked the Utica game were friggen awesome... I'm sure someone else heard the same and need to confirm this.
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Congrats to the ladies for a great regular "east" season and look forward to the last game vs Middlebury. Like on the mens side, all eyes are on the playoffs and looking past the first weekend, I suspect that somewhere deep down inside, we are all wondering just how far we can make it. Certainly, in watching the "senior niight" game vs Castleton, with no less than 10 graduating, Coach Bolding has as good a team, depth wise, as he has ever had. When you can put Charron on the 4th line and watch her score a hat trick, that's saying something.
I for one believe this team can go to the frozen four. It may have taken 3 1/2 years but Papagno has found her stride. Even George Como had to remark on her speed and overrall quality play. Factor in Moore and a few other lower classmen rising to the occasion and boom, we are there. Of course, none of this would be possible without the league's best defense, especially #8 Sharman. She is such a joy to watch. She never makes a mistake!
Wednesdays game vs the Panthers will be a barn burner for sure. Yes, it will help decide seedings, but more importantly, from a mental point of view, it will go a long way toward seeing if we have what it takes. I think the winner of Wednesdays game will decide who wins the NCAA frozen four. (Platty gets bumped) I'm saying 3-1 NU with an empty netter.
Oh and one last thing... I really like NSN's play x play and color guy Tanner Acebo but can some tell him to get a hair cut?!!
Congrats to the ladies for a great regular "east" season and look forward to the last game vs Middlebury. Like on the mens side, all eyes are on the playoffs and looking past the first weekend, I suspect that somewhere deep down inside, we are all wondering just how far we can make it. Certainly, in watching the "senior niight" game vs Castleton, with no less than 10 graduating, Coach Bolding has as good a team, depth wise, as he has ever had. When you can put Charron on the 4th line and watch her score a hat trick, that's saying something.
I for one believe this team can go to the frozen four. It may have taken 3 1/2 years but Papagno has found her stride. Even George Como had to remark on her speed and overrall quality play. Factor in Moore and a few other lower classmen rising to the occasion and boom, we are there. Of course, none of this would be possible without the league's best defense, especially #8 Sharman. She is such a joy to watch. She never makes a mistake!
Wednesdays game vs the Panthers will be a barn burner for sure. Yes, it will help decide seedings, but more importantly, from a mental point of view, it will go a long way toward seeing if we have what it takes. I think the winner of Wednesdays game will decide who wins the NCAA frozen four. (Platty gets bumped) I'm saying 3-1 NU with an empty netter.
Oh and one last thing... I really like NSN's play x play and color guy Tanner Acebo but can some tell him to get a hair cut?!!
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Congrats to the ladies for a great regular "east" season and look forward to the last game vs Middlebury. Like on the mens side, all eyes are on the playoffs and looking past the first weekend, I suspect that somewhere deep down inside, we are all wondering just how far we can make it. Certainly, in watching the "senior niight" game vs Castleton, with no less than 10 graduating, Coach Bolding has as good a team, depth wise, as he has ever had. When you can put Charron on the 4th line and watch her score a hat trick, that's saying something.
I for one believe this team can go to the frozen four. It may have taken 3 1/2 years but Papagno has found her stride. Even George Como had to remark on her speed and overrall quality play. Factor in Moore and a few other lower classmen rising to the occasion and boom, we are there. Of course, none of this would be possible without the league's best defense, especially #8 Sharman. She is such a joy to watch. She never makes a mistake!
Wednesdays game vs the Panthers will be a barn burner for sure. Yes, it will help decide seedings, but more importantly, from a mental point of view, it will go a long way toward seeing if we have what it takes. I think the winner of Wednesdays game will decide who wins the NCAA frozen four. (Platty gets bumped) I'm saying 3-1 NU with an empty netter.
Oh and one last thing... I really like NSN's play x play and color guy Tanner Acebo but can some tell him to get a hair cut?!!
Sharman has been the team's best/most consistent player all season in my mind.
Murphy is starting to catch fire and is definitely a freshman to watch for the future. Now that Mackinnon and Moore are back the team finally has two of its better players back in the lineup.
If the goaltending rises to the occasion, NU could make a serious run here....
It all starts Tuesday with Midd though. A win could get a home QF game at Kreitzberg assuming NU wins ECAC east.
A loss would likely mean a road trip to Platty for the Quarterfinals unless it's a 5-3 split.
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I"ve been watching the womens Olympic hockey games with interest and while watching last nights NU win over Middlebury, I was reminded of the physical aspect of the game, or should I say the difference between the two levels. As I understand it, olympic hockey rules allow for "contact" vs "checking", while at the NCAA level, it is the same? Maybe someone can clairify this in forum land.
I bring this up because last nights game could easily have been for the gold over in Sochi, albeit at a notch or two down. Now, I'm not going to start criticizing the ref's on how they were inconsistent (at best) but more for my own understanding of what is in theory, allowed when it comes to contact vs checking. Last nights calls were well in favor of the Panthers, and several were questionable, ie contact or checking. I suppose that NU's aggressive/physcial style of play had something to do with it but I can't help wondering sometimes what game those guys with the stripes and orange armbands are watching. One can only wonder what the result would have been had NU not been in the sin bin for all those extra minutes, esp in the first period. Oh and I hope #17 MP is ok after that cheap shot from behind into the boards with about 1 second left in the game, and no penality called.
At the end of the day, the better team won and barring injuries, see you at the frozen four!
I"ve been watching the womens Olympic hockey games with interest and while watching last nights NU win over Middlebury, I was reminded of the physical aspect of the game, or should I say the difference between the two levels. As I understand it, olympic hockey rules allow for "contact" vs "checking", while at the NCAA level, it is the same? Maybe someone can clairify this in forum land.
I bring this up because last nights game could easily have been for the gold over in Sochi, albeit at a notch or two down. Now, I'm not going to start criticizing the ref's on how they were inconsistent (at best) but more for my own understanding of what is in theory, allowed when it comes to contact vs checking. Last nights calls were well in favor of the Panthers, and several were questionable, ie contact or checking. I suppose that NU's aggressive/physcial style of play had something to do with it but I can't help wondering sometimes what game those guys with the stripes and orange armbands are watching. One can only wonder what the result would have been had NU not been in the sin bin for all those extra minutes, esp in the first period. Oh and I hope #17 MP is ok after that cheap shot from behind into the boards with about 1 second left in the game, and no penality called.
At the end of the day, the better team won and barring injuries, see you at the frozen four!
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Af few thoughts from the peanut gallery....
Very nice pictures taken of yesterdays game (VS UMB) that were used on the the NU website, facebook...
Kudos to UMB for reminding the ladies nothing can be taken for granted...
So with Amherst and Middlebury out ( well, maybe), Platty is next?!
Congrats to Charron on #100, but #101 was the biggest yet. and lets not forget Parsons who tape to taped it to her.
Here's hoping #17 returns in time for next weekends game.
Oh, and where is Maniac??
Af few thoughts from the peanut gallery....
Very nice pictures taken of yesterdays game (VS UMB) that were used on the the NU website, facebook...
Kudos to UMB for reminding the ladies nothing can be taken for granted...
So with Amherst and Middlebury out ( well, maybe), Platty is next?!
Congrats to Charron on #100, but #101 was the biggest yet. and lets not forget Parsons who tape to taped it to her.
Here's hoping #17 returns in time for next weekends game.
Oh, and where is Maniac??
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
By the by, the player responsible for the hit on Guay was suspended by Coach Mandigo and did not participate in yesterday's OT loss to Conn College.
Best wishes to Guay for a complete recovery.
By the by, the player responsible for the hit on Guay was suspended by Coach Mandigo and did not participate in yesterday's OT loss to Conn College.
Best wishes to Guay for a complete recovery.
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Well, given the Ivy League stripe Middlebury trys to portray, Mandigo didn't have much choice in the matter. With Guay questionable for the rest of her career, this squad will need a 12th man to get to the end. I've sent an email to the hockey gods doctor in hopes she can return in time.
Well, given the Ivy League stripe Middlebury trys to portray, Mandigo didn't have much choice in the matter. With Guay questionable for the rest of her career, this squad will need a 12th man to get to the end. I've sent an email to the hockey gods doctor in hopes she can return in time.
Re: Norwich Women's Hockey ... 2013-2014
Sooo, Platty vs. Williams, and NU vs Elmira should make for an interesting weekend coming up. Oh, and am I correct in understanding Middlebury is out? Geezz, thats too bad, I had a real soft spot for them. The only thing left in the way of my prediction (NU to the frozen four) now is for Williams to beat Platty and of course for we to down the diving Eagles.
A hattip to Castleton for a great season and a good effort last Saturday. I suspect this program will continue to improve over the coming years as the league continues to "even out".
And to give credit where credit is due, I thought the ref's did a nice job letting them play last weekend. What, only 3-4 penalities? Good Job!
Sooo, Platty vs. Williams, and NU vs Elmira should make for an interesting weekend coming up. Oh, and am I correct in understanding Middlebury is out? Geezz, thats too bad, I had a real soft spot for them. The only thing left in the way of my prediction (NU to the frozen four) now is for Williams to beat Platty and of course for we to down the diving Eagles. A hattip to Castleton for a great season and a good effort last Saturday. I suspect this program will continue to improve over the coming years as the league continues to "even out".
And to give credit where credit is due, I thought the ref's did a nice job letting them play last weekend. What, only 3-4 penalities? Good Job!