Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

[mcfarljd]

Re: Official 2009-2010 Miami Season Thread

forgot wingles got picked up too, but i have to agree with him assuming the sole leadership role with the club he has probably bought into the brothership mentality the most and would think he'd be the last person to leave the team early.

anyways a few hours away from the ferris series, hoping that we keep up the full 60 minutes and come out firing on all cylinders, we've had a lot of big weekends already and can't afford a let down here especially with the 3 point wins in the conference, can't drop winnable games.

 

[mcfarljd]

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Speaking of recruits, here's a quick run down of how the kids are doing right now.

Berschbach, Shane (F) -Indiana/USHL
4-1--5 in 6 games and a +3 for the Ice
5-3--8 in 5 games at the World Junior A Challenge

Wideman, Alex (F) - Indiana/USHL
11 games. 2 goals, 1 assist, and a -6.

Murphy, Cody (F)Tri City Storm(USHL)
9 games, 1 goal. -1. 15 PIM.
Looks like this kid is going to be more of a role/checking player in Oxford.

Cook, Max (F) - Indianapolis Ice (USHL)
8 games. 3-4--7. +2

And the most impressive two for last...
Mullin, Jimmy (RW) -- Shattuck St.Mary's
This kid is definitely going to be something special in Oxford, there's a lot to say about someone that leads the SSM U 16 team in scoring, then goes and leads the big club in scoring as well. Lots of great players come from that organisation.

20 games played. 11-14--25.

Gacek, Alex (F) Monarchs (EJHL)
Gacek is a '93, and is easily one of the youngest kids in the league, competing against some guys in their 20's.
15 games played. 15-15--30.

Thats good enough for the league lead in goals, only 2 points behind the league lead there as well.

 

[redhawkman10]

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Speaking of recruits, here's a quick run down of how the kids are doing right now.

Berschbach, Shane (F) -Indiana/USHL
4-1--5 in 6 games and a +3 for the Ice
5-3--8 in 5 games at the World Junior A Challenge

Wideman, Alex (F) - Indiana/USHL
11 games. 2 goals, 1 assist, and a -6.

Murphy, Cody (F)Tri City Storm(USHL)
9 games, 1 goal. -1. 15 PIM.
Looks like this kid is going to be more of a role/checking player in Oxford.

Cook, Max (F) - Indianapolis Ice (USHL)
8 games. 3-4--7. +2

And the most impressive two for last...
Mullin, Jimmy (RW) -- Shattuck St.Mary's
This kid is definitely going to be something special in Oxford, there's a lot to say about someone that leads the SSM U 16 team in scoring, then goes and leads the big club in scoring as well. Lots of great players come from that organisation.

20 games played. 11-14--25.

Gacek, Alex (F) Monarchs (EJHL)
Gacek is a '93, and is easily one of the youngest kids in the league, competing against some guys in their 20's.
15 games played. 15-15--30.

Thats good enough for the league lead in goals, only 2 points behind the league lead there as well.

What Gacek is doing is impressive, honestly it mirrors what Paul Statsny did at 15-16 in the CSHL and look how that turned out for him. I believe it is across the board in juniors in the Tier III level you can only carry 4 20 yr olds. ( that could of changed when the leagues went from Junior B to Junior A, but thats how it was 4 years ago.) but 20 is the max age for juniors and you are right he is playing against probably 90% of the league that is older than him.

 

[redhawkman10]

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forgot wingles got picked up too, but i have to agree with him assuming the sole leadership role with the club he has probably bought into the brothership mentality the most and would think he'd be the last person to leave the team early.

anyways a few hours away from the ferris series, hoping that we keep up the full 60 minutes and come out firing on all cylinders, we've had a lot of big weekends already and can't afford a let down here especially with the 3 point wins in the conference, can't drop winnable games.

Hope you guys didn't take that the wrong way. I don't know anything, I just threw Tommy's name out because for me he is the most ready besides Pat Canonne but Pat isn't drafted. I don't see anyone else that could jump early, but it would have to be someone wouldn't it? Unless someone gets redshirted, I don't see how they will make it work. Murphy looks like he won't be expected to do to much, but I would expect Mullin, Berschbach, and Wideman to come in and play right away. So Cook and Murphy are odd men out as forwards next year along with Mantha and mason. That still gives you 16 forwards...unless either Mantha or Mason are heading out of town which could happen I guess.

Also I would anticipate another goaltender coming to town next year, but would be a walk on most likely to secure the 3rd goaltender role. While Saska is doing a great job and is great for the program you need someone more reliable back there in case we have another situation like we did at NMU. You want to be able to let your back up who is sick with the flu rest and not have to fly up to dress.

 

[redhawk95]

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Weekend preview posted (belatedly) for your consideration at Jackets Required.

http://bit.ly/427LIF

 

[muredhawks2008]

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One of the things that has helped develop Miami's program is the fact that we don't have guys that jump early. I love the type of players that the staff gets - they stay for typically a full 4 years and develop as long as possible. It helps get these guys to buy into the "Brotherhood". We Hawk fans are blessed.

I only bring this up in light of Minnesota's debacle of recent years. I haven't been following hockey for a decade yet, but it seems like it's a fricking revolving door over there. I realize that Minny's a premiere program, but it seems to be slipping when they can't count on guys being there.

Heading over the Bailey's in the Commons (here in Ballston) to catch the game on NHL Network.

Go Hawks!

 

[redhawkman10]

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Well saw this effort coming tonight. Lack of focuse and looked slow at times.

Only one game and one game doesn't define a season, so we will see how they bounce back tomorrow night.

One thing I noticed tonight that really bugged me is how many times and multiple players that just quit moving their feet when they get into the offensive zone. It happened countless times tonight by miele, camper, wingles, palmer etc they all seemed to do it. I don't understand it, makes no sense you create more chances and draw more penalties by moving your feet and driving to the net. It's awful easy to guard someone who is gliding or standing still.

 

[mcfarljd]

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Yea I guess that answers our question of whether this team will keep up the intensity of the first 10 games, not so much.

Saw glimpses of this team playing their game and buzzing around the net, hit a few posts, a game we shouldn't have let go to overtime.

Congrats to Ferris, they did a good job of sitting back playing the trap for most the game then hitting a quick transition. Bob Daniels coached them up in the intermission and timeout in overtime about how to sit back and clear the puck, 'Rico didn't say a word to our boys. Need to come out and get 3 points tonight. Currently tied for first with Sparty in the league, so maybe Michigan can get off the skid and help us out there.

Good news though, how about Miele and Palmer on the PK. They had more opportunities shorthanded than Ferris did on the Powerplay.

 

[brianvf]

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Do you know if there is a place that shows Miami's lines prior to the game?
I'm just wondering if Miami will start Reichard or Knapp for tonight's rematch against FSU.

Thanks guys.

 

[redhawkman10]

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Do you know if there is a place that shows Miami's lines prior to the game?
I'm just wondering if Miami will start Reichard or Knapp for tonight's rematch against FSU.

Thanks guys.

Best place I would look is the game tracker. That or try to tune into the radio broadcast before the game. Hope that helps.

 

[muredhawks2008]

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First off: Congrats to Ferris State. They are a good club and played to their strengths very well. Nice job and good luck the rest of the way.

That being said, this was the poorest performance of the year. I don't see how you can tie an inferior (IMO) opponent one night and not come out fired up the next. They were listless, immobile, stagnant, etc. Their passing was abysmal. The shot selection was poor. While you could say it was caused by FS clogging the lane, it's Miami's fault for not moving around and forcing the D out of the shooting lanes. They cannot play like this throughout the CCHA and get away with it.

Now don't get me wrong, Rico & Assoc. Inc. will turn this around. I expect them to fix a few things and come back on fire next week. Question, though: we had a few guys back from long absences. Could the problem have been just getting their "game legs" back? I don't think so, but just a thought.

 

[redhawkman10]

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First off: Congrats to Ferris State. They are a good club and played to their strengths very well. Nice job and good luck the rest of the way.

That being said, this was the poorest performance of the year. I don't see how you can tie an inferior (IMO) opponent one night and not come out fired up the next. They were listless, immobile, stagnant, etc. Their passing was abysmal. The shot selection was poor. While you could say it was caused by FS clogging the lane, it's Miami's fault for not moving around and forcing the D out of the shooting lanes. They cannot play like this throughout the CCHA and get away with it.

Now don't get me wrong, Rico & Assoc. Inc. will turn this around. I expect them to fix a few things and come back on fire next week. Question, though: we had a few guys back from long absences. Could the problem have been just getting their "game legs" back? I don't think so, but just a thought.

Well they played better tonight than they did friday. But I said it all week long, Ferris is better than some on here gave them credit for.

Listen, its a long year. Yes they looked horrible this weekend but it's just two games. The first 10, for the most part, they looked great. So yes its dissapointing they tied twice to ferris but two ties are better than two losses. Now this does hurt in the conference standings with MSU sweeping Mich they now have a two point lead in the conference standings.

As for the long lay off, that shouldn't be an issues at this point 12 games into the season. Those guys have been practicing so their legs should be good to go.

I think it will be a long week of practice for the boys in Red and White and hopefully they take it out on western.

As a side note, I watched both North Dakota games this weekend against St. Cloud and those boys are big. They pose a really bad match up for our squad with how big and physical and gritty they play.

Last side note, LOL, Great game by Connor Knapp tonight. Good to see him get back on the ice after being sick and playing extremely well.

 

[IrishHockeyFan]

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Based on some of the comments, my guess is Ferris won the shootout? No notation of it on this sites score page or collegehockeystats.com. So who did get the extra point?

 

[muredhawks2008]

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Based on some of the comments, my guess is Ferris won the shootout? No notation of it on this sites score page or collegehockeystats.com. So who did get the extra point?

Ferris won 2-1 in the shootout after 11 rounds.

 

[Redskins4evr]

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Wow, Ferris definitely had our number. I don't know what it is but they seem always to play us super tough. I agree with RHM, this was a lousy weekend of play for us. I have to give it to Ferris, they played smart, spirited, and seem to know how to handle us. But as RHM said, this is only one weekend. It's like, whew, glad that that is over with. On to the next weekend. I am confident that the boys will be back next time out. Question for all....did it seem like our guys were "dragging" up to the goal on the shootout with no confidence or life in their stride? I will be interested to hear some of your take on that. They didn't show much spark the entire weekend so maybe it was just more of the same. Anyway......GO SKINS!!!!!!

 

[redhawkman10]

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Wow, Ferris definitely had our number. I don't know what it is but they seem always to play us super tough. I agree with RHM, this was a lousy weekend of play for us. I have to give it to Ferris, they played smart, spirited, and seem to know how to handle us. But as RHM said, this is only one weekend. It's like, whew, glad that that is over with. On to the next weekend. I am confident that the boys will be back next time out. Question for all....did it seem like our guys were "dragging" up to the goal on the shootout with no confidence or life in their stride? I will be interested to hear some of your take on that. They didn't show much spark the entire weekend so maybe it was just more of the same. Anyway......GO SKINS!!!!!!

Ferris is a well coached team, its plain and simple. Bob Daniels is underappreciated in Big Rapids and does a heckuva job. They ran a similar style to Michigan st. and what rick Comley does. Miami will have to make adjustments because teams will see that on tape and make those adjustments.

As for the shoot out, yes to answer your question. Its the same thing I mentioned after fridays game. For some reason most of these guys just stop moving their feet when they get into the offensive zone. And on the shoot out they glide instead of getting momentum going. To me it makes no sense, you are a lot easier to cover when you are gliding or standing still. You move your feet you creat more opportunities. Same with the shootout, you move your feet you can surprise the goaltender more, also going down head on makes zero sense. Swing out wide, make the goaltender more in the crease. He moves holes open up. These are little things, but sometimes little things make a big difference.

This team will be fine, it was a mental lapse and Ferris is a good team playing with a lot of confidence. Lets see how they rebound and react next weekend.

 

[redeagle]

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Miami got a commit from a '94 Chicago Mission forward, Ryan Hartman (don't know if he is a relation, but maybe/probably (?) not given he is playing for the Mission). '94

Hope you are right about the team being fine, rhm, but some things are starting to worry me (pp, some invisible players to name two). Coach Blasi did a lot of line shaking up during the Saturday game. I had trouble keeping up (I know, not surprising for me) in the third period. That could get interesting. Should be interesting to see who is together this weekend.

 

[mcfarljd]

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Congrats to Ferris, they gameplanned that weekend perfectly. They just sat back, played a trap, and waited for a quick transition off a turnover. They knew they didn't hae the talent to play us even (as you could see when it was 4x4 late on Saturday, they dumped, had one on our blueline and had 3 guys just sitting back on their blueline). Sad to see we could be beaten (well, it sure feels like losses) to a system like that, but it worked, and hopefully we work on that this week because we might see that a lot in games now this season. Little puck luck this weekend as well, lots of posts, hopefully that was our "swoon" already of the season.

 

[mcfarljd]

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Same with the shootout, you move your feet you can surprise the goaltender more, also going down head on makes zero sense. Swing out wide, make the goaltender more in the crease. He moves holes open up. These are little things, but sometimes little things make a big difference..

Saw that also, and couldn't believe that our guys were just going straight up the middle. Funny how Ferris was doing the same thing, until their 11th shooter was like hey, if I go side to side I can make this giant of a goalie open his five hole for the winner.

And Brandon Smith the only guy to bury the puck...... Seriously?

 

[mcfarljd]

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Miami got a commit from a '94 Chicago Mission forward, Ryan Hartman (don't know if he is a relation, but maybe/probably (?) not given he is playing for the Mission). '94

listed on heisenberg too...

as a 2013

(That would mean he would never play with our current freshmen class if he came in that late)

http://www.chicagomission.com/teams/U16.htm

There's the team page, can't find any stats though. Hope he pans out. The trend is the premier teams getting recruits from 15 year olds now and if they hit they hit, if not then thanks for trying. Looks like we're getting the same kids now too.

Also just clicked on their calendar, he participated in the tourney this past weekend in Oxford. I wouldn't be surprised if another couple kids verbaled soon too then.

Hope you are right about the team being fine, rhm, but some things are starting to worry me (pp, some invisible players to name two). Coach Blasi did a lot of line shaking up during the Saturday game. I had trouble keeping up (I know, not surprising for me) in the third period. That could get interesting. Should be interesting to see who is together this weekend.

I noticed an interesting line combo this weekend that I hadn't seen yet this season, Camper Wingles C Mac. They didn't net any points, but when they get rolling again that line has lots of potential. Hope they can keep that one intact for two years.