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Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

MiamiRedhawks2008 said:
I was thinking about this earlier this week. I didn't even realize we were in the top 10 until i saw that P. Weston had voted us #3 in her rankings. I thought "we've played 2 solid teams - not not great, but above average. There's no way we could be that high." sure enough....

One of the things that i saw - more in the Providence series than the Colgate series - was Miami's skill & speed advantages washed out by a lack of bulk. This is the risk teams run when they are very youth-dependent. You sometimes sacrifice bulk and strength for skill and speed (only sometimes). If you watch the games again, you'll see that Miami had a clear advantage in open ice: very good stick handling, good instincts/ice awareness, and good passing. Where they struggled the most was when on the boards. It wasn't about willingness or effort. They were simply out-muscled.

Digest and dissect.
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Good points, couple thoughts.

- Colgate is terrible (right now). That's all I have to say about that.
- You're right about the lack of bulk. However, we are moving our feet defensively better than I've seen us in a long time. The shots we're blocking and the effort the team is making once again playing Miami/team hockey is outstanding.
- We've weeded out guys that didn't want to be here and brought in hard workers to go alongside the talent we have. It's Rico at his best in terms of building a TEAM. Now, that said, the results will play out over time.
 
Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

A couple of alumni roster moves today:

Chris Wideman moved from ECHL's Elmira Jackals to AHL's Binghamton Senators to reunite with Pat Cannone.

Will Weber moved from AHL's Springfield Falcons, where he has yet to play, to ECHL's Evansville Icemen to reunite with Trent Vogelhuber.
 
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Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

SweeneyHawksHockey said:
Will Weber moved from AHL's Springfield Falcons, where he has yet to play, to ECHL's Evansville Icemen to reunite with Trent Vogelhuber.
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Guess rosters are overcrowded with the lockout...wasn't expecting to see Will down in the ECHL this season.
 
Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

Miami sports keeping me on the edge to the end today. Great experience and a big win for a young team. Love & Honor!
 
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About as good a Miami sports day as we've had in awhile.

Love and Honor!!!
 
Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

Don't think they've released any official info on McKay. Hopefully not a long-term injury.

Just looked back at Paula's picks for the weekend and she was off by one goal. Called a Friday UM 4-2 win and a Saturday Miami 4-2 win.
 
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RedhawkBandMan said:
Don't think they've released any official info on McKay. Hopefully not a long-term injury.

Just looked back at Paula's picks for the weekend and she was off by one goal. Called a Friday UM 4-2 win and a Saturday Miami 4-2 win.
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Looking at the replay, it looks like he may have just been a groin/maybe hammy pull.
 
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Weekly Alum Update:

Pat Cannone (Binghamton Senators - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2GP, 4 SOG, (+/-) -1
Season: 7 GP, G, 1PT, 13 SOG (+/-) Even, 2 PIM
Chris Wideman (Binghamton Senators - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: DNP
Season:
Cameron Schilling (Hershey Bears - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 3GP, 1A, 1PT, 1 SOG, (+/-) +4
Season: 7GP, 1G, 2A, 3PTS, 6 SOG, (+/-) +6
Jarod Palmer (Houston Aeros - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: DNP
Season: 4GP, 1A, 1PT, 5 SOG, (+/-) +1, 5 PIM
Andy Miele (Portland Pirates - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 4 GP, 2G (1 PPG), 2A, 4PTS, 5 SOG, (+/-) Even, 2 PIM
Season: 7GP, 4G (2 PPG) , 4A, 8PTS, 13 SOG, (+/-) Even, 4 PIM
Carter Camper (Providence Bruins - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2GP, 2 SOG, (+/-) -2
Season: 6GP, 3A, 3PTS, 12 SOG, (+/-) -5
Justin Vaive (San Antonio Rampage - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2 GP, (+/-) Even
Season: 6GP, 2 SOG, (+/-) -2, 4 PIM
Reilly Smith (Texas Stars - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2 GP, 6 SOG, (+/-) +1, 2 PIM
Season: 7GP, 2A, 2PTS, 11 SOG, (+/-) +2, 6 PIM

Connor Knapp (Rochester Americans - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: DNP
Season:
Jeff Zatkoff (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins - AHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2 GP, 1-1-0, 4 GA, 47/51 .921%
Season: 5GP, 1-4-0, 13GA, 110/123 .894%, 2.65 GAA
Trent Vogelhuber (Evansville IceMen - ECHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 4 GP, 2A, 2PTS, 2 SOG, (+/-) +1, 2PIM
Season: 5GP, 2A, 2PTS, 2 SOG, (+/-) +2, 2 PIM
Will Weber (Evansville IceMen - ECHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2 GP, (+/-) - 3, 4 PIM
Season: 2 GP, (+/-) - 3, 4 PIM
Vincent Loverde (Ontario Reign - ECHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2GP, 5 SOG, (+/-) -1, 7 PIM
Season: 8GP, 3G (2 PPG), 3PTS, 20 SOG, (+/-) -2, 9 PIM
Alden Hirschfeld (South Carolina Stingrays - ECHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 3 GP, A, 1PT, 7 SOG, (+/-) +2, 4 PIM
Season: 7GP, 2G (1 PPG), 1A, 3PTS, 18 SOG, (+/-) +2, 4 PIM

Charlie Effinger (Fort Wayne Komets - ECHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 1 GP, 1-0-0, SO, 43/43 1.000%
Season: 2 GP, 1-1-0, 4 GA, 64/68 .941%, 2.40 GAA
Cody Reichard (Stockton Thunder - ECHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: DNP
Season: 1GP, 1-0-0, 4 GA, 26/30 .867%, 4.00 GAA

Brandon Smith (Missouri Mavericks - CHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: GP, SOG, (+/-) +1
Season: 3GP, 4 SOG, (+/-) Even, 2 PIM
Gary Steffes (Tulsa Oilers - CHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 3 GP, 2G, 3A, 5TPS, 10 SOG, (+/-) +4, 2 PIM
Season: 5GP, 3G, 4A, 7PTS, 13 SOG, (+/-) +5, 2 PIM
Nino Musitelli (Allen Americans -CHL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2 GP, 6 SOG, (+/-) -1
Season: 2 GP, 6 SOG, (+/-) -1

Alec Martinez (TPS Turku - SM-Iiiga)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2 GP, A, 1PT, (+/-) -1
Season: 8GP, A, 1PT, (+/-) -2, 6 PIM
Matt Tomassoni (Iserlohn Roosters - DEL)
Week of 10/22/12 - 10/28/12: 2GP, (+/-) - 3
Season: 11GP, 1G, 2A, 3PTS, (+/-) -4, 14 PIM
 
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Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

So, Ferris week...seems like it's been about three years since we had these guys in Oxford.

Not that anyone reads NCAA.com, but what a misleading title and photo caption on their recap of this weekend. Link
 
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SweeneyHawksHockey said:
Nov. 13-14, 2009 was the last time Ferris was in Oxford. Perhaps there will be a non-conference matchup in the near future.
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Ferris' trap has given our best teams enough fits that I can't exactly say I'm going to miss playing those guys. Although, it might be worth noting that through 6 games, Motte's numbers are trending more towards average than Bulldog netminders of recent years.

Would anyone be dissapointed with a split this weekend, making it out of Yost and [not googling how to spell that **** arena name] with six points, to be sitting at 5-2-1 after the first month with 6 of our next 8 at home?

Certainly would have taken that record in a heartbeat before the season started, and while expectations sure can change in a hurry, I'd still be pretty happy.
 
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MUhawks628 said:
Ferris' trap has given our best teams enough fits that I can't exactly say I'm going to miss playing those guys. Although, it might be worth noting that through 6 games, Motte's numbers are trending more towards average than Bulldog netminders of recent years.

Would anyone be dissapointed with a split this weekend, making it out of Yost and [not googling how to spell that **** arena name] with six points, to be sitting at 5-2-1 after the first month with 6 of our next 8 at home?

Certainly would have taken that record in a heartbeat before the season started, and while expectations sure can change in a hurry, I'd still be pretty happy.
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I, for one, will be happy if we go 2-2 through this stretch on the road. I'll be happier with 3-1 :-P

I'm interested to see how the build of this year's team can counter that FSU system that has been so frustrating to Miami teams in recent years.
 
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RedhawkBandMan said:
I, for one, will be happy if we go 2-2 through this stretch on the road. I'll be happier with 3-1 :-P

I'm interested to see how the build of this year's team can counter that FSU system that has been so frustrating to Miami teams in recent years.
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Faster, younger and don't seem to rattle easily. I like our chances this weekend, but would be happy with at least one from the defending CCHA champions and national runners-up.
 
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Wideman practicing this week, alebit with no contact, nevertheless good to see him back. Anyone know the status of Hartman or McKay?


Basketball season starts today in Oxford...I think that means it's time to delete MHT from my bookmarks. That charts and five paragraph essays will be flowing in no time! :rolleyes:
 
Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

MUhawks628 said:
Ferris' trap has given our best teams enough fits that I can't exactly say I'm going to miss playing those guys. Although, it might be worth noting that through 6 games, Motte's numbers are trending more towards average than Bulldog netminders of recent years.
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I think our team this year matches up better against Ferris than in previous years, it will still be a tough contest but I think the increase in speed and skill will end up better against a trap than trying to out-muscle them.

MUhawks628 said:
Would anyone be dissapointed with a split this weekend, making it out of Yost and [not googling how to spell that **** arena name] with six points, to be sitting at 5-2-1 after the first month with 6 of our next 8 at home?
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I would be very satisfied, also... Ewigleben.
 
Re: Official 2012-13 Miami Season Thread: Baby boom!

Get your swim trunks ready, the NCAA Tourney is returning to Cincinnati.

(Worcester, Bridgeport, and St. Paul will be the other 2014 regionals.)
 
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