Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

[Birds]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Channel 5 did a good job last night covering the Cards/Castleton game and the tribute to Steve M. The crowd responded very positively too. It just seemed so odd to see him on the opposite end. Still miss him.

 

[norm1909]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Channel 5 did a good job last night covering the Cards/Castleton game and the tribute to Steve M. The crowd responded very positively too. It just seemed so odd to see him on the opposite end. Still miss him.

Of course they did, Castleton is a Vermont school.

 

[norm1909]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Cardinal men set to battle No. 5 Norwich tonight {Article courtesy of the Plattsburgh Press Republican 1/14/2014}

Not only does Plattsburgh State have three games in five days, but it also faces three high-level opponents in their own rinks.

The Cardinals' busy week starts with a visit to Kreitzberg Arena tonight to take on No. 5 Norwich. They play Middlebury and Williams this weekend.

"We’re going into our toughest week of the year here," Plattsburgh coach Bob Emery said. "Not too many times are we going to have three games in a week that tough."

The Cadets (10-2-2) got surprised by Massachusetts-Boston 4-2 over the weekend. Their other loss was to Wisconsin-Superior in the PrimeLink Great Northern Shootout consolation game at Stafford Ice Arena.

They have a large senior class but are led in scoring by three senior forwards: Shane Gorman (6-15-21), Travis Janke (6-14-20) and Chris Dusznyski (11-5-16). Norwich doesn't give up many goals — it's tied for fifth in Division III with 1.64 goals allowed per game.

"They’re at home; they’ve got a lot going for them," Emery said. "We gotta go over there and try to play our best game to have a chance to win, believe me. We gotta get good goaltending, gotta play good defense to win that game, for sure."

No. 3 Plattsburgh (12-1-2) will be meeting its first ranked opponent of the second semester. This segment of the season has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start for the Cardinals, but they swept Skidmore and Castleton State last weekend after falling to Hobart Jan. 4.

"Norwich is always a big game when it’s on our schedule. It’s one of those games you kind of look at from the beginning," Platttsburgh forward Dillan Fox said. "But every game is big right now. We dropped one and it stung pretty bad, so we don’t want to do that again. We started off this stretch with two wins, and hopefully we keep it going."

The Cardinals rank second in scoring defense, averaging 1.47 goals allowed on the season. But that number has been higher in recent games, and they have at times given up numerous quality scoring chances.

Against Castleton last Saturday, they gave up one first-period goal and then held the Spartans scoreless the rest of the way. Emery wants them to bring that kind of defensive effort every night.

"We have a good team," Fox said. "And I think some nights we think we have a little better team than we do sometimes. So we just gotta keep it simple sometimes. I think that’s what we did well (Saturday)."

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[VermontfaninNY]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Man was that an ugly game. We dominated the first 5-6 minutes, only to have nearly the entire team just stop skating for the entire rest of the period. Thankfully we had a lucky goal right off, and then a beauty on the power play, but because we stopped skating, we gave up two penalty's and a goal on one of them. The second was more of the same - I am not sure what was wrong with the team, but we only had 4 shots on goal in the second period (11 overall). Thankfully 2 went in. I am not sure if they were content with that, and if they expect that they can duplicate this every game, but they looked bad. Norwich out shot them 2-1, and I thought that was very representative of how the game went in terms of chances and possession. Granted this was the first game I've been able to make it to this year, but they did not look like a team that should be ranked in the top 10, never mind one that stands a chance in the NCAA.

 

[PrezdeJohnson09]

Man was that an ugly game. We dominated the first 5-6 minutes, only to have nearly the entire team just stop skating for the entire rest of the period. Thankfully we had a lucky goal right off, and then a beauty on the power play, but because we stopped skating, we gave up two penalty's and a goal on one of them. The second was more of the same - I am not sure what was wrong with the team, but we only had 4 shots on goal in the second period (11 overall). Thankfully 2 went in. I am not sure if they were content with that, and if they expect that they can duplicate this every game, but they looked bad. Norwich out shot them 2-1, and I thought that was very representative of how the game went in terms of chances and possession. Granted this was the first game I've been able to make it to this year, but they did not look like a team that should be ranked in the top 10, never mind one that stands a chance in the NCAA.

Plattsburgh may not have played their best game but they still beat the No. 5 team in the nation on the road 4-2 in an arena that they have now won twice at in its history.

I'd say that's a pretty good night. The shots on the scoreboard were way off most of the night. I had it officially 28-20 Norwich. NU certainly outplayed Plattsburgh for large stretches, but Plattsburgh made the most of their opportunities and great teams find ways to win games. That's what Platty did.

 

[Birdwatcher]

Man was that an ugly game. We dominated the first 5-6 minutes, only to have nearly the entire team just stop skating for the entire rest of the period. Thankfully we had a lucky goal right off, and then a beauty on the power play, but because we stopped skating, we gave up two penalty's and a goal on one of them. The second was more of the same - I am not sure what was wrong with the team, but we only had 4 shots on goal in the second period (11 overall). Thankfully 2 went in. I am not sure if they were content with that, and if they expect that they can duplicate this every game, but they looked bad. Norwich out shot them 2-1, and I thought that was very representative of how the game went in terms of chances and possession. Granted this was the first game I've been able to make it to this year, but they did not look like a team that should be ranked in the top 10, never mind one that stands a chance in the NCAA.

I really didn't think it was that ugly. A great majority of Norwich shots in the first period were on the powerplay. The total shots ended up 28-20 Norwich. There was a lot of defense by both teams, along with a lot of blocked shots. The second period shots were 9-5 with the difference again being on the powerplay. Third period shots were 9-7. The important thing is they made the best of the 20 shots on goal they had!

 

[norm1909]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Cadieux stops 26 shots; Cardinals defeat Norwich {Article courtesy of the Plattsburgh Press Republican 1/15/2014}

The Plattsburgh State men’s hockey team began a week of difficult road games by beating Norwich at Kreitzberg Arena for the first time since 2008.

The third-ranked Cardinals scored two goals in each of the first two periods Tuesday as they defeated the fifth-ranked Cadets 4-2.

“Can’t beat that win,” Plattsburgh coach Bob Emery said. “That’s a tough place to win. Some of the best teams I’ve had had a hard time winning there.

“They play hard at home. They forecheck well at home.”

Plattsburgh (13-1-2) visits Middlebury and Williams this weekend.

Mark Constantine, back after missing two games due to a concussion, put the Cardinals in front 2-1 with a power-play goal late in the first period. They pulled away in the second, when Ryan Farnan and Barry Roytman both made good plays to get the puck to a teammate.

Farnan fed Zach Popp for a goal at 7:38, and Alex Brenton one-timed Roytman’s pass into the net at 12:22.

The Cadets (10-3-2) pulled a little closer 5:39 into the third on a goal by Travis Janke, but the Cardinals kept them at bay from there.

Kyle Hall netted Plattsburgh’s first goal just 1:21 into the game, and Shane Gorman scored Norwich’s first-period goal.

“If we had a negative in the game, it was turnovers in the defensive zone,” Emery said. “But we did a great job making up for the turnovers. We blocked a lot of shots, and they didn’t get a lot of second shots. We did a good job clearing pucks.”

The only other time Plattsburgh beat the Cadets in their own rink was Jan. 8, 2008.

Mathieu Cadieux stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced in the Cardinals’ net.

“He made all the saves we asked him to,” Emery said. “Obviously your goalie needs to be your best player in the game of hockey, and he was (Tuesday).”

Norwich starter Matic Marinsek allowed three goals on nine shots and was replaced in the second period by Parker Carroll, who made 10 saves.

—

Plattsburgh 4, Norwich 2

Plattsburgh 2 2 0 — 4

Norwich 1 0 1 — 2

First period- 1, PSU, Hall (Emmerling), 1:21. 2, Nor, Gorman (Whittell, Janke), 14:14 (pp). 3, PSU, Constantine (N. Jensen), 16:51 (pp). Penalties: Gorman, PSU (holding), 12:26. Baleshta, PSU (slashing), 13:48. Niezgoda, Nor (tripping), 15:48.

Second periods- 4, PSU, Popp (Farnan), 7:38. 5, PSU, Brenton (Roytman), 12:22. Roytman, PSU (hooking), 0:41.

Third period- 6, Nor, Janke (Gorman, Duszynski), 5:39. Penalties: Fox, PSU (roughing), 0:13. Rowland, Nor (boarding), 8:43. Currier, Nor (slashing), 12:29. Constantine, PSU (boarding), 19:31.

Shots on goal:

Plattsburgh 8 5 7 — 20

Norwich 10 9 9 — 28

Goaltenders (shots-saves): Cadieux, PSU, 28-26. Marinsek, Nor, 9-6. Carroll, Nor, 11-10.

Power plays (goals-opportunities): Plattsburgh 1-3, Norwich 1-5.

Attendance: 1,373.

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[admiral0417]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Man was that an ugly game. We dominated the first 5-6 minutes, only to have nearly the entire team just stop skating for the entire rest of the period. Thankfully we had a lucky goal right off, and then a beauty on the power play, but because we stopped skating, we gave up two penalty's and a goal on one of them. The second was more of the same - I am not sure what was wrong with the team, but we only had 4 shots on goal in the second period (11 overall). Thankfully 2 went in. I am not sure if they were content with that, and if they expect that they can duplicate this every game, but they looked bad. Norwich out shot them 2-1, and I thought that was very representative of how the game went in terms of chances and possession. Granted this was the first game I've been able to make it to this year, but they did not look like a team that should be ranked in the top 10, never mind one that stands a chance in the NCAA.

What a ridiculous post !! I was thinking as I was reading that this person must not watch too much hockey, but you even admitted it at the end of your Card-bashing post. Obviously you have no idea how tough it is to play at that arena against a very, very good defensive team. The Cards were opportunistic for sure, but how many times have we outplayed and outshot a team only to lose ?
You sound a little like a bitterly disappointed Norwich fan to me.

 

[VermontfaninNY]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

They are a very good defensive team. We are too. We got out shot 2-1 and completely out played. I was sitting with 4 Norwich season ticket holders who all thought that it may have been the worst game Norwich played this year. I will admit a bit of divided loyalties having had Norwich season tickets in my family for 10 years, but my wife and I are Plattsburgh grads and with the exception of last year have been to almost every home (and some away) games over the last 6 years. I've seen what a national championship caliber team is (Norwich in 2010, Plattsburgh in 2009), and based on what I saw last night, neither is it.

 

[CROSBYNU63]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Bottom line is Plattsburgh has superior goal tending and very good snipers. The Cadets are struggling in both those areas.

 

[Birdwatcher]

They are a very good defensive team. We are too. We got out shot 2-1 and completely out played. I was sitting with 4 Norwich season ticket holders who all thought that it may have been the worst game Norwich played this year. I will admit a bit of divided loyalties having had Norwich season tickets in my family for 10 years, but my wife and I are Plattsburgh grads and with the exception of last year have been to almost every home (and some away) games over the last 6 years. I've seen what a national championship caliber team is (Norwich in 2010, Plattsburgh in 2009), and based on what I saw last night, neither is it.

The shots were 28-20.........your math skills seem lacking....that is not 2-1 !

 

[VermontfaninNY]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

At the game the scoreboard said 36-18. I am not sure where the difference is accounted for. Same question though. How many games do you get out-shot 28-20 and expect to win against a decent team?

 

[admiral0417]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

...and many of those on Norwich's numerous power plays. This Cardinal team has the exact same record (13-1-2) after 16 games than the '08-09 team. Not sure your graduating from Platty trumps your season-ticket Cadet loyalties. The more astute Cadet fans understand the rivalry and know that the game is usually decided by the goaltenders. Plattsburgh has the edge over just about everybody so will win most of their games. Simple as that. We have outplayed and outshot Norwich before...and lost. Accept it, and focus on ECAC East because that's no "gimme" this year. Good luck!

 

[PrezdeJohnson09]

They are a very good defensive team. We are too. We got out shot 2-1 and completely out played. I was sitting with 4 Norwich season ticket holders who all thought that it may have been the worst game Norwich played this year. I will admit a bit of divided loyalties having had Norwich season tickets in my family for 10 years, but my wife and I are Plattsburgh grads and with the exception of last year have been to almost every home (and some away) games over the last 6 years. I've seen what a national championship caliber team is (Norwich in 2010, Plattsburgh in 2009), and based on what I saw last night, neither is it.

I don't think yesterday was Norwich's worst game of the season by a long shot. Everyone just goes that route because of the scoreboard.

It certainly wasn't the best either but I've seen worse this year. UW-Superior first and foremost.

 

[PSUChamps2001]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

They are a very good defensive team. We are too. We got out shot 2-1 and completely out played. I was sitting with 4 Norwich season ticket holders who all thought that it may have been the worst game Norwich played this year. I will admit a bit of divided loyalties having had Norwich season tickets in my family for 10 years, but my wife and I are Plattsburgh grads and with the exception of last year have been to almost every home (and some away) games over the last 6 years. I've seen what a national championship caliber team is (Norwich in 2010, Plattsburgh in 2009), and based on what I saw last night, neither is it.

You obviously need to watch some more DIII hockey. There isn't a single team in the East that's head and shoulders above everyone else...and what did you expect Norwich fans to say? That this was the best they've seen Norwich play and still lost? Was a great game between two great Eastern teams, period. Good goaltending, up and down, decent pace and flow. Against a team like Norwich when you get up by a couple goals, it's not a surprise they get a few more shots. Add in 5 power plays and being down 3 goals, of course they are going to toss a lot more on net. When you are up by a couple you don't need that offensive pressure. The only negative I took away was the breakout. Partly due to Norwich's pressure, but way too many times the D and or forwards failed to make the easy pass out of the defensive zone. Both Chewy and Carroll made some huge saves EACH to keep the score where it was.

 

[Birdwatcher]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

At the game the scoreboard said 36-18. I am not sure where the difference is accounted for. Same question though. How many games do you get out-shot 28-20 and expect to win against a decent team?

Hmmmmmm! Plattsburgh outshot Hobart 40-12 and suffered their only loss of the year..SOG does not tell the whole story.

 

[PSUChamps2001]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Hmmmmmm! Plattsburgh outshot Hobart 40-12 and suffered their only loss of the year..SOG does not tell the whole story.

12/1/12 at Oswego
Plattsburgh 2
Oswego 1
SOG
Plattsburgh 26
Oswego 35

Of Plattsburgh's last 21 losses, only 5 times were they outshot by an average of (-4) shots on goal.

Of the other 16 losses, Plattsburgh outshot their opponents by an average of +10 SOG

In the 2010-2011 season Plattsburgh lost 8 games all while outshooting their opponents by an average of 35-23

Since the 2010-2011 season Plattsburgh has been outshot 12 times:
Record 5-5-2, so yes it happens about half the time Plattsburgh is outshot that they win. Not that uncommon.

 

[admiral0417]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Everyone knows that Norwich shot-keeper is tighter than my Uncle Bert !!! Whomever has been keeping that shot clock all these years obviously doesn't know what qualifies as a shot on goal. I've heard that from teams for years. It's really laughable sometimes. I wonder how it's allowed to continue ?? (McShane??)

 

[VermontfaninNY]

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Exactly. PSU gave up a lot of needless power plays because of needless mistakes in their own zone.

It's fine if you want to insist that PSU keeps playing well, but all you have to do is read the newspaper to see that other are disagreeing with you:

Bob Emery is about ready to stop preaching better defense to his Plattsburgh State men’s hockey team.

Not because the message has gotten through, but because he thinks it’s falling on deaf ears.

The Cardinals gave up three goals and multiple breakaways Friday but found the net one more time than Skidmore did for a 4-3 nonconference victory at Stafford Ice Arena.

“Again, it was another great offensive effort for us, and it was a terrible defensive effort,” Emery said. “Our puck movement at certain times was disgraceful, to say the least.

“They’re not listening to me about taking care of the puck, so I don’t know who they’re going to listen to. As a coach sometimes you can over-coach, and I’m not going to say anything now.”

or from yesterday:

“If we had a negative in the game, it was turnovers in the defensive zone,” Emery said. “But we did a great job making up for the turnovers. We blocked a lot of shots, and they didn’t get a lot of second shots. We did a good job clearing pucks.”

Possession throughout the game was what, 60/40 Norwich? Chewy played great, a lot of the forwards had good games, but we still got outplayed.

 

[admiral0417]

Re: Plattsburgh State Hockey 13-14 Season 25

Stop saying "we".....you are a Norwich fan. No Cardinal fan would ever nitpick a win over Norwich. Like I said, focus on ECAC East this year.....because what once was a "gimme" is now a 12-footer with a little break!