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>>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
Same old same old. I think this was our best game in a while, but we could not finish while Bentley cashed in on every single mistake. Wilson was irate with the refs at the end of the game, not sure what that was about.
Word is we won't be getting anyone back by next week.
Same old same old. I think this was our best game in a while, but we could not finish while Bentley cashed in on every single mistake. Wilson was irate with the refs at the end of the game, not sure what that was about.
Word is we won't be getting anyone back by next week.
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Downstate_RIT_Fan
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
This is going to be a tough final stretch. Winning games, getting healthy, and having momentum going into the playoffs is tough when your player options are limited. The freshmen are being asked to shoulder a lot of responsibilities, lets see how they do over the final few series, if anything all the ice time will build confidence in the underclassmen, as the radio guys were mentioning during the third period.
This is going to be a tough final stretch. Winning games, getting healthy, and having momentum going into the playoffs is tough when your player options are limited. The freshmen are being asked to shoulder a lot of responsibilities, lets see how they do over the final few series, if anything all the ice time will build confidence in the underclassmen, as the radio guys were mentioning during the third period.
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
That's been the problem for years, with a few breaks when Garbowsky was firing on all cylinders.
Powers &8^]
we could not finish while Bentley cashed in on every single mistake
That's been the problem for years, with a few breaks when Garbowsky was firing on all cylinders.
Powers &8^]
That's been the problem for years, with a few breaks when Garbowsky was firing on all cylinders.
Powers &8^]
If I pulled out a hair for every time RIT players have been frantically whacking at a puck on the goal line, shooting into a goalie's chest on a breakaway, or whiffing at a wide open net in the last few years I'd be bald.
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
Garbowsky's senior year was the only time RIT has been able to finish since the Brennar/Favot/Burt days. Combine that with goaltending that is below-average and unable to make the game saving save and it's a recipe for being 8th in the league.
That's been the problem for years, with a few breaks when Garbowsky was firing on all cylinders.
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Garbowsky's senior year was the only time RIT has been able to finish since the Brennar/Favot/Burt days. Combine that with goaltending that is below-average and unable to make the game saving save and it's a recipe for being 8th in the league.
Downstate_RIT_Fan
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Bad officiating again tonight. Unfortunate that games have to be played this way.
While there were some bad calls, that's not why the Tigers lost on Saturday night. Bentley put together a more determined third period, they were more on their game than RIT was on theirs. RIT is a struggling team right now just looking to put together a solid 60 minutes. RIT fans myself included can hope for the best for the remainder of the season but in reality also expect the worse. Cliche I know, but it is what it is.
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
What has it been giving RIT success in the previous two seasons? Goaltending has been below average since those days as well. Was our offensive brute-force simply able to cover up these other flaws?
Garbowsky's senior year was the only time RIT has been able to finish since the Brennar/Favot/Burt days. Combine that with goaltending that is below-average and unable to make the game saving save and it's a recipe for being 8th in the league.
What has it been giving RIT success in the previous two seasons? Goaltending has been below average since those days as well. Was our offensive brute-force simply able to cover up these other flaws?
Downstate_RIT_Fan
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What has it been giving RIT success in the previous two seasons? Goaltending has been below average since those days as well. Was our offensive brute-force simply able to cover up these other flaws?
I'd say strong blue line first including PK, then leadership, timely goals (MGM line, etc), and timely goaltending ( getting hot when it counted).
Tom Naeger
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
Other than one year where Jordan Ruby found himself, The Tigers have been a long way of having a guy like Shane Madalora in nets. I feel for Rotolo though. His numbers are not his fault as much of a result just horrible defensive play. As I've said many times on there, I don't think he will steal a game for you, but Mike is good enough to get you there with a good team. Even the best goaltender would be struggling with this group. RIT simply is not as deep as they've been in years past on the Blue line. Some of the upper classmen who needed to step up with the Norrish Twins out have struggled, to but it nicely. I am still lost in understanding Coach Wilson's handling of the goaltenders this year. Yeah Short has been anything but impressive in his starts, but there been so few. I really thought he made a mistake letting Rotolo take so many games early, barring something that I don't know. Even the best coaches have off years, this maybe one for our coaching staff. Nothing they say seems to stop the sloppy and boneheaded plays. This was all stuff that was brewing well before all the injuries happen, and now has just snow balled into a complete disaster. Wilson said this team is fragile and it is, but it also in free fall. I've seen disappointing RIT teams in my 19 years around RIT Hockey. But I never remember on pick to win their conference spiral to the point that you wonder if they will win another game...
Other than one year where Jordan Ruby found himself, The Tigers have been a long way of having a guy like Shane Madalora in nets. I feel for Rotolo though. His numbers are not his fault as much of a result just horrible defensive play. As I've said many times on there, I don't think he will steal a game for you, but Mike is good enough to get you there with a good team. Even the best goaltender would be struggling with this group. RIT simply is not as deep as they've been in years past on the Blue line. Some of the upper classmen who needed to step up with the Norrish Twins out have struggled, to but it nicely. I am still lost in understanding Coach Wilson's handling of the goaltenders this year. Yeah Short has been anything but impressive in his starts, but there been so few. I really thought he made a mistake letting Rotolo take so many games early, barring something that I don't know. Even the best coaches have off years, this maybe one for our coaching staff. Nothing they say seems to stop the sloppy and boneheaded plays. This was all stuff that was brewing well before all the injuries happen, and now has just snow balled into a complete disaster. Wilson said this team is fragile and it is, but it also in free fall. I've seen disappointing RIT teams in my 19 years around RIT Hockey. But I never remember on pick to win their conference spiral to the point that you wonder if they will win another game...
TigerFan86-87
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I think last year they just found a way to score enough to win despite choking away many chances. I think the team was good enough to have blown out a lot of the opponents that they only beat by 1 or 2 goals. Plus I wouldn't exactly say that the goaltending was below average last season, at least when Rotolo was in net. Short and Amato on the other hand...
I will slightly disagree with the assertion that goaltending has been below average for both of the last two seasons. Jordan Ruby was fantastic for most of the 2014-15 season and really shined brightest through the Tigers' playoff run to the second round of the NCAA's. Maybe it was the fans' love affair with Mike Rotolo or their view being tarnished by Jordan's mediocre performances prior to that season, but people still seem to forget how good his numbers were that year (except for the Win-Loss record due to the team not scoring him any goals). Maybe not quite Madolora numbers, but very good nonetheless.What has it been giving RIT success in the previous two seasons? Goaltending has been below average since those days as well. Was our offensive brute-force simply able to cover up these other flaws?
I think last year they just found a way to score enough to win despite choking away many chances. I think the team was good enough to have blown out a lot of the opponents that they only beat by 1 or 2 goals. Plus I wouldn't exactly say that the goaltending was below average last season, at least when Rotolo was in net. Short and Amato on the other hand...
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I think the word I was looking for in terms of goaltending is consistency. I would rather have a goalie that makes all the saves he should each night and gives the team confidence he will back them up than one that goes on streaks and can either steal a game or lose it.
I think the word I was looking for in terms of goaltending is consistency. I would rather have a goalie that makes all the saves he should each night and gives the team confidence he will back them up than one that goes on streaks and can either steal a game or lose it.
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
From that perspective, Rotolo has been fine. He lets in a bad one now and then but by and large he makes the saves he should make. He just rarely makes saves he shouldn't make. And he was good enough to get us to the NCAA's last year.
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I think the word I was looking for in terms of goaltending is consistency. I would rather have a goalie that makes all the saves he should each night and gives the team confidence he will back them up than one that goes on streaks and can either steal a game or lose it.
From that perspective, Rotolo has been fine. He lets in a bad one now and then but by and large he makes the saves he should make. He just rarely makes saves he shouldn't make. And he was good enough to get us to the NCAA's last year.
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TigerFan86-87
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
The Tigers got him 7 goals to work with in the AHC Championship game. Offense got them to the NCAA tournament.
To be fair though, he held Mercyhurst and Air Force to 1 goal in each of the prior three games in that tournament. He had to be pretty darn good to get us to the Finals. He's capable of making those saves that he "shouldn't" make. He just doesn't do it night in and night out.
And he was good enough to get us to the NCAA's last year.
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The Tigers got him 7 goals to work with in the AHC Championship game. Offense got them to the NCAA tournament.
To be fair though, he held Mercyhurst and Air Force to 1 goal in each of the prior three games in that tournament. He had to be pretty darn good to get us to the Finals. He's capable of making those saves that he "shouldn't" make. He just doesn't do it night in and night out.
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
It's a team sport, everybody has to do their job for the 60 minutes their on the ice. They just haven't been doing it well this year. Hopefully the future gets brighter for the team.
The Tigers got him 7 goals to work with in the AHC Championship game. Offense got them to the NCAA tournament.
To be fair though, he held Mercyhurst and Air Force to 1 goal in each of the prior three games in that tournament. He had to be pretty darn good to get us to the Finals. He's capable of making those saves that he "shouldn't" make. He just doesn't do it night in and night out.
It's a team sport, everybody has to do their job for the 60 minutes their on the ice. They just haven't been doing it well this year. Hopefully the future gets brighter for the team.
Tom Naeger
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_uBuHFFTs
A certain Air Force Coach thought Mike was pretty dang good in the AHA semi last year. In fairness to him, I think we've gotten about everything we could have hoped for and more out of him. We need other guys to step up...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_uBuHFFTs
A certain Air Force Coach thought Mike was pretty dang good in the AHA semi last year. In fairness to him, I think we've gotten about everything we could have hoped for and more out of him. We need other guys to step up...
Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I apologize for not being clear. By "get us to the NCAA's", I was referring to the entire tournament, not solely the AHC championship.
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The Tigers got him 7 goals to work with in the AHC Championship game. Offense got them to the NCAA tournament.
I apologize for not being clear. By "get us to the NCAA's", I was referring to the entire tournament, not solely the AHC championship.
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Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
Just got to get hot at the right time. I got a feeling the end of the regular season will not be pretty for RIT and maybe coach knows this too and can work it to RITs advantage. Having some bad losses down the stretch might be a good formula for a healthier RIT showing up for the playoffs in a foul mood and wanting to represent a school that has won the last two championships. I would of wanted the 5th spot as I think getting the bye but being on the road is also a good formula for RIT, it's possible , but the stars will have to align just right to get them that bye..
Just got to get hot at the right time. I got a feeling the end of the regular season will not be pretty for RIT and maybe coach knows this too and can work it to RITs advantage. Having some bad losses down the stretch might be a good formula for a healthier RIT showing up for the playoffs in a foul mood and wanting to represent a school that has won the last two championships. I would of wanted the 5th spot as I think getting the bye but being on the road is also a good formula for RIT, it's possible , but the stars will have to align just right to get them that bye..
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