Re: >>> RIT Tigers 2016-17: That was fun; let's go for three!
I believe from reading that puck possession is inferred in the sense that they count shots on goal, blocked and wide for both teams and then based upon the totals. It isn't from what I understand actuals as NCAA doesn't keep those specific stats. In most cases it sounds reasonable, however it isn't exact if one team plays a style that trades off lower percentage defensive zone shots on net from the point in exchange for keeping the premier scoring slot tight. On average however it does the trick, then team specific knowledge can be incorporated.
I like the coaching at RIT and the style the team plays, cannot say the same thing about all teams in the conference that's for certain. RIT are losing upwards to seven players however not too much by way of offense. The biggest question mark may be in your goaltender Rotolo graduating seeing I don't believe there was an heir apparent, time will tell if that works itself out. With the Norris twins back and healthy that certainly solidifies the back end, but it is true goaltending wins championships so we will have to see how that situation works itself out.
With Rotolo the starts basically went to a single net minder which many teams conference wide also followed, other teams basically split games between two net minders. I tend to like going with a single goaltender rather than a rotation, but the flip side is when your main goalie leaves it can sometimes be difficult in not having someone ready in the wings. It will be interesting to see going forward beyond January if RIT decides to go with a prime or duo for the next few years.
I believe from reading that puck possession is inferred in the sense that they count shots on goal, blocked and wide for both teams and then based upon the totals. It isn't from what I understand actuals as NCAA doesn't keep those specific stats. In most cases it sounds reasonable, however it isn't exact if one team plays a style that trades off lower percentage defensive zone shots on net from the point in exchange for keeping the premier scoring slot tight. On average however it does the trick, then team specific knowledge can be incorporated.
I like the coaching at RIT and the style the team plays, cannot say the same thing about all teams in the conference that's for certain. RIT are losing upwards to seven players however not too much by way of offense. The biggest question mark may be in your goaltender Rotolo graduating seeing I don't believe there was an heir apparent, time will tell if that works itself out. With the Norris twins back and healthy that certainly solidifies the back end, but it is true goaltending wins championships so we will have to see how that situation works itself out.
With Rotolo the starts basically went to a single net minder which many teams conference wide also followed, other teams basically split games between two net minders. I tend to like going with a single goaltender rather than a rotation, but the flip side is when your main goalie leaves it can sometimes be difficult in not having someone ready in the wings. It will be interesting to see going forward beyond January if RIT decides to go with a prime or duo for the next few years.
