Ralph Baer
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RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
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Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
I went to the AIC/Brown game. Schadenfreude enveloped me like a warm blanket.
Also some interesting results from last nights games featuring ECAC teams, AIC shuts out Brown 3-0 and 0-11 Sacred Heart upsets Yale 7-6, while being outshot something like 53-19
I went to the AIC/Brown game. Schadenfreude enveloped me like a warm blanket.
FlagDUDE08
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Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
THAT must be why we're 2-10... the world is going to you-know-what.
Im guessing if this were to happen there would be some kind of merger with the western based AHA schools, maybe BGSU out of the WCHA and Buffalo if they get a program going for a new 10 or 12 team ECAC. I dont think Hobart or Skidmore will ever move hockey to D1. Hobarts rink only seats 500 and im sure Skidmore has the same issue.
Also some interesting results from last nights games featuring ECAC teams, AIC shuts out Brown 3-0 and 0-11 Sacred Heart upsets Yale 7-6, while being outshot something like 53-19
THAT must be why we're 2-10... the world is going to you-know-what.
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
Maybe true. Especially since i agree where this world is heading. But I prefer to think that we are 2-10 because all of our scoring potential is centered in the freshman class and much of that was out hurt (and some still is). If you remove the empty net goals from our totals, our goals against average is fine and definitely not what one would expect from a team with only 2 victories. We lost our upperclass offense with the early departure to the NHL of our 2 scoring threats leaving us without much offense in that class.
THAT must be why we're 2-10... the world is going to you-know-what.
Maybe true. Especially since i agree where this world is heading. But I prefer to think that we are 2-10 because all of our scoring potential is centered in the freshman class and much of that was out hurt (and some still is). If you remove the empty net goals from our totals, our goals against average is fine and definitely not what one would expect from a team with only 2 victories. We lost our upperclass offense with the early departure to the NHL of our 2 scoring threats leaving us without much offense in that class.
engineerhockeyfan
PUCKMAN RULES!!!
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
Doc, I agree with everything that you say, but at some point, we have to play with the guys we have.
Tim Tebow has won games because his coaches have given him an offensive system that suits his abilities.
Our offense is predictable and based on players that have gone on to bigger/better things.
I am hoping that we are working on our systems during this hiatus.
I know that we have players who can score, now we need to put them in a position to do so.
Doc, I agree with everything that you say, but at some point, we have to play with the guys we have.
Tim Tebow has won games because his coaches have given him an offensive system that suits his abilities.
Our offense is predictable and based on players that have gone on to bigger/better things.
I am hoping that we are working on our systems during this hiatus.
I know that we have players who can score, now we need to put them in a position to do so.
FlagDUDE08
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Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
Even I know this is true, DrD, I was pulling the sarcasm string, hence the rolling of the eyes. However, EHF is absolutely right. We need to play with what we have now. Oh, the juniors and seniors aren't producing? Let's turn to the younger ones. Heck, we're far enough into the season, and they're acclimated. Let's see what they can REALLY do.
Even I know this is true, DrD, I was pulling the sarcasm string, hence the rolling of the eyes. However, EHF is absolutely right. We need to play with what we have now. Oh, the juniors and seniors aren't producing? Let's turn to the younger ones. Heck, we're far enough into the season, and they're acclimated. Let's see what they can REALLY do.
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
EHF isn't saying that we need to turn to the younger players, he's saying that we need an offensive system that utilizes the skills of our current players. That may mean that we need a "greasier" style (to quote Chris Lerch from yesterday's podcast) or maybe it means that we need a different breakout pattern. A power play strategy where the puck gets worked around on one side and then gets sent across to the opposite face-off circle for a one-time slapshot by Chase isn't going to work anymore. Switch it up. Put in something new. Utilize the skills that we do have. That's what he's trying to say. (I'm assuming.)
You're slipping back into non-sequitur statements again.
EHF isn't saying that we need to turn to the younger players, he's saying that we need an offensive system that utilizes the skills of our current players. That may mean that we need a "greasier" style (to quote Chris Lerch from yesterday's podcast) or maybe it means that we need a different breakout pattern. A power play strategy where the puck gets worked around on one side and then gets sent across to the opposite face-off circle for a one-time slapshot by Chase isn't going to work anymore. Switch it up. Put in something new. Utilize the skills that we do have. That's what he's trying to say. (I'm assuming.)
HighlanderRPI
Opulence, I has it
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
On another note, the RPI Alumni Association, Hartford Chapter is hosting a pre-game event on Saturday 12/3, starting at 6PM prior to the QU/RPI game. The reception will be in the "Bobcat Den" (how quaint) at the QU rink - $10 at the door includes pre-game "light" fare (Hotdogs, chicken fingers, fries, poppers, meatballs, chili, etc). As an added bonus, they sell beer & wine in the Bobcat Den
- As close as you will get to drinking at an ECAC hockey game.
Discount game tickets also available:
RPI Alumni Website
On another note, the RPI Alumni Association, Hartford Chapter is hosting a pre-game event on Saturday 12/3, starting at 6PM prior to the QU/RPI game. The reception will be in the "Bobcat Den" (how quaint) at the QU rink - $10 at the door includes pre-game "light" fare (Hotdogs, chicken fingers, fries, poppers, meatballs, chili, etc). As an added bonus, they sell beer & wine in the Bobcat Den
- As close as you will get to drinking at an ECAC hockey game.Discount game tickets also available:
RPI Alumni Website
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
I think we need to go to the "greasier" spots in front of the net for sure. One thing I would do is move bailen down where CP use to play by the dot and let him hammer away. Bailen has the shot and the accuracy to fill that area. I would have Patty K. quaterback the PP. He (PK) has made some good passes on the PP this year. Particulary good at that back door pass. Also Bailen has a quick release that is lacking for us. We are trying to be too fine.
I think we need to go to the "greasier" spots in front of the net for sure. One thing I would do is move bailen down where CP use to play by the dot and let him hammer away. Bailen has the shot and the accuracy to fill that area. I would have Patty K. quaterback the PP. He (PK) has made some good passes on the PP this year. Particulary good at that back door pass. Also Bailen has a quick release that is lacking for us. We are trying to be too fine.
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Just listen to the Lerch podcast on the ever informative and groundbreaking WaP and the RIT coach talked about them taking more shots. I think we need to do that also. Maybe trying to be too fine. I believe in this group of guys. Nobody plays harder that Paddy Cullen. We'll right this ship.
Just listen to the Lerch podcast on the ever informative and groundbreaking WaP and the RIT coach talked about them taking more shots. I think we need to do that also. Maybe trying to be too fine. I believe in this group of guys. Nobody plays harder that Paddy Cullen. We'll right this ship.
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
Agree completely on Bailen since I mentioned it posts ago. He has the one timer as seen in the ot game winner against Union . Some tip in practice is way overdue.
engineerhockeyfan
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Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
That is exactly what I am trying to say.
But you made it clearer.
That is exactly what I am trying to say.
But you made it clearer.
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
Heres an injury update from Ken Schott: Pat Cullen is out with an upper body injury and wont make the trip to RIT, Matt Neal likely out until after Christmas.
http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/schott/2011/nov/23/injury-updates-from-union-rpi-hockey-teams/
Heres an injury update from Ken Schott: Pat Cullen is out with an upper body injury and wont make the trip to RIT, Matt Neal likely out until after Christmas.
http://www.dailygazette.com/weblogs/schott/2011/nov/23/injury-updates-from-union-rpi-hockey-teams/
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
The news on Neal is of major concern to me. I really felt he would be a major contributor to this team rather quickly. But more of a problem is the extent of his injury. If it is indeed an ankle-he may be looking at a lost year. My experience has been that ankle injuries ar either minor or major with almost nothing in between. Sometimes a break is better than a sprain in these cases. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we get to see him back on the ice in short order but my fear is that this could be really very serious.
The news on Cullen is of course something else we do not need, but until we know for sure how long he will be sidelined, we can just hope this is a one game sort of thing.
The news on Neal is of major concern to me. I really felt he would be a major contributor to this team rather quickly. But more of a problem is the extent of his injury. If it is indeed an ankle-he may be looking at a lost year. My experience has been that ankle injuries ar either minor or major with almost nothing in between. Sometimes a break is better than a sprain in these cases. I am keeping my fingers crossed that we get to see him back on the ice in short order but my fear is that this could be really very serious.
The news on Cullen is of course something else we do not need, but until we know for sure how long he will be sidelined, we can just hope this is a one game sort of thing.
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I am pretty sure we are at a stage now where it is mandatory to turn to the freshman for offense. I also agree that we need to use this little break to make major changes in the power play and the break out plays from our own end. I agree with you, EHF and B-12. We really have gotten far enough into the year.
I am pretty sure we are at a stage now where it is mandatory to turn to the freshman for offense. I also agree that we need to use this little break to make major changes in the power play and the break out plays from our own end. I agree with you, EHF and B-12. We really have gotten far enough into the year.
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WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING?!
But seriously, we have had more non-game injuries than injuries from games. What is going on in those practices?
WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING?!
But seriously, we have had more non-game injuries than injuries from games. What is going on in those practices?
ibanezist00
RPI CSYS/EE '10
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
Finally -- people who understand/agree with me that Bailen should no longer be a defenseman!
Finally -- people who understand/agree with me that Bailen should no longer be a defenseman!
engineerhockeyfan
PUCKMAN RULES!!!
Re: RPI 2011-12 Part III: Our Goal is to be Offensive
It really sounds like we are looking at a Red Shirt situation.
It really sounds like we are looking at a Red Shirt situation.
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