RPI 2011-12 Season: Posts on a Message Board

[REDaero91]

Re: RPI 2011-12 Season: Posts on a Message Board

Didn't make game last night, hanging with the newborn but from seeing Fri.'s game and seeing the shots on goal last night,it looks to me like we have changed styles. We are shotting the puck more. I counted 7 or 8 shots for Haggs Fri. night. More of a Princeton style under Gad. I like it. I assume that we are playing this way because we have the personnel to play this style. Sometimes I didn't think we shot enough last season. Also it seems that we are willing to go to the dirty spots in front to score those greasy goals that are needed especially in the clutch and grab ECAC. Nice bounce back from the fellas. Nice to see Bails with a strong game. Felt bad for him Fri night. You can see his leadership out there. Patty K is ready for the breakout.

All of our goals last night (except maybe Malchuck's, couldn't really see from the other end of the ice) were fairly pretty, nice shots a good distance from the net. We seem to be trying to get more of those this year, rather than settling for the just-put-it-in dirtier goals we had quite a few of last year. We had several close chances that could have resulted in goals both Friday and yesterday, but almost always turned into a pileup of 2 to 4 players on top of the puck.

We did MUCH better yesterday than on Friday (even beyond what's reflected in the score sheet). I was very impressed with how we managed to kill the Hicks-imposed 5x3, and all our penalties. Powerplay still needs work, but it's getting there!

 

[Senna]

She is the ultimate Hockey Mom!!! Was with her Fri for a little while and people were calling out her handle from the board and coming up to her. She is as beautiful on the inside as on the outside. For the single guys on the board you can use that one.

Aspy - that was me on Friday night !! She is awesome. Have to say the same for Pat Koudys father. Greeted me out of the blue on Friday and then saw me walking in last night and stopped me and we chatted for quite a bit. Great families here.

 

[DrDemento]

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I thought he said goals would come from his seniors.

I'm a little disappointed that JL hasn't hit the scoresheet yet. Makes me wonder if teams are focusing on him due to his junior rep.

Dude: i would not worry much about JL-he just has to adapt and find his spots to find some open ice and receive the puck there. He is a smart and crative player and will get his share of points. He is also on a team now that has a lot of players with offensive skills and all of this has to mesh. What really stands out is the defense being solid so far. I will take giving up 2 goals any weekend you choose. Shame we gave up a late one on friday but in my mind killing off the first long 5 on 3 against sort of makes up a little for that. With refs like Hicks making these kinds of calls-expect all sorts of 5 on 3 situations this year. Hopefully we will get our share of these because our power play will get better and take advantage.

 

[Senna]

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Thought we played really well again last night. Cant say enough about how much I love our D. Haggerty had another fantastic game. Loved CJ and Pat Cullen and O'Grady really showing leadership and doing all the dirty things and playing like warriors. I could go on and name everyone on the team....last night was just a start. This is going to be a fun season.

 

[Ralph Baer]

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Last year we started the season with a loss and a tie, so it's that I word (not saying it since I don't want everyone else to see that one poster). It is an unfortunate thing that some teams will make us travel for OOC games. I especially dislike Michigan's tactic of one-and-done, pay them and then get the fudge out. I don't know why schools would want to play a team that does that. Thankfully HFH has enough history that western and HEA teams are willing to come to our site (heck, we hosted a Frozen Four). You're absolutely right, though, that the tougher competition makes us better.

But we do the same thing with AHA teams, so how can we complain.if some western teams won't visit us. I think that we have been only once to AIC.

As far as the current opponents are concerend, I think that Notre Dame is the only one who may not lay a return vixit, and even in that case I don't know it for certain.

 

[DrDemento]

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But we do the same thing with AHA teams, so how can we complain.if some western teams won't visit us. I think that we have been only once to AIC.

As far as the current opponents are concerend, I think that Notre Dame is the only one who may not lay a return vixit, and even in that case I don't know it for certain.

With the recent step up of the Union program-I would expect western teams to be a bit more amenable to coming to Troy and having a two game weekend with us and Union. I could not say this for many years-but this kind of trip could be very beneficial for an OOC record for PWR rankings. I still remember the teams that used to come into Troy for the Holiday Tournament back in the 60's and miss that kind of competition.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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But we do the same thing with AHA teams, so how can we complain.if some western teams won't visit us. I think that we have been only once to AIC.

As far as the current opponents are concerend, I think that Notre Dame is the only one who may not lay a return vixit, and even in that case I don't know it for certain.

Hey, we're playing at RIT this year, and they don't even have a full-size rink! We played at Niagara in the D'Amigo year (granted they were with the CHA at the time). We're also going to UCONN.

Notre Dame might visit; they did go out to HFH for the tournament. I remember that game, as it's the inspiration behind my screen name.

 

[Ralph Baer]

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Hey, we're playing at RIT this year, and they don't even have a full-size rink! We played at Niagara in the D'Amigo year (granted they were with the CHA at the time). We're also going to UCONN.

Notre Dame might visit; they did go out to HFH for the tournament. I remember that game, as it's the inspiration behind my screen name.

I should have said "some of the AHA teams". We also visit Army about as often as they visit us.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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I should have said "some of the AHA teams". We also visit Army about as often as they visit us.

Very true as well. Gotta pay respects to the old travel partner, I guess. (even if we don't play UVM every other year)

 

[troyboy]

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But we do the same thing with AHA teams, so how can we complain.if some western teams won't visit us. I think that we have been only once to AIC.

As far as the current opponents are concerend, I think that Notre Dame is the only one who may not lay a return vixit, and even in that case I don't know it for certain.

Unless its for league play !!!!!!!

 

[AspyDad]

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With refs like Hicks making these kinds of calls-expect all sorts of 5 on 3 situations this year. Hopefully we will get our share of these because our power play will get better and take advantage.

DrD, expect us to get hosed all season again especially in light of us moving out of this jerkwater league. In an OC game you think Stewie would send somebody else but Hicks over but you know Stewie... he has to go after our great coach. ECAC officials have a chip on their shoulder and it starts from the arrogant attitude of Stewie.

 

[Timmah!]

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I still remember at one women's game, we veto'd Tarantella for an ENTIRE period (thankfully no Five Note Random). Quite funny. Get used to it, though, it's fun times.

Tarantella was vetoed for me during my entire tenure as conductor. In fact, the only time I recall playing it was as a veto for something else I called...and the band just did that to rub it in. After a while, I would just call Tarantella when I didn't want to conduct a period break...

 

[joecct]

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Dr.D

When Hicks was doing junior games down here, we thought he looked like:

 

[DrDemento]

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DrD, expect us to get hosed all season again especially in light of us moving out of this jerkwater league. In an OC game you think Stewie would send somebody else but Hicks over but you know Stewie... he has to go after our great coach. ECAC officials have a chip on their shoulder and it starts from the arrogant attitude of Stewie.

After all the years of following the team-I am very much convinced of the fact that we often get 'hosed'. Sometimes it is more obvious than others but it is none-the-less true. I have gotten to the point where i expect it. Sometimes you can overcome it with talent (see the mid 80's) and i hope this is one of those years.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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Tarantella was vetoed for me during my entire tenure as conductor. In fact, the only time I recall playing it was as a veto for something else I called...and the band just did that to rub it in. After a while, I would just call Tarantella when I didn't want to conduct a period break...

Did you leave it up as the next song, or pick something else? The conductor at this game was insistent it would be played. Finally a sax did a counter-veto.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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After all the years of following the team-I am very much convinced of the fact that we often get 'hosed'. Sometimes it is more obvious than others but it is none-the-less true. I have gotten to the point where i expect it. Sometimes you can overcome it with talent (see the mid 80's) and i hope this is one of those years.

The only time we aren't hosed by the refs is when we play SLU.

 

[Rolevio]

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With the recent step up of the Union program-I would expect western teams to be a bit more amenable to coming to Troy and having a two game weekend with us and Union. I could not say this for many years-but this kind of trip could be very beneficial for an OOC record for PWR rankings. I still remember the teams that used to come into Troy for the Holiday Tournament back in the 60's and miss that kind of competition.

I doubt it. Have you seen Union's non-conference schedule this year? Only hosting WMU and AIC.

 

[DrDemento]

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I doubt it. Have you seen Union's non-conference schedule this year? Only hosting WMU and AIC.

i am pretty sure this year's schedule was put in place some time ago. Let's see what happens with the next few years. These things take some time.

 

[Wholin1]

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i am pretty sure this year's schedule was put in place some time ago. Let's see what happens with the next few years. These things take some time.

Doc, sometimes yes, and sometimes no. For example, over the summer Union dropped a home game with Uconn for an away at Merrimack.

 

[hockeymascot]

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DrD, expect us to get hosed all season again especially in light of us moving out of this jerkwater league. In an OC game you think Stewie would send somebody else but Hicks over but you know Stewie... he has to go after our great coach. ECAC officials have a chip on their shoulder and it starts from the arrogant attitude of Stewie.

In my opinion, all officials have a chip on their shoulder......no matter what sport they officiate. If it is out of your control, don't worry about it. It is obvious you don't like Paul Stewart, or better yet, ECAC officials. Guess what, I hate them too, but I don't believe they have anything against one coach or another. The chip on SA's shoulder is as big as Stewart's!