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RPI Hockey 2014-2015: Dedicated to Rich Curadi

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Quick, key thoughts on the game against UPEI. Hard to judge based on one exhibition effort, but I'll try -- and pardon any typos, I'm a beer or two in already :o

Goaltending was pretty solid, and Kasdorf and Diebold look as in-form as ever. New guy (not Soffer, can't recall the name at the moment) looks Martin St. Louis-short though :)
RPI took a bit to find their groove, but by the end of the first period onward, I saw some good potential. The beginning of the first period had me concerned -- where was the forecheck?!
Overall, the effort was pretty sloppy on both sides, but I liked what I saw. I'm a big fan of the way the power play seems to be run now, just as long as the team does not revert to the 5-forwards technique, which burned us so many times last season that I lost count.
Prapavessis (spelling?) is a speedy guy, but some of his passing in the RPI zone was a bit questionable -- I'm sure he will grow into being a pretty good Nick Bailen 2.0.
I was glad to see a nice slapper by Leonard go straight into the net -- RPI doesn't take those shots enough, IMO.
I liked the fact that we didn't do as much playing behind the net as last season -- there was a lot more presence in front, the behind the net can't be the only offensive play we have in the bag.

More thoughts to follow at some point, hopefully.

P.S. great thread title, I agree with everyone else.
 
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ibanezist00 said:
Quick, key thoughts on the game against UPEI. Hard to judge based on one exhibition effort, but I'll try -- and pardon any typos, I'm a beer or two in already :o

Goaltending was pretty solid, and Kasdorf and Diebold look as in-form as ever. New guy (not Soffer, can't recall the name at the moment) looks Martin St. Louis-short though :)
RPI took a bit to find their groove, but by the end of the first period onward, I saw some good potential. The beginning of the first period had me concerned -- where was the forecheck?!
Overall, the effort was pretty sloppy on both sides, but I liked what I saw. I'm a big fan of the way the power play seems to be run now, just as long as the team does not revert to the 5-forwards technique, which burned us so many times last season that I lost count.
Prapavessis (spelling?) is a speedy guy, but some of his passing in the RPI zone was a bit questionable -- I'm sure he will grow into being a pretty good Nick Bailen 2.0.
I was glad to see a nice slapper by Leonard go straight into the net -- RPI doesn't take those shots enough, IMO.
I liked the fact that we didn't do as much playing behind the net as last season -- there was a lot more presence in front, the behind the net can't be the only offensive play we have in the bag.

More thoughts to follow at some point, hopefully.

P.S. great thread title, I agree with everyone else.
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I got back later and saw most of the third period courtesy of RPI TV who is already in mid-season form.
 
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A couple thoughts from the game:

Bourbonnais looked really good. He singlehandedly created Neal's goal late in the first, blowing past everyone else on the ice to leave the puck for Neal to put home. I also thought Bell looked very comfortable (moreso than Reno who he played with). Leonard with 6 shots on goal and two goals to show for it was nice. Melanson passed up a beautiful scoring chance in the second period to try a low-probability pass. Have to think SA will be going over that one with him on the tape.

RPITV has added two additional fixed cameras hanging just below the catwalk on the north side of the ice, one toward each end of the ice. They were using them for additional replay angles on goals.

With the game as chippy as it was, there were a few instances where Luke of seasons past would have dumped a guy on his rear and taken a penalty for his troubles, but he kept his cool tonight.

All in all, hard to draw too many conclusions from a game like this. The next two weekends should give us a lot more insight into what to expect this season.
 
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Today is 5 October 2014. There are -1 days until RPI's next game.


This is based upon 4 October 2014 for the start of next season.

;)
 
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Today is 5 October 2014. There are 5 days until RPI's first real game.;)
 
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GRussinko said:
A couple thoughts from the game:

Bourbonnais looked really good. He singlehandedly created Neal's goal late in the first, blowing past everyone else on the ice to leave the puck for Neal to put home. I also thought Bell looked very comfortable (moreso than Reno who he played with). Leonard with 6 shots on goal and two goals to show for it was nice. Melanson passed up a beautiful scoring chance in the second period to try a low-probability pass. Have to think SA will be going over that one with him on the tape.

RPITV has added two additional fixed cameras hanging just below the catwalk on the north side of the ice, one toward each end of the ice. They were using them for additional replay angles on goals.

With the game as chippy as it was, there were a few instances where Luke of seasons past would have dumped a guy on his rear and taken a penalty for his troubles, but he kept his cool tonight.

All in all, hard to draw too many conclusions from a game like this. The next two weekends should give us a lot more insight into what to expect this season.
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Gary, nice points all. The mobility of the new D-Men is what really struck me. Prap is the real deal, Wilson and Bell were very good w/ the puck. Also shout out to the Soph class, Riley, Woodie, Parker and the ever pesky Jimmy DeVito. This summer these guys were the subject of some jibes from some on the thread (not me or troyboy) but IMO these guys are ready for prime time. I also notice that Phil Hampton was playing forward and had a couple of quality chances.
 
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The mobility of the new D-Men is what really struck me. Prap is the real deal, Wilson and Bell were very good w/ the puck. Also shout out to the Soph class, Riley, Woodie, Parker and the ever pesky Jimmy DeVito. This summer these guys were the subject of some jibes from some on the thread (not me or troyboy) but IMO these guys are ready for prime time. I also notice that Phil Hampton was playing forward and had a couple of quality chances.
 
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Aspy-Are you twins? Just noticed posts #50 and #51. Perhaps you were from Walla Walla, or spent some time in Sing Sing or Bora Bora or perhaps Baden Baden??
 
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Only one game and an exhibition game at that, but 2 things that stuck out in my mind was Viktor Liljgren's size and quick release on his shot in the slot , and the strength of Melanson in the corner to protect the puck from a PEI defenseman,and make a nice pass which set up I believe Leanords goal ..
 
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DavidSec17 said:
Only one game and an exhibition game at that, but 2 things that stuck out in my mind was Viktor Liljgren's size and quick release on his shot in the slot , and the strength of Melanson in the corner to protect the puck from a PEI defenseman,and make a nice pass which set up I believe Leanords goal ..
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David-Jen and I watched DM for a couple years down here at Delbarton. His only major weakness was strength and size. He is faster than most, very quick to the puck, has great extended reach with his stick, and most of all plays very smart. Unselfish to the max(and in fact often passes when he should shoot). I am sure he needs to learn the NCAA level game-but i suspect he will quickly. The key may just be finding him the right match ups for line mates and that is something that has to just be figured out. If you felt he was strong up against the boards, then he has added a little something to his game since we last saw him. If you think Liljgren has size, just wait until they suit up Gillespie. We saw him only briefly in NJ but he is not only big, but he plays even bigger. Did not see enough to judge any hockey skills but I will say that we saw him hit guys and some of them were not sure where they were for a bit.
 
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For those who might like to know, the Schenectady team already have suspended 3 players. One for 5 games, the other 2 for 3 games for violating team rules. Of course, it included today's game vs. UPEI (a 6-3 Onion win). And so it begins... :)
 
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RPI fan 4 life said:
For those who might like to know, the Schenectady team already have suspended 3 players. One for 5 games, the other 2 for 3 games for violating team rules. Of course, it included today's game vs. UPEI (a 6-3 Onion win). And so it begins... :)
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Union has rules? ;)
 
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