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Scanzano Bendus or Bram
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Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
I don't have much insight into who's best, but they are definitely having a heck of a year, and this is not simply a matter of piling up points against weak teams.
Mercyhurst's SOS my one measure (KRACH) is 12th in the nation. Not the toughest, but certainly not soft either. Ideally you'd want some measure of the defensive strength of Mercyhurt's opponents. That can be done, but takes a bit longer to set up.
But given that UMD is losing to Robert Morris and both Wisconsin and UMD are losing to Bemidji (who Mercyhurst swept), I don't think you need too much time worrying about strength-of-schedule when getting a rough idea of whether a team's scoring numbers are inflated.
One final bit of the evidence -- the WCHODR is a method that produces a strength-of-schedule independent offensive and defensive rating for each team. You can think of it as goals-per-game, adjusted for strength of schedule (although the results are dependent on a limited sample size and modelling assumptions, I think it's still a pretty solid measure). The result -- Mercyhurst scores a goal more per game on average than the next-best offensive team in the country (Minnesota). That's pretty much unprecedented.
I don't have much insight into who's best, but they are definitely having a heck of a year, and this is not simply a matter of piling up points against weak teams.
Mercyhurst's SOS my one measure (KRACH) is 12th in the nation. Not the toughest, but certainly not soft either. Ideally you'd want some measure of the defensive strength of Mercyhurt's opponents. That can be done, but takes a bit longer to set up.
But given that UMD is losing to Robert Morris and both Wisconsin and UMD are losing to Bemidji (who Mercyhurst swept), I don't think you need too much time worrying about strength-of-schedule when getting a rough idea of whether a team's scoring numbers are inflated.
One final bit of the evidence -- the WCHODR is a method that produces a strength-of-schedule independent offensive and defensive rating for each team. You can think of it as goals-per-game, adjusted for strength of schedule (although the results are dependent on a limited sample size and modelling assumptions, I think it's still a pretty solid measure). The result -- Mercyhurst scores a goal more per game on average than the next-best offensive team in the country (Minnesota). That's pretty much unprecedented.
IceIsNice
Huh? Whoopie Pies? WHERE???
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
What's interesting is how these three compliment each other. The three of them are most definitely having a heck of a year, but a closer look shows that each have distinctly different styles enabling them to contribute, each in different ways.
Scanzano is definitely more of the "Cam Neely" type power forward. While she is most definitely a lady off the ice, she won't object to my referring to her as a "beast" on the ice...in fact, I'm sure she'd be quite proud of it! Occasionally, this has meant an extra PK for the Lakers, and occasionally at a less preferable time of the game, but the good far outweighs the bad in this case.
Bendus is one of the most tenacious and aggressive skaters in the game, despite her dimunitive build. There are similarities to UNH's Paton, here. The Lakers have had a number of shorties on the season and it's no secret that Ms. Bendus has been key to the building of that statistic.
Bram is absolutely the most graceful and all around most athletic of the three. Her agility creates plays that have an "Oh wow" effect on the crowd. Her puck control and stickhandling are enough to draw your attention, let alone her ability to snipe....or perhaps even more dangerous, see the open ice and make the right pass.
Here's a comment heard after the game last night..."why does it seem like almost every time "we" score it's a highlight reel goal?". I'm sure a review would show that many ugly goals have been scored by the Lakers, but darn if there haven't sure been many pretty one's too. These three players are very much for real!
Root against them if you must, but take time to respect the talent that's on the ice. They are a treat to watch! Perhaps MICZamboni or some of the other Laker faithful might have input of their own?
What's interesting is how these three compliment each other. The three of them are most definitely having a heck of a year, but a closer look shows that each have distinctly different styles enabling them to contribute, each in different ways.
Scanzano is definitely more of the "Cam Neely" type power forward. While she is most definitely a lady off the ice, she won't object to my referring to her as a "beast" on the ice...in fact, I'm sure she'd be quite proud of it! Occasionally, this has meant an extra PK for the Lakers, and occasionally at a less preferable time of the game, but the good far outweighs the bad in this case.
Bendus is one of the most tenacious and aggressive skaters in the game, despite her dimunitive build. There are similarities to UNH's Paton, here. The Lakers have had a number of shorties on the season and it's no secret that Ms. Bendus has been key to the building of that statistic.
Bram is absolutely the most graceful and all around most athletic of the three. Her agility creates plays that have an "Oh wow" effect on the crowd. Her puck control and stickhandling are enough to draw your attention, let alone her ability to snipe....or perhaps even more dangerous, see the open ice and make the right pass.
Here's a comment heard after the game last night..."why does it seem like almost every time "we" score it's a highlight reel goal?". I'm sure a review would show that many ugly goals have been scored by the Lakers, but darn if there haven't sure been many pretty one's too. These three players are very much for real!
Root against them if you must, but take time to respect the talent that's on the ice. They are a treat to watch! Perhaps MICZamboni or some of the other Laker faithful might have input of their own?
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Homeboyricka87
MC Lakers #1 Fan
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
There all good in their own way, but Bendus would be my pick. I like the other 2 the same but when Bendus gets the puck you know something goods gonna happen. For her size people don't think she can do what she does. Every time I watch her and the other 2 they surprise me every time.
There all good in their own way, but Bendus would be my pick. I like the other 2 the same but when Bendus gets the puck you know something goods gonna happen. For her size people don't think she can do what she does. Every time I watch her and the other 2 they surprise me every time.
MICZamboni
Mr. Know It All
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
My choice is Bendus as well but I hate saying that out loud because I mean no disrespect to Scanzano (who is an absolute beast on the ice) and Bram. I have enjoyed watching Bendus play since her time before Mercyhurst.
I couldn't get to last nights game as I worked the OHL game (Erie Otters) but will be driving for the Lakers today. I get excited watching these women play, especially the 3 mentioned, as they are in a different world on the ice.
I will give some commentary during and after the game.
IceisNice-Are you here in Erie?
My choice is Bendus as well but I hate saying that out loud because I mean no disrespect to Scanzano (who is an absolute beast on the ice) and Bram. I have enjoyed watching Bendus play since her time before Mercyhurst.
I couldn't get to last nights game as I worked the OHL game (Erie Otters) but will be driving for the Lakers today. I get excited watching these women play, especially the 3 mentioned, as they are in a different world on the ice.
I will give some commentary during and after the game.
IceisNice-Are you here in Erie?
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
my buddy was at the game tonight... and called me right after the game... he had never seen the lakers play before but said hands down bendus and bram were best players out there.. he said scanzano was a good player, but too agressive at times (taking 3 penalties), but said that bendus an bram are just skilled players, with tons of finess. Also said that he has watched a lot of college hockey an said he would love to see either of them get Patty Kaz this year
my buddy was at the game tonight... and called me right after the game... he had never seen the lakers play before but said hands down bendus and bram were best players out there.. he said scanzano was a good player, but too agressive at times (taking 3 penalties), but said that bendus an bram are just skilled players, with tons of finess. Also said that he has watched a lot of college hockey an said he would love to see either of them get Patty Kaz this year
hockeynut83
Ontario Hockey Fan
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
Well.....a totally Bias view point, but I still remember my first time seeing Vicky Bendus play. I knew right away that this is a special player. She was a non stop worker who had skill in abundance and that is not a common combination.
Congrats on a fine season Vicky Bendus.
Well.....a totally Bias view point, but I still remember my first time seeing Vicky Bendus play. I knew right away that this is a special player. She was a non stop worker who had skill in abundance and that is not a common combination.
Congrats on a fine season Vicky Bendus.
CanHockGuy
New member
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
All three are unreal. But what makes the team great is there are a bunch more that support this great team. This year and next as I have said on other threads.
All three are unreal. But what makes the team great is there are a bunch more that support this great team. This year and next as I have said on other threads.
OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
Agree on that. Had the same sentiment the first time I saw her play. It might have been with either Aurora or Etobicoke. She was well...The quarterback of the team, made great plays coming off the wall or out of the corners, despite her size.
Agree on that. Had the same sentiment the first time I saw her play. It might have been with either Aurora or Etobicoke. She was well...The quarterback of the team, made great plays coming off the wall or out of the corners, despite her size.
MICZamboni
Mr. Know It All
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
Bram had an injury but I believe she will be playing this weekend. Part of the reason? Who knows and it doesn't matter. They lost.
Bram had an injury but I believe she will be playing this weekend. Part of the reason? Who knows and it doesn't matter. They lost.
Homeboyricka87
MC Lakers #1 Fan
Re: Scanzano Bendus or Bram
They've lead the nation in points most or all of the season, and they will until the end with the wsu and cuse the next 2 series.
They've lead the nation in points most or all of the season, and they will until the end with the wsu and cuse the next 2 series.