This Week In Hockey East, Volume II: Now Even Hockey East-ier!

[ARM]

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It would be different if they weren't all ADULTS sure they are 'young women' but they are my age and are adults either way.

Yeah, I don't know you, so I didn't know how old you are. I agree with you that what you say to your peer group falls under a different code of conduct. I don't know if it should, but I can definitely see that. I went to a girls HS game a couple of years ago where one of the teams had a group of 25 or so students that verbally harassed the opponent throughout the game. And what they said was way, way over the line, as in truly obnoxious. But I know how people that age are, and somebody your own age can say something and it doesn't come across offensive, and can fall under that "school spirit" umbrella. Whereas if some guy 20 years older is hollering that, it is downright creepy. So just be aware as you get older, that line will move.

 

[NUWH DogHouse]

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Yeah, I don't know you, so I didn't know how old you are. I agree with you that what you say to your peer group falls under a different code of conduct. I don't know if it should, but I can definitely see that. I went to a girls HS game a couple of years ago where one of the teams had a group of 25 or so students that verbally harassed the opponent throughout the game. And what they said was way, way over the line, as in truly obnoxious. But I know how people that age are, and somebody your own age can say something and it doesn't come across offensive, and can fall under that "school spirit" umbrella. Whereas if some guy 20 years older is hollering that, it is downright creepy. So just be aware as you get older, that line will move.

That's why next year I have already planned on doing far less. And then even less the year after that.

I am in the age range of these players having just graduated. But I understand that age changes things and I am enjoying it while I still can. I do this for fun. Both for me and the NU players. I don't go out to hurt players. They are immensely talented women (not girls) and I'm not trying to disrespect them. I just know from my experience with players over the years they have tough enough skin for a little jeering. (90% of my yelling is positive NU stuff but on goals I have fun with it it is a time to celebrate.) And I will put it this way these players have come to my defense in the past and were upset with the parents behavior towards me in my conversations with them last night and today.

Do I toe the line on occasion sure. But last night at PC I didn't . Not even close. The parents that physically harassed me and verbally threatened me did cross the line though, in my opinion.

 

[OnMAA]

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Congratulations to Lancer on his hard fought victory over onMAA and mattj711 (and the rest of the field)!!! Best of luck to everyone's teams in the playoffs!!!

Thank you Otto Bound for taking care of the HE prediction pool. Having done the ECAC one in years past, know how much extra work goes into it every week, reading all the postings and making sure you got everyone's picks tabulated right. Well done.

Congrats to Lancer on the win. Knocking of perennial pool champ MattJ is no easy task.

Now sit back and relax to enjoy Da Playoffs.

 

[DC78-82]

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That's why next year I have already planned on doing far less. And then even less the year after that.

I am in the age range of these players having just graduated. But I understand that age changes things and I am enjoying it while I still can. I do this for fun. Both for me and the NU players. I don't go out to hurt players. They are immensely talented women (not girls) and I'm not trying to disrespect them. I just know from my experience with players over the years they have tough enough skin for a little jeering. (90% of my yelling is positive NU stuff but on goals I have fun with it it is a time to celebrate.) And I will put it this way these players have come to my defense in the past and were upset with the parents behavior towards me in my conversations with them last night and today.

Do I toe the line on occasion sure. But last night at PC I didn't . Not even close. The parents that physically harassed me and verbally threatened me did cross the line though, in my opinion.

I went tearing home (well, as fast as possible in all the snow we got here (15.5 in my town)) to catch the second half of the NU-PC game after the UNH game. I watched you do your laps during timeouts, and got a little nostalgic. While people may have issues with the level of enthusiasm some super fans "perform" at, I am very happy to tolerate it, because they have made considerable effort and sacrifice to show their appreciation and support for their team. The number of students at all of our schools who get to their respective women's hockey games at all is pathetic, and even as a more seasoned fan who might grimace at some of the "cheers" I would gladly put up with the cheers over dead silence.

I remember the Beanpot several years back, hosted by BC in TTT and Super Fan Joe's rookie year. I left with a headache from the incessant yelling and penalty moaning or whatever that is. I moved away to escape it. Over the years, the kids became adults, the enthusiasm was the same, but with a more mature flair, and you became people who I looked forward to seeing. NU is one of those people to me now too, and I hope to see you all throughout the years.

Word up to NU Dog - you has better run those timeout laps now, because in a few years, you will be sore for a week if you can even make the lap

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

I went tearing home (well, as fast as possible in all the snow we got here (15.5 in my town)) to catch the second half of the NU-PC game after the UNH game. I watched you do your laps during timeouts, and got a little nostalgic. While people may have issues with the level of enthusiasm some super fans "perform" at, I am very happy to tolerate it, because they have made considerable effort and sacrifice to show their appreciation and support for their team. The number of students at all of our schools who get to their respective women's hockey games at all is pathetic, and even as a more seasoned fan who might grimace at some of the "cheers" I would gladly put up with the cheers over dead silence.

I remember the Beanpot several years back, hosted by BC in TTT and Super Fan Joe's rookie year. I left with a headache from the incessant yelling and penalty moaning or whatever that is. I moved away to escape it. Over the years, the kids became adults, the enthusiasm was the same, but with a more mature flair, and you became people who I looked forward to seeing. NU is one of those people to me now too, and I hope to see you all throughout the years.

Word up to NU Dog - you has better run those timeout laps now, because in a few years, you will be sore for a week if you can even make the lap

Hear, hear.

And now I'm all nostalgic too

 

[OnMAA]

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Word up to NU Dog - you has better run those timeout laps now, because in a few years, you will be sore for a week if you can even make the lap

As an ECAC oriented person, only seen NU in action once, and that was a few years ago now. At any rate, understand He may show up at worlds, were we could be actually be mutual fans of one of the European teams. My question is, can he do the same effective call in that Language.


P.S....I'll challenge him to run a few laps with me at the Scotia Bank concourse. That will quiet him down in a hurry.
(For those not in the know, former track athlete, still running on a regular basis)

 

[Lancer]

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thanks..it was a lot of fun.
henri and whoop....looking forward to collecting on our bet .....cheers!

 

[NUWH DogHouse]

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I went tearing home (well, as fast as possible in all the snow we got here (15.5 in my town)) to catch the second half of the NU-PC game after the UNH game. I watched you do your laps during timeouts, and got a little nostalgic. While people may have issues with the level of enthusiasm some super fans "perform" at, I am very happy to tolerate it, because they have made considerable effort and sacrifice to show their appreciation and support for their team. The number of students at all of our schools who get to their respective women's hockey games at all is pathetic, and even as a more seasoned fan who might grimace at some of the "cheers" I would gladly put up with the cheers over dead silence.

I remember the Beanpot several years back, hosted by BC in TTT and Super Fan Joe's rookie year. I left with a headache from the incessant yelling and penalty moaning or whatever that is. I moved away to escape it. Over the years, the kids became adults, the enthusiasm was the same, but with a more mature flair, and you became people who I looked forward to seeing. NU is one of those people to me now too, and I hope to see you all throughout the years.

Word up to NU Dog - you has better run those timeout laps now, because in a few years, you will be sore for a week if you can even make the lap

Thank you for the support DC. And I look forward to our meetings with UNH not only for the good game that usually ensues but for the UNH fans that are such high caliber.

And I whole heartedly agree about cheers over silence, of course there are lines people, if they are in good fun or taste. I really hope at some point in my future following these Huskies I can see a resemblance of the men's DogHouse at a women's game. I tried for years and failed to get more people to come, though I found an able bodied replacement for me. Just because the crowd is small doesn't mean you should be more quiet. You need to be louder to make up for the fools who don't realize they are missing top notch hockey. I just happen to have a home rink that is both historic and acoustically great.

My 'act' has matured over the years and I go no where near most of the men's chants. And as I said it is in good fun that is typically well received. I have never felt so threatened as I did in PC and I have walked into our rivals rinks in my jersey cheering loudly and never had issues like that.

As for the laps I might do them against UVM if they let me (they don't always play the song any more) but otherwise I'm leaving it up to the next guy. Though I was sore yesterday mostly because I must not be over the flu I had between the Beanpot games completely, or at least I didn't run any since before it lol.

And OnMAA I look forward to cheering besides you at World's. Are you going for the Swiss or the Czechs? I am going to try and learn some Czech but the Swiss have 3 languages so I am not sure which one to try in. Plus shouldn't I cheer in the opponents language so they know I am jeering them?

I'll gladly do a lap or two with you. (as a former track athlete and triathlete)

 

[SlewFoot]

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Yeah, I don't know you, so I didn't know how old you are. I agree with you that what you say to your peer group falls under a different code of conduct. I don't know if it should, but I can definitely see that. I went to a girls HS game a couple of years ago where one of the teams had a group of 25 or so students that verbally harassed the opponent throughout the game. And what they said was way, way over the line, as in truly obnoxious. But I know how people that age are, and somebody your own age can say something and it doesn't come across offensive, and can fall under that "school spirit" umbrella. Whereas if some guy 20 years older is hollering that, it is downright creepy. So just be aware as you get older, that line will move.

Maybe its because I'm just old but I find fans behavior in general boorish. When did we go from the norm of cheering for your team to taunting the opposition. I know that it is now acceptable to taunt the other team and its fans but I cringe when I see and hear the behavior that is now acceptable. I think its a symptom of something that is wrong within our society. The acrimony in our politics, trash talk by the athletes to taunting by the fans. I don't get it. Why does it all have to be so confrontational? Why is it fun to disrespect people. Sportsmanship used to be a good thing. Not now. Its not just about winning it seems to be about total domination and humiliation. You see a lot of cheap stuff on the ice. You don't see a lot of civility and respect. I think that's sad.

 

[HockeyEast33]

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Maybe its because I'm just old but I find fans behavior in general boorish. When did we go from the norm of cheering for your team to taunting the opposition. I know that it is now acceptable to taunt the other team and its fans but I cringe when I see and hear the behavior that is now acceptable. I think its a symptom of something that is wrong within our society. The acrimony in our politics, trash talk by the athletes to taunting by the fans. I don't get it. Why does it all have to be so confrontational? Why is it fun to disrespect people. Sportsmanship used to be a good thing. Not now. Its not just about winning it seems to be about total domination and humiliation. You see a lot of cheap stuff on the ice. You don't see a lot of civility and respect. I think that's sad.

You seem to think that it was all very gentlemenly in the past, but back in the 70's and 80's I think I read pretty much the same thing about fan behavior, taunting, and trash-talking related to ECAC men's hockey (think RPI, Clarkson, and St. Lawrence). I distinctly remember going to several ECAC games with 200+ penalty minutes and numerous game misconducts and fan ejections - it wasn't all that uncommon. Not much gentlemenly about that. I'm not sure much has really changed, except that the abuse is more verbal and less physical now (which is a good thing).

 

[SlewFoot]

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Like I said, I'm old. I remember pre-80s when the emphasis was cheering for your team not taunting and trashing the opposition, which back then was considered bad behavior, in bad taste and not acceptable. For example, at high school games the typical cheer was something like, "we got spirit yes we do we got spirit how about you." Today it is something, something "you suck".

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

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Now that's a topic for discussion...

Was going respond now but I'd like to type more once I'm actually at my computer rather than my phone.

Curious to see how other people feel about this.

 

[Eeyore]

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Complaining about the boorish behavior of the younger generation was a longstanding tradition back when Plato did it.

 

[SlewFoot]

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Complaining about the boorish behavior of the younger generation was a longstanding tradition back when Plato did it.

I wasn't insinuating it was just younger people and if you read it that way I'm sorry for misleading you. I don't think this is a generational problem. I think its an evolving societal problem. I think older people are just as bad.

 

[OnMAA]

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And OnMAA I look forward to cheering besides you at World's. Are you going for the Swiss or the Czechs? I am going to try and learn some Czech but the Swiss have 3 languages so I am not sure which one to try in. Plus shouldn't I cheer in the opponents language so they know I am jeering them?

Cheering for the Czech's. Plan to see all their games plus the Canada-US match-up.
If you Jeer in French, you may get the locals on you, as Ottawa is a very bilingual town.
I'd stick with German for the Swiss, lines up best with your favorite player (based on her last name anyways), and majority of country is German speaking. Note that they actually speak four languages in Switzerland.

I'll gladly do a lap or two with you. (as a former track athlete and triathlete)

Cool. What events did you run ?. You are much younger than me, so probably still quicker.

 

[NUWH DogHouse]

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Cheering for the Czech's. Plan to see all their games plus the Canada-US match-up.
If you Jeer in French, you may get the locals on you, as Ottawa is a very bilingual town.
I'd stick with German for the Swiss, lines up best with your favorite player (based on her last name anyways), and majority of country is German speaking. Note that they actually speak four languages in Switzerland.



Cool. What events did you run ?. You are much younger than me, so probably still quicker.

I just hope I can get to the other arena. I really hope the Czech do well, Povova is one of those players you can't help but like. And for the Swiss we have two players, Schelling and Marty. For some reason I remembered it being three from a report I did AGES ago.

I was a 55 Hurdler and a miler plus 5K/10K for triathlons. Though I have stopped due to injuries lol.

Slewfoot, I see your point. Personally I don't have a problem with it (obviously) but I see you have a valid opinion. I feel that things were just held in and were very repressed in those days (not that I ever lived them so I don't know personally, just what I am told) and that behind closed doors much worse things were said. But the appearances were definitely much 'cleaner'.

That we have spirit how about you cheer wasn't it shown in Hoosiers where the two sides just go back and forth saying that?

 

[SlewFoot]

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I just hope I can get to the other arena. I really hope the Czech do well, Povova is one of those players you can't help but like. And for the Swiss we have two players, Schelling and Marty. For some reason I remembered it being three from a report I did AGES ago.

I was a 55 Hurdler and a miler plus 5K/10K for triathlons. Though I have stopped due to injuries lol.

Slewfoot, I see your point. Personally I don't have a problem with it (obviously) but I see you have a valid opinion. I feel that things were just held in and were very repressed in those days (not that I ever lived them so I don't know personally, just what I am told) and that behind closed doors much worse things were said. But the appearances were definitely much 'cleaner'.

That we have spirit how about you cheer wasn't it shown in Hoosiers where the two sides just go back and forth saying that?

The cheer might have been in "Hoosiers" but I remember it from my high school days in the mid-70s and yes the two sides went back and forth to see who could be louder until both sides got bored. I was usually playing and not watching but I think if the fans would have ended a cheer in "you suck" there would have been a lot of parents visiting the principal's office for a little talk about their child's behavior. I remember going to college and pro games and I can't recall any cheers harassing the opposition. The cheers I remember were the Budweiser song at Wisconsin games with the words changed to say "When you say Wisconsin, you've said it all" and fans jangling their care keys whenever there was a "key" play in the competition. As Joe Hockey said, it was a "spirited" but not a mean crowd that watched Wisconsin sports. The worst experience I can remember was some of the opposing fans throwing rocks at our bus when we were leaving after upsetting an opponent.

 

[Hux]

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This week's WHEA awards:

ATHLETIC REPUBLIC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
#19 JENELLE KOHANCHUK, BOSTON UNIV.
(Senior Forward; Winnipeg, Man.)
Kohanchuk led the Terriers with a team-high nine points (5g,4a) in three games this week. She factored on two of the three-game winning goals and scored two goals in two of the games. Kohanchuk also had 18 shots on goal and a +7 rating in three games.

PRO AMBITIONS ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
#9 SARAH LEFORT, BOSTON UNIVERSITY
(Freshman Forward; Ormstown, Que.)
Lefort scored four goals and added two assists this past weekend against Connecticut, including the game-winning goal on Sunday to clinch the regular-season title.

WHEA CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
#29 CHLOE DESJARDINS, NORTHEASTERN
(Sophomore Goaltender; Saint-Prosper, Beauce, Que.)
Desjardins went 3-0-0 for the second straight week, posting a 1.33 GAA, .956 save percentage (87 saves on 90 shots), and her fourth shutout of the season.

WHEA CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
#34 ROXANNE DOUVILLE, VERMONT
(Junior Goaltender; Beloeil, Que.)
Douville made 53 saves (.981 save%) in a 1-1 tie against No. 2 Boston College on Saturday afternoon at Gutterson Fieldhouse.

WHEA TEAM OF THE WEEK
BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS
The Terriers captured their second regular-season title in school history and outscored their opponents 17 to 7 in three victories last week.

ARMY ROTC THREE STARS AWARD
At the conclusion of each Hockey East league game, the Hockey East "Army ROTC Three Stars of The Game" are selected. Congratulations to Northeastern's Kendall Coyne on winning this year's award. She was named No. 1 star of the game six times this season. Here is the final leaderboard for the 2012-2013 season.:
Rk. Name Pos. School Pts.
1. Kendall Coyne F NU 29
2. Alex Carpenter F BC 26
3. Melissa Bizzari F BC 17
4. Isabel Menard F BU 16
5. Roxanne Douville G UVM 15
Haley Skarupa F BC 15

HOCKEY EAST WEEKLY TOP PERFORMERS

Hannah Armstrong, UNH (So., F, Newmarket, Ont.) Scored a goal in Saturday's game and registered an assist in Sunday's game.

Corinne Boyles, BC (Sr., G, Wheaton, Ill.) Was 2-0-1 this week with a 0.97 GAA and .955 save%, including her third shutout of the season Sunday at UVM.

Hailey Browne, Maine (So., F, Oakville, Ont.) Notched two assists over the weekend.

Alex Carpenter, BC (So., F, Reading, Mass.) Tallied four goals and two assists in three games this week.

Kendall Coyne, NU (So., F, Palos Heights, Ill.) had a six-point week (1g,5a) in three NU wins last week.

Alexis Crossley, UNH (Fr., D, Cole Harbour, N.S.) Tallied a pair of points (1g,1a) on the week.

Shannon Doyle, BU (Jr., D, Baldwin, Ont.) She notched four points (2g,2a) and was a +7 with 11 blocked shots in three games.

Kristine Horn, UNH (Sr. F, Utica, Mich.) Tallied a pair of assists against Maine on Saturday.

Kayla Kaluzny, Maine (Jr., F, Calgary, Alta.) Registered two assists in the 2-2 draw against New Hampshire.

Isabel Menard, BU (Sr., F, Ottawa, Ont.) Scored four points (2g,2a) in three games this past wee, including her 100th career assist Saturday.

Maggie Pendleton, PC (Jr., D, Woodbury, Minn.) Matched a career high with three assists against tenth ranked Northeastern on Sunday, Feb. 24.

Casey Pickett, NU (Sr., F, Wilmington, Mass.) Had three goals and three assists in three NU wins last week.

Marie-Philip Poulin, BU (Jr., F, Beauceville, Que.) Had eight assists in three games this past week.

Paige Savage, NU (Fr., F, Johns Creek, Ga.) Netted a goal in each of her three games last week for the Huskies.

Haley Skarupa, BC (Fr., F, Rockville, Md.) Recorded a goal and three assists over three games this week including a team high 22 shots on goal.

Meghann Treacy, Lake Peekskill, N.Y.) Anchored the Black Bears in the 2-2 draw, allowing two goals while registering a career best 49 saves.


CAREER FIRSTS/MILESTONES/WHO's HOT

Alex Carpenter, BC (READING, MASS.) recorded her 50th career goal on Tuesday and broke the BC single-season point record (64)

Kendall Coyne, NU (PALOS HEIGHTS, ILL.) extended her point streak to 13 games on Sunday (18G,12A).

Brittany Dougherty, Maine (Chesterfield, Mich.) notched her 100th point of her career on Saturday at UNH

Rachel Llanes, NU (SAN JOSE, CALIF.) became the 23rd player in program history to record 100 career points Sunday. She has 40 goals, 60 assists in 136 career games

Casey Pickett, NU (WILMINGTON, MASS.) is riding a career-long seven games (5G,10A)

Paige Savage, NU (JOHNS CREEK, GA.) has four goals and five assists in her last six games, including a goal in each of her last three games

 

[DC78-82]

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Like I said, I'm old. I remember pre-80s when the emphasis was cheering for your team not taunting and trashing the opposition, which back then was considered bad behavior, in bad taste and not acceptable. For example, at high school games the typical cheer was something like, "we got spirit yes we do we got spirit how about you." Today it is something, something "you suck".

I was at UNH in the "pre-80's" and I can clearly recall some pretty nasty cheers and comments at men's games. I was always at the games with my teammates on the women's team, and although I thought less about the comments then, I would be ashamed to claim to have been a part of them. Zoofer might be able to recall some of them as well.

 

[DC78-82]

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The worst experience I can remember was some of the opposing fans throwing rocks at our bus when we were leaving after upsetting an opponent.

"Sticks and stones can break my bones...." Please throw words at me instead if you must