UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018, reds last stand part 2

[Drew S.]

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Could Maine actually be second in pairwise in Hockey East after tonight's games? It's shocking just how bad Hockey East has done this year out of conference. Tonight is huge for the Hockey East standings, if Maine wins I don't think BU finishes ahead of Maine.

 

[amkirby10]

Could Maine actually be second in pairwise in Hockey East after tonight's games? It's shocking just how bad Hockey East has done this year out of conference. Tonight is huge for the Hockey East standings, if Maine wins I don't think BU finishes ahead of Maine.

The amazing thing for Maine is the number of games at hand they currently hold against most of the rest of HEA. Combined with a stretch of games where Maine could get a bushel of points against Merrimack, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire coming up after next weekend, and it could get "interesting", let's say.

 

[ticapnews]

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Could Maine actually be second in pairwise in Hockey East after tonight's games? It's shocking just how bad Hockey East has done this year out of conference. Tonight is huge for the Hockey East standings, if Maine wins I don't think BU finishes ahead of Maine.

Best case scenario puts Maine #17, .0033 RPI behind Northeastern.

Providence would be the only Hockey East team in NCAA tournament position.

 

[Drew S.]

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The amazing thing for Maine is the number of games at hand they currently hold against most of the rest of HEA. Combined with a stretch of games where Maine could get a bushel of points against Merrimack, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire coming up after next weekend, and it could get "interesting", let's say.

Maine has an actual chance of winning Hockey East. They would likely have to sweep next weekend as Northeastern has a pretty easy schedule the rest of the way.

 

[DoubleA]

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Are you assuming this? The team will be finished by 7 pm today. They can certainly get back from Buffalo in time to rest up and play. Knowing Quinn, I'll be surprised if Oettinger isn't in net for BU.

Yes, I was assuming that. Wasn't assuming that the World Junior team would break up immediately after winning the Bronze medal game and head straight to the airport. But that may be the case. I cannot find a line sheet for either team yet for tonight's game. You?

 

[Pucknut]

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Yes, I was assuming that. Wasn't assuming that the World Junior team would break up immediately after winning the Bronze medal game and head straight to the airport. But that may be the case. I cannot find a line sheet for either team yet for tonight's game. You?

Swayman was in Boston this morning and you can bet Red asked him if he was ready to play tonight.....

 

[ticapnews]

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From the Friends of Maine Hockey: There will be a luncheon at the Sea Dog Brewing Company on January 19 from Noon until 1:30. The guests will be Red Gendron and Dick Umile, who will share stories about Alfond Arena and the rivalry between the two schools. Cost is $20 per person and will include a buffet. Please call Shannon Coiley at 581-1106 or email her at Shannon.coiley(at)maine.edu

 

[amkirby10]

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All of BU's players are back from Buffalo, and all but one are in the lineup tonight.

 

[BlackI]

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Any way to watch for free tonight, or is it pay only?

 

[BlackI]

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Ok, so the BU fans told me it is free. This game is big. Gonna be tough to get any points tonight, but I am optimistic this team will battle to the very end and make it a battle. Really geared up for this game tonight! GO BLUE!!!!

 

[walrus]

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Tough play by both sides, excellent goaltending by both sides. Maine had some chances 0 0

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[walrus]

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1 0 maine vesey pp goal

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[walrus]

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2 0 maine Smith from tralmaks

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[amkirby10]

2 0 maine Smith from tralmaks

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Both goals were sweet plays.

 

[BlackI]

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Fortunate calls gave us power plays. Got to keep feet moving and be real aggressive. BU will be very aggressive this next period. I love job Lacroix is doing tonight matched against top line. Have to have a lot of aggrssion on two first shifts. Please do not trap and lay. It won't work with this talent. Gear up and press press press.

 

[BlackI]

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Lacroix and his line are playing one hell of a game. He's gonna have bruises, but I love how he is playing right now.

 

[BlackI]

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Great senior leadership. Two hander to put your team down a man. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... use some brain cells. Gd

 

[BlackI]

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Boom. Robbins! Also Smith deserves in line up. He's a Maine hockey player.

 

[walrus]

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Great senior leadership. Two hander to put your team down a man. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... use some brain cells. Gd

All they were doing was dumping puck, at least it wasn't icing after the stupid 2 hander

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[BlackI]

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Boom. Robbins! Also Smith deserves in line up. He's a Maine hockey player.

That stretch to get it out of zone shows me he is one hundred percent a UMaine player. RE: SMITH