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

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That is a good point. But pregame Red gave the impression that since the face off circles are the same distance away that is all that mattered. Walsh used to try to practice on Olympic ice if he had to go against Unh or someone else with big ice. Cahoon thought Maine had a tough time adjusting to it in the first period. Maybe Red should consider adjusting his team and practices before going to Unh. :)
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Walsh's teams suck on the big sheet.

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Umass giving Maine fits with two grade A scoring chances short handed.
 
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The ice must suck as many pucks are bouncing over sticks

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Is this a 5 on 5 pp for umass ?

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What a awful.play by pieper

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Wow, i think i saw all five maine players just standing absolutely still on that last mass offensive push.
 
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Shortie by lacroix from michel

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Nice hard low shot by Michel on a two on one shorthanded... Lacroix bangs home the rebound of the goalies blocker.

Maine 3-2
 
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Timeout by Umass might have helped there. Robbins can get a breather. See if he goes back out there.
 
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Win is a win but umass had way more energy. Maine played well in 2nd half of 2nd period. Swayman was Maine's 1st star for sure.

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Maine hangs on for a hard fought battle! Who would have though Maine would outplay Umass on special teams the last two periods.

Michel had a nice night, was a difference maker. Swayman played very well.

Nice seeing Maine win and get two points!
 
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BlackI said:
That is a good point. But pregame Red gave the impression that since the face off circles are the same distance away that is all that mattered. Walsh used to try to practice on Olympic ice if he had to go against Unh or someone else with big ice. Cahoon thought Maine had a tough time adjusting to it in the first period. Maybe Red should consider adjusting his team and practices before going to Unh. :)
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Typically, they'll have a practice on USM's olympic sheet on the way down, but I do not recall seeing them on the rink schedule...
 
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Was at my local team's game, and Maine was-blacked out here, but good to see the result.

I gather from the comments below that UMass out-played Maine, but Swayman saved the bacon..?

Not surprised there. Sway is that good when he's on; I'm a fan. (I was a bit shocked when he gave up a softie or two v. UNH, but nearly every time I've seen him, I'm impressed... And he's absolutely crucial to Maine progressing. The linchpin on this team, without a doubt.)

The big sheet has befuddled even dominant Maine teams over the years. I seem to remember a game in Amherst when the shots were like 52-14, and Maine lost 2-1. It messes-up the spacing for the teams that aren't used to it, was my takeaway. Even seems to mess with the visiting goalie's anticipation and positioning.

Anyhoo, it's a W. I'll take it.

And, BTW, if Rob had been Maine's everyday goalie this year, they'd have maybe 8 wins so far, and everyone on here would be calling for Red's head on a pike... All the current optimism would never have happened. You build a hockey team from the goal out, and Maine's D is it's biggest problem right now, IMO.
 
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Fishman'81 said:
Was at my local team's game, and Maine was-blacked out here, but good to see the result.

I gather from the comments below that UMass out-played Maine, but Swayman saved the bacon..?

Not surprised there. Sway is that good when he's on; I'm a fan. (I was a bit shocked when he gave up a softie or two v. UNH, but nearly every time I've seen him, I'm impressed... And he's absolutely crucial to Maine progressing. The linchpin on this team, without a doubt.)

The big sheet has befuddled even dominant Maine teams over the years. I seem to remember a game in Amherst when the shots were like 52-14, and Maine lost 2-1. It messes-up the spacing for the teams that aren't used to it, was my takeaway. Even seems to mess with the visiting goalie's anticipation and positioning.

Anyhoo, it's a W. I'll take it.

And, BTW, if Rob had been Maine's everyday goalie this year, they'd have maybe 8 wins so far, and everyone on here would be calling for Red's head on a pike... All the current optimism would never have happened. You build a hockey team from the goal out, and Maine's D is it's biggest problem right now, IMO.
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If you look at plus minus Rob is minus 1 and Swayman is plus 22. Swayman leads hockey east in save percentage and in plus minus. So yes, huge difference between Swayman and McGovern.

Looking at statistics Maine as good or better than almost any team in hockey east for 5 on 5 play. The power play conversion rate ranks 5th, which is average. But penalty killing is 2nd worst. So my point is, the defensive play short handed is the particular weakness.

I thought Hamilton's last couple games were off. Hopefully he can return to form blocking shots and clearing net front.

Kind of interesting if you sort by plus minus and look at the most negative player's graduation classes. That to me makes a distinct indicator of the future of the program.
 
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Uconn beat Unh.
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Maine left points on the ice last weekend. Too bad.

Maine looked great halfway thru the 2nd last night, like to see that from the start. Swayman certainly looks cool calm and collected out there. Demeanor doesn't change even after letting up a goal. He should have been POed when Maine D watched the UMass player skate into the crease with
the puck. Get any points tonight and weekend will be a success.
 
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