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UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
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Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
It can be. We used to call this kind of practice a "bag skate,' because you'll need a bag to puke in. Sometimes they are real serious bag skates, where there are no pucks and you don't even wear equipment. Those are bad. Other times it will just be an incredibly up tempo skate (between drills, sprints, and maybe some scrimmage) that leaves everyone with their stick on their knees.
It can be. We used to call this kind of practice a "bag skate,' because you'll need a bag to puke in. Sometimes they are real serious bag skates, where there are no pucks and you don't even wear equipment. Those are bad. Other times it will just be an incredibly up tempo skate (between drills, sprints, and maybe some scrimmage) that leaves everyone with their stick on their knees.
leswp1
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Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
The sense of surety (that they would pull stuff off) that I had at the end of last yr and the beginning of this, is gone. After a really stinky week at work I wanted a no thought game. (the world does revolve around me, right)
I am actually glad I have to leave in the middle tomorrow because I won't have the angst at the end of the game except by update.
Speaking of which if anyone can keep me posted for the end of the 2nd and teh third it would be appreciated. Haverhill rink does not get reception
Scott- if they score early delivery as usual. If not, will need other arrangements.
The sense of surety (that they would pull stuff off) that I had at the end of last yr and the beginning of this, is gone. After a really stinky week at work I wanted a no thought game. (the world does revolve around me, right)
I am actually glad I have to leave in the middle tomorrow because I won't have the angst at the end of the game except by update.
Speaking of which if anyone can keep me posted for the end of the 2nd and teh third it would be appreciated. Haverhill rink does not get reception
Scott- if they score early delivery as usual. If not, will need other arrangements.
Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
There's just so much frustration with this team right now. What should have been (and up to the point was) an easy win then all of a sudden just falls apart, and Lowell has to hold on to win.
One thing I liked, less penalties. Another thing, finally some offense. Falite's second goal was a sniper's shot. And Worthington's goal was just a beautiful set up, tic-tac-toe.
The defense was disappointing in the third. It almost seemed like the team had already started thinking about BC. I mentioned to Gary even before the Warriors made it 5-3 that Lowell seemed to have just shut it off when it was 5-1. It seemed they never had an possession whatsoever in the third.
A much tougher and ****ed off opponent comes to town tonight.
Voting is open for the Players of the Game ... so please vote!
There's just so much frustration with this team right now. What should have been (and up to the point was) an easy win then all of a sudden just falls apart, and Lowell has to hold on to win.
One thing I liked, less penalties. Another thing, finally some offense. Falite's second goal was a sniper's shot. And Worthington's goal was just a beautiful set up, tic-tac-toe.
The defense was disappointing in the third. It almost seemed like the team had already started thinking about BC. I mentioned to Gary even before the Warriors made it 5-3 that Lowell seemed to have just shut it off when it was 5-1. It seemed they never had an possession whatsoever in the third.
A much tougher and ****ed off opponent comes to town tonight.
Voting is open for the Players of the Game ... so please vote!
bottomdweller
Where my dogsies at?
Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
The goal P-Dubbs scored last night was right out of last year's playbook. They ran that backdoor play to perfection (see Schaus GW against BC).
The goal P-Dubbs scored last night was right out of last year's playbook. They ran that backdoor play to perfection (see Schaus GW against BC).
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
That's the thing that killed me... hadn't they learned that already this year?
There's nothing wrong with an 8-1 game... I can understand wanting to not go the extra mile for injury reasons but I don't get why you let up... we've seen games go down hill just because of that... the big teams don't have any problem about going out there and getting "one more" at least in terms of philosophy.... doesn't mean it'll happen but they're going to press for it.
That's the thing that killed me... hadn't they learned that already this year?
There's nothing wrong with an 8-1 game... I can understand wanting to not go the extra mile for injury reasons but I don't get why you let up... we've seen games go down hill just because of that... the big teams don't have any problem about going out there and getting "one more" at least in terms of philosophy.... doesn't mean it'll happen but they're going to press for it.
John_Fuller
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Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
They worked for 40 minutes last night and shut it off for the final 20 minutes....nothing has really changed with this team that has had a bad habit of doing years for the past many years. Credit Merrimack for not throwing in the towel and forcing Lowell against the wall. Lowell does this against BC and it's another choked game.
Positives: They put two PP goals of their own and scored five. That was much need last night where goals have scarce.
Negative: Same old story with a big lead...they try to sit on it and can't close escrow.
Considering that the River Hawks love the "big game", it will be another one goal game, tonight. In fact, yesterday I was joking with my co-worker that Lowell will be up 3-1 on BC in the third, BC will tie it, then win it in OT. With the Lowell alums at my workplace, the choking of leads is a running joke.
I normally don't mention players by name but you have to feel sorry for Ryan Blair...this kid hasn't been able to catch a break this season and it's pretty sad after the solid sophomore campaign he had last season.
Bob Ellis had his best "Mike Lange" quote on Worthington's goal..."he picked the spot where Mom keeps the cookies" I'm sure that will be played at the banquet.
If they want to win, the defense has to play their best game of the year, and I'll make the argument that they haven't done that yet. I'm hoping for a crowd of 5000-5500 tonight in the "Tsongas Center", where the River Hawks are undefeated
They worked for 40 minutes last night and shut it off for the final 20 minutes....nothing has really changed with this team that has had a bad habit of doing years for the past many years. Credit Merrimack for not throwing in the towel and forcing Lowell against the wall. Lowell does this against BC and it's another choked game.
Positives: They put two PP goals of their own and scored five. That was much need last night where goals have scarce.
Negative: Same old story with a big lead...they try to sit on it and can't close escrow.
Considering that the River Hawks love the "big game", it will be another one goal game, tonight. In fact, yesterday I was joking with my co-worker that Lowell will be up 3-1 on BC in the third, BC will tie it, then win it in OT. With the Lowell alums at my workplace, the choking of leads is a running joke.
I normally don't mention players by name but you have to feel sorry for Ryan Blair...this kid hasn't been able to catch a break this season and it's pretty sad after the solid sophomore campaign he had last season.
Bob Ellis had his best "Mike Lange" quote on Worthington's goal..."he picked the spot where Mom keeps the cookies" I'm sure that will be played at the banquet.
If they want to win, the defense has to play their best game of the year, and I'll make the argument that they haven't done that yet. I'm hoping for a crowd of 5000-5500 tonight in the "Tsongas Center", where the River Hawks are undefeated
mikeinlowell
Registered User
Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
Budd. Enough said.
Budd. Enough said.
leswp1
New member
Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
umlfan-
thanks for thinking about me! nice to get a "must win" against merrimack. it's sad that is what it's come to. heard blaise interviewed for the nashoba tech head job on thursday. he's one of 3 finalists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
umlfan-
thanks for thinking about me! nice to get a "must win" against merrimack. it's sad that is what it's come to. heard blaise interviewed for the nashoba tech head job on thursday. he's one of 3 finalists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bottomdweller
Where my dogsies at?
Re: UML '09/'10 Season Thread Part II
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