UNH 2026-27 Season Let's Go 'Cats!

[HockeyRef]

Mike McMahon reports MC forward Parker Lalonde is 'alert and awake' following his injury in tonight's game. Glad to hear!

 

[HockeyRef]

So for anyone who watched the game last night what were your thoughts? Talked to a long time supporter who felt we 'tired them out'.

I'd give Borek props for his teams ability to be dangerous as they moved the ouck quickly..only way to play in that space. Like a pin ball game but felt the 'Cats were up to the task. That 3rd goal was tough but glad we could find some offense for ourselves.

Much better defensive coverage and Fitzy (nice goal) had a great game compared to his Q start. Which if course they all did I mean the improvement was night and day. Not sure we would beat them if we played them again but doubt it would be 10-2.

Not sure what Colgate has but it will be a good test with 2 games. Already mentioned perhaps going with a goalie rotation to see what we have in net. MS7 is probably going with Smpson who had a busy night. MC had quite a few shots that just missed...

With no games this weekend guess I will see how the Q stacks up against the Black Bears. Not thrilled we arent playing what's a girl to do hahaha.

 

[Jellsville USA]

So for anyone who watched the game last night what were your thoughts? Talked to a long time supporter who felt we 'tired them out'.

I'd give Borek props for his teams ability to be dangerous as they moved the ouck quickly..only way to play in that space. Like a pin ball game but felt the 'Cats were up to the task. That 3rd goal was tough but glad we could find some offense for ourselves.

Much better defensive coverage and Fitzy (nice goal) had a great game compared to his Q start. Which if course they all did I mean the improvement was night and day. Not sure we would beat them if we played them again but doubt it would be 10-2.

Not sure what Colgate has but it will be a good test with 2 games. Already mentioned perhaps going with a goalie rotation to see what we have in net. MS7 is probably going with Smpson who had a busy night. MC had quite a few shots that just missed...

With no games this weekend guess I will see how the Q stacks up against the Black Bears. Not thrilled we arent playing what's a girl to do hahaha.

Watched from home and my 2 cents-

I thought the biggest difference from the opener was that the group actually looked connected. They were getting out of their own zone far more cleanly, supporting each other through the neutral zone, and generally playing with much better structure. Ring, Johnson, Guite, Gagnon, Newcombe, Fitzgerald, Vaas and Carr all stood out for different reasons and were consistently involved in positive plays.

The jury is still out on Simpson. Merrimack didn't generate a ton of shots, and the first goal looked like one he'd probably want back. At the same time, he wasn't asked to steal the game.

What encourages me most is that UNH controlled large stretches of play and honestly outplayed Merrimack for most of the night. They dominated overtime, with Ring coming inches away twice from ending it. The power play showed real promise with better puck movement and more creativity, while the penalty kill was strong and aggressive.

Lavins hit was clean but brutal. I hope that kid is ok.

If they play the way they did against Merrimack, they'll win more games than they lose. The result was frustrating, but the performance was a significant step forward from opening night. (Cautiously Optimistic).

 

[HockeyRef]

Watched from home and my 2 cents-

I thought the biggest difference from the opener was that the group actually looked connected. They were getting out of their own zone far more cleanly, supporting each other through the neutral zone, and generally playing with much better structure. Ring, Johnson, Guite, Gagnon, Newcombe, Fitzgerald, Vaas and Carr all stood out for different reasons and were consistently involved in positive plays.

The jury is still out on Simpson. Merrimack didn't generate a ton of shots, and the first goal looked like one he'd probably want back. At the same time, he wasn't asked to steal the game.

What encourages me most is that UNH controlled large stretches of play and honestly outplayed Merrimack for most of the night. They dominated overtime, with Ring coming inches away twice from ending it. The power play showed real promise with better puck movement and more creativity, while the penalty kill was strong and aggressive.

Lavins hit was clean but brutal. I hope that kid is ok.

If they play the way they did against Merrimack, they'll win more games than they lose. The result was frustrating, but the performance was a significant step forward from opening night. (Cautiously Optimistic).

Agree with all of this esp the connections made that arent always there. We had a couple of players take some hard hits as well. Even the MC fans behind us felt the Lavins hit on Lalonde was clean. Echoing your thoughts of good will towards him...

Just the fact we stood up to a ranked team who had a big night celebrating their HE title shows promise. Esp after last weeks disaster.

We will see. Glad my 5-2 prediction was all for naught (like most of them )

 

[norbert]

So for anyone who watched the game last night what were your thoughts? Talked to a long time supporter who felt we 'tired them out'.

I'd give Borek props for his teams ability to be dangerous as they moved the ouck quickly..only way to play in that space. Like a pin ball game but felt the 'Cats were up to the task. That 3rd goal was tough but glad we could find some offense for ourselves.

Much better defensive coverage and Fitzy (nice goal) had a great game compared to his Q start. Which if course they all did I mean the improvement was night and day. Not sure we would beat them if we played them again but doubt it would be 10-2.

Not sure what Colgate has but it will be a good test with 2 games. Already mentioned perhaps going with a goalie rotation to see what we have in net. MS7 is probably going with Smpson who had a busy night. MC had quite a few shots that just missed...

With no games this weekend guess I will see how the Q stacks up against the Black Bears. Not thrilled we arent playing what's a girl to do hahaha.

It was moments of good hockey then sloppy for most of the game. Simpson let in 2 he should have stopped.

The biggest problem is no puck possession. It’s hot potato. Once they get the puck up off the glass.

Also the Lavins his is legit.