You nailed the chancellor one. I would point to the faculty union negotiations as a huge undertaking, GSC integration as another. I’ll leave it at that since all three of those are public record.
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UNH Men's Hockey 2022 Off Season Thread- Goodbye Lake Whitt!
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You nailed the chancellor one. I would point to the faculty union negotiations as a huge undertaking, GSC integration as another. I’ll leave it at that since all three of those are public record.
Yes, yikes. And I should have included you in my question to Dan. I was hoping for a more competitive game/series!
d.gerry
Five for Fighting
The USNH office have their heads up their collective asses - its a wonder any decisions get made (and the ones that do are usually wrong or misguided). Look at moving the system office to Concord several years back (abandoning the offices they already owned outright in Durham) made by the USNH Chancellor Leach, who has since been pushed out (and not replaced BTW). Now they have a lease on a building that nobody goes to anymore, as last I heard the majority are still working remotely. I have no confidence in them, or UNH, in making correct decisions.
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I think we saw last night what we've seen all season - that Oklahoma is the clear class of the NCAA softball field this year. The lineup they run out on a nightly basis is incredible. I don't ever remember a team run-ruling their way through the National Tournament like this - the Sooners are 9-1 w/ 6 mercy rule wins after last night. We saw how they responded after a loss to UCLA, the Longhorn's regular season win over OU was probably the worst thing that ever happened to them...
The portal giveth and taketh - it is what it is at this point, simply part of the landscape. I certainly don't begrudge any student-athlete mobility, the problem (as always) comes with the adults who abuse the portal, cheat the system and poach kids off other rosters. Unfortunately, that's what adults do when money and jobs are on the line. There should be stricter punishment for any coach found breaking the rules...
In the case of Dolcini and Trautwein, I believe both were graduate transfers (using their COVID season) and both left their previous schools following coaching changes. Hard to complain about either taking advantage of a graduate season to make a run at the WCWS...
Hosting the WCWS in OKC is a huge advantage for OU and OSU, but they both had to build up their programs before they could get to the point of tapping into the recruiting and home field benefits. They don't need the event in their backyard to recruit any longer, though it's certainly nice for them to play in front of encouraging crowds. That said, there is no equivalent facility to host this tournament. They could host on a baseball field somewhere (which is how they play in Asia)? Chicago could potentially host with a little work? Maybe USSSA builds a place? Until then, OKC is really the only option...
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Darius
Go 'cats!
Time to point to TX being undefeated in elimination games. So far. Clearly over matched last night, the errors need to be eliminated as they mostly had been during the tournament. Last night they reverted to in season fielding form. It is all probably mute. If OK ST hadn't imploded in the semis, TX would not even be playing.
You know you are in trouble when the opposing team's football coach (remember this is OKLAHOMA) when asked about the softball program, responds "It’s intimidating. Are you kidding me? I had a chance to speak to the girls. I was just going to throw the pitch out and then someone asked me to go in and speak to the girls and I’m like ‘what am I gonna tell them. That’s like marrying Oprah. Like what are you gonna give them that they don’t already have? But they’re addicted to winning and they’ve been the example in college softball. Coach Gasso and her program, her coaches. So, I’m trying to learn how to win at the highest level like they have. They’re as good there’s been in a long time. Maybe the most dominant collegiate team in any sport ever. So it’s pretty cool to be a bird on the wall.” He encouraged his players to “watch these girls. How they compete, how they win, how they fight, how they play together, it’s really inspiring. The energy is very infectious, it’s very contagious. And so I told all the players, ‘this is how you win at the highest level, come watch this.”
For individual greatness here are Jocelyn Alo's season stats: 61 games played, 34 home runs, 85 RBI, .519 AVG. Has to be the finest hitting season, softball or baseball, ever.
Darius
Go 'cats!
Seems like this is the forever fish, casting a pall and influencing everything else at the U.
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
I'm not sure what's running lower these days ... the stock market, President Magoo's approval polls, OR interest in UNH Men's Hockey? And here we are in mid-June, purportedly down to "short strokes" on appointing UNH's new AD, while I keep any offseason silliness on hold until we know who's gonna be in charge. Unless of course, we already know who it's gonna be ...
After the Whistle
Member
Okay Chuck, here is a hockey related thought. Why in god’s name was nothing posted on the official team website announcing Mike Ayer’s inducted in to the UNH Hall of Fame. They mention the passing of Dave O’Connor (which is fine and appropriate). but nothing on Mike!? Asleep at the wheel.
Darius
Go 'cats!
It is at the bottom of unhwildcats.com in the ‘cats social section. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tweet: https://twitter.com/UNHWildcats/stat...70179582087168 Steve Doig looks to be loving life.
Full unhwildcats.com article when announcement was made: https://unhwildcats.com/news/2022/3/...s-of-2022.aspx
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After the Whistle
Member
Thanks Darius.
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Congratulations to Mike Ayers. Good guy by all accounts, and the most successful goalie in UNH history. Maybe others had more success at the next level, but Ayers won both of UNH's Hockey East tourney titles, and also was responsible for one of the gutsiest performances in the history of the program after his gruesome hand injury in the first half of a busy weekend in Orono. Kudos!!
Darius
Go 'cats!
You’re welcome. From a hockey perspective this was way under played likely because it was part of the bigger picture with former stars from several teams receiving equal coverage.
d.gerry
Five for Fighting
Maybe longer quicker strokes are needed to make something happen.
Darius
Go 'cats!
From unhwildcats.com, ’CATS SOCIAL: “UNH Athletics mourns the loss of Frederick B. Whittemore, in recognition of his long history of service to the state and the University. UNH dedicated the Whittemore Center Arena to him and his family on May 5, 1996. Obituary https://legcy.co/3MZvrWA”
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Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
If they get it right, then none of us will care or remember how long it took them to get it right.
IF they go in one of the directions I still suspect they're going to pursue, and we're back here in a few years with Hockey still in the doldrums, this "process" will be remembered. Often.
The road of life is paved with flat squirrels who couldn't make a decision. Don't be a flat squirrel.
Now that is a great life lesson quote!
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice - Neil Peart
OvahInDovah
Active member
Hello fellow UNH fans; I hope everyone is well. It's been 10 years since I last posted, but I've recently moved back to the area and am looking forward to more closely following the Wildcats. I'm likely going to purchase season tickets for the upcoming year, but this thread title caught my attention. It sounds like the Whittemore Center will be undergoing a renovation; I vaguely recall a game being postponed due to an ice issue either this past season or the season prior. So, a couple of questions:
Also, for Chuck Murray - it's Matt; Ernie's son. Thank you for all that you did for my father when he was still with us. He always spoke so fondly of you and considered you a true friend. If you're still getting to games, I hope to see you this Fall.
- Can anyone direct me to a link/article on the changes that are being made to the Whittemore Center?
- General advice on season tickets - best section, things to be aware of, etc. Particularly interested in light of purported renovation.
- As much as I'm looking forward to going to games again, it seems unlikely that I'll get to the full slate. Can any STH's advise as top whether or not UNH allows you to exchange tickets for games that you're unable to make?
Also, for Chuck Murray - it's Matt; Ernie's son. Thank you for all that you did for my father when he was still with us. He always spoke so fondly of you and considered you a true friend. If you're still getting to games, I hope to see you this Fall.
ClOuD 9
New member
oh booooy, are you in for a shock...
deltabravo62
Active member
Well, I will try to answer your questions with as little snark as possible towards UNH Athletics...
As far as I know there is no link / updated information about this renovation aside from reports that there are a handful of images somewhere on Instagram. I linked a TNH article at the bottom with the gist of what they are doing. What we know are the following, the ice width is being reduced 10 feet to create a 200x90 surface. The other part of the renovation that is known as that it will include a new ice plant in the machine room and a new sound system in the arena. Beyond that there has been very little information.
Regarding seating, I found a survey back when the renovation was originally scheduled in 2020. The survey of the seating said that if they do not slide the seating bowl in to match that the first 4 rows on the sides will have terrible ice views that get progressively better as you go up. This has to do with the low pitch angle already in place being further obstructed by the boards moving in 5 feet on each side (geometry and such). They are not sliding in the seats so beware of that when picking.
Regarding seat exchanges, that used to be a thing but in the last couple of years it has gone away and they have resorted to "no refunds, no exchanges". This past year they did allow for exchanges only on a game they did not play due to a covid issue. They would not issue refunds or credits to account if you did not exchange them either so take that into consideration for yourself.
I'm unfortunately a departing STH for at least this season, if you are planning to go to all the games the price discount is well worth it. Unfortunately I'm the last several years (even pre covid) the perks have all but dried up outside of that. I hope to find a desire to return to full seasons in the future, hopefully this will help you out. If you want any more specific information I'll try to help as best I can.
https://tnhdigital.com/20533/sports...-tucker-field-and-whittemore-center-upgrades/
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