Re: UNH Offseason Thread
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UNH Offseason Thread
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Meet Jamie Wood Video
Meet Jamie Wood Video
Phil Kincade talkes to UNH Associate Head Coach Jamie Wood.
Note: The players in action are UNH Hockey Camp participants.
Thanks Phil
Meet Jamie Wood Video
Phil Kincade talkes to UNH Associate Head Coach Jamie Wood.
Note: The players in action are UNH Hockey Camp participants.
Thanks Phil
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
Well since I'm getting the hockey itch,I am going to take a stab at the line combinations and defensive pairings. As the university has yet to announce the official recruiting class,I am going on the assumption that the names in the recruiting thread are final. So here goes:
Horn - Allen - Lavoie
O'Neill - Clark - Skudder
Cuthbert - Armstrong - Gifford
Morrison - Goloubef/Kleinendorst - Campbell
Birchard - Chappell
Dziengelewski - Sheary
Brock - Hunt
Adams - Farris
Minton
Herman
It seems like scoring could be a question mark this year. Birchard, Lavoie, and Horn are the only proven scorers, and the latter two cannot afford a second year slump. I am assuming that Horn will be back to forward, as the defensive corps seems solid if Birchard is healthy.
The team will need to rely on the rookies for scoring, and based upon the PWHL stats last year,O'Neill would appear to be the top candidate to contribute early.
Skudder needs to have a breakout year. If she can provide a tough, finishing presence down low, it will help mitigate the loss of Wakefield.
All in all, the forwards don't look deep, and I imagine that the top two lines will see a lot of ice.
If Birchard is healthy, the blue line looks pretty solid and deep. Brock really started to come around late last year. I'd like to see Farris get the hang of things, as she seems like she has the tools to be an offensive presence from the blue line, that was originally expected of Dziengelewski (from what I'd read), and had to be filled by Birchard.
In net, I think Minton has been the better, although I'm sure that they will rotate unless one clearly out plays the other.
Well since I'm getting the hockey itch,I am going to take a stab at the line combinations and defensive pairings. As the university has yet to announce the official recruiting class,I am going on the assumption that the names in the recruiting thread are final. So here goes:
Horn - Allen - Lavoie
O'Neill - Clark - Skudder
Cuthbert - Armstrong - Gifford
Morrison - Goloubef/Kleinendorst - Campbell
Birchard - Chappell
Dziengelewski - Sheary
Brock - Hunt
Adams - Farris
Minton
Herman
It seems like scoring could be a question mark this year. Birchard, Lavoie, and Horn are the only proven scorers, and the latter two cannot afford a second year slump. I am assuming that Horn will be back to forward, as the defensive corps seems solid if Birchard is healthy.
The team will need to rely on the rookies for scoring, and based upon the PWHL stats last year,O'Neill would appear to be the top candidate to contribute early.
Skudder needs to have a breakout year. If she can provide a tough, finishing presence down low, it will help mitigate the loss of Wakefield.
All in all, the forwards don't look deep, and I imagine that the top two lines will see a lot of ice.
If Birchard is healthy, the blue line looks pretty solid and deep. Brock really started to come around late last year. I'd like to see Farris get the hang of things, as she seems like she has the tools to be an offensive presence from the blue line, that was originally expected of Dziengelewski (from what I'd read), and had to be filled by Birchard.
In net, I think Minton has been the better, although I'm sure that they will rotate unless one clearly out plays the other.
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
Birchard is presently playing with the Canadian U-22's in preparation for next week's 3 game series against the USA U-22's.
Armstrong is with her, on the U-18 squad hoping to be chosen for next week's series against our counterparts in the vacation wonderland that is Lake Placid. I expect, given her experience in the Canadian national program, that she will make a strong impact at forward.
Skudder just finished Chowder Cup, where she was a top scorer in the tourney, which her team (along with Maggie Hunt) won. Brit earned a spot on the All Tournament team - no small feat given the two teams in the final. She is looking good, on and off the ice.
Clark was there, playing on a team with Brock. She looked good, put a few pucks in the net when she wasn't at D, as part of the formidable duo of Brock / Clark. Both are in tip top shape.
I saw Jingles and Sheary at UNH camp, and they are both looking like they can do the bowl with pianos on their backs and not break a sweat.
They are nothing if not ready! I won't speculate on line combinations, though. You know that no matter what you pick, you'll be right at least once in the first few games, so where's the challenge
Birchard is presently playing with the Canadian U-22's in preparation for next week's 3 game series against the USA U-22's.
Armstrong is with her, on the U-18 squad hoping to be chosen for next week's series against our counterparts in the vacation wonderland that is Lake Placid. I expect, given her experience in the Canadian national program, that she will make a strong impact at forward.
Skudder just finished Chowder Cup, where she was a top scorer in the tourney, which her team (along with Maggie Hunt) won. Brit earned a spot on the All Tournament team - no small feat given the two teams in the final. She is looking good, on and off the ice.
Clark was there, playing on a team with Brock. She looked good, put a few pucks in the net when she wasn't at D, as part of the formidable duo of Brock / Clark. Both are in tip top shape.
I saw Jingles and Sheary at UNH camp, and they are both looking like they can do the bowl with pianos on their backs and not break a sweat.
They are nothing if not ready! I won't speculate on line combinations, though. You know that no matter what you pick, you'll be right at least once in the first few games, so where's the challenge
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Re: UNH Offseason Thread
With all the losses at forward (due to graduation) over the past two years, what are the chances that Birchard moves back to forward? I seem to recall she was fairly good at that position but it seemed like there was such a surplus at forward, that she was moved back.
With all the losses at forward (due to graduation) over the past two years, what are the chances that Birchard moves back to forward? I seem to recall she was fairly good at that position but it seemed like there was such a surplus at forward, that she was moved back.
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
I don't think there's a snowball's chance in... that Birch moves up. She is at least as much of a scoring threat from the blueline, and a good defenseman to boot. Canada sees the same thing, as they immediately put her in the D corps upon seeing her play there. Strange things happen, but I think she's locked in at D.
I don't think there's a snowball's chance in... that Birch moves up. She is at least as much of a scoring threat from the blueline, and a good defenseman to boot. Canada sees the same thing, as they immediately put her in the D corps upon seeing her play there. Strange things happen, but I think she's locked in at D.
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
I never like her at forward. She was a puck hog (as was Long for a couple years) and would often lose possession trying to skate through the entire defense. In contrast, she just seemed like a natural at defense.
As I recall, she was moved because of a shortage at D, not a log jam at forward. The year she was moved, UNH had just lost Garland and Goguen to graduation, and Marty to transfer.
Bellamy was a well rounded D but UNH didn't have anybody to replace the offensive presence that Garland had provided. Birchard had the size and mobility, along with prior experience and a great mentor in Bellamy, to make the switch.
Similarly, after Birchard was hurt last year, Horn was experimented with at D, apparently to regain the offensive punch and puck carrying ability they had lost.
I never like her at forward. She was a puck hog (as was Long for a couple years) and would often lose possession trying to skate through the entire defense. In contrast, she just seemed like a natural at defense.
As I recall, she was moved because of a shortage at D, not a log jam at forward. The year she was moved, UNH had just lost Garland and Goguen to graduation, and Marty to transfer.
Bellamy was a well rounded D but UNH didn't have anybody to replace the offensive presence that Garland had provided. Birchard had the size and mobility, along with prior experience and a great mentor in Bellamy, to make the switch.
Similarly, after Birchard was hurt last year, Horn was experimented with at D, apparently to regain the offensive punch and puck carrying ability they had lost.
Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
IIRC, Miss Birchard had been a D during some of her Aeros days. As for Horn on D, well I think Coach McCloskey was looking to add a bit of "excitement" into the latter part of the season.
IIRC, Miss Birchard had been a D during some of her Aeros days. As for Horn on D, well I think Coach McCloskey was looking to add a bit of "excitement" into the latter part of the season.
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
I'm pretty sure Birchard never played D in her 4 years with the Aeros. However, the majority of her hockey career prior to the Aeros--including several years in boys hockey--was at D. I always preferred her as a D myself too.
IIRC, Miss Birchard had been a D during some of her Aeros days. As for Horn on D, well I think Coach McCloskey was looking to add a bit of "excitement" into the latter part of the season.
I'm pretty sure Birchard never played D in her 4 years with the Aeros. However, the majority of her hockey career prior to the Aeros--including several years in boys hockey--was at D. I always preferred her as a D myself too.
KP in Switzerland
KP in Switzerland
From the website: www.womenshockeylife.com
Kelly Paton
August 4, 2010
Hello, my name is Kelly Paton. I was born and raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Currently, I am 22 years old and in three weeks, I will embark on a journey of a lifetime! I will be playing professional women’s ice hockey for the Zurich Lions organization, located right in Zurich, Switzerland. I have yet to travel outside of North America so I am very excited for this opportunity. I just recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science. I played four years of Division I hockey at the University of New Hampshire, under the head coach of Brian McCloskey. The history of this program speaks volumes to the success they have experienced over the last decade and I was very fortunate to play for such an established hockey program. I had an amazing four years being a part of the UNH family and tradition; however, I am ready to start a new chapter of my life by playing for the Zurich Lions.
A little about the process….
I was always aware of the opportunities to play professional women’s ice hockey overseas but I never fully understood the process until some of my former teammates at UNH went and played in Switzerland. In my conversation’s with them, my interest in playing overseas grew and I started to get excited about the possibility of playing hockey post-college. During this past year, I really took the time to evaluate and ask myself if I was prepared to move away from my family and play overseas. The answer to this was yes. I started contacting teams in Switzerland via e-mail, where I sent them a personal biography including my goals and aspirations, work experience, school accolades, and overall expectations for myself over the next 5 years. Through e-mail, our correspondence became more frequent and I started to learn and understand the expectations they have for me as a part of their program. Next, I set up a phone call with the Zurich Lions manager and then followed up via e-mail. The phone call was very important for me because it gave me a sense of comfort and re-assurance that I could be a part of their organization and enjoy my time in Switzerland.
While in Zurich….
As I mentioned above, I will be leaving in three weeks to go play for the Zurich Lions. I am going over there open-minded and I am very excited for the opportunities to travel and embrace new cultures. In my travels, I’m hoping to experience something new; expose myself to traditions and cultures different from my own. I’m looking forward to the challenge of learning a new language and acquiring different skills to everyday living. This opportunity is going to be an experience of a lifetime and I couldn’t be more excited to begin this journey!
Kelly Paton
KP in Switzerland
From the website: www.womenshockeylife.com
Kelly Paton
August 4, 2010
Hello, my name is Kelly Paton. I was born and raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Currently, I am 22 years old and in three weeks, I will embark on a journey of a lifetime! I will be playing professional women’s ice hockey for the Zurich Lions organization, located right in Zurich, Switzerland. I have yet to travel outside of North America so I am very excited for this opportunity. I just recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science. I played four years of Division I hockey at the University of New Hampshire, under the head coach of Brian McCloskey. The history of this program speaks volumes to the success they have experienced over the last decade and I was very fortunate to play for such an established hockey program. I had an amazing four years being a part of the UNH family and tradition; however, I am ready to start a new chapter of my life by playing for the Zurich Lions.
A little about the process….
I was always aware of the opportunities to play professional women’s ice hockey overseas but I never fully understood the process until some of my former teammates at UNH went and played in Switzerland. In my conversation’s with them, my interest in playing overseas grew and I started to get excited about the possibility of playing hockey post-college. During this past year, I really took the time to evaluate and ask myself if I was prepared to move away from my family and play overseas. The answer to this was yes. I started contacting teams in Switzerland via e-mail, where I sent them a personal biography including my goals and aspirations, work experience, school accolades, and overall expectations for myself over the next 5 years. Through e-mail, our correspondence became more frequent and I started to learn and understand the expectations they have for me as a part of their program. Next, I set up a phone call with the Zurich Lions manager and then followed up via e-mail. The phone call was very important for me because it gave me a sense of comfort and re-assurance that I could be a part of their organization and enjoy my time in Switzerland.
While in Zurich….
As I mentioned above, I will be leaving in three weeks to go play for the Zurich Lions. I am going over there open-minded and I am very excited for the opportunities to travel and embrace new cultures. In my travels, I’m hoping to experience something new; expose myself to traditions and cultures different from my own. I’m looking forward to the challenge of learning a new language and acquiring different skills to everyday living. This opportunity is going to be an experience of a lifetime and I couldn’t be more excited to begin this journey!
Kelly Paton
Wild E. Cat had a summer makeover!
Wild E. Cat had a summer makeover!
See the before and after photos
THE CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG: UNH co-mascot sports new look
This fall, UNH sports fans are in for a welcome surprise. Wild E. Cat has had a makeover. The UNH Wildcat mascot that takes the field this fall will be sporting a little less fluff and looking a lot more buff.
And that’s just fine with Amber Radzevich. “We’re all proud of him,” said the UNH Assistant Athletic Director in charge of Wild E.’s chiseled new look. “I guess all those hours training in the Jerry Azumah Performance Center and eating at HOCO really paid off.”
For Radzevich, it all began at a cross country meet last fall. “Just before the runners took off, Wild E. challenged the opposing team’s mascot to a 30-yard dash and lost by 20 yards,” Radzevich said, pausing to reflect “I’ll never forget the look on everyone’s face…runners, fans…it wasn’t our greatest moment. The other team’s mascot was a sea turtle.”
So Radzevich did what any self-respecting marketing director would do. She sought out help from Sawyer Hobbs, President of Hobbsnobbers Communications and the Seacoast’s best marketing mind, for a consult. Did Wild E.’s waistline put a wobble in Wildcat Nation? Hobbs went to work, putting Wild E. through a battery of tests, surveys, and focus groups, and discovered something surprising.
“Wild E.’s ‘Q’ rating was in the litter box,” said Hobbs of the well-known marketing technique that polls public popularity. “When we asked the question, ‘What image comes to mind when you think of Wild E. Cat?’ I knew we were in trouble when the top responses were ‘cookies’ and ‘falling down.’”
Hobbs surmised that the problem lay in demographics. “Toddlers loved him, but generations X-Y thought he was soft.”
Armed with Hobbs’ report, Radzevich had her decision made for her during a gymnastics meet, when an opposing athlete knocked Wild E. out cold during a vaulting event mishap. The opponent’s mascot, a piping plover, pecked mercilessly at him as he lay on the mat. It was time for the puddy tat to shed some kitten fat.
Phat like that
Next stop? A date with Paul “Chappy” Chapman, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at UNH. Well-versed in the University’s strategic plan, Chapman knew the Healthy UNH directive sought to turn UNH into the nation’s healthiest campus by 2020. So Chapman took Wild E. as his “personal project” and started his client on a steady diet of steamed broccoli and squat thrusts.
These were followed by free-weights, wind sprints, and sport specific training with footballs, javelins, and, yes, even vaulting horses. “Wild E. had to confront his inner demons or there could be no progress,” reflects Chapman.
After several months, the new Wild E. emerged with a brand new hop in his step. Radzevich was impressed. “Today, Wild E. Cat can definitely balance on-field toughness with fan-friendliness,” she says.
Until now, only one person besides Radzevich and Chapman has seen the new Wild E. Cat. Bugsby “Bud” Tuttlerood ’27 hasn’t missed a home football game since 1922 and therefore has seen literally every mascot in UNH history. He ranked the new Wild E. Cat tops.
“When Gnarlz and the old Wild E. shared the field together, it was hard to tell whether Gnarlz wanted to high-five Wild E. or eat him,” recalls Tuttlerood. “Now, they form an unbeatable team and a fine example of the power of positive thinking.”
Wild E. Cat had a summer makeover!
See the before and after photos
THE CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG: UNH co-mascot sports new look
This fall, UNH sports fans are in for a welcome surprise. Wild E. Cat has had a makeover. The UNH Wildcat mascot that takes the field this fall will be sporting a little less fluff and looking a lot more buff.
And that’s just fine with Amber Radzevich. “We’re all proud of him,” said the UNH Assistant Athletic Director in charge of Wild E.’s chiseled new look. “I guess all those hours training in the Jerry Azumah Performance Center and eating at HOCO really paid off.”
For Radzevich, it all began at a cross country meet last fall. “Just before the runners took off, Wild E. challenged the opposing team’s mascot to a 30-yard dash and lost by 20 yards,” Radzevich said, pausing to reflect “I’ll never forget the look on everyone’s face…runners, fans…it wasn’t our greatest moment. The other team’s mascot was a sea turtle.”
So Radzevich did what any self-respecting marketing director would do. She sought out help from Sawyer Hobbs, President of Hobbsnobbers Communications and the Seacoast’s best marketing mind, for a consult. Did Wild E.’s waistline put a wobble in Wildcat Nation? Hobbs went to work, putting Wild E. through a battery of tests, surveys, and focus groups, and discovered something surprising.
“Wild E.’s ‘Q’ rating was in the litter box,” said Hobbs of the well-known marketing technique that polls public popularity. “When we asked the question, ‘What image comes to mind when you think of Wild E. Cat?’ I knew we were in trouble when the top responses were ‘cookies’ and ‘falling down.’”
Hobbs surmised that the problem lay in demographics. “Toddlers loved him, but generations X-Y thought he was soft.”
Armed with Hobbs’ report, Radzevich had her decision made for her during a gymnastics meet, when an opposing athlete knocked Wild E. out cold during a vaulting event mishap. The opponent’s mascot, a piping plover, pecked mercilessly at him as he lay on the mat. It was time for the puddy tat to shed some kitten fat.
Phat like that
Next stop? A date with Paul “Chappy” Chapman, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at UNH. Well-versed in the University’s strategic plan, Chapman knew the Healthy UNH directive sought to turn UNH into the nation’s healthiest campus by 2020. So Chapman took Wild E. as his “personal project” and started his client on a steady diet of steamed broccoli and squat thrusts.
These were followed by free-weights, wind sprints, and sport specific training with footballs, javelins, and, yes, even vaulting horses. “Wild E. had to confront his inner demons or there could be no progress,” reflects Chapman.
After several months, the new Wild E. emerged with a brand new hop in his step. Radzevich was impressed. “Today, Wild E. Cat can definitely balance on-field toughness with fan-friendliness,” she says.
Until now, only one person besides Radzevich and Chapman has seen the new Wild E. Cat. Bugsby “Bud” Tuttlerood ’27 hasn’t missed a home football game since 1922 and therefore has seen literally every mascot in UNH history. He ranked the new Wild E. Cat tops.
“When Gnarlz and the old Wild E. shared the field together, it was hard to tell whether Gnarlz wanted to high-five Wild E. or eat him,” recalls Tuttlerood. “Now, they form an unbeatable team and a fine example of the power of positive thinking.”
Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
Yeah, me thinks Amber forgot the part about the kids cringing around Gnarlz. Looks more like a shark than a wildcat. On the plus side, this could help sale of a Wild E Cat plush doll, which would help sooth all the frightened youngins.
So, in other words, "Gnarlz-lite." Whoo.
Yeah, me thinks Amber forgot the part about the kids cringing around Gnarlz. Looks more like a shark than a wildcat. On the plus side, this could help sale of a Wild E Cat plush doll, which would help sooth all the frightened youngins.
UNHKazooMonkey
boo silva boo
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
New Wild E. is as lame as Gnarlz. Id rather not have a mascot...
New Wild E. is as lame as Gnarlz. Id rather not have a mascot...
JosephPSchmoe
I'll say it if you won't
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
At least he's wearing a jersey now. Before he was just some guy in a cat suit.
At least he's wearing a jersey now. Before he was just some guy in a cat suit.
Re: UNH Offseason Thread
Really?
http://www.google.com/images?q="wil...&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1024&bih=651
Really?
http://www.google.com/images?q="wil...&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1024&bih=651
