I have some bad news for you Dan.
Kelleher is a good player and i like him. 5'6" 159 lbs and basicaly an 80 pct Gaudreau
Have seen Poturalski several times, not close to Vechionne.
Another example of why nobody takes you seriously ^
I have some bad news for you Dan.
Kelleher is a good player and i like him. 5'6" 159 lbs and basicaly an 80 pct Gaudreau
Have seen Poturalski several times, not close to Vechionne.
Another example of why nobody takes you seriously ^
This type of stuff is why no one takes you seriously. I'm on record as wishing Vecchione was still coming to UNH - and I think he's a better fit than some of the forwards in this year's freshman class - but he's not coming. You want to offer some insight, I think that's great, but why the need to exagerate and embellish and shout down everyone else? Vecchione isn't close to Kelleher. He's not Poturalski either. Additionally, He's two years older than Kelleher and has a year on Poturalski. Quit, while you're ahead...
Do you think I give a crap if you take me seriously?
Sorkin/Pesce: Something that is/isn't happening in practice? Obviously not much news leaks from the locker room. For Sorkin it could be a lingering injury, but he has had a disappointing year, not because of exceptionally poor play, but the thinking he would have the kind of leap year that Goumas is having and he has not. It was good for Quast to get the experience.What happened to Sorkin and Pesce? Also, what's Burke's status?
If there was time to score should there not have been a subsequent face off? Is there a rule that says no face-off required if a minimum amount of time remains? The 2 goals in the last minute plus of period 2 were a welcome reversal from the previous night, taking the fight out of the Warriors.I still can't believe they had enough time to get that goal at 19:59.9999999999 of the second.
Seemed clear to me what was going on, Umile isnt getting what he wants, so he is going to make changes. I though UNH played faster and harder last night compared to Friday and last weekend. If you wont play hard you might not get ice time. Friday Umile changed two of the four lines. Saturday he tipped the line up on its head.
Sorkin/Pesce: Something that is/isn't happening in practice? Obviously not much news leaks from the locker room. For Sorkin it could be a lingering injury, but he has had a disappointing year, not because of exceptionally poor play, but the thinking he would have the kind of leap year that Goumas is having and he has not. It was good for Quast to get the experience.
Burke is still recovering from a hit to the head. Impression at the time was he may be done for the year.
If there was time to score should there not have been a subsequent face off? Is there a rule that says no face-off required if a minimum amount of time remains? The 2 goals in the last minute plus of period 2 were a welcome reversal from the previous night, taking she fight out of the Warriors.
According to people who have talked to the parents, Burke is indeed done. Kid could never catch a break. Injured in his USHL year and never fully healthy any of his four seasons at UNH. Always played hard and seemed to have a good grasp of defensive responsibilities. It's a shame he never had a chance to fully use the skills he has.
As for Pesce, Sorkin, et al, I hope that it is made clear to the players that those who play hard will play, those who don't sit or get reduced playing time. Gaudreault is taking a regular shift, MacDonald was in the lineup last night, skated hard and got a goal. That's the type of effort that is going to be rewarded. As for Pesce, was he out there for either of Merrimack's last two goals on Friday? If he was, it could be the reason he didn't play last night.
Bottom line here is that UNH's talent level, just like the rest of the league's is not that good or deep that they can coast through a game and expect to win. I am assuming that is the message that Umile and the rest of the staff are imparting to the players. Almost every game from here on in is winnable and every game is losable as well. That's something that the entire roster should take to heart.
One other thing. I am with Go Blue when it comes to the Verizon. The announced attendance of 6600 plus had to include some season ticket holders (some of whom I know) who won't go to Manchester. When the game started there couldn't have been more than 3,000 people there. And the atmosphere. What is the opposite of electric? Comatose? I heard a story of a student who went to the Whit earlier in the week to pick up a ticket for the game. When she found out it was in Manchester she turned around and walked out, even after being enticed by the prospect of bus for students to go to the game.
In the past Marty Scarano has said that UNH plays in Manchester to show the NCAA that they are worthy of hosting and getting good crowds to the regionals. It is obviously easy to say that last night's game proves the opposite but, at this point, it doesn't really matter. UNH hosting the regionals has been a proven success so I see no need to use that as an excuse as to why the play a regular season game at the Verizon. My biggest objection is when we play a league game there. There isn't another team in Hockey East that does that. Maine plays at the CCC, but against the likes of Mercyhurst but you never see BU or BC hosting a game at a neutral site. If they don't, why should we? There is no longer a valid reason to do it, especially at 5PM.
Thanks NHCF. Unfortunately, for my wallet at least, I was in Las Vegas - as opposed to ManchVegas - over the weekend. Saw a couple periods of game at Merrimack online. Thought UNH played better team defense overall but they have to find a way to control opposing forwards behind the UNH net. There have been several times this season that a goal against DeSmith has originated from behind him.Will there be any write-ups of the weekend games on the UNH men's hockey blog, C-H-C?? Just wondering since you've been doing a great job on those and always look forward to reading the write-ups.
According to people who have talked to the parents, Burke is indeed done. Kid could never catch a break. Injured in his USHL year and never fully healthy any of his four seasons at UNH. Always played hard and seemed to have a good grasp of defensive responsibilities. It's a shame he never had a chance to fully use the skills he has.
As for Pesce, Sorkin, et al, I hope that it is made clear to the players that those who play hard will play, those who don't sit or get reduced playing time. Gaudreault is taking a regular shift, MacDonald was in the lineup last night, skated hard and got a goal. That's the type of effort that is going to be rewarded. As for Pesce, was he out there for either of Merrimack's last two goals on Friday? If he was, it could be the reason he didn't play last night.
Bottom line here is that UNH's talent level, just like the rest of the league's is not that good or deep that they can coast through a game and expect to win. I am assuming that is the message that Umile and the rest of the staff are imparting to the players. Almost every game from here on in is winnable and every game is losable as well. That's something that the entire roster should take to heart.
One other thing. I am with Go Blue when it comes to the Verizon. The announced attendance of 6600 plus had to include some season ticket holders (some of whom I know) who won't go to Manchester. When the game started there couldn't have been more than 3,000 people there. And the atmosphere. What is the opposite of electric? Comatose? I heard a story of a student who went to the Whit earlier in the week to pick up a ticket for the game. When she found out it was in Manchester she turned around and walked out, even after being enticed by the prospect of bus for students to go to the game.
In the past Marty Scarano has said that UNH plays in Manchester to show the NCAA that they are worthy of hosting and getting good crowds to the regionals. It is obviously easy to say that last night's game proves the opposite but, at this point, it doesn't really matter. UNH hosting the regionals has been a proven success so I see no need to use that as an excuse as to why the play a regular season game at the Verizon. My biggest objection is when we play a league game there. There isn't another team in Hockey East that does that. Maine plays at the CCC, but against the likes of Mercyhurst but you never see BU or BC hosting a game at a neutral site. If they don't, why should we? There is no longer a valid reason to do it, especially at 5PM.
It has been a lot of years since I have seen this effective combination of "snarl & skill" from the Wildcats. Correale may be the second coming of Dave Lumley who exemplified that combination. If you weren't around in the early 70's look him up ....... I am quite certain that myself and others have some great Lumley stories/observations.
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October 2012
I am not at all surprised that Correale is on the first line .... just surprised it took 3 months for "someone" to realize it ........
I have some bad news for you Dan.
Kelleher is a good player and i like him. 5'6" 159 lbs and basicaly an 80 pct Gaudreau
Have seen Poturalski several times, not close to Vechionne.