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UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
I realize that the following statement contains some circular logic, BUT, this appears to be the tale of two teams...
If you look at KRACH, where we are ranked 15th, we are:
>. 4-11-1 vs. teams ranked above us., including 2-7 vs. top 10 teams.
>. 14-4-0 vs. teams ranked below us.
Meaning, to paraphrase Denny Green (I think), we are who we thought we were! We actually take care of business, in general, when we should. But, we are not competitive vs. the upper echelon this year. The one bit of good news is that our two wins vs. the top 10 were from the sweep of NU. The other two wins vs. higher-ranked teams are from the ND sweep.
Might bode well for getting to the Garden, BUT we need to find an extra gear if we plan on making some noise in either the HEA or NCAA tourneys. Hopefully the return of a key cog or two will help!
I realize that the following statement contains some circular logic, BUT, this appears to be the tale of two teams...
If you look at KRACH, where we are ranked 15th, we are:
>. 4-11-1 vs. teams ranked above us., including 2-7 vs. top 10 teams.
>. 14-4-0 vs. teams ranked below us.
Meaning, to paraphrase Denny Green (I think), we are who we thought we were! We actually take care of business, in general, when we should. But, we are not competitive vs. the upper echelon this year. The one bit of good news is that our two wins vs. the top 10 were from the sweep of NU. The other two wins vs. higher-ranked teams are from the ND sweep.
Might bode well for getting to the Garden, BUT we need to find an extra gear if we plan on making some noise in either the HEA or NCAA tourneys. Hopefully the return of a key cog or two will help!
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Chuck Murray; said:Hopefully we'll have two big UNH turnouts down in North Andover two weekends from now, just like in the good ol' days.
Perhaps UNH fans will have the opportunity to renew their "drive home safely" chant to the Mac fans after a Cats win or two, like the olden days.
Greg Ambrose
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
I went to school with Dwight and Jimmy from 7th grade on.(Lynn Classical, '65). We had a pretty good team my senior year but lost to Walpole in the EMass quarterfinals. And Ray was my daughter's elementary school principal. His kid Mark played defense for Providence a few years ago. FYI, Pleau was in the same class ('65) but left Lynn English after his sophomore year to play in Quebec. I don't know him well enough to ask him but other people who grew up with him have told me that he had a difficult time as an American playing junior hockey in Canada in the late '60's. Joe Marsh was in my sister's class ('70) at English. I've met Joe a few times. He is a wonderful guy. Sad to see him retire before his time. As for Jimmy Nelson. There was a Jimmy Nelson in my class, he was from Nahant, played hockey but I can guarantee you that no college scout was looking at him to play the next level. So who are you referring to?
And a shout out to the North Shore Sports Center. People today don't really understand but back in the '60's there were only 4 or 5 rinks in all of Greater Boston - Lynn, Four Seasons in Walpole, Ridge in Braintree, Hockeytown in Melrose and the old Boston Arena. Back then periods were 10 minutes long so the various leagues would play two games at once. Ten minutes of Game 1, ten of game 2, make ice, then play the second periods, make ice and play the third. The Middlesex League used to play all their games in Lynn because the Melrose rink was short at one end. I went to several games even though it wasn't "my" league. Umile was a force in high school, an outstanding player. Fun times back then up through the early 80's when the preps, then the juniors started recruiting too much and ruined the HS game.
I went to school with Dwight and Jimmy from 7th grade on.(Lynn Classical, '65). We had a pretty good team my senior year but lost to Walpole in the EMass quarterfinals. And Ray was my daughter's elementary school principal. His kid Mark played defense for Providence a few years ago. FYI, Pleau was in the same class ('65) but left Lynn English after his sophomore year to play in Quebec. I don't know him well enough to ask him but other people who grew up with him have told me that he had a difficult time as an American playing junior hockey in Canada in the late '60's. Joe Marsh was in my sister's class ('70) at English. I've met Joe a few times. He is a wonderful guy. Sad to see him retire before his time. As for Jimmy Nelson. There was a Jimmy Nelson in my class, he was from Nahant, played hockey but I can guarantee you that no college scout was looking at him to play the next level. So who are you referring to?
And a shout out to the North Shore Sports Center. People today don't really understand but back in the '60's there were only 4 or 5 rinks in all of Greater Boston - Lynn, Four Seasons in Walpole, Ridge in Braintree, Hockeytown in Melrose and the old Boston Arena. Back then periods were 10 minutes long so the various leagues would play two games at once. Ten minutes of Game 1, ten of game 2, make ice, then play the second periods, make ice and play the third. The Middlesex League used to play all their games in Lynn because the Melrose rink was short at one end. I went to several games even though it wasn't "my" league. Umile was a force in high school, an outstanding player. Fun times back then up through the early 80's when the preps, then the juniors started recruiting too much and ruined the HS game.
Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
With win unh moves up to 20 in the power..two wins at Mack and win the next playoff series, yes I'm saying a trip to Boston ( sound strange)that will give them enough to crack the top 14.. Two wins at Mack and you got a twenty win season , who would have thought.
With win unh moves up to 20 in the power..two wins at Mack and win the next playoff series, yes I'm saying a trip to Boston ( sound strange)that will give them enough to crack the top 14.. Two wins at Mack and you got a twenty win season , who would have thought.
Greg Ambrose
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
There was no seat anywhere or anytime like the first row of the balcony in the corner. Great enough for hoops but even better for hockey. I sat there many a time. But, you're right, the Garden was a dump. It had to go. Unfortunately we had to rely on Jeremy Jacobs to rebuild, not a good thing
There was no seat anywhere or anytime like the first row of the balcony in the corner. Great enough for hoops but even better for hockey. I sat there many a time. But, you're right, the Garden was a dump. It had to go. Unfortunately we had to rely on Jeremy Jacobs to rebuild, not a good thing
e.cat
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e.cat
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That postponement helped them. Today was huge for them even though BU is having a bad year.
yes and in two weeks should have downing and tvr back and half the fans at Volpe should be unh, so more like neutral game with exception of ice size
e.cat
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Agree. They're still in the hunt
But, we dropped to 3rd in SOS, not that it matters.
HockeyRef
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
You betcha! (actually I hate that phrase it reminds me of someone ) Just home from Beantown, made all the more fun with the sweep! Seriously I thought the team played very, very well; much better than Friday night...good puck possession, nice attack...so according to the article on the front page (love it!!!) we have locked in a home ice situation?
The victory gave the Wildcats a sweep of the two-game series, the back end of which was delayed two days due to a snowstorm on Saturday, and catapulted UNH (18-15-1, 10-8 Hockey East) into fourth place and the final quarterfinal home-ice spot in Hockey East with two weekends remaining.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/recaps/2014/02...trick-in-new-hampshire-victory/#ixzz2tdaOytrk
How cool is this gang! Glad we have the bye week coming up...saw TvR in the hallway and he said he was "coming along nicely" so hopefully that means good things! Sorry to hear about MacDonald
Will be at Lawlor for one...first trip there as well.. Later!
Agree. They're still in the hunt
You betcha! (actually I hate that phrase it reminds me of someone
) Just home from Beantown, made all the more fun with the sweep! Seriously I thought the team played very, very well; much better than Friday night...good puck possession, nice attack...so according to the article on the front page (love it!!!) we have locked in a home ice situation?The victory gave the Wildcats a sweep of the two-game series, the back end of which was delayed two days due to a snowstorm on Saturday, and catapulted UNH (18-15-1, 10-8 Hockey East) into fourth place and the final quarterfinal home-ice spot in Hockey East with two weekends remaining.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/recaps/2014/02...trick-in-new-hampshire-victory/#ixzz2tdaOytrk
How cool is this gang! Glad we have the bye week coming up...saw TvR in the hallway and he said he was "coming along nicely" so hopefully that means good things! Sorry to hear about MacDonald
Will be at Lawlor for one...first trip there as well.. Later!
e.cat
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Sorry about the reminder Must have been a fun game to watch in person though. The next couple of weeks are going to be very interesting! I'm not sure if Connolly is right about UNH being a lock for 4th just yet but we're getting closer anyway Take care of biz at MC and they might just do it.
You betcha! (actually I hate that phrase it reminds me of someone
The victory gave the Wildcats a sweep of the two-game series, the back end of which was delayed two days due to a snowstorm on Saturday, and catapulted UNH (18-15-1, 10-8 Hockey East) into fourth place and the final quarterfinal home-ice spot in Hockey East with two weekends remaining.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/recaps/2014/02...trick-in-new-hampshire-victory/#ixzz2tdaOytrk
How cool is this gang! Glad we have the bye week coming up...saw TvR in the hallway and he said he was "coming along nicely" so hopefully that means good things! Sorry to hear about MacDonald
Will be at Lawlor for one...first trip there as well.. Later!
Sorry about the reminder
Must have been a fun game to watch in person though. The next couple of weeks are going to be very interesting! I'm not sure if Connolly is right about UNH being a lock for 4th just yet but we're getting closer anyway Take care of biz at MC and they might just do it.Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Clearly not yet. A ME/NU split next week drops them to fifth without accounting for PC. JB's take on "who's in / who's out" indicates UNH could finish down at 7 or as high as 2. I haven't played with permutations myself, but down to 7 looks a lot easier than up to 2. I "feel" like 5 is pretty solid, and 4 a "strong" possibility if they win out. And why wouldn't they.
Go 'Cats
Clearly not yet. A ME/NU split next week drops them to fifth without accounting for PC. JB's take on "who's in / who's out" indicates UNH could finish down at 7 or as high as 2. I haven't played with permutations myself, but down to 7 looks a lot easier than up to 2. I "feel" like 5 is pretty solid, and 4 a "strong" possibility if they win out. And why wouldn't they.
Go 'Cats
e.cat
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Agree. That's right where I'm at with this in terms of where they land. There are no easy pts in Hockey East but I feel good about their chances with some wind at their backs now
Clearly not yet. A ME/NU split next week drops them to fifth without accounting for PC. JB's take on "who's in / who's out" indicates UNH could finish down at 7 or as high as 2. I haven't played with permutations myself, but down to 7 looks a lot easier than up to 2. I "feel" like 5 is pretty solid, and 4 a "strong" possibility if they win out. And why wouldn't they.
Go 'Cats
Agree. That's right where I'm at with this in terms of where they land. There are no easy pts in Hockey East but I feel good about their chances with some wind at their backs now
Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Greg
The Jimmy Nelson I mentioned was indeed from Nahant. He played during the 66-67 and 67-68 seasons at UNH. He was part of that class of 1969 that included Metzer, Bruder, Goulet, David, Brandt and Ontkean. That group, plus the new Snively Arena, gave the hockey program a huge push forward.
I had forgotten about the unique game format at the NSSC. I do remember that if you liked hockey you could spend 10+ hours there on a Saturday as the games just kept going and going. Many of the North Shore's best spent a lot of time there: Toot Cahoon, Stu Irving, Chris Serino, Mike McShane, and, yes, Dick Umile.
Greg
The Jimmy Nelson I mentioned was indeed from Nahant. He played during the 66-67 and 67-68 seasons at UNH. He was part of that class of 1969 that included Metzer, Bruder, Goulet, David, Brandt and Ontkean. That group, plus the new Snively Arena, gave the hockey program a huge push forward.
I had forgotten about the unique game format at the NSSC. I do remember that if you liked hockey you could spend 10+ hours there on a Saturday as the games just kept going and going. Many of the North Shore's best spent a lot of time there: Toot Cahoon, Stu Irving, Chris Serino, Mike McShane, and, yes, Dick Umile.
Greg Ambrose
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Must have been a different Jimmy Nelson. We didn't hang together but in later years I would see him once in awhile in golf tournaments. And he was my Yellow Pages rep for awhile back 20 years ago or so. His playing at UNH never came up. I was not at UNH at the time but I know plenty of folks (including my wife) who were there during the time frame you mention and no one has ever mentioned his name. And the Jim Nelson I knew passed away a few years ago, one of three Nahanters that I graduated with who passed before their time.
You mention Stu Irving. His son plays at Beverly HS and apparently has a chance to be D1. I have never seen him play but Beverly has a pretty good team this year. Stu himself was quite the player. A silver medalist in the '72 Olympics I believe.
Must have been a different Jimmy Nelson. We didn't hang together but in later years I would see him once in awhile in golf tournaments. And he was my Yellow Pages rep for awhile back 20 years ago or so. His playing at UNH never came up. I was not at UNH at the time but I know plenty of folks (including my wife) who were there during the time frame you mention and no one has ever mentioned his name. And the Jim Nelson I knew passed away a few years ago, one of three Nahanters that I graduated with who passed before their time.
You mention Stu Irving. His son plays at Beverly HS and apparently has a chance to be D1. I have never seen him play but Beverly has a pretty good team this year. Stu himself was quite the player. A silver medalist in the '72 Olympics I believe.
Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Would love a #4 seed vs. a #5 NU at the Whitt. That's for sure.
Clearly not yet. A ME/NU split next week drops them to fifth without accounting for PC. JB's take on "who's in / who's out" indicates UNH could finish down at 7 or as high as 2. I haven't played with permutations myself, but down to 7 looks a lot easier than up to 2. I "feel" like 5 is pretty solid, and 4 a "strong" possibility if they win out. And why wouldn't they.
Go 'Cats
Would love a #4 seed vs. a #5 NU at the Whitt. That's for sure.
Darius
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2013-14 Season Thread (Part 2)
Agreed. NU #4 vs. # 5 UNH wouldn't be bad either. Matthews is a great arena.
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