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UNH Wildcats 2015-2016 (Part Three) - Living in Interesting Times

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HockeyRef said:
Agree it has to be from the top and wouldn't look past NU either... On another note it was great to attend the Women's FF today. Wasn't going but thought these events don't come around often was well worth it. Most interested in the Amanda Kessel story and she delivered. Cool atmosphere with both bands and mascots etc...And one last chance to see the 'Whitt ice. ��
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What kind of attendance did the event generate, HR? Considering the national aspect of the competition, I was frankly surprised to see (hear) so little advanced local publicity TBH. Not sure if that's down to the NCAA and/or UNH though? Hope they were able to fill the house today for the finals. Sounds like those who went, enjoyed.
 
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Chuck Murray said:
What kind of attendance did the event generate, HR? Considering the national aspect of the competition, I was frankly surprised to see (hear) so little advanced local publicity TBH. Not sure if that's down to the NCAA and/or UNH though? Hope they were able to fill the house today for the finals. Sounds like those who went, enjoyed.
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I know of multiple Families up in the North Conway area that went down to Durham this weekend. And working at the rink in town I do know that there were posters up for the Frozen 4 on our events board. I had a conversation with one of my friends who went down to the game today and he said that there was probably between 4-5000 people in attendance. And that the Whitt had more energy tonight than it had for most of this season. Kudos to the University for putting on a good show, and hopefully the Lady 'Cats can get back to their winning ways after a couple of down seasons!
 
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Chuck Murray said:
What kind of attendance did the event generate, HR? Considering the national aspect of the competition, I was frankly surprised to see (hear) so little advanced local publicity TBH. Not sure if that's down to the NCAA and/or UNH though? Hope they were able to fill the house today for the finals. Sounds like those who went, enjoyed.
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Am not sure about totals throughout the weekend but the Minny box score puts yesterday at 3200? And it was good energy; mostly Boston College fans of course. It was a good show; really glad to have attended. I mean it was NCAA city of course; even our Zambonis were decked out. (as one would expect) Both teams played very well; didn't know that BC was on a 40 game streak. Quick goal by Minny then they pretty much held on it seemed at times but put it away in the third. Celebrity sighting: Saw HC in Waiting MS there checking out the game. :D Agree that UNH should be proud.
 
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HockeyRef said:
Agree it has to be from the top and wouldn't look past NU either... On another note it was great to attend the Women's FF today. Wasn't going but thought these events don't come around often was well worth it. Most interested in the Amanda Kessel story and she delivered. Cool atmosphere with both bands and mascots etc...And one last chance to see the 'Whitt ice. 😉
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Good to hear about Amanda Kessel's recovery; wonder if she had been to Lake Whitt previously to see Blake play?
 
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Felger said:
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...eve-alford-says-given-back-one-year-extension

"I earned an extension in our work year one, [but] didn't earn things in this season," Alford said to ESPN. "The right thing to do is give the extension back."
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Here's how I see it ... Coach Alford is giving back a year on the extension of his contract. Coach Umile had already agreed to give back his lifetime contract, and limit it to a 3 year (now with 2 years left) deal.

So technically, while Alford has given up a single season, Umile has given up his life expectancy less 3 years.

He's even got us outflanked on the creativity of his end-of-tenure approach.

Pure genius.
 
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At the Women's Frozen Four.....just a couple of notes. It was up to he NCAA to advertise the series, which might've had a poster or 2 up in rinks but on the Seacoast, NO ONE knew about a National Championship occurring 10 miles down he road! I called in to The Morning Buzz to tell the local IHeart station about it's going on, which meant that the NCAA did not contact the local station with reaches from the Canadian border to Boston, well done! The FF logo used wherever seen, was in essence the MEN's logo! Also, if the NCAA puts on 24 championships, maybe they could print programs for them all.....NO programs available, not even line sheets or rosters!! Attendance for Friday was pitiful, estimated at 2400....that's 2400 for the top 4 teams in the country! Sorry guys but the Minnesota vs Wisconsin game was better than 3/4's of the men's games this year!!
The Finals Sunday was much better all in all....great college atmosphere, the crowd, mainly BC was very into the game, and until 10 minutes left was undecided....
As for UNH, as we are the host school, everyone was great....professional and well staged. Maybe have all the concession stands open on Friday but other than that, I do hope UNH bids for them again. For the locals to have such an event in our backyard is just silly it's so awesome! As I said, the NCAA should be held to actually caring about one of their events with marketing and merchandise but kudos to UNH for a great job!
 
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zoofer said:
At the Women's Frozen Four.....just a couple of notes. It was up to he NCAA to advertise the series, which might've had a poster or 2 up in rinks but on the Seacoast, NO ONE knew about a National Championship occurring 10 miles down he road! I called in to The Morning Buzz to tell the local IHeart station about it's going on, which meant that the NCAA did not contact the local station with reaches from the Canadian border to Boston, well done! The FF logo used wherever seen, was in essence the MEN's logo! Also, if the NCAA puts on 24 championships, maybe they could print programs for them all.....NO programs available, not even line sheets or rosters!! Attendance for Friday was pitiful, estimated at 2400....that's 2400 for the top 4 teams in the country! Sorry guys but the Minnesota vs Wisconsin game was better than 3/4's of the men's games this year!!
The Finals Sunday was much better all in all....great college atmosphere, the crowd, mainly BC was very into the game, and until 10 minutes left was undecided....
As for UNH, as we are the host school, everyone was great....professional and well staged. Maybe have all the concession stands open on Friday but other than that, I do hope UNH bids for them again. For the locals to have such an event in our backyard is just silly it's so awesome! As I said, the NCAA should be held to actually caring about one of their events with marketing and merchandise but kudos to UNH for a great job!
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Def echo your sentiments and I know you are a big supporter of the women's game and it certainly showcased that! Was just excellent hockey. As per the NCAA and their advertising (or there lack of) they used the 'tron to 'advertise' just how great they are (of course they would). And yea, we looked for programs, etc. can't believe they didn't get those together. Like I said I'm glad it was close and to see a NC play out was awesome...
 
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zoofer said:
At the Women's Frozen Four.....just a couple of notes. It was up to he NCAA to advertise the series, which might've had a poster or 2 up in rinks but on the Seacoast, NO ONE knew about a National Championship occurring 10 miles down he road! I called in to The Morning Buzz to tell the local IHeart station about it's going on, which meant that the NCAA did not contact the local station with reaches from the Canadian border to Boston, well done! The FF logo used wherever seen, was in essence the MEN's logo! Also, if the NCAA puts on 24 championships, maybe they could print programs for them all.....NO programs available, not even line sheets or rosters!! Attendance for Friday was pitiful, estimated at 2400....that's 2400 for the top 4 teams in the country! Sorry guys but the Minnesota vs Wisconsin game was better than 3/4's of the men's games this year!!
The Finals Sunday was much better all in all....great college atmosphere, the crowd, mainly BC was very into the game, and until 10 minutes left was undecided....
As for UNH, as we are the host school, everyone was great....professional and well staged. Maybe have all the concession stands open on Friday but other than that, I do hope UNH bids for them again. For the locals to have such an event in our backyard is just silly it's so awesome! As I said, the NCAA should be held to actually caring about one of their events with marketing and merchandise but kudos to UNH for a great job!
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Looks like the hats the winners got also had the men's logo: https://twitter.com/AJMleczko/status/711976194011484160
 
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fightingsiouxfan16 said:
missing matt willows?
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Uh, in a word, yes. Missed his tenaciousness he brought to the ice (although it took him til his Senior year I think to score alot of points?) Thought he was an excellent captain too. Believe right now he's lead scorer for his team the Everblades. Why does he come to mind if I may ask?
 
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HockeyRef said:
Uh, in a word, yes. Missed his tenaciousness he brought to the ice (although it took him til his Senior year I think to score alot of points?) Thought he was an excellent captain too. Believe right now he's lead scorer for his team the Everblades. Why does he come to mind if I may ask?
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Hes from my town. My brother played against him in high school. Know his family. Great kid. Heck of a player.
 
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fightingsiouxfan16 said:
Hes from my town. My brother played against him in high school. Know his family. Great kid. Heck of a player.
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Cool! As you may/may not know (not that it matters) I'm relatively new to the hockey scene and Matt in particular was one of the first UNH players I had seen play over the past 3 years. Sorry I missed out on so many other great ones. While I'm sure his numbers don't quite compare to the Darren Haydar's etc. of past 'Cat teams, he's one of the reasons that team last year was able to do what they did in the end (which noone here, expected). Need more players like him, ones who dig it out, no excuses, hang in there, have...work ethic. I see alot of that in current players like Michael McNickolas. Just an observation and I don't kid myself about what I know/do not know, about hockey haha; just a feeling.

When I talked about what NU's Kevin Roy credited their recent success with, this 'culture of winnng', that's what Matt brought to the table. Any team who can combine skill with that kind of work ethic is ultimately going to be successful...with the right leadership in place, of course, other team mates who feel the same, and other variables that just click (Union 2014 anyone?) Those teams have the 'right stuff'.

Wish Matt was playing on a pro team in NE right now would love to see him play! Maybe this summer he'll play in that charity game in July in Ct...The Big Assist in which other UNH'ers like the vR boys, and most recently Kevin Goumas, Justin Agosta ,Collin MacD played in. Put the bug in his ear, mk?!?
 
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HockeyRef said:
Cool! As you may/may not know (not that it matters) I'm relatively new to the hockey scene and Matt in particular was one of the first UNH players I had seen play over the past 3 years. Sorry I missed out on so many other great ones. While I'm sure his numbers don't quite compare to the Darren Haydar's etc. of past 'Cat teams, he's one of the reasons that team last year was able to do what they did in the end (which noone here, expected). Need more players like him, ones who dig it out, no excuses, hang in there, have...work ethic. I see alot of that in current players like Michael McNickolas. Just an observation and I don't kid myself about what I know/do not know, about hockey haha; just a feeling.

When I talked about what NU's Kevin Roy credited their recent success with, this 'culture of winnng', that's what Matt brought to the table. Any team who can combine skill with that kind of work ethic is ultimately going to be successful...with the right leadership in place, of course and other variables that just click (Union 2014 anyone?) Those teams have the 'right stuff'.

Wish Matt was playing on a pro team in NE right now would love to see him play!
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Kid is a solid grinder with great hands. His dad is a tough cookie that has turned around the high school team that he coaches in town. Good guy but tough coach. The kid has absolutely worked hard. Played juniors in new jersey and was at the top of the leaderboards in stats. You can look it up jersey hitmen about 3-4 years ago. I would watch UNH games just to see him play. He was impressive on the ice. maybe didnt have the top numbers on the team but he brought more then numbers. As a local kid i support him and hope he makes it to the nhl. i believe last time i looked he had a two way contract
 
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fightingsiouxfan16 said:
Kid is a solid grinder with great hands. His dad is a tough cookie that has turned around the high school team that he coaches in town. Good guy but tough coach. The kid has absolutely worked hard. Played juniors in new jersey and was at the top of the leaderboards in stats. You can look it up jersey hitmen about 3-4 years ago. I would watch UNH games just to see him play. He was impressive on the ice. maybe didnt have the top numbers on the team but he brought more then numbers. As a local kid i support him and hope he makes it to the nhl. i believe last time i looked he had a two way contract
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Here's a couple of Matt Willows clips, one from when he played for the Worcester Sharks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evYXmNgHHTU

and this one as a 'Cat (and was a great Captain I might add) scoring on a shortie v Michigan: (thanks Mike L)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxAyfsFLWm0
 
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HockeyRef said:
Here's a couple of Matt Willows clips, one from when he played for the Worcester Sharks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evYXmNgHHTU

and this one as a 'Cat (and was a great Captain I might add) scoring on a shortie v Michigan: (thanks Mike L)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxAyfsFLWm0
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Will def watch the clips. There was a game unfortunately i dont remember against who as a cat. he was trapped against the blue line and the wall by 4 opponenets. he beat all 4 players then beat the 5th on the way to a goal. I wish i remember who it was against. If you can find that clip that would be great. It was on tv
 
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fightingsiouxfan16 said:
Will def watch the clips. There was a game unfortunately i dont remember against who as a cat. he was trapped against the blue line and the wall by 4 opponenets. he beat all 4 players then beat the 5th on the way to a goal. I wish i remember who it was against. If you can find that clip that would be great. It was on tv
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Looking! And I really should take back my comment about numbers; 90 points is admirable, don'tcha think?!? Maybe he didn't get the playing time as a Frosh :rolleyes:...don't know, wasn't following the 'Cats then! Looks like the didn't get into as many games Fr/Soph year. Prob. too many ahead of him...
 
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