UNH Wildcats 2016-2017 Tradition and Promise

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The Wildcats had a home and home with Northeastern this past weekend, and actually took a game from them for the first time in 3 years(?), believe that! In actuality, if it wasn't for Bugalski in the second game the Wildcats could've had the 4 points......UNH is playing so much better than even a month ago! In Saturday's game, Bugalski stopped shots from all over the zone, every type of shot which wasn't what UNH had been doing.....now there down low rotation is working, hitting the points when they should, etc.....impressive! Defensively, again UNH has markedly improved.......with all the positives going for us, the schedule might not be doing us any favors.......as of today, UNH is tied with BU and UVM, who have played 1 and 3 fewer games! In fact, UNH has played the most of any of the HE teams!(why, he's on third, and I don't care!) Add to this that UNH has 5 home games left, with 1@ BU, 2@ Maine and 2@ UVM.........so is it to early to say it's playoff time already? Every team has those opponents that they think they should win against, look at how the Pats are 15 points over the Texans! But in essence, UNH cannot afford to think that any game is a given and must seriously look to win out the season to attain home ice! Are they good enough to win on the road in the playoffs? Sure but with 9 games left in conference, why think of anything but home ice! Do this Wildcats!!

 

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Just a quick thought to whomever does the scheduling for women's hockey......when the team comes back from semester break, it pretty much has only conference games to play......or at least games of meaning. So first off, let's start our games when the other schools do, so our first game back isn't against a team with 2 under it's belt.......secondly, if you must throw in a State rivalry game, maybe wait a couple of weeks into January so the team can reboot it's form and not play a meaningless game on the road..... and most importantly after said meaningless game, have another 10 days OFF! For the Wildcats now will have played 3 games by 1/20.......way to help the team be at it's best people......please look at these little things....they make the difference of home ice or not!

 

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UNH has the worst Power Play in Hockey East. 11%. 11/97.
BC 25%
BU 18%
NE 16%
Merrimack 16%
Providence 15%
UCon 15%
VT 13%
Maine/UNH 11%
5 on 5 goals are too hard to come by...Players firing in poor angle shots that rim out and shooting shots from the point that get blocked is not effective. Time to mix that up and get some players on the same page switching and moving around with a purpose.

 

[shelfit]

UNH has the worst Power Play in Hockey East. 11%. 11/97.
BC 25%
BU 18%
NE 16%
Merrimack 16%
Providence 15%
UCon 15%
VT 13%
Maine/UNH 11%
5 on 5 goals are too hard to come by...Players firing in poor angle shots that rim out and shooting shots from the point that get blocked is not effective. Time to mix that up and get some players on the same page switching and moving around with a purpose.

Wow, such fancy words....switching and moving around with a purpose. What a specific solution. Thanks there coach!

 

[zoofer]

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Fancy words or not, I'm just glad to have you both commenting on the thread! The UNH thread used to be one of the busiest.....I understand that performance initiates conversation but we have a good team! They have some bad habits I agree but they do have their moments, which hopefully continue to show themselves like this weekend! No offense to Maine, the quality of opponent wasn't the greatest but still, our third period was impressive......So now we're 1 behind BU, whom we meet twice more in a home and home and ahead of UVM and UConn where we play 2 at their arenas........this weekend we take on the Huskies.....oh yea, the playoffs have arrived!!

 

[zoofer]

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Playoffs have started....UVM away for 2 this weekend, followed by a home and home with BU, and then finish the regular season @ UConn for 2......if you add Providi, then you have the 5 teams all within 5 points of each other with 6 points up for grabs these 3 weeks......who will earn the last 2 home ice spots? With Maine falling away the farthest, it is conceivable that in the next 3 weeks, a team can go from playing BC in the first round or hosting! Let's go Wildcats! You're in the playoffs now so make every game, every shift count!

 

[zoofer]

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I'd be remiss if I didn't post this.......there aren't enough superlatives to describe Sam, either as a hockey player or her off ice persona......UNH was so lucky to have her play on Lake Whitt.... best of luck to the Wildcats in Storrs this weekend.......still a chance for home ice but now they'll need help!

http://www.nwhl.zone/news_article/show/758490-hockey-hero-sam-fab

 

[whoop87]

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Updated info regarding UNH recruits:

2017-18 Goalie BOUTILIER, Ava - Atlantic U18 (PEITC)
2017-18 Forward MIDDLETON, Grace - Detroit Little Caesars U16 (T1U16)
2017-18 Forward PEPPES, Martha - Mass Spitfires U19 (USTour)
2017-18 Forward RYNNE, Paige - Brantford Ice Cats Midget AA (LLMAA)
2017-18 Forward SASAKI, Ellie - Brampton Jr Canadettes (PWHL)
2017-18 Defense SCAMMELL, Julia - Subway Northern Storm Midget (NSFMHL)

2018-19 Forward DUMOND, Lindsey - Assabet Blue U19 (USTour)
2018-19 Forward MARTIN, Lauren - Cambridge Rivulettes (PWHL)
2018-19 Defense PALUMBO, Victoria - East Coast Wizards U16 (NEWJHL)
2018-19 Defense RICKWOOD, Emily - Brantford Ice Cats Midget AA (LLMAA)
2018-19 Defense WARREN, Talli - Rothesay Netherwood School (NAPHA)

2019-20 Defense BRETON, Raeanne - Durham West Lightning AA (LLMAA)
2019-20 Forward CHRISTIAN, Jada - Oakville Hornets Midget AA (LLMAA)
2019-20 Goalie HARNETT, Nicole - Minnesota Machine (USA)
2019-20 Forward KELLY, Nicole - Brantford Ice Cats Midget AA (LLMAA)

2020-21 Forward BROOKS, Brianna - Durham West Lightning AA (LLMAA)
2020-21 Forward TRUTER, Chavonne - Durham West Lightning AA (LLMAA)

 

[zoofer]

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Thanks again Whoop..

 

[zoofer]

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UNH played a great game today, as BU managed to tie up the series at 1 game a piece......to mention that UNH tied up the game at 58 minutes but had it called back might sound petty but it is what it is.....the Wildcats played a strong game......gave pretty much all they had, but we'll see tomorrow....one game to see if they actually have a little more in the tank! This is where we know the players are giving their all, and see if coaching has made a difference.....3 lines or 4, who plays PP vs man down, varying forechecks, breakouts.....do you play as a team or can I do it myself.....I'm hoping that the team had a few ice baths after the game because their training is what will make the difference tomorrow.....both teams are awesome but the semifinals await.....c'mon Wildcats!!

 

[zoofer]

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If I may offer one suggestion to UNH for their deciding game today vs BU.....please hold the blue line! Look at the replay of BU's goals for the weekend and you'll see how we allow them to penetrate the zone and put the pressure on Cashin.....please stand BU up at the blue line! Other than that, go nuts, have fun and enjoy why you play this great game! And always remember Billy Jean King, "pressure is a privilege"!!

 

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Great game played by both teams! You'd never know this was their 3rd game in 3 days the way they went end to end! As has been the case the last 3 years, UNH came up short of the semifinals...
All UNH loses is 25% of their scoring in Jonna Curtis graduating but she has been the heart and soul of this team all year! We'll see if she can be replaced and who will step up to lead the team.....hold your heads up Wildcats, a great season ends with a valiant effort!