Unfortunately, I do not think that moving the puck well is something that D-men can grow into as easily as better positioning, backchecking, clearing the puck, and the like. Maybe Wyse can fill this role, maybe not?
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UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
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Unfortunately, I do not think that moving the puck well is something that D-men can grow into as easily as better positioning, backchecking, clearing the puck, and the like. Maybe Wyse can fill this role, maybe not?
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Well they either have it or they don't I get that...maybe Wyse does!! Should be pre requisite either you can do it or not...Either way the D is the key...
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Chuck, you are just a little over the top there in your last 2 paragraphs. No one said low regard, just reacting like anyone would if someone out side of the organization is hypercritical of you. They are what they are and do not have much control on who is in the room. Each came because they felt it was a good fit, or only fit, but still can't control much of what you and others are unhappy with. Is anyone happy with a losing season? Recruiting has appeared to have lost some in the past several years. and as noted we have lost some strong recruits to a number of other reasons. I have not heard or felt any "whining" from the team, no excuses. Are they all giving 100% game in and game out? I would like to think so. I watch them warm up, change at each shift, and leave at the end of some tough losses. Trust me, no one is happy. They are what they are and they seem to care deeply to a kid.
I am surprised that no one has gone to a very real issue that the team will face this year. With only 4 senior, 3 if JH hadn't decided to stay and improve his future chances. Does anyone remember such a small class in the last 20+ plus years. The junior class is also small at 5. These 2 classes are usually the bulk of UNH scoring. We will miss WF for sure. Not a lot of goals in these 2 classes. I do expect several to surprise and impress. This years freshmen are the best in years and last years class will produce going forward. And lets please give TK a "A" for his jersey, he sure appears to deserve it.
Chuck, you are just a little over the top there in your last 2 paragraphs. No one said low regard, just reacting like anyone would if someone out side of the organization is hypercritical of you. They are what they are and do not have much control on who is in the room. Each came because they felt it was a good fit, or only fit, but still can't control much of what you and others are unhappy with. Is anyone happy with a losing season? Recruiting has appeared to have lost some in the past several years. and as noted we have lost some strong recruits to a number of other reasons. I have not heard or felt any "whining" from the team, no excuses. Are they all giving 100% game in and game out? I would like to think so. I watch them warm up, change at each shift, and leave at the end of some tough losses. Trust me, no one is happy. They are what they are and they seem to care deeply to a kid.
I am surprised that no one has gone to a very real issue that the team will face this year. With only 4 senior, 3 if JH hadn't decided to stay and improve his future chances. Does anyone remember such a small class in the last 20+ plus years. The junior class is also small at 5. These 2 classes are usually the bulk of UNH scoring. We will miss WF for sure. Not a lot of goals in these 2 classes. I do expect several to surprise and impress. This years freshmen are the best in years and last years class will produce going forward. And lets please give TK a "A" for his jersey, he sure appears to deserve it.
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Here here on TyK receiving the "A" and I don't understand why that didn't happen at the banquet but whatever. Agree totally on what's what with the current team (aren't there more Jr's, I count 8 if you include the gk's..) I'd like to think that once the newbies get adjusted (the schedule will help with that?) we could do some damage here and there. I doubt seriously there was a ton of joy in that locker room last year and know the players we have, certainly give what they can. People here who have been following the team for a long time miss the heady times of competing for a NC and I don't blame them for wanting what was. I'm hopeful TyK has a killer Senior year for himself and that we do indeed make some strides on the skates of this incoming class...and beyond. I'm going to the Comm Ave Classic this Friday; looking forward to seeing some hockey!
ps I like the moniker After the Whistle...when I officially hang up mine that will be a sad day!
Here here on TyK receiving the "A" and I don't understand why that didn't happen at the banquet but whatever. Agree totally on what's what with the current team (aren't there more Jr's, I count 8 if you include the gk's..) I'd like to think that once the newbies get adjusted (the schedule will help with that?) we could do some damage here and there. I doubt seriously there was a ton of joy in that locker room last year and know the players we have, certainly give what they can. People here who have been following the team for a long time miss the heady times of competing for a NC and I don't blame them for wanting what was. I'm hopeful TyK has a killer Senior year for himself and that we do indeed make some strides on the skates of this incoming class...and beyond. I'm going to the Comm Ave Classic this Friday; looking forward to seeing some hockey!
ps I like the moniker After the Whistle...when I officially hang up mine that will be a sad day!
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Chuck Murray
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Any thoughts or insights into why Kelleher wasn't part of the recognized leadership?
Any thoughts or insights into why Kelleher wasn't part of the recognized leadership?
I actually count nine juniors (three forwards, four d-men, 2 goalies), although my guess is that if Wyse is the real deal, the four junior d-men will be competing for two slots on the blue line, assuming Maller is back healthy. Lots of opportunities for frosh forwards to get serious ice time this coming season.
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I didn't include Furgele (and of course, Pots) D: Boyd, Marks, Chanter F: Salvaggio, McNick, Eiserman 2 GK's: DT/Clarky Think I have that right on the Jr. class. I remember when it was 10 coming in initially, then DT was added, and we've lost 3 from the 'class'. Agree it's a great year for experience opps for the incoming class.
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I know that would-be junior forward Warren Foegeli left after seven games last season, but did would-be junior D-man John Furgele leave also? His name is still on 2016-2017 roster.
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Yeah it is (as is Pots; roster not updated yet prob wont be til sometime in Aug I would imagine?) but he's definitely not playing for UNH this season...from what I gather he's taking the season off to be eligible to play for QU. If I'm wrong on this someone let us know but I think its a done deal. Still no STix invite...
Yeah it is (as is Pots; roster not updated yet prob wont be til sometime in Aug I would imagine?) but he's definitely not playing for UNH this season...from what I gather he's taking the season off to be eligible to play for QU. If I'm wrong on this someone let us know but I think its a done deal. Still no STix invite...
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Ok so I got to thinking about this leadership thing (you know, Captain, Assistant Capt, etc) and it got me to thinking/wondering about our hockey 'culture' at the U...I see tons of social media about other teams there that are sponsored by who knows who and very, very little from UNHHockey. Not that it has to be a social media thing but we are very quiet on the hockey end unless something has happened and unhinsider or unhwildcats put it out. Now I'm not saying this is absolutely necessary to have for a successful season but it does create some type of atmosphere for the fan/teams. Football of course is all a buzz as you'd expect with the new stadium (went down there last week; it is amazing) and last summer we had the 'tron to ogle over (sore subject here) but that's not what I'm talking about. Last week on Twitter they were interviewing past players like RJ Harris (and others) about their 'football family'. Now to be fair it's my impression that our hockey team is very well cared for so that's not meant to create an 'us v them' where football is concerned but I do, see a difference in how the hockey team is portrayed. YES winning games helps this out to be sure. This is one of the reasons why we join the FOMH so that we can feel we are contributing somehow towards these ends...
I don't have to remind anyone here about how NU had a what, 1-12 record going into the second half of the season, and then after sweeping US (I think this is when it started) they did their thing and became the eventual HE champs getting a ticket punched to the NC. I watched their captain Kevin Roy talk about the 'culture' they created there and that it was totally unacceptable to be in that position and they pulled it together or something to that effect. Even their fans I think were amazed at this turn around. Looking at their roster they did have a balanced core of players, decent enough goal keeping, to do what they did so yep, talent obviously accounts for something so I get that. My question to anyone who wants to answer it: what is our hockey 'culture'? Do we have one?
Not even sure where I am going with this but just a thought about how things are very, very quiet most of the time regarding UNH hockey; and I'm not talking about the summer down time. I'm grateful for the news we get from C-H-C's blog; with out that I don't know how we would even know what's up with the team and recruits. I hope that the Captains articles will continue! They gave great insight into what's up with the team and how they are working through successes and failures. As a fan I really looked forward to these articles. hint, hint C-H-C
I admit that yes I am a social media freak (no surprise there huh) so I do see / follow a few of the other HE teams and see what they do to foster positive stuff for their teams. Maybe Cleland and his eventual Asst. Captains can breathe some life into the team of course, winning games really helps. With what we know about the schedule we should be able to do ok OOC at least and have a shot with some HE games. Looking for my jersey already.
ps...speaking of social media, Matt Willows signed a one year contract with the AHL San Jose Barracudas (formerly the Worcester Sharks whom he played for initially). Congrats Matt!
Ok so I got to thinking about this leadership thing (you know, Captain, Assistant Capt, etc) and it got me to thinking/wondering about our hockey 'culture' at the U...I see tons of social media about other teams there that are sponsored by who knows who and very, very little from UNHHockey. Not that it has to be a social media thing but we are very quiet on the hockey end unless something has happened and unhinsider or unhwildcats put it out. Now I'm not saying this is absolutely necessary to have for a successful season but it does create some type of atmosphere for the fan/teams. Football of course is all a buzz as you'd expect with the new stadium (went down there last week; it is amazing) and last summer we had the 'tron to ogle over (sore subject here) but that's not what I'm talking about. Last week on Twitter they were interviewing past players like RJ Harris (and others) about their 'football family'. Now to be fair it's my impression that our hockey team is very well cared for so that's not meant to create an 'us v them' where football is concerned but I do, see a difference in how the hockey team is portrayed. YES winning games helps this out to be sure. This is one of the reasons why we join the FOMH so that we can feel we are contributing somehow towards these ends...
I don't have to remind anyone here about how NU had a what, 1-12 record going into the second half of the season, and then after sweeping US (I think this is when it started) they did their thing and became the eventual HE champs getting a ticket punched to the NC. I watched their captain Kevin Roy talk about the 'culture' they created there and that it was totally unacceptable to be in that position and they pulled it together or something to that effect. Even their fans I think were amazed at this turn around. Looking at their roster they did have a balanced core of players, decent enough goal keeping, to do what they did so yep, talent obviously accounts for something so I get that. My question to anyone who wants to answer it: what is our hockey 'culture'? Do we have one?
Not even sure where I am going with this but just a thought about how things are very, very quiet most of the time regarding UNH hockey; and I'm not talking about the summer down time. I'm grateful for the news we get from C-H-C's blog; with out that I don't know how we would even know what's up with the team and recruits. I hope that the Captains articles will continue! They gave great insight into what's up with the team and how they are working through successes and failures. As a fan I really looked forward to these articles. hint, hint C-H-C
I admit that yes I am a social media freak (no surprise there huh) so I do see / follow a few of the other HE teams and see what they do to foster positive stuff for their teams. Maybe Cleland and his eventual Asst. Captains can breathe some life into the team of course, winning games really helps. With what we know about the schedule we should be able to do ok OOC at least and have a shot with some HE games. Looking for my jersey already.
ps...speaking of social media, Matt Willows signed a one year contract with the AHL San Jose Barracudas (formerly the Worcester Sharks whom he played for initially). Congrats Matt!
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
I, for one, do not follow social media at all, but rather I am dependent on occasionally Al Pike and the guy who writes for the MUL, CHC's posts on the UNH website and here, and the posts from others here and on the recruits thread, which have both been fairly active right through the summer, so far anyway.
As for NU last season, their captain Kevin Roy missed the first 12 games due to injury, I think, but unlike our captain, Roy could put the puck in the net when he got back, which set a great example for an overall very young team (only two other seniors played in all 41 games). Also, they pulled the plug on their junior goaltender for a freshman, who I think turned out to be instrumental in saving their season.
As for hockey culture, for UNH fans it appears to have been a lot of griping the past few seasons, which for most part seems justified. As for the team, I assume that they play hard, but if they are not electing their best players (i.e., best scorers) to the captain and co-captain positions each year, I think that speaks oodles about their culture.
Ok so I got to thinking about this leadership thing (you know, Captain, Assistant Capt, etc) and it got me to thinking/wondering about our hockey 'culture' at the U...I see tons of social media about other teams there that are sponsored by who knows who and very, very little from UNHHockey. Not that it has to be a social media thing but we are very quiet on the hockey end unless something has happened and unhinsider or unhwildcats put it out. Now I'm not saying this is absolutely necessary to have for a successful season but it does create some type of atmosphere for the fan/teams. Football of course is all a buzz as you'd expect with the new stadium (went down there last week; it is amazing) and last summer we had the 'tron to ogle over (sore subject here) but that's not what I'm talking about. Last week on Twitter they were interviewing past players like RJ Harris (and others) about their 'football family'. Now to be fair it's my impression that our hockey team is very well cared for so that's not meant to create an 'us v them' where football is concerned but I do, see a difference in how the hockey team is portrayed. YES winning games helps this out to be sure. This is one of the reasons why we join the FOMH so that we can feel we are contributing somehow towards these ends...
I don't have to remind anyone here about how NU had a what, 1-12 record going into the second half of the season, and then after sweeping US (I think this is when it started) they did their thing and became the eventual HE champs getting a ticket punched to the NC. I watched their captain Kevin Roy talk about the 'culture' they created there and that it was totally unacceptable to be in that position and they pulled it together or something to that effect. Even their fans I think were amazed at this turn around. Looking at their roster they did have a balanced core of players, decent enough goal keeping, to do what they did so yep, talent obviously accounts for something so I get that. My question to anyone who wants to answer it: what is our hockey 'culture'? Do we have one?
Not even sure where I am going with this but just a thought about how things are very, very quiet most of the time regarding UNH hockey; and I'm not talking about the summer down time. I'm grateful for the news we get from C-H-C's blog; with out that I don't know how we would even know what's up with the team and recruits. I hope that the Captains articles will continue! They gave great insight into what's up with the team and how they are working through successes and failures. As a fan I really looked forward to these articles. hint, hint C-H-C
I admit that yes I am a social media freak (no surprise there huh) so I do see / follow a few of the other HE teams and see what they do to foster positive stuff for their teams. Maybe Cleland and his eventual Asst. Captains can breathe some life into the team of course, winning games really helps. With what we know about the schedule we should be able to do ok OOC at least and have a shot with some HE games. Looking for my jersey already.
ps...speaking of social media, Matt Willows signed a one year contract with the AHL San Jose Barracudas (formerly the Worcester Sharks whom he played for initially). Congrats Matt!
I, for one, do not follow social media at all, but rather I am dependent on occasionally Al Pike and the guy who writes for the MUL, CHC's posts on the UNH website and here, and the posts from others here and on the recruits thread, which have both been fairly active right through the summer, so far anyway.
As for NU last season, their captain Kevin Roy missed the first 12 games due to injury, I think, but unlike our captain, Roy could put the puck in the net when he got back, which set a great example for an overall very young team (only two other seniors played in all 41 games). Also, they pulled the plug on their junior goaltender for a freshman, who I think turned out to be instrumental in saving their season.
As for hockey culture, for UNH fans it appears to have been a lot of griping the past few seasons, which for most part seems justified. As for the team, I assume that they play hard, but if they are not electing their best players (i.e., best scorers) to the captain and co-captain positions each year, I think that speaks oodles about their culture.
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
You know I think you are correct on Roy's absence the first half of the season. Regardless of how we joke about their coach 'Mad-Again" they got the job (almost) done and certainly exceeded many expectations (except their own, case in point). I really believe they just put it together, had the talent click and it worked. (And like us the past couple of seasons had a freshman GK this past) Thanks for the reply on the subject! Too bad our away game with them is at Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ball Park. I really like visiting Matthews, although my first 2 visits there have been losses.
You know I think you are correct on Roy's absence the first half of the season. Regardless of how we joke about their coach 'Mad-Again" they got the job (almost) done and certainly exceeded many expectations (except their own, case in point). I really believe they just put it together, had the talent click and it worked. (And like us the past couple of seasons had a freshman GK this past) Thanks for the reply on the subject! Too bad our away game with them is at Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ball Park. I really like visiting Matthews, although my first 2 visits there have been losses.
Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Organizations characterized by an "Imperial Presidency" tend to have a few characteristics: (1) Staff people are appointed who hold personal loyalty to the person in the office of president. (2) Relinquishing of control is grudgingly demonstrated by the president. (3) The president is much concerned with being a "king maker"and asserts influence on selection of future presidents. (4) The final word on the selection of deputies, assistants, vice chancellors, vice-presidents, associates, captains, etc. is closely guarded.
Webster dictionary defines "culture" as .... "a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization."
Ok so I got to thinking about this leadership thing (you know, Captain, Assistant Capt, etc) and it got me to thinking/wondering about our hockey 'culture' at the U...I see tons of social media about other teams there that are sponsored by who knows who and very, very little from UNHHockey. Not that it has to be a social media thing but we are very quiet on the hockey end unless something has happened and unhinsider or unhwildcats put it out. Now I'm not saying this is absolutely necessary to have for a successful season but it does create some type of atmosphere for the fan/teams. Football of course is all a buzz as you'd expect with the new stadium (went down there last week; it is amazing) and last summer we had the 'tron to ogle over (sore subject here) but that's not what I'm talking about. Last week on Twitter they were interviewing past players like RJ Harris (and others) about their 'football family'. Now to be fair it's my impression that our hockey team is very well cared for so that's not meant to create an 'us v them' where football is concerned but I do, see a difference in how the hockey team is portrayed. YES winning games helps this out to be sure. This is one of the reasons why we join the FOMH so that we can feel we are contributing somehow towards these ends...
I don't have to remind anyone here about how NU had a what, 1-12 record going into the second half of the season, and then after sweeping US (I think this is when it started) they did their thing and became the eventual HE champs getting a ticket punched to the NC. I watched their captain Kevin Roy talk about the 'culture' they created there and that it was totally unacceptable to be in that position and they pulled it together or something to that effect. Even their fans I think were amazed at this turn around. Looking at their roster they did have a balanced core of players, decent enough goal keeping, to do what they did so yep, talent obviously accounts for something so I get that. My question to anyone who wants to answer it: what is our hockey 'culture'? Do we have one?
Not even sure where I am going with this but just a thought about how things are very, very quiet most of the time regarding UNH hockey; and I'm not talking about the summer down time. I'm grateful for the news we get from C-H-C's blog; with out that I don't know how we would even know what's up with the team and recruits. I hope that the Captains articles will continue! They gave great insight into what's up with the team and how they are working through successes and failures. As a fan I really looked forward to these articles. hint, hint C-H-C
I admit that yes I am a social media freak (no surprise there huh) so I do see / follow a few of the other HE teams and see what they do to foster positive stuff for their teams. Maybe Cleland and his eventual Asst. Captains can breathe some life into the team of course, winning games really helps. With what we know about the schedule we should be able to do ok OOC at least and have a shot with some HE games. Looking for my jersey already.
ps...speaking of social media, Matt Willows signed a one year contract with the AHL San Jose Barracudas (formerly the Worcester Sharks whom he played for initially). Congrats Matt!
Organizations characterized by an "Imperial Presidency" tend to have a few characteristics: (1) Staff people are appointed who hold personal loyalty to the person in the office of president. (2) Relinquishing of control is grudgingly demonstrated by the president. (3) The president is much concerned with being a "king maker"and asserts influence on selection of future presidents. (4) The final word on the selection of deputies, assistants, vice chancellors, vice-presidents, associates, captains, etc. is closely guarded.
Webster dictionary defines "culture" as .... "a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization."
Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
So, there you have it. The fans culture is griping, the team's culture is playing hard but electing captains and co-captains who cannot score goals, and the admin's culture is described just above.
So, there you have it. The fans culture is griping, the team's culture is playing hard but electing captains and co-captains who cannot score goals, and the admin's culture is described just above.
Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Mercyhurst @ UNH on November 5th.
http://www.hurstathletics.com/schedule.aspx?path=mhockey
Mercyhurst @ UNH on November 5th.
http://www.hurstathletics.com/schedule.aspx?path=mhockey
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
I believe that fills in the OOC with: Bentley, Mercyhurst, RPI, Dartmouth, Brown, AZ State, Sacred Heart, Cornell, St. Lawrence, Clarkson and Colorado College if I have that right...no Oyster River Bobcats tho
but we are prob playing Maine 3 times as well, with the OOC game being the Verizon game. No Portland game this season...hockey Gods will have to look out for us big time (win a lot of these and somehow beat the big boys in HE) if we want to head back to the Verizon in March. Ok, so I can dream..can't I? Man it's late for our schedule not to be released...isn't it?
Wow, a different look to the OOC from when I started following when Michigan, Minnie were on the schedule but it is what it is for now...
I believe that fills in the OOC with: Bentley, Mercyhurst, RPI, Dartmouth, Brown, AZ State, Sacred Heart, Cornell, St. Lawrence, Clarkson and Colorado College if I have that right...no Oyster River Bobcats tho
but we are prob playing Maine 3 times as well, with the OOC game being the Verizon game. No Portland game this season...hockey Gods will have to look out for us big time (win a lot of these and somehow beat the big boys in HE) if we want to head back to the Verizon in March. Ok, so I can dream..can't I? Man it's late for our schedule not to be released...isn't it?Wow, a different look to the OOC from when I started following when Michigan, Minnie were on the schedule but it is what it is for now...
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I believe that fills in the OOC with: Bentley, Mercyhurst, RPI, Dartmouth, Brown, AZ State, Sacred Heart, Cornell, St. Lawrence, Clarkson and Colorado College if I have that right...no Oyster River Bobcats tho
Wow, a different look to the OOC from when I started following when Michigan, Minnie were on the schedule but it is what it is for now...
About 5 good chances for wins (Bentley, Brown, AZ, SH and CC), and a couple toss ups (RPI, Clarkson, Cornell) towards the glorious 600. But that would require that we win about 9 games in hockey east for Dick in his quest (Maine, maybe a win or two against Merrimack, and UConn and UMass before Carvell's and Cavanaugh's recruits allow them to overtake UNH). (Nine HE conference wins will be tough! We only won 4 last year, and with the talent dwindling, maybe 6?) With the improvements by UConn and UMass, and the lack of any real talent upgrade at UNH, the 2017-18 conference schedule may be tougher to get wins, so that OOC schedule will be interesting. What a fitting legacy if Dick comes up just short of his goal.
Here's the depth chart, line combos fixed mostly on "top 6 vs "bottom 6" rough calculations just to get a sense of talent.
Jr.Eiserman ----Sr.Kelleher--- So.Nazarian
Jr.Salvaggio ---Jr.McNicholas----So.Vela
Fr.Blackburn-----Fr.Fregona----Sr.Hill
Fr.BVR-------- So.Miller ----Fr.Grasso
So.Cefalu---Fr.Sacco
Sr.Cleland----Fr.Wyse
Jr.Marks------Sr.Maller
So.Dawson--------Jr.Chanter
Jr.Boyd-------Fr.Nonis
-----------------------------------2017-18------------------------------
Sr.Eiserman ---- Sr.McNicholas --- Jr.Nazarian
Sr.Salvaggio -------Jr.Vela --------So.Fregona
So.Blackburn----- Fr.Kelleher ----So.Grasso
So.BVR-------- Jr.Miller ----Fr.MacAdams
Fr.Cipollone------Jr.Cefalu---So.Sacco
Sr.Marks------Fr.Miller
Jr.Dawson-------- So.Wyse
Fr.Darcy----Sr.Boyd
Sr.Chanter -------Fr._____
So.Nonis
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
HockeyRef, I don't think it's you that is missing something in regards to having UNH not using social media to it's fullest extent. I know that about 7 or 8 years ago, Phil Kincade wrote for Fosters and on his own time, he created a video blog for McCloskey and the women's team. He would interview B-Mac during the week about the upcoming opponent, discuss player development, and such.....during the year, he would interview all of the players so you had a chance to get to know them, etc.....Alas Phil got a new job and that was that.......when I asked why a student couldn't pick up the slack and get credit for it, I was told that we didn't offer a degree like Northeastern in sports communication or such.......as I minored in Communications way back when, I can't believe that something can't be tailored to get some kind of credit if someone wanted to recreate what Phil did! While UNH does use the various forms of social media for notifications, much more could be done......if they can offer a class for credit on Brady's Deflategate, I don't see how this isn't done! What used to be THE best fan base in Hockey East, as well as back in the old ECAC days has been destroyed! And what's worse is that no one seems to care.......
HockeyRef, I don't think it's you that is missing something in regards to having UNH not using social media to it's fullest extent. I know that about 7 or 8 years ago, Phil Kincade wrote for Fosters and on his own time, he created a video blog for McCloskey and the women's team. He would interview B-Mac during the week about the upcoming opponent, discuss player development, and such.....during the year, he would interview all of the players so you had a chance to get to know them, etc.....Alas Phil got a new job and that was that.......when I asked why a student couldn't pick up the slack and get credit for it, I was told that we didn't offer a degree like Northeastern in sports communication or such.......as I minored in Communications way back when, I can't believe that something can't be tailored to get some kind of credit if someone wanted to recreate what Phil did! While UNH does use the various forms of social media for notifications, much more could be done......if they can offer a class for credit on Brady's Deflategate, I don't see how this isn't done! What used to be THE best fan base in Hockey East, as well as back in the old ECAC days has been destroyed! And what's worse is that no one seems to care.......
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016 Offseason Thread - Searching for Direction
Hey there Zoofer! To be fair, UNH has student reporter guys like Ben Nawn, Brian Dunn and the former Parker Wheeler who do interviews here and there and there's a post game re-cap I suspect being done from students in the Journalism/Communications majors so there's that kind of stuff. But like you indicate and what I see from so many other schools there's much more out there that is done. Maybe I'm expecting too much and heck, it's the 'off season' so its to be expected I guess. I don't think it's asking too much in this day and age...really it's too bad has hockey become an after thought? BTW Foster's guy Al Pike is retiring (from what I heard) he did the hockey beat; wonder who will fill that slot? The great work Greg did for the FOMH on the newsletter, the stories of the team on the back wall of the 'Whitt, all of that was/is/ could be continued in a social media context. Like I said, thank God for C-H-C's blog...there are fans out there who still give a **** about the 'Cats!
Hey there Zoofer! To be fair, UNH has student reporter guys like Ben Nawn, Brian Dunn and the former Parker Wheeler who do interviews here and there and there's a post game re-cap I suspect being done from students in the Journalism/Communications majors so there's that kind of stuff. But like you indicate and what I see from so many other schools there's much more out there that is done. Maybe I'm expecting too much and heck, it's the 'off season' so its to be expected I guess. I don't think it's asking too much in this day and age...really it's too bad has hockey become an after thought? BTW Foster's guy Al Pike is retiring (from what I heard) he did the hockey beat; wonder who will fill that slot? The great work Greg did for the FOMH on the newsletter, the stories of the team on the back wall of the 'Whitt, all of that was/is/ could be continued in a social media context. Like I said, thank God for C-H-C's blog...there are fans out there who still give a **** about the 'Cats!
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