HockeyRef
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Yep not shut out at least!!
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UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
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Yep not shut out at least!!
HockeyRef
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Didn’t match the intensity...the bye week will do them good I agree! We are in the hunt and that’s something to be happy about.
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
UVM is admittedly not good, but we're not one of the worst teams in the country either. I mean, we managed to take 3 of 4 points on the road against PC just last weekend. Perhaps you should check your own laundry.
HockeyRef
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Well I was at both games and was very impressed both nights with your intensity level up and down the ice. And of course your goalie is outstanding. We couldn’t muster anything on the PP among many other things.
That’s not saying we didn’t have good things going but hey you deserved that win tonight and we were lucky last night in that goal tenders duel. UVM was rarely outskated played tough as hell in the boards...we were outplayed plain and simple. (Oops I’m going to be in the dog Er cat house for these comments...)
Good luck the rest of the way...And ‘Cats (our ‘Cats) you’ve come a long way this season and we are very proud of you. Dust yourselves off and get ready to push to the end it’s going to be quite a ride!!
Greg Ambrose
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You’re right, just mediocre. Sorry
Players may have been slow and tired because the fourth line and third D pair saw very little ice time in the first two periods.
My $34 seat was four rows above the UVM bench, where I think that I could read Sneddon's lips when he called his time out before UNH went on their 1+ minute of 5 on 3 PP. I think that he told his players: "take advantage of the two UNH forwards behind the net, as Lekkas will be fine; just focus on stealing their inept passes out front for an odd man rush and a shortie." And, once again, that almost happened, without even one UNH SOG. Simply pathetic.
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
Hard to disagree. I don't think we'll see Taylor again this year, short of an injury or a sudden dip in form from Robinson. Taylor had a few chances, and (like the challengers to Tirone in recent past seasons, or to past starters in earlier seasons) simply didn't do well enough to justify taking time away from the incumbent starter. It's Robinson's job to lose, from here on out. He's backstopped UNH's remarkable turnaround, and he's earned the right to finish up against the Northeasterns and the Lowells down the stretch, plus the HE Quarters. Five really important RS games coming up from here on out. Can't wait.
Hard to disagree. I don't think we'll see Taylor again this year, short of an injury or a sudden dip in form from Robinson. Taylor had a few chances, and (like the challengers to Tirone in recent past seasons, or to past starters in earlier seasons) simply didn't do well enough to justify taking time away from the incumbent starter. It's Robinson's job to lose, from here on out. He's backstopped UNH's remarkable turnaround, and he's earned the right to finish up against the Northeasterns and the Lowells down the stretch, plus the HE Quarters. Five really important RS games coming up from here on out. Can't wait.
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
Thanks for the objective assessment — classy! Good luck to you guys too!
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
Barring some amazing developments down the stretch, it's hard to see any of UVM, UConn or Merrimack getting back into playoff contention. UVM probably is the most likely of the group to prove otherwise, but you get the sense they started their push a week or two too late. As long as Luce ends up on the bottom of the pile, all is fine in the WIS world.
From UNH's standpoint, the only team I do NOT want to see them facing in the QF round is UMass Lowell. UMass Amherst is not a program with any real tourney experience, and BC (currently 3rd) seems particularly ripe for a first round upset, while most of the others are struggling to find consistent form (ditto UNH these last few weekends, too). UNH should enter the HE tourney with zero pressure, and a steady diet of postseason style, grind-it-out hockey over their last 5 RS games, so they should be ready, and could be poised to surprise someone.
But a series in Lowell? As a long-standing Bazin Believer, I say ABUML ...
Barring some amazing developments down the stretch, it's hard to see any of UVM, UConn or Merrimack getting back into playoff contention. UVM probably is the most likely of the group to prove otherwise, but you get the sense they started their push a week or two too late. As long as Luce ends up on the bottom of the pile, all is fine in the WIS world.
From UNH's standpoint, the only team I do NOT want to see them facing in the QF round is UMass Lowell. UMass Amherst is not a program with any real tourney experience, and BC (currently 3rd) seems particularly ripe for a first round upset, while most of the others are struggling to find consistent form (ditto UNH these last few weekends, too). UNH should enter the HE tourney with zero pressure, and a steady diet of postseason style, grind-it-out hockey over their last 5 RS games, so they should be ready, and could be poised to surprise someone.
But a series in Lowell? As a long-standing Bazin Believer, I say ABUML ...
HockeyRef
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Barring some amazing developments down the stretch, it's hard to see any of UVM, UConn or Merrimack getting back into playoff contention. UVM probably is the most likely of the group to prove otherwise, but you get the sense they started their push a week or two too late. As long as Luce ends up on the bottom of the pile, all is fine in the WIS world.
From UNH's standpoint, the only team I do NOT want to see them facing in the QF round is UMass Lowell. UMass Amherst is not a program with any real tourney experience, and BC (currently 3rd) seems particularly ripe for a first round upset, while most of the others are struggling to find consistent form (ditto UNH these last few weekends, too). UNH should enter the HE tourney with zero pressure, and a steady diet of postseason style, grind-it-out hockey over their last 5 RS games, so they should be ready, and could be poised to surprise someone.
But a series in Lowell? As a long-standing Bazin Believer, I say ABUML ...
Anybody but UML (who has won 10 straight) Do tell what is this latest acronym praising your man crush?
HockeyRef
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Barring some amazing developments down the stretch, it's hard to see any of UVM, UConn or Merrimack getting back into playoff contention. UVM probably is the most likely of the group to prove otherwise, but you get the sense they started their push a week or two too late. As long as Luce ends up on the bottom of the pile, all is fine in the WIS world.
From UNH's standpoint, the only team I do NOT want to see them facing in the QF round is UMass Lowell. UMass Amherst is not a program with any real tourney experience, and BC (currently 3rd) seems particularly ripe for a first round upset, while most of the others are struggling to find consistent form (ditto UNH these last few weekends, too). UNH should enter the HE tourney with zero pressure, and a steady diet of postseason style, grind-it-out hockey over their last 5 RS games, so they should be ready, and could be poised to surprise someone.
But a series in Lowell? As a long-standing Bazin Believer, I say ABUML ...
Anybody but UML (who has won 10 straight) Do tell what is this latest acronym praising your man crush?
HockeyRef
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
https://unhwildcats.com/news/2019/2...ork-to-do-before-nu-visits-feb-22-and-23.aspx
Honest reflections from Coach Souza from the weekend...
https://unhwildcats.com/news/2019/2...ork-to-do-before-nu-visits-feb-22-and-23.aspx
Honest reflections from Coach Souza from the weekend...
Darius
Go 'cats!
Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
UMA is 12 - 1 at home (loss to UML), will be tough to beat twice in Amherst. The Garden will be a different story.
UNH is likely finishing 7th or 8th, playing one of the MA state schools in round one. Selfishly, I hope we travel to Lowell. Tsongas is close to Manch and a fun place to watch a game.
UML is on a tear, playing some great hockey. Their Juniors and Seniors were on the team that lost to Notre Dame in the Manchester regionals in 2017 so they know what deep post season play is about. They are not giving up many goals while we have improved, but are still offensively challenged.Barring some amazing developments down the stretch, it's hard to see any of UVM, UConn or Merrimack getting back into playoff contention. UVM probably is the most likely of the group to prove otherwise, but you get the sense they started their push a week or two too late. As long as Luce ends up on the bottom of the pile, all is fine in the WIS world.
From UNH's standpoint, the only team I do NOT want to see them facing in the QF round is UMass Lowell. UMass Amherst is not a program with any real tourney experience, and BC (currently 3rd) seems particularly ripe for a first round upset, while most of the others are struggling to find consistent form (ditto UNH these last few weekends, too). UNH should enter the HE tourney with zero pressure, and a steady diet of postseason style, grind-it-out hockey over their last 5 RS games, so they should be ready, and could be poised to surprise someone.
But a series in Lowell? As a long-standing Bazin Believer, I say ABUML ...
UMA is 12 - 1 at home (loss to UML), will be tough to beat twice in Amherst. The Garden will be a different story.
UNH is likely finishing 7th or 8th, playing one of the MA state schools in round one. Selfishly, I hope we travel to Lowell. Tsongas is close to Manch and a fun place to watch a game.
Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
Peter Kostis just gave props to UNH during the Pebble Beach tournament on CBS. He mentioned two other people that went to UNH but I didnt catch who they are.
Kostis went to UNH on a football scholarship.
Peter Kostis just gave props to UNH during the Pebble Beach tournament on CBS. He mentioned two other people that went to UNH but I didnt catch who they are.
Kostis went to UNH on a football scholarship.
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Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
Ok, I'll play along...
Regardless of what we think about the effect (or non-effect) of a larger ice surface, we can probably agree that the ultimate difference ("What changed?") is quality of players (read: recruiting), which, effectively, is coaching since coaches recruit.
I'm not arguing the "excuse" narrative around the sheet size -- we've killed that topic. My opinion is that--specifically as it applies to an effective D-zone breakout--the additional space provides for more time and options. Thus, UNH should have an easier time at home than away (which from observers appears to be true), assuming they are "coached" in the options, which is YOUR point. I get it. Your turn...
Ok, I'll play along...
Regardless of what we think about the effect (or non-effect) of a larger ice surface, we can probably agree that the ultimate difference ("What changed?") is quality of players (read: recruiting), which, effectively, is coaching since coaches recruit.
I'm not arguing the "excuse" narrative around the sheet size -- we've killed that topic. My opinion is that--specifically as it applies to an effective D-zone breakout--the additional space provides for more time and options. Thus, UNH should have an easier time at home than away (which from observers appears to be true), assuming they are "coached" in the options, which is YOUR point. I get it. Your turn...
Re: UNH Wildcats 2018-2019: Souza the Opportunity or Louza the Opportunity
Lol. I caught that too... what did they have in common, the hockey hotbed of UNH.
Lol. I caught that too... what did they have in common, the hockey hotbed of UNH.
Yeah BlackI and the other interesting thing about it is that Kostis is from Maine I think. Go figure! Got us both covered
Seems that you are siding with Greg rather than arguing against him. Using the "all things being equal" take, given that recruiting and on-ice coaching "is what it is," it seems to me that it would be a lot easier to coach strategies with the same size sheet for all games, rather than separate strategies for home and away.
By "on-ice-coaching" strategies, I mean trying to move the puck up ice along the boards, where I watched our forwards constantly get stapled to the boards as they coughed up the puck to the UVM defensemen. I have already railed enough about forfeiting the 5 on 3 PP by planting two forwards behind the opposing net.
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