UNH Wildcats 2021/2022 - Return of the Champions of October?

[Chuck Murray]

ATW - I am sure a reasoned response would be difficult to compress to a single sentence, especially for Chuck. Are we up over a 1 million now? Must have accelerated quite a bit since Jan 2021, like most everything else in life these days, during our "Adult now in charge return to normalcy."

The happiest person alive on the planet right now is the 39th President of the United States, who never in his wildest dreams believed he would live long enough to see someone more incompetent at his job than he was, and in about a quarter of the time on the job to boot. Steve Cedorchuk probably has similar hopes of what a post-York BC may do to boost his own "legacy" ...

 

[Darius]

Oh yeah? How? I am kind of blind to how the standings are going for others...I think its also a big game for us as we hope BC loses to BU etc (assuming one cares about that home ice thingy)

Merrimack is tied for second place, likely motivated for a top four finish, have played one or two more games than most of the teams close to them. Also, the ‘cats seem to start slow sometimes.

 

[After the Whistle]

Nice job Chuck. That flu actually claimed between 35-100,000 Americans. Most reportly over 65. Thanks

 

[Darius]

I believe in UNH! I believe in UNH! I believe in UNH! lol

Currently out of state rocking a simple white UNH t-shirt which started several conversations. The best a woman who opened with “Go Wildcats!” Her husband worked for Libby at Nick’s. Great day to be a Wildcat!

 

[Chuck Murray]

Nice job Chuck. That flu actually claimed between 35-100,000 Americans. Most reportly over 65. Thanks

Same then as now, actually. And most sources I've seen put the US number well over 100,000.

Why life went on as normal during the killer pandemic of 1969 (nypost.com)

I didn't even mention the Spanish Flu (1918-1919) which killed more than all others combined.

Spanish Flu - Symptoms, How It Began & Ended - HISTORY

Didn't mention it because no one alive then is alive now, but it happened (also killed younger folks).

Keep telling yourself how unique this last one has been, 'cuz it isn't ...

 

[Darius]

The reflection on past presidents, pre moon landing science and my teachers makes me want to roll down the windows on my carbureted vehicle, drive to the office, dictate this post to a secretary who phones it in on a land line so we can read it tomorrow.

 

[HockeyRef]

Currently out of state rocking a simple white UNH t-shirt which started several conversations. The best a woman who opened with “Go Wildcats!” Her husband worked for Libby at Nick’s. Great day to be a Wildcat!

Going to Libbys for the first time in a long time can't wait!! Cool story!!! Let's Go 'Cats!!

 

[After the Whistle]

True to form CHUCK need to get the last word in even when you proved no point. “Didn’t mention the Spanish flu because no one alive then is alive now” sounds pretty unique to me. Plus it was a virus as is this one is and. Viruses don’t follow a playbook.

 

[Darius]

Going to Libbys for the first time in a long time can't wait!! Cool story!!! Let's Go 'Cats!!

The shirt isn’t finished. A couple walked up and introduced themselves. They have kids, grand kids and in-law kids who were ‘cats. Also met Tim Collins’ (back up goalie 1999-00, 01-02) dad who spoke well of Coach Umile. He was with a guy whose son was a DE on the football team. I definitely need more UNH gear.

 

[Felger]

There was some discussion on this on the UMaine thread. Curiously, UMaine has probably shown more discipline this year than in recent seasons, and it's been a point of emphasis, on which many of their fans are quite pleased. There has been a theory floated (to which I tend to agree) that Coach Barr changed his tactics for this weekend, and it appears they caught MS7 and his boys by surprise for sure, and by the time UNH adjusted on Friday, that game was a lost cause. But knowing what to expect for Saturday, the 'Cats were better prepared, and it led to the UNH win.

I mean, let's be honest, if there is a Hockey East program that's had a long-standing reputation for playing a soft game, it's been UNH. So if Coach Barr (or any other HEA program) is looking for a short-term edge, why not go to the well and amp up the physical play, see if it pays off, and (afterwards) rinse and repeat if it worked the first time around? I lay that 100% at the doorstep of the current and past UNH coaches; after all, the term "Mildcats" didn't come out of the ether, there is usually a large grain of truth in any quip that sticks like that, and UMaine/Barr exploited it expertly on Friday. Either MS7 and his guys are going to address the issue quickly and consistently, or it'll become a key part of his successor's to-do list.

Not even halfway through the first period at Schneider and already two Black Bears done for the night. So I would counter its more than just a UNH thing.

 

[teez]

Kept meaning to ask...is anyone going to the Frozen Four in Boston?

I missed it back in 2015 and wasn't going to miss it again. Snagged tix awhile back. I'm pumped!

 

[teez]

Going to Libbys for the first time in a long time can't wait!! Cool story!!! Let's Go 'Cats!!

Haven't been in pushing 12 years but I've got some fond memories. Due to get back!

 

[Chuck Murray]

True to form CHUCK need to get the last word in even when you proved no point. “Didn’t mention the Spanish flu because no one alive then is alive now” sounds pretty unique to me. Plus it was a virus as is this one is and. Viruses don’t follow a playbook.

Now you're embarrassing yourself. No worries, I'll send you a participation trophy for trying anyway.

 

[HockeyRef]

Had to familiarize myself with how the playoffs work but I'm seeing now that if the season ended today UNH would host BC for a winner advances to the next round game. Needing to beat BC of all teams makes me groan, but feels like a winnable game given how they've looked as of late. Maybe that would send UNH into the next round with some momentum.

So we're rooting for the Terriers this weekend. After the roller coaster that was last weekend I'll be extra curious to see how UNH looks on Saturday night. After looking at the schedule this year I think it's fair to say they perform much better the 2nd night of the weekend. They lay and egg the first night, the defibrillator comes out and they seem to find life the second night.

With only one game this weekend, will they show up for it?

Well that IS the 'million dollar question' and with it being GAME SHOW NIGHT (whatever THAT is??) I'll take a W over MC for 400 Alex but...UNH has to play from the get go. If we pull a UVM or first night Maine faggetaboutit. Pretty much all there is to it. I don't like our odds, even though we are home, as you said...they typically haven't or don't always play great the first night. It's MC's first game to so...

Here's hoping! Gooo 'Cats!! And yeah, those BU Terriers.

Ps..ATW...keep on rocking

 

[Chuck Murray]

Not even halfway through the first period at Schneider and already two Black Bears done for the night. So I would counter its more than just a UNH thing.

Yeah, I saw that. Wow. From among the least penalized teams in D-1 to headhunting goons in just about 7 periods of play. Hard not to conclude that Coach Barr said something recently to get a response, and it appears he did (probably more than he wanted or expected TBF). Quick check of the UMaine thread shows their fans are none too happy with this development, and aren't making excuses about it either.

Not that anyone asked, UNH wins tonight 3-1 because (wait for it) ... MC will be overconfident.

 

[Chuck Murray]

The reflection on past presidents, pre moon landing science and my teachers makes me want to roll down the windows on my carbureted vehicle, drive to the office, dictate this post to a secretary who phones it in on a land line so we can read it tomorrow.

Those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them, mon ami.

 

[Darius]

Those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them, mon ami.

I am a dinosaur, but I am a self aware dinosaur.

Follow up to yesterday's the conversation with Mr. Collins, it didn't take long for him to bring up the 2002 FF loss to Maine. Twenty years later, that one still hurts.

 

[HockeyRef]

Since we are going down somewhat of a non hockey road as we await tonight's game, I'll say this about Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. You can say all you want about him...but what you can never take away from him is his great sense of selflessness...all he's done on human rights front, all the homes he's built for Habitat for Humanity, his Nobel Peace prize. He has spent his LIFE in service to others. He has more decency in his pinkie finger than some "politicians" (who shall remain nameless and yes, I can include some Dems in this list).

Anyway, carry on.

 

[Whalers]

I didn't even mention the Spanish Flu (1918-1919) which killed more than all others combined.


Didn't mention it because no one alive then is alive now

The voter rolls in Detroit would beg to differ.
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Hockey Ref, I will agree with you on the humanity and humility of Jimmy Carter since he left office. More than almost any President in our history, he has used his position for good and to make the world better, while also not enrichenning himself or his family in the process (save for Billy Beer). With that being said, I just wish he had stayed in Georgia as the governor way back then and kept his niceness for the Peach state, and not the world at large. In most ways, we are in deja-vu all over again today, but the person in charge makes Billy Carter look like a mensa member. As Chuck mentions, learn from history or you are bound to repeat it.

 

[Felger]

Yeah, I saw that. Wow. From among the least penalized teams in D-1 to headhunting goons in just about 7 periods of play. Hard not to conclude that Coach Barr said something recently to get a response, and it appears he did (probably more than he wanted or expected TBF). Quick check of the UMaine thread shows their fans are none too happy with this development, and aren't making excuses about it either.

Not that anyone asked, UNH wins tonight 3-1 because (wait for it) ... MC will be overconfident.

Just as a point of clarification it is actually 4 majors/game misconducts in less than 5 periods of game time.

Personally I think it is refreshing that the UMaine fans are disgusted with the development. FWIW back When ME-UNH Games Still Mattered I wanted to hear what fans like walrus, rufus and acs64 thought more than many of the UNH fans on this board. I have always respected the Black Bear fanbase knowledge of things.