UNH Women's Hockey 2014 - 2015 Looking FORWARD to the game~

[ARM]

It's not their fault, it's just that it's not part of the kid culture for girls... yet.

Do boys today spend as much time playing pickup games or practicing alone as was common 40 or 50 years ago, not just in hockey, but in any sport? It seems that adults are more involved in their kids' activities today than was the case in my generation, and when kids do hang out with each other now, away from organized sports, they play video games. And I realize that there are exceptions to this, and there are still kids who are driven, passionate, whatever you want to call it. It just doesn't seem to be as common today, so I'll drive by an outdoor rink in the winter and there's never anyone on it.

 

[PuckRush]

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Arm... the answer is exactly as you infer. Boys do not spend as much time playing pick-up as when we were kids. But they still do it, and much more than the girls.

I also am glad you brought up video games. I know for the uninitiated it's going to sound crazy, but these games are so realistic that they do teach kids how to play the game. If you talk to any professional player (hockey, football, baseball, basketball), you'll find that many of them play their sports video games in their free time. I know for the older generation, me included, it sounds crazy, but if you actually play them, or watch the kids play them, you'll see what I mean.

 

[Hux]

Re: UNH Women's Hockey 2014 - 2015 Looking FORWARD to the game~

Do boys today spend as much time playing pickup games or practicing alone as was common 40 or 50 years ago, not just in hockey, but in any sport? It seems that adults are more involved in their kids' activities today than was the case in my generation, and when kids do hang out with each other now, away from organized sports, they play video games. And I realize that there are exceptions to this, and there are still kids who are driven, passionate, whatever you want to call it. It just doesn't seem to be as common today, so I'll drive by an outdoor rink in the winter and there's never anyone on it.

Of course not. Too much structured time spent in rinks, and then there is the safety factor...seems no one wants to let their kids out on the ice on a pond. (Probably don't want to be out in the cold themselves, and too many nuts in the world to let pre-teen/early teens out on their own).

One of the most talked about young female players in Massachusetts lives around the corner from me. Since she could first rollerblade, she has been going around the block with her twin sister (usually riding a bike) dangling a street hockey ball. On our street there are a dozen or so kids all within two years of one another and the whole lot of them always seem to be in some kind of motion; street hockey games, whiffle ball, "touch" football, and skating on back yard rinks in the winter. You name it and they are doing it. Even kids who aren't in organized sports play. The end result is those kids who do play organized sports seem to have greatly benefited from the time spent with their friends playing pick-up whatever (not to mention the few thousand shots they have taken on net in their driveways.)

I agree ARM, I think the downfall of western civilization is the overreach of parent's into their child's childhood. Let 'em be kids.

 

[zoofer]

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Long off season....even longer last "on" season....but tonite is the home opener on the new season, the new Witt era, and the beginning of the next 40 years!! Bring it on....good luck Wildcats!!

 

[zoofer]

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Nice game last night....once again Vilma V was clutch in nets, making the timely and critical saves when necessary, especially in the third period, when UNH was in a 3 on 5 situation and at the games end when the on ice players were gassed out! I thought the line juggling came up with some nice combinations, with the Armstrong-Curtis-Mork line making some nice plays....I also liked the fourth line of all freshman, Avery- Praus-Toews....nice possibilities for the future.....also a nice crowd turned out.....though 230 isn't huge, all appreciated the efforts of our young team.....all in all, a nice home opener to start the season....as for Sunday's game vs. BC, we either step up many levels or we try and disrupt their game and bring them to our level....we all know how teams sometimes play at the level of their opponent.....so I'm hoping that will happen and Vilma continues her outstanding play....."it's why we play the game"

 

[freak]

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They need to figure out a combination to get Vilgrain going.

 

[zoofer]

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Well, today's game went about the way I thought it would....BC has speed, and it showed, but UNH is tenacious and didn't give an inch.....were we out skated, for sure, but were we outplayed? I'm not so sure.....per the usual early season matchup, late into the third, if UNH scored on a pp than it would've been a one goal game....as it was, we didn't, and on an ensuing pp for BC, Carpenter had a nice tip in to cement the game...there were a couple of strategic things that baffled me but who am I to say boo....I do like the Curtis-Armstrong-Mork line, as they were the best line out there. The other lines don't seem to have found any mojo yet but it's still early....the defense as well needs a bit of time to find themselves.....they're really not playing together and helping each other, rather seem independent and it costs them....possession time was obscene, even given that it's BC.....way to much energy spent chasing and not controlling the puck.....all in all, we stand at 2-4-1, with some nice wins.....given the variables to start the season, we're doing okay......

 

[sonar]

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There seemed to be a bit more "grit" and tenacity along the boards from this UNH team .... as opposed to the last few years. I think the increased size of the defense factors into this. Sitting just behind the UNH bench .... I cannot quantify it but there seemed to be less tension and thus more on ice aggressive play from the players.
Again, hard to quantify but perhaps less of a "fear atmosphere" .... nothing beats focused aggression that flows from confidence. Fear driven aggression gets you nowhere.

Well, today's game went about the way I thought it would....BC has speed, and it showed, but UNH is tenacious and didn't give an inch.....were we out skated, for sure, but were we outplayed? I'm not so sure.....per the usual early season matchup, late into the third, if UNH scored on a pp than it would've been a one goal game....as it was, we didn't, and on an ensuing pp for BC, Carpenter had a nice tip in to cement the game...there were a couple of strategic things that baffled me but who am I to say boo....I do like the Curtis-Armstrong-Mork line, as they were the best line out there. The other lines don't seem to have found any mojo yet but it's still early....the defense as well needs a bit of time to find themselves.....they're really not playing together and helping each other, rather seem independent and it costs them....possession time was obscene, even given that it's BC.....way to much energy spent chasing and not controlling the puck.....all in all, we stand at 2-4-1, with some nice wins.....given the variables to start the season, we're doing okay......

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

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For what it's worth I thought UNH put up more of a fight than SLU did against BC last week, which is weird given the scores. UNH was pretty aggressive and did a pretty decent job of pressuring BC when they had the puck. Thought they carried a bit more zone time than the Saints did, too, and SLU looks to be pretty solid this year.

At least it appears you guys should throw your rivals the Friars into the basement this year.

 

[zoofer]

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TTT, DC totally agrees with you about BC's previous opponents and UNH's play.....

 

[zoofer]

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Time for the next home game tonight vs Quinnipiac....clearly it's early for everyone, and I haven't a clue about the Bobcats....so I'm hoping that this past week in practice, the team worked on getting more familiar with their system....looking forward to a close checking, hard fought game....Cats on top of course, Wildcats that is!

 

[D2D]

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Time for the next home game tonight vs Quinnipiac....clearly it's early for everyone, and I haven't a clue about the Bobcats....so I'm hoping that this past week in practice, the team worked on getting more familiar with their system....looking forward to a close checking, hard fought game....Cats on top of course, Wildcats that is!

The "This Week" article on the main page should give you some good perspective on the Bobcats.

 

[BigAl]

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Quinnipiac fan checking in. How was the game other than the score?

 

[Supernaut]

Arm... the answer is exactly as you infer. Boys do not spend as much time playing pick-up as when we were kids. But they still do it, and much more than the girls.

I also am glad you brought up video games. I know for the uninitiated it's going to sound crazy, but these games are so realistic that they do teach kids how to play the game. If you talk to any professional player (hockey, football, baseball, basketball), you'll find that many of them play their sports video games in their free time. I know for the older generation, me included, it sounds crazy, but if you actually play them, or watch the kids play them, you'll see what I mean.

Yeah I made the mistake of playing against my 15 yr old son, nhl13 on xbox. Never again!!!! Talk about embarrassing!

 

[Hux]

Quinnipiac fan checking in. How was the game other than the score?

Most of the first 30 minutes was played between the circles. I expected more speed and flow from the Bobcats. UNH, missing several players to injury and personal matters, was even more out of sync than usual offensively. They did a good job of disrupting Quinny early, but a couple of smooth pass and shoot sequences did them in.

 

[zoofer]

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Hux nails it succinctly....other than the Armstrong-Curtis-Mork line, no one skated with anyone they had in previous games, and it showed....like BC, Quinnipiac has speed to spare...after UNH scored on it's 2-1, nicely played by both Mork and Redlick, UNH did seem to get a bounce and dictate play for a few minutes until Quinni returned to it's systematic play and regained the advantage. I thought Redlick played a strong first game of the season, as did Freshman Caylee Forster.....hope that Coach Witt was also impressed....unfortunately I have to work tomorrow so I can't make it up to Dartmouth and see the tenacious Wildcats take the ice again.

 

[DC78-82]

Finland women's national team

Finland women's national team

Finland's Announcement
Finland women's national team goes in Canada from 4 to 8.11. played at the four-team tournament, which consisted of thirteen players last winter, the Sochi Olympic team.
The team's oldest player is 41-year-old Riikka Välilä . The youngest Emma Nuutinen and Ella Viitasuo are Välilää 23 years younger. The first women elected to maaotteluihinsa Summer Ollikainen . Defender Rosa Lindstedt was elected in September women's national league player of the month. Goalkeepers: Meeri Räisänen, SKIF Russia Eveliina Suonpää, Ilves Vilma Vaattovaara, UNH Wildcats USA

 

[Hux]

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Re: Finland women's national team

Finland's Announcement
Finland women's national team goes in Canada from 4 to 8.11. played at the four-team tournament, which consisted of thirteen players last winter, the Sochi Olympic team.
The team's oldest player is 41-year-old Riikka Välilä . The youngest Emma Nuutinen and Ella Viitasuo are Välilää 23 years younger. The first women elected to maaotteluihinsa Summer Ollikainen . Defender Rosa Lindstedt was elected in September women's national league player of the month. Goalkeepers: Meeri Räisänen, SKIF Russia Eveliina Suonpää, Ilves Vilma Vaattovaara, UNH Wildcats USA

To translate further: The Finnish women's national team will be in Kamloops, British Columbia from November 4th to the 11th for the Four Nations Cup.

 

[zoofer]

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So tomorrow night is the 10th game of the season.....just over a quarter of the season....are we the team everyone expected? Personally, I love the grit, tenacity and physicality of the team....I had hoped to see more development on the systematic design that Coach Witt brings....I won't nit pick but I hope the video breakdowns will allow the team to see what needs to be addressed....it's to easy to be negative and whine, but there should be improvements thru adjustments and education as we go forward....
On another front, majors kudos to Vilma Vaattovaara for being chosen to represent Finland at the Four Nations Tournament next week! While she has a great time next week, it will be nice to see Ashley Wilkes and Marie Eve Jean get a chance to play....Vilma's been so steady for the team, this is the only way for them to get on the ice! Fair winds and calm seas as you travel Vi.....
C'mon Wildcats!

 

[NUWH DogHouse]

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So who is going to be there tomorrow night? I should be traveling and hope to keep my streak alive.