This is the Union College "Dutchmen" hockey thread for 2021-2022. It is unclear what talent we have this coming year. Given the transfers, a big challenge for the coaching staff. Here is hoping we can fill the stands again and be respectable. Colgate, Clarkson, St. Lawrence, and Qpac all have the benefit of some play last year. A very tough non-conference schedule.
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Union College: 2020-2021
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College Hockey News has thrown up a roster for us. Not sure how accurate it is. https://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/roster/Union/54
Ralph Baer
Let's Go 'Tute!
If it's anything like the one which they have for RPI, it is not accurate. (RPI has posted the correct one. https://rpiathletics.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/2021-22)
Still no official (Union College athletic website) hockey roster for our team next year. I guess we are never sure who will leave and who will come until the last minute. I had a chance to confront our administration over the lack of any hockey team activity last year and the response was that we care about our players. I said to them, does that mean that Colgate, Clarkson, St. Lawrence, and Qpac do not care about their players? As a school, we do not understand the rewards and benefits of competing at D1 and the commitment and focus needed to succeed at that level. Absence a year of activity and loss of talent we will be starting the program from scratch all over again. Look for a number of rebuilding years. On the plus side, we have a nice non-conference schedule with 6 HE matchups.
While there is still no official hockey roster, the guesstimate put together by College Hockey News only shows 4 seniors. Three are on defense and are starters and one is a new goalie who may or may not start. Definitely the beginning of the rebuilding exercise. Going to be painful to watch.
Mike Hutter
Brown Wins!
Today's Boston Globe had a comment on Troy Groesnick, pasted below. While Union has had some solid goalies since going DI, I would rate Troy with Trevor Koenig as a joint #1.
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Goalie Grosenick had quite a debut
Should the Bruins need a third goalie not named Tuukka Rask this season, the first call would likely be to former Sharks, Predators, and Kings farmhand Troy Grosenick, who has 258 games of AHL experience and four in the NHL.
Grosenick, 31, saw action with San Jose in 2014 and Los Angeles last season. He already has a connection to a long-forgotten Bruins stopper.
In his first career start, Nov. 16, 2014, at Carolina, Grosenick submitted a 45-save shutout. That broke a 47-year record for saves in a shutout by a debuting goalie. The previous record-holder: Andre "Cannon" Gill, who blanked the Rangers on Dec. 23, 1967. Recalled from the Hershey Bears after Gerry Cheevers and Eddie Johnston were hurt, the diminutive Gill (5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds) also learned that night the varsity would be without an injured Bobby Orr.
Gill — who died nearly three weeks after Grosenick's smashing debut, of cancer at age 73 — made 41 saves against the Rangers, in his moment in the sun.
Grosenick, who signed with the Bruins the same day would-be No. 3 Dan Vladar was shipped to Calgary for a third-round pick, went 6? years between NHL wins when he suited up for the Kings on March 11.
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Goalie Grosenick had quite a debut
Should the Bruins need a third goalie not named Tuukka Rask this season, the first call would likely be to former Sharks, Predators, and Kings farmhand Troy Grosenick, who has 258 games of AHL experience and four in the NHL.
Grosenick, 31, saw action with San Jose in 2014 and Los Angeles last season. He already has a connection to a long-forgotten Bruins stopper.
In his first career start, Nov. 16, 2014, at Carolina, Grosenick submitted a 45-save shutout. That broke a 47-year record for saves in a shutout by a debuting goalie. The previous record-holder: Andre "Cannon" Gill, who blanked the Rangers on Dec. 23, 1967. Recalled from the Hershey Bears after Gerry Cheevers and Eddie Johnston were hurt, the diminutive Gill (5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds) also learned that night the varsity would be without an injured Bobby Orr.
Gill — who died nearly three weeks after Grosenick's smashing debut, of cancer at age 73 — made 41 saves against the Rangers, in his moment in the sun.
Grosenick, who signed with the Bruins the same day would-be No. 3 Dan Vladar was shipped to Calgary for a third-round pick, went 6? years between NHL wins when he suited up for the Kings on March 11.
Wicked Slappaahs
I miss Tie Domi
I'm interested to know if Union has communicated at all with their fans re: season tickets or fannies in seats this year ? RPI has announced that they will not be processing season ticket orders and at least for the near term, no fans in the building.
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – It might be the middle of summer, but Union Hockey games are coming up soon! Get your 2021-22 Union College men's and women's season ticket packages today and reserve your spot at Messa Rink to see the Dutchmen and Dutchwomen return to the ice this season!
With a season-ticket package, fans can reserve their seats for all 15 men's and 19 women's home games during the 2021-22 regular season, as well as the annual Mayor's Cup doubleheader at the Times Union Center in January! The full 2021-22 season schedules for both teams are available by clicking here: Men's | Women's
Tickets for the home-game package can be purchased online now. Fans have the opportunity to renew their seats from the 2019 season through August 13.
Union Athletics is eager to welcome fans back to our events for the coming season and is working closely with our partners around the College to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, fans and community members. Please note that all game details, schedules and policies are subject to change and will be communicated as quickly as possible. For questions, please call the ticket office at 518-388-6020.
We look forward to seeing you in the stands at Messa Rink this winter as the Dutchmen and Dutchwomen make their return to the ice!
With a season-ticket package, fans can reserve their seats for all 15 men's and 19 women's home games during the 2021-22 regular season, as well as the annual Mayor's Cup doubleheader at the Times Union Center in January! The full 2021-22 season schedules for both teams are available by clicking here: Men's | Women's
Tickets for the home-game package can be purchased online now. Fans have the opportunity to renew their seats from the 2019 season through August 13.
Union Athletics is eager to welcome fans back to our events for the coming season and is working closely with our partners around the College to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, fans and community members. Please note that all game details, schedules and policies are subject to change and will be communicated as quickly as possible. For questions, please call the ticket office at 518-388-6020.
We look forward to seeing you in the stands at Messa Rink this winter as the Dutchmen and Dutchwomen make their return to the ice!
New Members of the Dutchmen
https://twitter.com/unionmhockey/sta...273140227?s=27
https://unionathletics.com/news/2021...5-ae8e7792798c
https://twitter.com/unionmhockey/sta...273140227?s=27
https://unionathletics.com/news/2021...5-ae8e7792798c
As best as I can tell, we will have 4 Seniors this year. All four should be in the rotation as starters. Three defensemen and a goalie. How do you say "rebuilding." I would put us bottom 1/4 of the ECAC. It's going to be a tough season especially given the non-conference schedule.
The roster is finally out. Looks like 5 seniors, (4 defensemen, and one forward), 10 Juniors, 8 Sophomores, and 8 Freshmen. Total 31. Not particularly big or small. No recognizable scoring punch. If the new goalie transfer from Northeastern works out, we could be a respectable defensive-orientated team. Because of Covid lots of unknowns going into the year. https://unionathletics.com/sports/me...-hockey/roster I see us starting out really bad to start, and then just being so so bad as the season progresses. With our politically correct new president, it will be back to mediocrity for the Dutchmen as 2013 fades into memory.
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The good news is that Dutchman Football is off to a GREAT Start !!! https://www.d3football.com/seasons/2...20210925078y0k #12 Union Starts Fast, Finishes Strong to Remain Unbeaten Looks like Buffalo State is now part of the Liberty League. Looks like these Dutchmen have a strong defense. Caution flags ... as they have not faced much competition as of yet.