Re: Union College Hockey 2009-2010: Playoff series win? Check. Albany? This is the year.
Re: Union College Hockey 2009-2010: Playoff series win? Check. Albany? This is the year.
Wow! What a great weekend. Almost don't know where to start. The freshmen looked amazingly good and the returnees all looked better or at least as good as last season. Not exactly sure what to make of Maine, as they looked surprisingly outclassed last night - the stuff on the Maine threads are calling for the coaches head and maybe they are right - don't know what he was thinking playing Wilson in goal both nights..
Great to see the offensive depth on this team. Big Simpson looks like he could be ready for a breakout year - supposedly put on some weight & strength in the offseason. Bodie & little Simpson both looked as good as advertised and Welsh is really a revelation - that kid has amazing wheels for his size and a really quick release on his shot. Bottom line is you add in Walters, Prez, MVT, Zajak, Boileau, etc. and there is scoring depth right down to the fourth line. Amazing!
The youngsters on the d-corps also looked good. White is very talented and Coburn looked poised for a freshman. The D mostly kept things simple and the forwards helped a lot getting back, but there is some good potential there. Milan was steady in goal, though a little surprised didn't see Kinkaid Saturday. The PK was suprisingly good too - loved all the shot blocking!
Next weekend though will be a MUCH sterner test. SCSU will definitely put a lot more pressure on Union's D-corp and I think we will really see what we've got. Also have to say I still have doubts in goal with Milan - when I see him have 7-8 great games in a row, I'll start believing. But hopefully this weekend will give the boys the confidence to overcome playing in a hostile enviro out in Minnesota.