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Re: Union Hockey 2011-2012 Season Thread "We Can See Cleary Now"
The game yesterday against 'mack was the first time this season I've seen Union play. They were impressive, but I can't judge what to expect out of a team based on one game. What can we expect from them, especially on the big ice at CC? How's their team speed? Do they prefer an up-tempo style, or more physical?
This is pretty early, but since I don't feel like starting a game thread yet, I'll post a brief preview here: CC prefers an up-tempo game, but they do have good toughness as well, and can play a fairly physical game when necessary, though it isn't their preferred style. Captain Nick Dineen is nearly immoveable once he gets positioned in front of the net, and he is also great on faceoffs, as is most of the team. The powerplay has a lot of movement, and is very strong, but also they give up some SH goals due to their high risk/high reward play. The team defense has been an adventure at times this season, and has often hung the goaltenders out to dry, so both goaltenders have less than impressive numbers. They are both good, however, and I expect things to come together for each of them. But for now, let's just say it's a **** good thing CC can score so much!
I don't expect to see a lot of Union fans out here for the games, especially because of the time of year, but hopefully there will at least be some!
Was the last time the Icebreaker (2005, IIRC) when CC and AFA handed it to 'em? If so, this sure is a FAR stronger team, and the program has obviously come a long way since then.I'm saving my big trip for Tampa. Actually we are going to the FF in April, it would be nice if my team could join us there. I wouldn't expect more than a small contingent of U fans to travel to Colorado, I only know of two personally who are going and they were winners of a package at a silent auction.
I just hope we can make a better showing than the last trip to CC.
The game yesterday against 'mack was the first time this season I've seen Union play. They were impressive, but I can't judge what to expect out of a team based on one game. What can we expect from them, especially on the big ice at CC? How's their team speed? Do they prefer an up-tempo style, or more physical?
This is pretty early, but since I don't feel like starting a game thread yet, I'll post a brief preview here: CC prefers an up-tempo game, but they do have good toughness as well, and can play a fairly physical game when necessary, though it isn't their preferred style. Captain Nick Dineen is nearly immoveable once he gets positioned in front of the net, and he is also great on faceoffs, as is most of the team. The powerplay has a lot of movement, and is very strong, but also they give up some SH goals due to their high risk/high reward play. The team defense has been an adventure at times this season, and has often hung the goaltenders out to dry, so both goaltenders have less than impressive numbers. They are both good, however, and I expect things to come together for each of them. But for now, let's just say it's a **** good thing CC can score so much!
I don't expect to see a lot of Union fans out here for the games, especially because of the time of year, but hopefully there will at least be some!
