Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
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http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?101298-Merrimack-Union-10-6-12
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Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
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Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
IMO, Marrotta looked VERY good. If tonight is any indication of your season, it should be a good one.
Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
The game could have been even worse. Grosenick ROBBED Mansfield on a breakaway.... and though Merrimack didn't capitalize, Union did themselves no favors with a couple boneheaded penalties. Ciampini took a stupid charging the net penalty at the end of the first, putting Merrimack on the PP to begin the second. M.Bodie lost his composure and took a penalty for a little sucker punch/jab to a Merrimack guy. Have to have a little more self control, especially as a captain.
For some reason, this one is more of a downer than the average regular season loss. A night that began with so much jubilation.... raising four banners... the ending was much more sour. But give credit to Merrimack, they were the better team tonight.
The game could have been even worse. Grosenick ROBBED Mansfield on a breakaway.... and though Merrimack didn't capitalize, Union did themselves no favors with a couple boneheaded penalties. Ciampini took a stupid charging the net penalty at the end of the first, putting Merrimack on the PP to begin the second. M.Bodie lost his composure and took a penalty for a little sucker punch/jab to a Merrimack guy. Have to have a little more self control, especially as a captain.
For some reason, this one is more of a downer than the average regular season loss. A night that began with so much jubilation.... raising four banners... the ending was much more sour. But give credit to Merrimack, they were the better team tonight.
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Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
The NHL has the same rule -
"Awarded Goal – A goal will be awarded to the attacking team when the opposing team has taken their goalkeeper off the ice and an attacking player has possession and control of the puck in the neutral or attacking zone on, without a defending player between himself and the opposing goal, and he is prevented from scoring as a result of an infraction committed by the defending team "
The NHL has the same rule -
"Awarded Goal – A goal will be awarded to the attacking team when the opposing team has taken their goalkeeper off the ice and an attacking player has possession and control of the puck in the neutral or attacking zone on, without a defending player between himself and the opposing goal, and he is prevented from scoring as a result of an infraction committed by the defending team "
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Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
I did not watch the game. I only got the twitter updates. I saw that Union was o-fer on the PP and that Merrimack got two quick ones in the early third.
To those who went to the game: Was Union man-handled? Just out-played? I heard that Troy had rebound control issues.
Hats off to Merrimack for coming into a hostile building on a big night and walking out with a solid victory.
I just want to know if there are signs of life for the next few games or if this is going to be a partial rebuilding issue with a lot of the chemistry of last year having departed.
Thanks in advance.
Keith.
I did not watch the game. I only got the twitter updates. I saw that Union was o-fer on the PP and that Merrimack got two quick ones in the early third.
To those who went to the game: Was Union man-handled? Just out-played? I heard that Troy had rebound control issues.
Hats off to Merrimack for coming into a hostile building on a big night and walking out with a solid victory.
I just want to know if there are signs of life for the next few games or if this is going to be a partial rebuilding issue with a lot of the chemistry of last year having departed.
Thanks in advance.
Keith.
Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
Rick Bennett's insightful post game press conference:
http://www.dailygazette.com/videos/2012/oct/03/1167/
Rick Bennett's insightful post game press conference:
http://www.dailygazette.com/videos/2012/oct/03/1167/
Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
It's safe to say Union was out-played. But it's too early to throw around the R world (rebuilding). Though they lost a few key pieces, the vast majority of the team is still here, and the freshman have nice potential. Bennett's thoughts in the post-gamer paint a good picture of how things went.
It's safe to say Union was out-played. But it's too early to throw around the R world (rebuilding). Though they lost a few key pieces, the vast majority of the team is still here, and the freshman have nice potential. Bennett's thoughts in the post-gamer paint a good picture of how things went.
Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
Pete Iorizzo (TU) has a column about Messa Rink:
http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Rink-s-a-real-barn-burner-3925636.php
Pete Iorizzo (TU) has a column about Messa Rink:
http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Rink-s-a-real-barn-burner-3925636.php
Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
I would characterize the game as a flat performance which under the circumstances is a bit surprising. Nonetheless, Union was in the game into the third period, but there is no solace in that. Major props though to Merrimack which played a very solid game in all areas with the possible exception of the PP.
Union rarely crashed the net or created screens down low. A lot of long range shots which good goalies will handle 95% of the time. On the power play it looked like they were trying to force the issue when passing lanes were effectively closed down. Some very undisciplined penalties by Union as well. Keep in mind that there have been no "official" practices yet and that the coaching staff was severely limited by NCAA regulations in terms of time on the ice and coaching input. Of course the same applied to Merrimack as well. I didn't think that Grosenick was that sharp though he did stone two breakaways.
On the plus side, it looks like Union may have the right handed point man they have been looking for on the PP. Gingras moved the puck well and has a very lively shot from the point. I was also impressed with Wilkins who looks like he has some offensive chops.
If a loss can be looked at in a any sense in a positive manner, it provided an object lesson that Union will not be able to mail it in against any opponent this season. We are in the position now of being the hunted where opponents relish the chance of knocking off a top team. Of course to remain a top team, a top effort is needed night after night.
I would characterize the game as a flat performance which under the circumstances is a bit surprising. Nonetheless, Union was in the game into the third period, but there is no solace in that. Major props though to Merrimack which played a very solid game in all areas with the possible exception of the PP.
Union rarely crashed the net or created screens down low. A lot of long range shots which good goalies will handle 95% of the time. On the power play it looked like they were trying to force the issue when passing lanes were effectively closed down. Some very undisciplined penalties by Union as well. Keep in mind that there have been no "official" practices yet and that the coaching staff was severely limited by NCAA regulations in terms of time on the ice and coaching input. Of course the same applied to Merrimack as well. I didn't think that Grosenick was that sharp though he did stone two breakaways.
On the plus side, it looks like Union may have the right handed point man they have been looking for on the PP. Gingras moved the puck well and has a very lively shot from the point. I was also impressed with Wilkins who looks like he has some offensive chops.
If a loss can be looked at in a any sense in a positive manner, it provided an object lesson that Union will not be able to mail it in against any opponent this season. We are in the position now of being the hunted where opponents relish the chance of knocking off a top team. Of course to remain a top team, a top effort is needed night after night.
carltonbarrett
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Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
For a team like Union, it's no sure thing you're going to "reload" after losing key guys, in the same manner that say a BC or Michigan does with multiple blue chip recruits in every class. Not saying it's a rebuilding year, but at the same time, it's no given that you'll be back in the NCAA's, let alone the FF.
For a team like Union, it's no sure thing you're going to "reload" after losing key guys, in the same manner that say a BC or Michigan does with multiple blue chip recruits in every class. Not saying it's a rebuilding year, but at the same time, it's no given that you'll be back in the NCAA's, let alone the FF.
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So, after traveling 1,200 miles and winning award after award, this is how the home crowd is thanked? With a flat performance? Hey team - stop reading your press releases. No one is going to hand you a game. Pay the price, clog lanes, race for every icing puck, and create your own chances. Perhaps you need a puckless practice to remember what hard work and desire means. I think Union simply overlooked Merrimack - not a name brand school, not a great history, blah blah blah. Guess what? They can play, and they beat you pretty badly tonight. Keep up the sloppy effort, undisciplined penalties and you'll see what Union Hockey was for the better part of the last 20 years.
Yes, I'm irritated.
So, after traveling 1,200 miles and winning award after award, this is how the home crowd is thanked? With a flat performance? Hey team - stop reading your press releases. No one is going to hand you a game. Pay the price, clog lanes, race for every icing puck, and create your own chances. Perhaps you need a puckless practice to remember what hard work and desire means. I think Union simply overlooked Merrimack - not a name brand school, not a great history, blah blah blah. Guess what? They can play, and they beat you pretty badly tonight. Keep up the sloppy effort, undisciplined penalties and you'll see what Union Hockey was for the better part of the last 20 years.
Yes, I'm irritated.
Re: Union Hockey 2012-2013 - Unfinished Business
It always amazes me that programs schedule these regular season games before they have had an official practice.
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I wouldn't think Union does it again next year. I underestimated the risk in playing before official practices, especially against a tough team. It's not like they were playing cupcakes like Acadia in a meaningless exhibition. It turned out to be a bigger issue than I expected and likely a factor in coming out flat like they did. It's not an excuse, and Merrimack was bound by the same restrictions, but it's tough situation to be in. With a week of practices on tap, I'm expecting a much better effort next weekend. It sounds like Monday's practice won't be fun.
Is there a reason why this game had to be played yesterday? The schools had some mutual off-weekends, like Dec 14-15.
I wouldn't think Union does it again next year. I underestimated the risk in playing before official practices, especially against a tough team. It's not like they were playing cupcakes like Acadia in a meaningless exhibition. It turned out to be a bigger issue than I expected and likely a factor in coming out flat like they did. It's not an excuse, and Merrimack was bound by the same restrictions, but it's tough situation to be in. With a week of practices on tap, I'm expecting a much better effort next weekend. It sounds like Monday's practice won't be fun.
Is there a reason why this game had to be played yesterday? The schools had some mutual off-weekends, like Dec 14-15.
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How do you know Merrimack does not have exams scheduled for that week? It's probably the same reason why we don't play ECAC games the week before Thanksgiving: you have exams.
How do you know Merrimack does not have exams scheduled for that week? It's probably the same reason why we don't play ECAC games the week before Thanksgiving: you have exams.
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