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Utica College 2016/2017
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Re: Utica College 2016/2017
Realistically, it all depends on whether or not Utica can beat Hobart one last time. If that happens, it would surely guarantee or increase the likelihood of Utica getting a chance in the NCAA's. Especially considering wins over a high ranked Hobart. Winning on Saturday is the only way I see them getting a chance at a bid. Also depends a little bit on if other teams win or lose. Right now, the door is open, it's theirs to lose IMO.
Realistically, it all depends on whether or not Utica can beat Hobart one last time. If that happens, it would surely guarantee or increase the likelihood of Utica getting a chance in the NCAA's. Especially considering wins over a high ranked Hobart. Winning on Saturday is the only way I see them getting a chance at a bid. Also depends a little bit on if other teams win or lose. Right now, the door is open, it's theirs to lose IMO.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
They're very likely to get a bid with a win, but would need major help if they lose. Same could be said of Hobart, although HC would need somewhat less help.
The coaches have done the math... We're looking at a balls-out effort by both teams, is my guess.
They're very likely to get a bid with a win, but would need major help if they lose. Same could be said of Hobart, although HC would need somewhat less help.
The coaches have done the math... We're looking at a balls-out effort by both teams, is my guess.
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Re: Utica College 2016/2017
I don't see that happening... Hobie got manhandled by Manhattanville twice during the regular season, but Taylor had them coming out to kill last saturday. I predict a close game, but knowing the Hobart guys, they love shutting up the crowd at the Aud. I predict that Utica keeps it close but the Statesmen put it away late, 4-2 with an empty netter.
As for you Utica fans- do you see the Utica-Hobart rivalry continuing after the conference split? You guys love making that trip to Geneva!
Best of luck
I don't see that happening... Hobie got manhandled by Manhattanville twice during the regular season, but Taylor had them coming out to kill last saturday. I predict a close game, but knowing the Hobart guys, they love shutting up the crowd at the Aud. I predict that Utica keeps it close but the Statesmen put it away late, 4-2 with an empty netter.
As for you Utica fans- do you see the Utica-Hobart rivalry continuing after the conference split? You guys love making that trip to Geneva!
Best of luck
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
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Re: Utica College 2016/2017
Not sure if Utica will see Hobart anymore after this year. It all depends on the scheduling considering next year it would fall as a non-conference game. It's possible, and I'd like to see at least 1 game per year after this, it's a darn good rivalry.
Not sure if Utica will see Hobart anymore after this year. It all depends on the scheduling considering next year it would fall as a non-conference game. It's possible, and I'd like to see at least 1 game per year after this, it's a darn good rivalry.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
It's probably the best rivalry UC has, but the quality of Hobart's competition is even more important... I guarantee that UC isn't even in the NCAA conversation this year without having beaten them twice.
And, FCS, let's see Hamilton back on the docket too..! That's a solid program -would've been a terrific addition to the schedule this year, especially- and UC-Hamilton games were always proper hate-fests and hotly contested. When they "couldn't work it out anymore" a few years back, I figured it was just Heenan burning another bridge (he played for and graduated from from HC) but I have exactly zero insight as to why that happened. Anyway, I'd love to see the home-and-home again.
It's probably the best rivalry UC has, but the quality of Hobart's competition is even more important... I guarantee that UC isn't even in the NCAA conversation this year without having beaten them twice.
And, FCS, let's see Hamilton back on the docket too..! That's a solid program -would've been a terrific addition to the schedule this year, especially- and UC-Hamilton games were always proper hate-fests and hotly contested. When they "couldn't work it out anymore" a few years back, I figured it was just Heenan burning another bridge (he played for and graduated from from HC) but I have exactly zero insight as to why that happened. Anyway, I'd love to see the home-and-home again.
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Birdwatcher
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Re: Utica College 2016/2017
You need a tournament like the Primelink that consists of three teams from three conferences that are geographically near each other and invite a guest team each year. The primelink takes in Plattsburgh-SUNYAC/Middlebury-Nescac/Norwich-NEHC & another guest team from a fourth conference.
You need a tournament like the Primelink that consists of three teams from three conferences that are geographically near each other and invite a guest team each year. The primelink takes in Plattsburgh-SUNYAC/Middlebury-Nescac/Norwich-NEHC & another guest team from a fourth conference.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
That's what I attended a couple of years ago. Platty hosted Amherst, Utica and NEC. A strong field and a fun watch. It would be nice to see UC host such an event annually, but there must be a scheduling or a money issue there.
That's what I attended a couple of years ago. Platty hosted Amherst, Utica and NEC. A strong field and a fun watch. It would be nice to see UC host such an event annually, but there must be a scheduling or a money issue there.
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PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
No that was the Cardinal Classic or Buck Classic or whatever they call it. Primelink is totally different. Primelink is Thanksgiving weekend and Primelink is Christmas break. Same general idea, but way different teams.
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
Depends on how the NEHC schedule works - I suspect there will be room next year for you because there will only be 8 teams, but the following year it goes back to 10 with the additions of J&W and Suffolk. With a 14 game schedule there's room for 11 NC games, with an 18 game schedule it becomes a little tighter to schedule, but this also depends on what kind of a schedule the ECAC West replacement league will use.
Depends on how the NEHC schedule works - I suspect there will be room next year for you because there will only be 8 teams, but the following year it goes back to 10 with the additions of J&W and Suffolk. With a 14 game schedule there's room for 11 NC games, with an 18 game schedule it becomes a little tighter to schedule, but this also depends on what kind of a schedule the ECAC West replacement league will use.
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
Primelink Great Northern Shootout is Thanksgiving weekend and rotates between the rinks of the three permanent participants, Norwich, Plattsburgh, and Middlebury.
Northfield Savings Bank Holiday Tournament at Norwich is New Years Weekend.
Primelink Great Northern Shootout is Thanksgiving weekend and rotates between the rinks of the three permanent participants, Norwich, Plattsburgh, and Middlebury.
Northfield Savings Bank Holiday Tournament at Norwich is New Years Weekend.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
In any case, UC is going to need to beef-up their OOC schedule once Hobart is no longer a locked-in conference foe. Love to continue seeing Oswego twice a year, too.
In any case, UC is going to need to beef-up their OOC schedule once Hobart is no longer a locked-in conference foe. Love to continue seeing Oswego twice a year, too.
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CARDS_rule_the_Burgh
Nate LePage, Siena '13
I mean, if you got Utica (UCHC), Hobart (NEHC), and Hamilton (NESCAC), and perhaps invite either a Western team or a SUNYAC team, I'd say that would be a pretty solid holiday tournament. However, you'd probably have to concede rotating hosting rights (like the Primelink does) if you wanted it to be a recurring thing.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Utica College 2016/2017
That would work. We Uticans just love it here, and hate to stray too far from home.
That would work. We Uticans just love it here, and hate to stray too far from home.