Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

[JSicedog]

Good weekend of hockey, Saturday's game was definitely better than Sunday imo. Gotta give credit where it's due, Naz hung with UC for a while, definitely exposed some things that need working on. I wasn't surprised with JT's play, has amassed more PIM's than anything this year, didn't really effect how the series played out (how'd that blocker to the head feel btw? haha). Officiating was pretty awful, yeah I know it's the playoffs but some of that stuff has to be called. UC did take advantage on the PP when they had chances, which is encouraging. How about that GW goal by McManus?! Top corner with almost no room, got a great look at it from section 112. Also, if there's one team that scares the heck out of me going forward, it's Norwich. That shutout streak is unreal, bound to end at some point though.

On to Wilkes.

Geneseo scares me more than Norwich. They are the only team that can match up with Utica offensively

 

[Wicked Slappaahs]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

Thinking of taking a run at the Friday UC tilt...whats the scouting report ??

 

[capswon]

Geneseo scares me more than Norwich. They are the only team that can match up with Utica offensively

Agreed with Geneseo. Originally I was concerned with Elmira...eliminated. Then Stevenson......eliminated. Wilkes should be no issues, but Genny has the offense to match up. Dont know if they can go four lines deep but they can put up numbers. If they meet up it will be like the old Smythe division or Campbell conference games. 8-7, or 6-5 fire wagon hockey at its finest.

 

[capswon]

Thinking of taking a run at the Friday UC tilt...whats the scouting report ??

From the UC camp, 7 players with 20+ points. 6 players with 10+ goals. 2 D1 transfers, plenty of speed and outstanding goaltending. #1 in Pairwise #3 in country. Should be one tough out in NCAA'S. Has handled Wilkes in both matchups this season. I dont think Wilkes has the horses to keep this weekend close, but that's why they play em on ice not on paper.

 

[Bennycheck]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

Shabby, You going to the UC game Saturday or the Brown game. I think I know the answer but I'll keep an eye out for you anyway.

 

[sshablak]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

Would be Friday maybe, sat night Bruins vs Tampa Bay.

 

[nascoo]

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Hmm, NU has Hobart a top 5 ranked PW team in the finals. NU is 6-0 against top 20 PW teams. I suspect NU jumps back over UC for #1 in PW going into
NCAA's. For anyone wishing to play NU over Genny, guessing you don't follow D3 hockey?

 

[Bennycheck]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

The Bolts can't beat Boston why waste your time. The game last night was really good with the same result. Same thing Saturday I'm sure.

 

[UCfan30]

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Utica landed some Conference Awards & All-Conference team selections:

UCHC Men’s Award Winners 2020:

Co-Player of the Year: Donald Flynn, Wilkes University
Co-Player of the Year: Conor Landrigan, Utica College
Rookie of the Year: Brandon Osmundson, Utica College
Defensive Player of the Year: Daniel Fritz, Utica College
Goaltender of the Year: Michael Tilford, Nazareth College
Coach of the Year: Gary Heenan, Utica College

First Team All-UCHC:

Forward: Connor Powell, Elmira College
Forward: Donald Flynn, Wilkes University
Forward: Conor Landrigan, Utica College
Defense: Daniel Fritz, Utica College
Defense: Michael Gurska, Wilkes University
Goaltender: Michael Tilford, Nazareth College

Second Team All-UCHC:

Forward: Brandon Osmundson, Utica College
Forward: Nick Ford, Elmira College
Forward: Nick Fea, Wilkes University
Defense: Christian Lloyd, Elmira College
Defense: Aaron Murray, Stevenson University
Goaltender: Gianluca Baggetta, Utica College

UCHC All-Rookie Team:

Forward: Brandon Osmundson, Utica College
Forward: Austin Master, Stevenson University
Forward: Tommy Cahill, King’s College
Defense: Jacob Cuffley, Utica College
Defense: Ziki Mroz, Lebanon Valley College
Goaltender: Ryan Kenny, Stevenson University

All info courtesy of: https://theuchc.com/news/2020/3/4/m...-mens-annual-awards-all-conference-teams.aspx

Congrats to all!

 

[Fishman'81]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

Utica landed some Conference Awards & All-Conference team selections:

UCHC Men’s Award Winners 2020:

Co-Player of the Year: Donald Flynn, Wilkes University
Co-Player of the Year: Conor Landrigan, Utica College
Rookie of the Year: Brandon Osmundson, Utica College
Defensive Player of the Year: Daniel Fritz, Utica College
Goaltender of the Year: Michael Tilford, Nazareth College
Coach of the Year: Gary Heenan, Utica College

First Team All-UCHC:

Forward: Connor Powell, Elmira College
Forward: Donald Flynn, Wilkes University
Forward: Conor Landrigan, Utica College
Defense: Daniel Fritz, Utica College
Defense: Michael Gurska, Wilkes University
Goaltender: Michael Tilford, Nazareth College

Second Team All-UCHC:

Forward: Brandon Osmundson, Utica College
Forward: Nick Ford, Elmira College
Forward: Nick Fea, Wilkes University
Defense: Christian Lloyd, Elmira College
Defense: Aaron Murray, Stevenson University
Goaltender: Gianluca Baggetta, Utica College

UCHC All-Rookie Team:

Forward: Brandon Osmundson, Utica College
Forward: Austin Master, Stevenson University
Forward: Tommy Cahill, King’s College
Defense: Jacob Cuffley, Utica College
Defense: Ziki Mroz, Lebanon Valley College
Goaltender: Ryan Kenny, Stevenson University

All info courtesy of: https://theuchc.com/news/2020/3/4/m...-mens-annual-awards-all-conference-teams.aspx

Congrats to all!

Thanks for that!

A little surprised that Landrigan got there, considering the time he's missed, but Osmundson, Baggs and Fritz were no-brainers, in context.

(And note that Wilkes has some serious talent, too, just maybe not the depth.)

 

[Fishman'81]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

Geneseo scares me more than Norwich. They are the only team that can match up with Utica offensively

I'd like to see them play each other.

 

[pete99race]

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I'd like to see them play each other.

I did last season @ Point and the Norwich D limited Geneseo to two goals and won 4 - 2.
Very entertaining game from two teams with differing style of play.

 

[Fishman'81]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

I did last season @ Point and the Norwich D limited Geneseo to two goals and won 4 - 2.
Very entertaining game from two teams with differing style of play.

I've never seen NU play.

Do they trap?

Maybe they can't trap Genny or Utica, or maybe they can.

 

[NUProf]

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I've never seen NU play.

Do they trap?

Maybe they can't trap Genny or Utica, or maybe they can.

No trap whatsoever.

 

[pete99race]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

I've never seen NU play.

Do they trap?

Maybe they can't trap Genny or Utica, or maybe they can.

I have seen Norwich play many times in FF competition, including one year when they played @ the CCC.
No, they do not trap, like a River Falls is known to do, but have a very skilled team, their PK in the game vs. Geneseo was deadly, very opportunistic team and they are rock solid in the net.

 

[NUProf]

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I have seen Norwich play many times in FF competition, including one year when they played @ the CCC.
No, they do not trap, like a River Falls is known to do, but have a very skilled team, their PK in the game vs. Geneseo was deadly, very opportunistic team and they are rock solid in the net.

Correct, they don't trap - they do take away time and space from the opposition and force everything to the outside. The defense is designed to set up counterattacks, not to clog.

 

[KnightsOfTheRound]

Re: Utica College hockey. ..Can we catch a break this season?

I did last season @ Point and the Norwich D limited Geneseo to two goals and won 4 - 2.
Very entertaining game from two teams with differing style of play.

Was a frustrating game. Geneseo had plenty of chances in the first but couldn't score. Norwich was opportunistic in the 2nd and capitalized. Geneseo made it a game again in the 3rd but it was too little too late. It's amazing that Geneseo and Norwich never played each other before a few seasons ago but hopefully they can keep building a good NCAA rivalry and maybe even schedule some regular season tilts.

 

[PrezdeJohnson09]

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Was a frustrating game. Geneseo had plenty of chances in the first but couldn't score. Norwich was opportunistic in the 2nd and capitalized. Geneseo made it a game again in the 3rd but it was too little too late. It's amazing that Geneseo and Norwich never played each other before a few seasons ago but hopefully they can keep building a good NCAA rivalry and maybe even schedule some regular season tilts.

I'd love to see Norwich go through a rotation of opening the season over six years rotating home and homes with Geneseo, Oswego and Utica. Be awesome for both fan bases and great early season tests for each team.

 

[nascoo]

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X2 NUProf - Norwich is a speed team, play great two way hockey. Guys that don't play both ways wear suits an ask why I am a senior and not playing tonight.
NU does not get involved in rough play its not there game. NU has exceptional PP an PK units.

 

[UCBadger]

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I'd love to see Norwich go through a rotation of opening the season over six years rotating home and homes with Geneseo, Oswego and Utica. Be awesome for both fan bases and great early season tests for each team.

Then make it happen...........