CTcatamount
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Thanks for setting me straight. Agree with your assessment of his college play.
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UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
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Thanks for setting me straight. Agree with your assessment of his college play.
Jayden_Stoff
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
I agree he loved to hit. I remember, I think it was the 1st game / 1st faceoff of the year, UVM wins it over to Brick and he gently puts the puck on the boards wrapping it toward the back of the opposing team's net. Just the right speed that the other team's D man goes to get it and Brink arrives just at the moment he touches the puck and plows him over. I figured that hit had been building up for a while. It was frequently entertaining to see Brink nail dudes but it would have been great if he could have been more effective with his skills in the college game. You'll hear people talk about Canadian juniors vs college. Perhaps he would have been better off with the later. Also, it would crack me up when guys would turn into the board seeming to deny the opportunity for Brick to hit them. He's do a move where he would like spin them around and nail them all in the same motion.
Connor's father did not play in the NHL, his cousin Andy did. Brickley could have been a good college hockey player if he understood the college game. He was way over the top with his checking and deserved every penalty he got - many would have been penalties 10 years ago too. He seemed more interested in being a macho hitter than a scorer. I had always hoped he would have figured that out and adjusted his style, bu the didn't learn. He cost us several games at times when we needed the win. I'm happy for him if he is now finding his place, but I was glad to see him off the Gut ice for the teams sake. I'm optimistic for a great season this year.
I agree he loved to hit. I remember, I think it was the 1st game / 1st faceoff of the year, UVM wins it over to Brick and he gently puts the puck on the boards wrapping it toward the back of the opposing team's net. Just the right speed that the other team's D man goes to get it and Brink arrives just at the moment he touches the puck and plows him over. I figured that hit had been building up for a while. It was frequently entertaining to see Brink nail dudes but it would have been great if he could have been more effective with his skills in the college game. You'll hear people talk about Canadian juniors vs college. Perhaps he would have been better off with the later. Also, it would crack me up when guys would turn into the board seeming to deny the opportunity for Brick to hit them. He's do a move where he would like spin them around and nail them all in the same motion.
Vermont Ref
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
I also remember he took a diving check at a player near the corner nearest the main entrance and his skate hit the glass and shattered it. It was more luck that that happened but it seemed apropos that it was Brick that it happened to.
I agree he loved to hit. I remember, I think it was the 1st game / 1st faceoff of the year, UVM wins it over to Brick and he gently puts the puck on the boards wrapping it toward the back of the opposing team's net. Just the right speed that the other team's D man goes to get it and Brink arrives just at the moment he touches the puck and plows him over. I figured that hit had been building up for a while. It was frequently entertaining to see Brink nail dudes but it would have been great if he could have been more effective with his skills in the college game. You'll hear people talk about Canadian juniors vs college. Perhaps he would have been better off with the later. Also, it would crack me up when guys would turn into the board seeming to deny the opportunity for Brick to hit them. He's do a move where he would like spin them around and nail them all in the same motion.
I also remember he took a diving check at a player near the corner nearest the main entrance and his skate hit the glass and shattered it. It was more luck that that happened but it seemed apropos that it was Brick that it happened to.
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Another new article on Brickley
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...ida-panthers-rookies-0915-20150914-story.html
Another new article on Brickley
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...ida-panthers-rookies-0915-20150914-story.html
CollegeHockeyRinkReport
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...-wallack-kevin-sneddon-prep-hockey-cc-whalers
Nice pickup for UVM out of prep hockey
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...-wallack-kevin-sneddon-prep-hockey-cc-whalers
Nice pickup for UVM out of prep hockey
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
UVM comes in 5th in this years incoming recruits.
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...u-uconn-providence-uvm-unh-umass-northeastern
UVM comes in 5th in this years incoming recruits.
http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/col...u-uconn-providence-uvm-unh-umass-northeastern
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Little over two weeks out from the exhibition game. Can't wait to see what this years team can do.
I really wish we didn't have these Canadian team exhibition games and instead could play Norwich or Middlebury.
Little over two weeks out from the exhibition game. Can't wait to see what this years team can do.
I really wish we didn't have these Canadian team exhibition games and instead could play Norwich or Middlebury.
Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Amen. I assume UVM sees little upside in playing a division down. Although Dartmouth plays Norwich.
Little over two weeks out from the exhibition game. Can't wait to see what this years team can do.
I really wish we didn't have these Canadian team exhibition games and instead could play Norwich or Middlebury.
Amen. I assume UVM sees little upside in playing a division down. Although Dartmouth plays Norwich.
Jayden_Stoff
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Let's get more realistic... Would you rather see them do an intra squad scrimmage or play a Canadian team? I think we've covered why Norwich / Middlebury aren't really options.
Little over two weeks out from the exhibition game. Can't wait to see what this years team can do.
I really wish we didn't have these Canadian team exhibition games and instead could play Norwich or Middlebury.
Let's get more realistic... Would you rather see them do an intra squad scrimmage or play a Canadian team? I think we've covered why Norwich / Middlebury aren't really options.
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
While they aren't an option at the beginning of the season is there a reason they aren't an option some other time? Is there a reason they couldn't play them in the middle of the season?
To your question.... I'd rather they did neither of those two options
Let's get more realistic... Would you rather see them do an intra squad scrimmage or play a Canadian team? I think we've covered why Norwich / Middlebury aren't really options.
While they aren't an option at the beginning of the season is there a reason they aren't an option some other time? Is there a reason they couldn't play them in the middle of the season?
To your question.... I'd rather they did neither of those two options
Vermont Ref
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
I also wish they didn't charge full price for a scrimmage.
Little over two weeks out from the exhibition game. Can't wait to see what this years team can do.
I really wish we didn't have these Canadian team exhibition games and instead could play Norwich or Middlebury.
I also wish they didn't charge full price for a scrimmage.
Jayden_Stoff
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Perhaps because that makes zero sense...? Why not have UVM play the Bruins in an exhibition game in the December...? Because they both already have busy schedules and there is nothing to be proven by the match up maybe? I'm not sure how well thought out your post is.
While they aren't an option at the beginning of the season is there a reason they aren't an option some other time? Is there a reason they couldn't play them in the middle of the season?
To your question.... I'd rather they did neither of those two options
Perhaps because that makes zero sense...? Why not have UVM play the Bruins in an exhibition game in the December...? Because they both already have busy schedules and there is nothing to be proven by the match up maybe? I'm not sure how well thought out your post is.
Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
The reality is that the archaic NCAA rules prohibiting preseason exhibition games amongst NCAA teams leaves the NCAA schools with little option. Playing Middlebury or Norwich, while fun because of the proximity, does not really prepare a team for the regular season. Some of the Canadian teams are no better but at least they are physical and can help get an American squad up to game level. The only thing I fear with a Canadian team versus a DIII team is injury in a meaningless game. The Canadian schools have rosters filled with 23 and 24 year old major junior players. major junior is way more physical then NCAA hockey and to have a player injured in a game that may be out of hand score wise is also a possibility that scares me. Also, I am not sure what the rules are but to have one of our players who is Canadian and who is a scrapper get into a fight and get suspended in a preseason game does not really help. To lose an Abramson or a Shaw really doesn't help the cause.
Perhaps because that makes zero sense...? Why not have UVM play the Bruins in an exhibition game in the December...? Because they both already have busy schedules and there is nothing to be proven by the match up maybe? I'm not sure how well thought out your post is.
The reality is that the archaic NCAA rules prohibiting preseason exhibition games amongst NCAA teams leaves the NCAA schools with little option. Playing Middlebury or Norwich, while fun because of the proximity, does not really prepare a team for the regular season. Some of the Canadian teams are no better but at least they are physical and can help get an American squad up to game level. The only thing I fear with a Canadian team versus a DIII team is injury in a meaningless game. The Canadian schools have rosters filled with 23 and 24 year old major junior players. major junior is way more physical then NCAA hockey and to have a player injured in a game that may be out of hand score wise is also a possibility that scares me. Also, I am not sure what the rules are but to have one of our players who is Canadian and who is a scrapper get into a fight and get suspended in a preseason game does not really help. To lose an Abramson or a Shaw really doesn't help the cause.
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
I'd say Middlebury/Norwich are better then many of the Canadian teams we've played recently. This other issue is losing players... Reynolds for example, to thug hockey. If it's Canadian teams or no one, then just use the time for extra practice.
Playing Middlebury or Norwich, while fun because of the proximity, does not really prepare a team for the regular season. Some of the Canadian teams are no better but at least they are physical and can help get an American squad up to game level.
I'd say Middlebury/Norwich are better then many of the Canadian teams we've played recently. This other issue is losing players... Reynolds for example, to thug hockey. If it's Canadian teams or no one, then just use the time for extra practice.
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
You apparently have never seen a mid season exhibition game before or it would make some sense to you? Think on it and let me know if you still can't figure it out.
Perhaps because that makes zero sense...? Why not have UVM play the Bruins in an exhibition game in the December...? Because they both already have busy schedules and there is nothing to be proven by the match up maybe? I'm not sure how well thought out your post is.
You apparently have never seen a mid season exhibition game before or it would make some sense to you? Think on it and let me know if you still can't figure it out.
Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
While I understand there are several reasons why a UVM--D3 matchup is not happening, I agree with JCarter I don't think competitiveness is a real obstacle. Its anecdotal for sure but Norwich played Dartmouth close in 2011 and 2012, those games were far tighter than 95 percent of our matchups with Canadian schools.
I'd say Middlebury/Norwich are better then many of the Canadian teams we've played recently. This other issue is losing players... Reynolds for example, to thug hockey. If it's Canadian teams or no one, then just use the time for extra practice.
While I understand there are several reasons why a UVM--D3 matchup is not happening, I agree with JCarter I don't think competitiveness is a real obstacle. Its anecdotal for sure but Norwich played Dartmouth close in 2011 and 2012, those games were far tighter than 95 percent of our matchups with Canadian schools.
Vermont Ref
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Tickets. I have 4 great reserved seats and often only use two. Occassionally all four are available. Just let me know if anyone ever needs tickets.
Tickets. I have 4 great reserved seats and often only use two. Occassionally all four are available. Just let me know if anyone ever needs tickets.
Thisisahockeywebsite
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Harvard season ticket holder/ General North Dakota fan here, just picked up tickets for your two games against ND in October. Can't wait to check out the arena! I'm staying in a hotel just outside the city, is it easy to drive to the game and park? General tips?
Harvard season ticket holder/ General North Dakota fan here, just picked up tickets for your two games against ND in October. Can't wait to check out the arena! I'm staying in a hotel just outside the city, is it easy to drive to the game and park? General tips?
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2015-2016 The New Season
Traffic can be slow going right before the game starts, I try and get there early since I really don't mind watching warm ups etc. But, it's enough to get to direction wise.
Tips: Bring a cushion, the bleachers are terribly hard. There is no general beer sales, so if you want alcohol do it before/after the game. Enjoy the show and atmosphere
Harvard season ticket holder/ General North Dakota fan here, just picked up tickets for your two games against ND in October. Can't wait to check out the arena! I'm staying in a hotel just outside the city, is it easy to drive to the game and park? General tips?
Traffic can be slow going right before the game starts, I try and get there early since I really don't mind watching warm ups etc. But, it's enough to get to direction wise.
Tips: Bring a cushion, the bleachers are terribly hard. There is no general beer sales, so if you want alcohol do it before/after the game. Enjoy the show and atmosphere
UVM Cat in Texas
Now UVM Cat in Georgia
Don't know if you remember, but not all that long ago, back in the sucky years, we were routinely getting beat in these season-opening Canadian-school exhibition games. Personally, I don't have a problem with them. The Reynolds injury was unfortunate, but also an isolated incident. I think it's as good a way as any to prepare for the season.While I understand there are several reasons why a UVM--D3 matchup is not happening, I agree with JCarter I don't think competitiveness is a real obstacle. Its anecdotal for sure but Norwich played Dartmouth close in 2011 and 2012, those games were far tighter than 95 percent of our matchups with Canadian schools.