I agree! I forgot about that game.
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UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
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I agree! I forgot about that game.
Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
Well we will look good tonight on the ice. I look for some starter scratches and back up play. The way the team has been playing, haven't been able to take that approach much at all. Tonight they will and win anyway is my prediction. No conclusions can be drawn from it though.
Well we will look good tonight on the ice. I look for some starter scratches and back up play. The way the team has been playing, haven't been able to take that approach much at all. Tonight they will and win anyway is my prediction. No conclusions can be drawn from it though.
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Starter scratches and backup play? Why? Do you mean because it's Brown?
Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
For a few reasons. Now would be the time. Cats recent play, the opponent's recent play including the Bently loss, non league game, the upcoming break, my guess is now would be the time to get some real game action for some players who haven't played much. I expected it at Dartmouth and was wrong then so maybe it won't happen.
For a few reasons. Now would be the time. Cats recent play, the opponent's recent play including the Bently loss, non league game, the upcoming break, my guess is now would be the time to get some real game action for some players who haven't played much. I expected it at Dartmouth and was wrong then so maybe it won't happen.
Look at our PWR compared to that of the teams mentioned. Let’s hope we can pull the UPSET win over Brown tonight. We needed OT to squeak by Dartmouth.
Play$Maker
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Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
I would think this game is a vitally important game going into the break. Maybe not for statistics, which I prefer to value, but for the psyche of the whole program.
Look to the Cats to play like it’s the last game they could ever play - hopefully with blood thirsty desire.
If NOT then they haven’t been prepped with really what is stake - meaning Sneddon is too comfy to care. I watched the media day as well - and didn’t really get a sense of what he is thinking (which is indicative of what we see on the ice). Would be interesting to see Schulman interviewed; and asked the right question.
Let’s see what happens tonight, but after almost 15 years of dealing with mediocrity - when players come in with big hype (and some who leave and go on to even greater things once away from poor development) - I think we deserve better from one of the highest paid leaders at this institution.
I still say #FireSneddon.
I would think this game is a vitally important game going into the break. Maybe not for statistics, which I prefer to value, but for the psyche of the whole program.
Look to the Cats to play like it’s the last game they could ever play - hopefully with blood thirsty desire.
If NOT then they haven’t been prepped with really what is stake - meaning Sneddon is too comfy to care. I watched the media day as well - and didn’t really get a sense of what he is thinking (which is indicative of what we see on the ice). Would be interesting to see Schulman interviewed; and asked the right question.
Let’s see what happens tonight, but after almost 15 years of dealing with mediocrity - when players come in with big hype (and some who leave and go on to even greater things once away from poor development) - I think we deserve better from one of the highest paid leaders at this institution.
I still say #FireSneddon.
Not sure what about Brown’s recent play gives you the impression we’ll be an easy win. We’ve gone 4-3 since losing four of our first five to start the year. A good team? No. But certainly not a pushover, as we’ve been in recent years. I expect a close one tonight, as neither team has proved it can dominate on the scoreboard.
jcarter7669
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Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
Schulman's first call should be to Marty. If he want's the job it's his.
Schulman's first call should be to Marty. If he want's the job it's his.
Play$Maker
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Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
Can’t even beat Brown. Came out unprepared. Agree Harmon was good.
Nevermind. Harmon looked good though!
Can’t even beat Brown. Came out unprepared. Agree Harmon was good.
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
As much as I love Marty...would rather have someone with some coaching experience, tbh. That's why I've been hyping Ducharme. Top ten all time in UVM points + a proven track record winning and developing players in the Q.
As much as I love Marty...would rather have someone with some coaching experience, tbh. That's why I've been hyping Ducharme. Top ten all time in UVM points + a proven track record winning and developing players in the Q.
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
The thing that impressed me most about Harmon was his composure. He had some jitters but remained calm most of the game, positioning was also pretty good. Also had a hell of a pass in OT lol
Nevermind. Harmon looked good though!
The thing that impressed me most about Harmon was his composure. He had some jitters but remained calm most of the game, positioning was also pretty good. Also had a hell of a pass in OT lol
Frechette also looked really good to me. Is Sneddon teaching the basic neutral and D-zone coverage expectations to these guys though? Does he even understand what those are?
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
One group I thought was really good tonight was the O'Neil, Petruzzelli, Cowans line. I felt like they were ALWAYS in the offensive zone.
One group I thought was really good tonight was the O'Neil, Petruzzelli, Cowans line. I felt like they were ALWAYS in the offensive zone.
pokecheckguy2
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Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
felt the game was hard fought and some bright spots from a few of the lines and Harmon and the Frenchette player but results are results and this team can't even beat Brown and needed the overturning of what was a illegal goal to even make sure they got a point...like i said there are decent takaways but this is still Brown and UVM cant beat them!! I know Brown is a lot better but still not okay and i dont want always play on the negative here but when the most read and respect hockey writer in the states article from last night read like it should be a trophy they got a point off of Brown it says a whole lot to me about a lot of things! it ether says that Ryan is covering for Sneddon which he has done for years or that UVM simply do not care and will keep allowing this nightmare season and more of them to continue with the man in charge!
To be simple fact that Brown Maine UMass and UConn are better and it shows is enought said! UVM can take its break come back and lose to Harvard beat a St Lawrence team that is terrible then what from there out theyll be lucky to even win 4 more games would love to take positives from last night but you are what record says you are and you can't be better than Brown!! Fire Sneddon!
Also no way Marty St Louis coaches he shown no interest and my bet is he never does coach why should he that is a quick way to ruin legacy if it doesnt work! Mary can be on the sales pitch committee but they better not make it like last times when they hire Sneddon over Roger Grillo Marty was ****ed at the school for a long time because of that! I more ****ed to read evidence that the school pick Sneddon over Jeff Jackson though - this job will get many top people going after it because it is a great job with big potential that Sneddon has squandered after he had all momentum in the world the key is for Schulman to put personal friendship to the sides and make the right choice for the future and get a comittee of smart people to make the call and get someone good because ther are a lot out there just look at some recent college hockey hires and how theyve changed it around quickly!!
felt the game was hard fought and some bright spots from a few of the lines and Harmon and the Frenchette player but results are results and this team can't even beat Brown and needed the overturning of what was a illegal goal to even make sure they got a point...like i said there are decent takaways but this is still Brown and UVM cant beat them!! I know Brown is a lot better but still not okay and i dont want always play on the negative here but when the most read and respect hockey writer in the states article from last night read like it should be a trophy they got a point off of Brown it says a whole lot to me about a lot of things! it ether says that Ryan is covering for Sneddon which he has done for years or that UVM simply do not care and will keep allowing this nightmare season and more of them to continue with the man in charge!
To be simple fact that Brown Maine UMass and UConn are better and it shows is enought said! UVM can take its break come back and lose to Harvard beat a St Lawrence team that is terrible then what from there out theyll be lucky to even win 4 more games would love to take positives from last night but you are what record says you are and you can't be better than Brown!! Fire Sneddon!
Also no way Marty St Louis coaches he shown no interest and my bet is he never does coach why should he that is a quick way to ruin legacy if it doesnt work! Mary can be on the sales pitch committee but they better not make it like last times when they hire Sneddon over Roger Grillo Marty was ****ed at the school for a long time because of that! I more ****ed to read evidence that the school pick Sneddon over Jeff Jackson though - this job will get many top people going after it because it is a great job with big potential that Sneddon has squandered after he had all momentum in the world the key is for Schulman to put personal friendship to the sides and make the right choice for the future and get a comittee of smart people to make the call and get someone good because ther are a lot out there just look at some recent college hockey hires and how theyve changed it around quickly!!
Play$Maker
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Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
Hard to argue with anything you said. I absolutely agree with your conclusions. It’s very sad that many have begun to measure the outcomes against mediocrity. BC, Boston, UMass - sure don’t. You win - that’s what counts.
#FireSneddon
Hard to argue with anything you said. I absolutely agree with your conclusions. It’s very sad that many have begun to measure the outcomes against mediocrity. BC, Boston, UMass - sure don’t. You win - that’s what counts.
#FireSneddon
TovarishchLisa
(Comrade Fox)
Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
And they're still not at full strength, Dzhioshvili hasn't played yet
(the freshmen I mean)
And they're still not at full strength, Dzhioshvili hasn't played yet
(the freshmen I mean)
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Play$Maker
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Re: UVM 2017/18: A Gutt Check
Statistics for Reference:
https://www.collegehockeynews.com/stats/team/Vermont/55
Couple of interesting Notables:
- Colton 10 goals (now has 2 assists). 7 of which were on the power play. Don’t want to complain about his goals as we need them, but seems like he could make himself more dangerous by creating opportunities for others (obviously while still picking and choosing key times to shoot).
- 8 Upperclassmen have 10 games or more, only 2 have less than 10 games. Blanleil and Best? Blanleil is an Assistant; must not be as well liked as the Captain. Best, a goal in 3 games - is he hurt?
- 8 Freshmen have 10 games or more, again only 2 have less than 10 (Harmon and Frechette who both looked solid last night).
- 2nd leading scorer is O’Donnell at D. We need someone like that to continue trying to help put the game on their back. But the forwards and his D partner on ice with him need to obviously cover his back as he’s on the ice for a lot of goals against.
- Lekkas or Harmon? Isn’t this a similar replay of how Lekkas replaced Santa? While only one game, I sure hope we see Lekkas back in the twine.
Net-Net: Upperclass vs Freshmen doesn’t really matter to me if there is production. However we are NOT winning games. Experience is lacking, clearly development is lacking - and as I’ve said before, these guys come in with good pedigrees. Over the course of time the player’s skill under Sneddon doesn’t improve, but worsens due to poor development plans - thus, he goes with the new shiny objects (Freshmen). It’s a cycle.
Statistics for Reference:
https://www.collegehockeynews.com/stats/team/Vermont/55
Couple of interesting Notables:
- Colton 10 goals (now has 2 assists). 7 of which were on the power play. Don’t want to complain about his goals as we need them, but seems like he could make himself more dangerous by creating opportunities for others (obviously while still picking and choosing key times to shoot).
- 8 Upperclassmen have 10 games or more, only 2 have less than 10 games. Blanleil and Best? Blanleil is an Assistant; must not be as well liked as the Captain. Best, a goal in 3 games - is he hurt?
- 8 Freshmen have 10 games or more, again only 2 have less than 10 (Harmon and Frechette who both looked solid last night).
- 2nd leading scorer is O’Donnell at D. We need someone like that to continue trying to help put the game on their back. But the forwards and his D partner on ice with him need to obviously cover his back as he’s on the ice for a lot of goals against.
- Lekkas or Harmon? Isn’t this a similar replay of how Lekkas replaced Santa? While only one game, I sure hope we see Lekkas back in the twine.
Net-Net: Upperclass vs Freshmen doesn’t really matter to me if there is production. However we are NOT winning games. Experience is lacking, clearly development is lacking - and as I’ve said before, these guys come in with good pedigrees. Over the course of time the player’s skill under Sneddon doesn’t improve, but worsens due to poor development plans - thus, he goes with the new shiny objects (Freshmen). It’s a cycle.