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Vermont 2022-23: New Jerseys, New Attitude

Was wondering about his status. Good to see he's getting another opportunity. Never worked out here at UVM over two years. Background - from Point-Claire (outside Montreal ~ 2 hours from Burlington). Came as a combination package with his older brother - Azzaro - who also left UVM. Neither did much offensively (see article below). Never heard anything bad or attitude being poor from them. In fairness - as you see below Dovar was very young when he started college and the impacts of Covid/Quarantines/ect. probably contributed to this not working out. At one point was listed as B prospect on NHL central scouting. Seems like he is an OK player in good junior program.


Dovar Tinling, last season's youngest player in NCAA hockey, leaves Vermont program

Burlington Free Press

University of Vermont men's hockey sophomore Dovar Tinling told the coaching staff Sunday he plans to continue his career in junior hockey, the school's athletic department said in a news release. Tinling, the youngest player in NCAA hockey during his freshman campaign when he was 17, leaves the Catamounts program as they return from winter break later this week. UVM (3-11-2) plays hosts to RPI on Thursday. "Dovar has been an excellent part of this team for 26 games, he is a student in good academic standing and he has a bright future ahead of him," UVM coach Todd Woodcroft said in a statement. "This being an NHL draft year, Dovar will have an opportunity to showcase his game alongside players of his own age group. We sincerely wish Dovar all the best and thank him for all his contributions, both on and off the ice."
 
In hindsight they brought him in too early. Not sure if that was something that he and his family were pushing for or if it was the coaching staff. Was really excited to see him, just needed some more time in junior to develop and get stronger. Congrats to him on finding a new team!

On a similar note, I saw Raimonds Vitolins has committed to Miami. Having a strong year in the USHL. I was really surprised to see him go, but hopefully it works out.

Also Ryan St. Louis is still uncommitted after heading back to USHL. Officially not returning to Northeastern. Well over a point per game this year with Dubuque. I can still hold out hope, right?
 
Thanks for the comments about Tinling. BTW, his older brother is playing ACHA hockey at UNLV. Clearly UVM indeed took them as a combo.

I also suspect that he was too young to succeed in the HEA, and also he was somewhat overrated. Neutral Zone rated him at 4.5 *'s before you got him, and now he is at 4.0 *'s. If he is really that good, he will be a success at RPI. If anyone wants to post anything further and doesn't want to post it here, you can use the RPI Recruit thread.
 
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Ok been 8 days and we need a post. Was at NU/UVM game on Saturday. Initial impressions - Cats played tough. Game had alot of up/down flow, and fun to watch. NU's 1st goal was a laser bar down that gave them the 1-0 lead. Cats generated 42 total shots and had many offensive chances. I felt the shots were legit and not just a bunch from the outside. Beating Devon Levi was tough as he is a quality goaltender (steal with 7th round pick). We got into his kitchen alot for many scramble type plays but couldn't get it past him. Maybe a little more action on screens/tips - but he has stopped 155 of 161 shots over his last 4 games, is a Richter winner last year and finalist this year (most have him in top 3 this year). All in all I felt the Cats played hard, executed and it was not a clunker of a game. This just happens in hockey sometimes. ENG to make margin 3, so really a 2-0 game. Left the building feeling OK with the effort. On a positive - great crowd on Saturday. Announced crowd of 3069 and looking around it felt like highest attendance of the year. Coaching staff mentioned crowd support in radio post game comments.
 
Levi is just sooo good. Is he the best former UVM commit ever? Plus Northeastern played great team defense in that 3rd period.

Really hoping they can steal something this weekend against BU. Would be a great win for the program. Hoping to make it to the women's game and the men's game on Saturday.

Looks like we got another Minnesotan to commit this week. Woodcroft really seems to like recruiting out of Minnesota public high school hockey.
 
I don't have alot of insight on who we've lost over the years that initially said they were coming and then changed course or better said were influenced to not come. I am familiar with the Levi story on changing course and it's very clear that people questioned him on why was he coming here with Kevin S. as head coach. Again not only did the previous regime decimate our depth and leave the cupboard ultra bare but it even impacted quality players who changed course (IE Levi). Heard about the next Minn recruit and again looks like size 6' 4" 195 lbs, and this makes 3 from that state.
 
Been following NHL trade status and reading articles (many times writer's dreaming up scenarios) and had to chuckle when I saw Luca Munzenberger name thrown in a potential Oiler deal. Nice to see some our drafted players at least being considered for future pro opportunities.
 
Was at the BU series this weekend. Thought Cat's played a spirited game on Friday and hung close (4-3, late), ENG by BU for final margin. We made some errors that a very talented team jumped on and turned into goals. Saturdays game didn't feel as "good" as Fridays and BU rolled to the weekend sweep. Think we saw the most talented and currently highest nationally ranked Hockey East team. Their speed, puck possession, and overall hockey skills were impressive. Not sure if they have the goaltending to take them far and steal a game in the NCAA's. It was alot of fun watching potential NHL'ers on the BU roster. They have 12 drafted players with many of them in the early rounds. Guys that definitely will get a hard look and pro opportunities. Cats saw what it takes to compete at highest levels and hopefully the weekend provided some stepping stones for the future. Season wrapping up over the next few weeks. Thursday night game this week to kickoff the weekend.
 
Watched most of last nights win at UNH. Staff not happy with 1st period - down 0-2 and goals within 29 seconds. However 2nd/3rd were solid efforts. Down 1-2 going into the 3rd and Cats scored 2 goals for the win. Worth watching the game highlights as all 3 goals on the night were nice goals. Gabe stopped 35 of 37 and was solid down the stretch. Team gets to double digit wins for 1st time in 4 years and I believe another step in the right direction. Cats can mess with top of league standings by getting some points at Merrimack on Saturday.
 
The last two goals were really slick. I don't recall seeing many of those quality during the Sneddon years, particularly near the end. Buyalsky dropped to the 4th line past night. Was that to balance things out or some kind of message? Really glad to see Munzenberger back his absence worried me versus BU
 
Thanks to Friday's results, we now know UVM will go to Maine, Providence or BC. There was an extremely unlikely chance of going to UConn. There was a more likely chance of going to Lowell. But Lowell upset Northeastern and UMass upset Maine. Lowell will play UConn in the 4 vs. 5 game somewhere. UVM's opponent will be BC if and only if BC beats UConn in regulation, Maine loses to UMass in regulation and Providence loses to BU in any manner. If BC doesn't get 6th, then Maine will get 6th unless Providence gets more points vs. BU than Maine gets against UMass in which case Providence gets 6th. If we win Wednesday, then we go to BU on Saturday.
 
Team headed to Orono for playdown round game on Wednesday. Very tough arena and long trip for opposing teams. However hope Cats will be "UP" for the chance. Really all starts with goaltending and if Gabe (assume he gets the nod) can pitch one of those high level games then we certainly have a chance. Maine had a good year coming in at 15-15-5. Really think they are ahead of Cats by ~1 year in the rebuild. I'm hopeful that with another solid recruiting year are moving into that territory next year. Good luck Cats......
 
Well done Cats! As a long suffering Merrimack fan, I love it when the underdogs (underCATS?) rise up. Good luck against BU
 
Good hard fought win tonight. Carriere was excellent and I think Buyalsky might be poised for a breakout season next year... Fluky game winning goal and BS penalty at the end on Vermont but it worked out.
 
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Good hard fought win tonight. Carriere was excellent and I think Buyalsky might be poised for a breakout season next year... Fluky game winning goal and BS penalty at the end on Vermont but it worked out.
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I think that penalty at the end was a make-up for the penalty on Maine that led to the GWG (as much as I appreciated the PP and the goal that came from it I still am not quite sure what the ref saw).

Happy to win a playoff round, makes up some for the last place finish lol. Anything else is gravy now. Hang that Lombardi-to-Buyalsky play on the second goal in the Louvre, that was a thing of beauty.
 
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