>>>>> RIT TIGERS - Roaring into the postseason <<<<<

[cplinford]

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Felt like I was watching a game from 4 years ago. Great game tonight, some very pretty goals scored, glad Rotolo got the shut out. Was a lot of fun to be at the game

[Ed Trefzger]

Canisius win means RIT has clinched a first-round bye.

[komey1]

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Felt like I was watching a game from 4 years ago. Great game tonight, some very pretty goals scored, glad Rotolo got the shut out. Was a lot of fun to be at the game

The last time RIT scored 8 in a regular season game was a 10-0 win at Sacred Heart in 2012.

[ken66]

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Last night's blowout brought back memories of some past D-3 seasons. In watching the team play so well, I have to wonder why Coach Wilson's teams always start the season so slowly, and then scramble at the back end of the season when they finally "get going". It's so glaringly consistent that there must be a reason.

Did I hear the Corner Crew with a new cheer??? I wasn't sure I would live that long.

Last night's renditions of the respective national anthems were absolutely AWFUL. Not knowing the melody or lyrics to "O, Canada" is simply embarrassing. Brick City Singers sang like they looked. Have a rehearsal, guys, buy matching shirts, and then let the band do their usual superlative and inspiring job instead.

[komey1]

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Last night's blowout brought back memories of some past D-3 seasons. In watching the team play so well, I have to wonder why Coach Wilson's teams always start the season so slowly, and then scramble at the back end of the season when they finally "get going". It's so glaringly consistent that there must be a reason.

Did I hear the Corner Crew with a new cheer??? I wasn't sure I would live that long.

I wonder if it has to do with the quality of teams that RIT plays at the start contributing to the slower start. The defense is young (no seniors) so some of them may have needed to get used to the pace.

I'm curious as to what new cheer you think you heard. Everything that we did was either something we did all year or an old cheer. And if you have any suggestions for a cheer - start it and see if it catches.

[Ed Trefzger]

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I wonder if it has to do with the quality of teams that RIT plays at the start contributing to the slower start.

Yes.

Five of RIT's six non-conference opponents are currently in the top 20 in the USCHO poll. Of those five, Minnesota is tied for first in the Big 10, BC and UMass-Lowell are 2nd and 3rd in Hockey East, and St. Lawrence and Yale are 2nd and 3rd in the ECAC.

[komey1]

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Yes.

Five of RIT's six non-conference opponents are currently in the top 20 in the USCHO poll. Of those five, Minnesota is tied for first in the Big 10, BC and UMass-Lowell are 2nd and 3rd in Hockey East, and St. Lawrence and Yale are 2nd and 3rd in the ECAC.

To add, this is a common scheduling theme for Coach Wilson. What I think can be frustrating is that RIT has been typically scheduled against a conference favorite early on. This year it was at Robert Morris and at Air Force.

[XCTiger]

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Empty net OT win.

Awesome way to finish out the season and start the playoffs. Tigers definitely playing their best hockey in maybe two years.

[dpm105]

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Empty net OT win.

Not a finish you get to see too often.

[LtPowers]

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Way back at the beginning of January, did anyone think we'd be finishing the season in third place?

Heck did anyone think third place was realistic on Thursday?

As the radio crew noted, of the top five teams, only RIT is on any sort of a winning streak heading into the playoffs.


Powers &8^]

[RIT Winters]

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Way back at the beginning of January, did anyone think we'd be finishing the season in third place?

Heck did anyone think third place was realistic on Thursday?

As the radio crew noted, of the top five teams, only RIT is on any sort of a winning streak heading into the playoffs.


Powers &8^]

RIT is definitely picking the right time of year to peak. It's very encouraging to see that even on a night when the MGM line is held scoreless and the other team's goalie stands on his head, the team is able to win thanks to stellar defense and strong goaltending.

[Rochester]

My question is, is RIT really in third or fourth and will RIT play Mercyhurst?

[Rochester]

I think a congratulations is in order for our RIT Women's hockey team after an underwhelming season and even being out shot 3-1, beat Robert Morris! Bring on Mercyhurst!

[TigerFan15]

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My question is, is RIT really in third or fourth and will RIT play Mercyhurst?

Final AHA Standings:

1. Robert Morris
2. Canisius
3. RIT
4. Bentley
5. Mercyhurst
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6. Holy Cross
7. Air Force
8. Sacred Heart
9. Army
10. AIC
11. Niagara

[blazer777]

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My question is, is RIT really in third or fourth and will RIT play Mercyhurst?

Tigers play the winner of 6 vs. 11if 6 wins otherwise they would play the highest remaining seeded team. Bentley plays Merceyhurst at Bentley