2016 UMD Season Thread

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

Harvard stayed with UMD for two periods and we had some of our best chances of the season in the second period.

Yeah, I was thinking to myself during the first two periods that HU doesn't look like a team that is sporting the record that they are...and was glad that I sprung for the access to watch this one. It had its share of interest and excitement.

Looking forward to tomorrow's game.

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

UMD post game wrap and video highlights of tonight's game...


http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2016...x?path=whockey

http://www.gocrimson.com/sports/wice...2016-17_videos

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

And another WCHA Player of the Fortnight...this time it's Rooney for Defensive Player...


http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2016...x?path=whockey

[Blackbeard]

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UMD and HU scoreless after one. SOG UMD 11 - HU 6.

A few minutes in UMD had HU hemmed in their own end for about two minutes but couldn't generate much in the way of opportunities.

Later Brykaliuk stole the puck in the slot and got shot away.

HU killed off a penalty late in the period but other than that there have been almost no whistles.

Quick game.

Knowledgeable commentators add value to the viewing experience.

Video freezing up a lot though but fortunately only for a second or so...but a lot more often than last night.

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

Still scoreless after two. SOG UMD 24 - HU 9.

Morin went end to end about halfway through the period and rang one off the post but the 'Dogs haven't been able to put any passing plays together that resulted in a high percentage shot.

Ditto for Harvard. Neither goalie has been tested.

Only one penalty each so far.

A lot of the play was in HU's end and you can feel the balance tipping in UMD's favour.

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

UMD 1 - HU 1 after regulation.

Warner at 11:03 on a bit of a strange one on a long shot that apparently took a weird high hop and went in over Rooney's shoulder.

HU killed off a 'Dog PP late in the period but then with 1:17 left on the clock Brykaliuk (from Stalder behind the net who started to pull Tissenbaum ever so slightly to the far post but quickly dumped the puck back to Brykaliuk) put one home tight into the short side as Rooney was skating off for the extra attacker.

Then with 11 seconds left Stalder almost put the game away with a shot from in close to just inside the post but Tissenbaum was very sharp and quick to deny her.

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UMD 2 - HU 1 in OT. SOG UMD 41 - HU 16.

McGovern just missed an opportunity in front from Stalder which lead to a wrist shot by Morin at 3:09 from the high slot that looked like it went 5 hole on Tissenbaum.

Exciting finish that was looking none too good for the 'Dogs very deep into the 3rd period.

Full marks to HU for a strong defensive game as they were constantly plugging up the passing lanes in front of their net to continually thwart any attempts by UMD.

And Mrazova didn't play again today.

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

Highlights of today's game with the HU game recap...


http://www.gocrimson.com/sports/wice...20161126rzo70o

[Skate79]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

UMD 1 - HU 1 after regulation.

Warner at 11:03 on a bit of a strange one on a long shot that apparently took a weird high hop and went in over Rooney's shoulder.

HU killed off a 'Dog PP late in the period but then with 1:17 left on the clock Brykaliuk (from Stalder behind the net who started to pull Tissenbaum ever so slightly to the far post but quickly dumped the puck back to Brykaliuk) put one home tight into the short side as Rooney was skating off for the extra attacker.

Then with 11 seconds left Stalder almost put the game away with a shot from in close to just inside the post but Tissenbaum was very sharp and quick to deny her.

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UMD 2 - HU 1 in OT. SOG UMD 41 - HU 16.

McGovern just missed an opportunity in front from Stalder which lead to a wrist shot by Morin at 3:09 from the high slot that looked like it went 5 hole on Tissenbaum.

Exciting finish that was looking none too good for the 'Dogs very deep into the 3rd period.

Full marks to HU for a strong defensive game as they were constantly plugging up the passing lanes in front of their net to continually thwart any attempts by UMD.

And Mrazova didn't play again today.

The Warner goal was as flukey a goal as you will ever see. I was at that end of the ice when it happened. Brianna Mastel's shot hit Warner's stick about chest high, looped in the air and over Rooney's shoulder into the net. She had no idea where it was until it was too late. Take 'em when you can get 'em.

I agree with your assessment of the game. One thing that stood out for me was how badly Harvard managed line changes and D pairing change ups. It cost them in OT. Mastel was gassed trying to get off which she could not do because the change was managed poorly and UMD was allowed to pour into the zone three on one. It led to Morin having a clear shot which she buried. Not saying that UMD would not have won because they carried the play but you don't need to help a skilled team by not being able to manage your bench.

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

Rooney Named WCHA Defensive Player of the Month...

http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2016...x?path=whockey

[Blackbeard]

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9 UMD Commits in Early Signing Period...spill the ink, sign those girls...

http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2016...x?path=whockey

[ne7minder]

9 UMD Commits in Early Signing Period...spill the ink, sign those girls...

http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news/2016...x?path=whockey

Looks like a decent bunch, looking forward to some exciting hockey in the future.

[Blackbeard]

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UMD 3 - SCSU 0 Final.

[Blackbeard]

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UMD 3 - SCSU 2 Final.

[Blackbeard]

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Free video coverage of UMD vs MSU tonight...and Mrazova is playing again...

https://portal.stretchinternet.com/m...reamType=video

[Blackbeard]

Re: 2016 UMD Season Thread

'Dogs 3 - Mav's 0 Final. SOG 'Dogs 36 - Mav's 14.

UMD's offence was rather unconvincing in the first with respect to both passing plays to set up opportunities and shots on goal with most of the few shots they had being taken from distance.

The second period saw a marginally incremental improvement even though they scored twice.

They got the offence more on track in the third with increased fluidity and its resulting increase in opportunities from close in. Stalder missed one on the doorstep by the right post...don't know how that didn't go in.

And MSU rang one off the post as well earlier.

A pattern seems to have developed for the most part that I saw play out tonight again which is that UMD usually wears (and maybe frustrates) their opponents out as the game proceeds into its second half almost regardless of how well they are doing on the scoreboard or were doing earlier. Their speed and often (but not omnipresent) relentless forechecking are the keys to this. Interesting to watch this unfold numerous times so far this season.

Been a while since I watched one from MSU...must be their recent rink of a few years ago which is a nice improvement for them.

The website is certainly well done with the colourful graphics and control panel beside the video with game stats etc. at your fingertips...just couldn't get the screen to expand to full size and no replays...but it's free, so, nicely done.