Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
Both teams are in rebuilding mode and will sport a large sophomore and freshman contingent. Maine will have to keep Belpedio and Hutton in check, both are offensively active blueliners. Miami thrives off puck possession where they like to keep the pressure on opposing defenses and pounce on mistakes and penalties. Miami will test Maine on the PP especially from the blueline. Miami has young talent up front and is strong in the face off circle. Broken record now, but Maine will need to win the puck possession game, stay out of the box, and be strong in net. In two games so far Maine has shown to have much improved ability to possess the puck this year compared to last season. Now with 3 weeks of team practice together it will be interesting to see how Maine has come together and where injury situation are. I'm going split but wouldn't be surprised with a tie either night.
Originally posted by Drew S.
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