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  • #46
    Re: Colgate 2017-18

    Can't underestimate these wins/ties when it comes playoff time because all games are interwoven through PWR, even at this early stage. Short roster and we gutted it out. Third period looked like desperate hockey both nights. Staying out of the sin bin is obvious, yet...

    We may get a reality check this weekend. Point will need to stand taller. And wider. These tests against upper-HE foes seldom go in our favor, would love a split. UNH came back from behind both games last w/e; another sign we can't fade early and must play a full 60.
    C O L G A T E
    2023 ECAC CHAMPION
    1990 NCAA FINALS
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tiU0vQxIQE8


    ECAC Pick the Standings Champion, 2008
    ECAC Pick 'Em Champion, 2010 & 2015
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    • #47
      Re: Colgate 2017-18

      We're fourth in the PWR
      It all starts with the goaltending.

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      • #48
        Re: Colgate 2017-18

        Behind Clarkson, and the 2 teams Clarkson beat last weekend
        Not a real doctor, nor do I play one on TV!
        Clarkson 1990

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        • #49
          Re: Colgate 2017-18

          Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! Even a split against any of these OOC teams impacts our postseason fate down the road.
          C O L G A T E
          2023 ECAC CHAMPION
          1990 NCAA FINALS
          https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tiU0vQxIQE8


          ECAC Pick the Standings Champion, 2008
          ECAC Pick 'Em Champion, 2010 & 2015
          ECAC Pick the Playoffs Champion, 2016

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          • #50
            Re: Colgate 2017-18

            Got to see this year's team for the first time on Saturday, and so far, I'm impressed. Much better defensive play, no bad turnovers, and the team put in a full effort. We did get a bit sloppy late in the 1st period, which lead to Merrimack's two goals, but give credit to the team for battling back and eventually getting the tie. Although we had a golden opportunity to win it early in OT. Looks like it's still goal scoring by committee for now. Congrats to Nick Austin on his first 2 career goals, and Colton Point has been outstanding in net so far.

            I'll be making the trip up to UNH this Friday, and will get another look at this team. So far, things are trending in the right direction.
            Colgate '09

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            • #51
              Re: Colgate 2017-18

              Originally posted by TchrBill View Post
              Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! Even a split against any of these OOC teams impacts our postseason fate down the road.
              Absolutely, we own the PWR comparison with Merrimack, wonder when the last time was we owned a Hockey East comparison.
              It all starts with the goaltending.

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              • #52
                Re: Colgate 2017-18

                Trivia...Sidney Crosby's sister was the backup goalie for the St Cloud Huskies women's team that we decimated over the weekend.
                It all starts with the goaltending.

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                • #53
                  Re: Colgate 2017-18

                  Originally posted by sshablak View Post
                  Absolutely, we own the PWR comparison with Merrimack, wonder when the last time was we owned a Hockey East comparison.
                  Northeastern, 2014-15 season.
                  Colgate '09

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                  • #54
                    Re: Colgate 2017-18

                    Originally posted by sshablak View Post
                    Trivia...Sidney Crosby's sister was the backup goalie for the St Cloud Huskies women's team that we decimated over the weekend.
                    The Colgate women's team had Taylor Craig, daughter of 1980 USA goalie Jim Craig's. WE WIN!
                    C O L G A T E
                    2023 ECAC CHAMPION
                    1990 NCAA FINALS
                    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tiU0vQxIQE8


                    ECAC Pick the Standings Champion, 2008
                    ECAC Pick 'Em Champion, 2010 & 2015
                    ECAC Pick the Playoffs Champion, 2016

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                    • #55
                      Re: Colgate 2017-18

                      Originally posted by TchrBill View Post
                      Can't underestimate these wins/ties when it comes playoff time because all games are interwoven through PWR, even at this early stage. Short roster and we gutted it out. Third period looked like desperate hockey both nights. Staying out of the sin bin is obvious, yet...

                      We may get a reality check this weekend. Point will need to stand taller. And wider. These tests against upper-HE foes seldom go in our favor, would love a split. UNH came back from behind both games last w/e; another sign we can't fade early and must play a full 60.
                      I totally agree with TchrBill... the Pairwise Ranking (PWR) is what it is all about... all season long. I don't even look at the polls anymore; they are subjective and meaningless.
                      Non-conference games are important to Colgate, and to the ECACHL as a whole, in the PWR algorithm. Clarkson's sweep of the Big Ten teams last week was huge (for them and the league).
                      Having said that, two years ago (following their Frozen Four appearance three years ago), UNO went 10-0-0 in non-conference play.
                      But they still failed to make the NCAA tourney that year as they didn't take care of business in NCHC league play (vs. North Dakota, Denver, Minnesota - Duluth, Saint Cloud State, etc.).
                      I am also driving up to Durham, New Hampshire, for both games this weekend. Realistically, a split on the road against Dick Umile's team would be a real achievement.
                      Go 'gate.

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                      • #56
                        Re: Colgate 2017-18

                        Hey 'Gate fans welcome to the 'Whitt this weekend looking forward to seeing the two teams compete!! Let us know if you're looking for pre game ideas; Durham doesn't have a ton of places but Libby's is one on the Main Street; get there early!
                        Here we go 'Cats!!

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                        • #57
                          Re: Colgate 2017-18

                          Originally posted by HockeyRef View Post
                          Hey 'Gate fans welcome to the 'Whitt this weekend looking forward to seeing the two teams compete!! Let us know if you're looking for pre game ideas; Durham doesn't have a ton of places but Libby's is one on the Main Street; get there early!
                          \

                          Thanks Ref, but UNH is a bridge too far. Hopefully some other rabid fans will make the trip.

                          CHN preview of the ECAC has us at #12. We might surprise some folks :
                          COLGATE HOCKEY:"Is this the year?"

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                          • #58
                            Re: Colgate 2017-18

                            Originally posted by HockeyRef View Post
                            Hey 'Gate fans welcome to the 'Whitt this weekend looking forward to seeing the two teams compete!! Let us know if you're looking for pre game ideas; Durham doesn't have a ton of places but Libby's is one on the Main Street; get there early!
                            I can vouch for Libby's, was in there before and after the football playoff game a couple years back. Excellent bar, food pretty good, UNH fans though disappointed couldn't have been any nicer. Check it out!

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                            • #59
                              Re: Colgate 2017-18

                              Gate 83....How would you know about bars ?
                              It all starts with the goaltending.

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                              • #60
                                Re: Colgate 2017-18

                                Originally posted by sshablak View Post
                                Gate 83....How would you know about bars ?
                                Lots of time in Central NY. Gotta have a hobby when the snow flies!

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