Announcement

**elbojpb** · 02-14-2011, 05:12 PM

Quandary

Elmira plays both Fri & Sat, Neumann plays only Friday, Utica only Sat night.

Without anything meaningful for which to play [except pride], and Utica/Neumann jockeying for home ice, I wonder what kind of lineups we'll see this weekend.
a) Best lines/pairings both nights to keep momentum going
b) Play the best lines/pairings one night as a last chance tune-up, and punt the other
c) Split them up between the two games
d) Give them a weekend off and play the JV squad
e) ???

Tough choice between keeping sharp and risking injury

**jconnor** · 02-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Re: Quandary

Originally posted by elbojpb View Post

Elmira plays both Fri & Sat, Neumann plays only Friday, Utica only Sat night.

Without anything meaningful for which to play [except pride], and Utica/Neumann jockeying for home ice, I wonder what kind of lineups we'll see this weekend.
a) Best lines/pairings both nights to keep momentum going
b) Play the best lines/pairings one night as a last chance tune-up, and punt the other
c) Split them up between the two games
d) Give them a weekend off and play the JV squad
e) ???

Tough choice between keeping sharp and risking injury

It's simple, you play with what got you to this point, keep the momentum going, those guys deserve it. We have to beat Neumann, it's the "Rubber Game" afterall

We need to go beat Utica in the Aud. just like last year and show them that 3500 fans doesn't always give you a win

**lukem2000** · 02-15-2011, 12:01 PM

Re: Quandary

Originally posted by elbojpb View Post

Elmira plays both Fri & Sat, Neumann plays only Friday, Utica only Sat night.

Without anything meaningful for which to play [except pride], and Utica/Neumann jockeying for home ice, I wonder what kind of lineups we'll see this weekend.
a) Best lines/pairings both nights to keep momentum going
b) Play the best lines/pairings one night as a last chance tune-up, and punt the other
c) Split them up between the two games
d) Give them a weekend off and play the JV squad
e) ???

Tough choice between keeping sharp and risking injury

I say whatever you have done the last 12 games you keep doing. If it aint broke, don’t fix it. There is something about this team that I just can’t put my finger on, but I like how they are playing. Something tells me they aren’t going to let up this weekend. If we continue to get good goaltending watch out.

**PrezdeJohnson09** · 02-15-2011, 12:13 PM

Re: Quandary

Originally posted by lukem2000 View Post

I say whatever you have done the last 12 games you keep doing. If it aint broke, don’t fix it. There is something about this team that I just can’t put my finger on, but I like how they are playing. Something tells me they aren’t going to let up this weekend. If we continue to get good goaltending watch out.

As everybody has been saying...

This team sounds an awful lot like the 2006 team. I thought we were destined to win after the way we beat Manhattanville in the quarterfinals.

However, Middlebury squashed our hopes and dreams in the semifinals at the First Arena, even after EC took a 1-0 lead. That was one of the toughest losses to take because I honestly felt Elmira would have walked away with the title the next day against SNC, much similiar to the way Midd did it. It was only 3-0. But, Middlebury dominated from start to finish.

**elbojpb** · 02-15-2011, 07:01 PM

Re: Quandary

Originally posted by lukem2000 View Post

There is something about this team that I just can’t put my finger on, but I like how they are playing.

I believe you've struck gold. The secret to this team is that there is no secret. It's simply all-around solid play from all four lines, all three defensive pairings, and solid netminding. Whichever line the opponent keys upon, the other lines simply step up and get the job done. They're becoming scary good.

**jconnor** · 02-15-2011, 08:20 PM

Re: Quandary

At the beginning of the season, Coach Saul was asked about bringing in so many forwards. His answer was that he had learned a lesson from Norwich last year and wanted 4 solid F lines. He learned, he reacted, it's paying off. (thanks Norwich

)

Keep up the hard work Guys!

**The Thunder Dome** · 02-15-2011, 08:35 PM

Re: Quandary

Originally posted by elbojpb View Post

Elmira plays both Fri & Sat, Neumann plays only Friday, Utica only Sat night.

Without anything meaningful for which to play [except pride], and Utica/Neumann jockeying for home ice, I wonder what kind of lineups we'll see this weekend.
a) Best lines/pairings both nights to keep momentum going
b) Play the best lines/pairings one night as a last chance tune-up, and punt the other
c) Split them up between the two games
d) Give them a weekend off and play the JV squad
e) ???

Tough choice between keeping sharp and risking injury

I don't think it's a tough choice. You don't mess with good chemistry at this juncture. That being said, I am concerned about Neumann on Friday night. There's a history of chippy play late in the 3rd on the rubber match between these teams. I hope the guys can keep their composure and not get baited into a suspension, or injured.

**jconnor** · 02-15-2011, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by The Thunder Dome View Post

I don't think it's a tough choice. You don't mess with good chemistry at this juncture. That being said, I am concerned about Neumann on Friday night. There's a history of chippy play late in the 3rd on the rubber match between these teams. I hope the guys can keep their composure and not get baited into a suspension, or injured.

I think Gagne should play in that game ;-). He knows how to "take care of business"

**lukem2000** · 02-17-2011, 07:38 AM

Re: Elmira College Soaring Eagles 2010-2011 Season Thread

Is anyone contemplating making the trip out west this year? A group of us flew out last year to watch the women play and had a pretty good time. It’s pretty convenient this year with the women and men playing on separate weekends. Anyway was just curious as a group of us were thinking of making the trip again. GO EC!!!

**CARDS_rule_the_Burgh** · 02-18-2011, 05:46 PM

Re: Elmira College Soaring Eagles 2010-2011 Season Thread

Live stats show Bolin starting in net tonight...

**PrezdeJohnson09** · 02-18-2011, 05:47 PM