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  • Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

    A roller-coaster season for the Warriors. Early success ledto a first time # 1 ranking, but a second half of the season swoon dropped them to 5th in HE. Took the Black Bears to 3 "hotly contested" games at Alfond, but couldn't get to the Garden.

    Roster turnover:

    Flanigan, Sheen, Madsen (hope he recovers from that gruesome injury), Todd, Velleca, Stollery and Demers (and oh, that Canatta kid). Represents loss of 44% of goals scored, and vitually 100% of goals saved.

    Key returnees, Fowards: Collins, Toomey, Bates, Bly, Myers. Recruits include Scotti (Jr. Bruins) and Ben Bahe both of whom look to have some offensive skill. Would LOVE to see Murphy from Penicton come in for '12-'13. Bates, Toomey, Bly and Myers have some serious wheels (esp. Bates) Secondary guys (Singleton, Gould, Heffernan) have some decent size. Will be interesting to see how Dennehey puts them together.

    Key Returnees, Defense: Bigos, Haywood, Ellis, Kolomatis. They'll miss Stollery, but this is a pretty solid group. For all his goonery, Bigos has shown some flashes of skill, and has an absolute bomb from the point. Maybe Dennehey makes him a captain and he rachets down the "thug life" behavior (Tupac reference intended ) I think Kolomatis could be very, very good next year. McCarthy will see more ice time, and the recruits have some size (Cronin and Bergland, both from the BCHL).

    Key returnees, Goal: ....anyone, anyone, Bueller? Marrotta, Tirronen? Who knows. Fingers crossed.
    Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

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    Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

    Originally posted by RENCEB View Post
    For all his goonery, Bigos has shown some flashes of skill, and has an absolute bomb from the point. Maybe Dennehey makes him a captain and he rachets down the "thug life" behavior (Tupac reference intended ) I think Kolomatis could be very, very good next year. McCarthy will see more ice time, and the recruits have some size (Cronin and Bergland, both from the BCHL).
    Not a fan of Bigos. He repeatedly puts Merrimack in a bind with stupid penalties. He hurts the team more than he helps it.

    Key returnees, Goal: ....anyone, anyone, Bueller? Marrotta, Tirronen? Who knows. Fingers crossed.
    This is the real wildcard. Even with solid goaltending it could be rough, as Cannata was other-worldly for Merrimack and the Warriors still finished 5th and couldn't get past Maine in the QFs.

    Any word on the non-conference schedule yet?
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    Originally posted by SteveF
    two things you need to know about the current state of BU hockey

    a) fanboys chanted 'thank you seniors' at the beanpot
    b) fanboys chanted 'wheres your beanpot' while getting blown out in the semis of the HE tournament

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      Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

      Love the title of your thread.

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        Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

        Originally posted by REDMEN2002 View Post
        Any word on the non-conference schedule yet?
        Oct 19 & 20 at the BRICE ALASKA GOAL RUSH (Fairbanks) tournament.
        http://www.goseawolves.com/SportSele...&Q_SEASON=2012

        Nov 23 Colgate @ Merrimack
        http://gogatehockey.blogspot.com/201...-captains.html

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          Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

          Originally posted by REDMEN2002 View Post
          Not a fan of Bigos. He repeatedly puts Merrimack in a bind with stupid penalties. He hurts the team more than he helps it.
          If you don't like Bigos, you're going to LOVE incoming freshman D Matt Cronin, who put up Bigos-like PIM numbers in the BCHL:

          2009-10 Langley Chiefs BCHL 52 GP/92 PIMs
          2010-11 Westside Warriors BCHL 52 GP/100 PIMs
          2011-12 Surrey Eagles BCHL 58 GP/109 PIMs

          Two words come to mind for 2012-2013: The Year of the Bash Brothers
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          "Get used to this drill, we'll be doing it a lot."
          "Why?"
          "Because the legs feed the wolf, gentlemen..."

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            Originally posted by WarriorDJ View Post
            If you don't like Bigos, you're going to LOVE incoming freshman D Matt Cronin, who put up Bigos-like PIM numbers in the BCHL:

            2009-10 Langley Chiefs BCHL 52 GP/92 PIMs
            2010-11 Westside Warriors BCHL 52 GP/100 PIMs
            2011-12 Surrey Eagles BCHL 58 GP/109 PIMs

            Two words come to mind for 2012-2013: The Year of the Bash Brothers
            *****http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6wefqwKaY1qcn1xeo1_400.jpg******
            Terrific. Listen, I care about winning, and at very best Bigos' negatives cancel out his positives with his penalties. Bringing in another guy like him isn't what Merrimack needs unless they (this Cronin guy, Bigos) change their game dramatically - and what good would they be at that point?
            Last edited by REDMEN2002; 04-23-2012, 12:38 PM.
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            Originally posted by SteveF
            two things you need to know about the current state of BU hockey

            a) fanboys chanted 'thank you seniors' at the beanpot
            b) fanboys chanted 'wheres your beanpot' while getting blown out in the semis of the HE tournament

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              Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

              But if Bigos leaves, who'll challenge former BU Terrier Eric Gryba for the Hockey East all time penalty minutes record? (just guessing about Gryba; does he actually hold the record?)

              Would like to read some thoughts on the other players; seems like they will have a fair amount of speed up front, scoring will continue to be a challenge, and defense will be physical. Redmen2002, nice to see you chiming in (congrats on BC's title, I know you are a big fan).
              Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

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                Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                Originally posted by WarriorDJ View Post
                Two words come to mind for 2012-2013: The Year of the Bash Brothers
                That's six words, genius.

                But hey who's counting!
                Originally posted by Greg Ambrose on 3/7/2010
                The fact that you BC fans revel in the superiority of your team in an admittedly weak league leads me to believe you will be more sorely disappointed when the end comes than we will.

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                  Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                  I predict Marotta will be our primary, having seniority and a couple years of tutelage under Jim Healey and Joe Canatta. I saw nothing in his one start and scattered relief appearances to make me particularly concerned. Our D looks to remain solid as well, Kolomatis probably our rookie of the year in my opinion. It's the scoring that needs to improve if we're going to remain relevant in this league.

                  Anyone been by campus? Have the newest round of renovations begun on the Volpe yet?

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                    Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                    Originally posted by Nick Papagiorgio View Post
                    That's six words, genius.

                    But hey who's counting!
                    Sorry, I was still counting the MC penalty minutes from Game 2 of the QFs
                    "Get used to this drill, we'll be doing it a lot."
                    "Why?"
                    "Because the legs feed the wolf, gentlemen..."

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                      Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                      Originally posted by Yuppie Scum View Post
                      Anyone been by campus? Have the newest round of renovations begun on the Volpe yet?
                      I was there 2 weeks ago. Nothing going on outside. What new renovations are planned?
                      I have heard rumor there are big expansion plans but need many approvals by the town?
                      'Eavesdropped the BC forum in USCHO. A range of intellects over there. Mostly gentlemen, but a couple of coarse imbeciles' - academic_index, a Brown fan

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                      • #12
                        Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                        Originally posted by FiveHole12 View Post
                        I was there 2 weeks ago. Nothing going on outside. What new renovations are planned?
                        I have heard rumor there are big expansion plans but need many approvals by the town?
                        They are adding a second ice sheet for practice/the junior team and a new lobby out where the parking lot currently is. The Volpe could definitely use some more concession space and bathrooms.

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                          Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                          Just renewed today. Season should be interesting and this year will prove if Dennehy has a program or just hit the lottery and got Cannata. Can't wait for the schedule to come out.
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                            Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                            Originally posted by MCgrad07 View Post
                            Just renewed today. Season should be interesting and this year will prove if Dennehy has a program or just hit the lottery and got Cannata. Can't wait for the schedule to come out.
                            Who's making the trip to Alaska?

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                              Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread: Everyone else seems to have one.

                              Merrimack will be playing at the VWA in Manchester again on Saturday 1/26/13.
                              National Champions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2001, 1949
                              Hockey East Tournament Champions: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2001, 1999, 1998, 1990, 1987
                              Hockey East Regular Season Champions: 2014, 2012, 2011, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1985


                              Originally posted by SteveF
                              two things you need to know about the current state of BU hockey

                              a) fanboys chanted 'thank you seniors' at the beanpot
                              b) fanboys chanted 'wheres your beanpot' while getting blown out in the semis of the HE tournament

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