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**RockTheWhit** · 04-02-2010, 03:56 PM

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I was fortunate enough last night to find a friend's house who has the NHL package, so I was able to watch the game. Figured he would get about 7-8 min of ice time and he got 9 so that was about normal. What was crazy to see, though, was the amount of face time he and his family got. The Ottawa broadcast opened with a shot of Bob in the locker room staring at his jersey in amazement. They also showed a shots of him taping his stick and then skating around in warmups as well as a number of shots of his family in the stands. Right before puck drop, they showed him sitting on the bench with a look on his face that was basically "how the hell did I get here?"
His first few shifts he definitely looked nervous, but as the game went on, he got more comfortable. During the third period he had a number of chances including the one just mentioned that was just out of his reach. There was also a great sequence in which he one a puck battle on the boards, ducked a check and gained the zone before putting a great shot on net. He definitely looked like he belonged out there.

**Onion Man** · 04-02-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by unhpuckfan2001 View Post

For starters, let's get rid of this division between "the Hosers" and "Keith B's contingent

Are "The Hosers" the official fan club for UNH or just a bunch of students?

**Scarlet** · 04-02-2010, 04:16 PM

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I saw this on the news today. No UNH hockey content, but I think it's pretty funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7nQrCgALM

**freak** · 04-02-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by Onion Man View Post

Are "The Hosers" the official fan club for UNH or just a bunch of students?

It's just a group of fans who refer to themselves as the Hosers, and who generally lead the cheers in the student section at games.

**Onion Man** · 04-02-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by freak View Post

It's just a group of fans who refer to themselves as the Hosers, and who generally lead the cheers in the student section at games.

Hosers? Like the movie "Strange Brew"? Awesome.

**WildKitty** · 04-02-2010, 04:21 PM

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The "Hosers" are also the "cowbell crew" - the group of students behind and to the side of the opposing goalie, rocking the glass with witty signs and inside humor. They added a lot to my experiences down front at the Whit, and really sparked my interest in the behind-the-scenes stuff, like who's from where, who did what first, and who's gonna beat up who's momma. Okay, exaggerating on that last one. But they're avid hockey fans to a man (or woman, in 29's case) and very intelligently vocal.

Standing: tradition from Snively borne of necessity, transferred to Whit out of adoration. I don't think standing is absolutely NECESSARY for the students, but man, did it make the lines better from that blasted corner!

Cheering: I get that "You Suck" and "B#tch" was an NU thing - the former during the goal song and the latter after a penalty. How are you gonna tell the jumped up 'roid-rager next to you that "We don't say that"? I'm getting a black eye just thinking about it. Perhaps an alternative to these family-unfriendly words could/should be offered?

Fan participation: I have to say, was thrilled to have Dot call and tell us "fans don't come to games to cheer." I don't think I need to say anything more about that...

**Mania** · 04-02-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by ClOuD 9 View Post

If we spent as much time organizing and cheering as we do in disputes like these, the RIT Corner Crew would be our *****.

Sorry to pop in but I was just wondering if you realized that RIT has 15,000 students not to mention our city is much larger than Durham. So while I haven't ever seen UNH at home or any other time for that matter I kinda doubt that you could dominate the Corner Crew. You might be able to put up a good section that might be even a little bit bigger, but I kinda doubt it "would be your *****". Just sayin...

**freak** · 04-02-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by WildKitty View Post

Perhaps an alternative to these family-unfriendly words could/should be offered?

Tried it (goon, hack).

Typical reply is that "it's tradition!"

These students don't come regularly, and when they do they hear "you suck" or "b***h," and they assume that's the way it's always been.

The key is to get them as freshmen and teach 'em the right way.

**freak** · 04-02-2010, 04:38 PM

Re: UNH Wildcats 2010 off-season thread

Originally posted by Mania View Post

Sorry to pop in but I was just wondering if you realized that RIT has 15,000 students not to mention our city is much larger than Durham. So while I haven't ever seen UNH at home or any other time for that matter I kinda doubt that you could dominate the Corner Crew. You might be able to put up a good section that might be even a little bit bigger, but I kinda doubt it "would be your *****". Just sayin...

FNGs.

**ClOuD 9** · 04-02-2010, 04:39 PM

Re: UNH Wildcats 2010 off-season thread

Originally posted by Mania View Post

Sorry to pop in but I was just wondering if you realized that RIT has 15,000 students not to mention our city is much larger than Durham. So while I haven't ever seen UNH at home or any other time for that matter I kinda doubt that you could dominate the Corner Crew. You might be able to put up a good section that might be even a little bit bigger, but I kinda doubt it "would be your *****". Just sayin...

It was brought up to light a fire under their ***, no ill will intended. Quite fond of the things you guys do, stumbled across the site during one of your last years in DIII and have peaked in from time to time - keep up the good work.

**UNHKazooMonkey** · 04-02-2010, 05:24 PM

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now that the flamefest is out of the way...

I think we are back on track.

**UNHKazooMonkey** · 04-02-2010, 05:32 PM

Re: UNH Wildcats 2010 off-season thread

Originally posted by RockTheWhit View Post

My idea to have the bell played and the cheers led by students...

FWIW, the bell hasn't been played by a student since before 1998, as Adam never went to UNH.

**UNHRouge5** · 04-02-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by Onion Man View Post

Hosers? Like the movie "Strange Brew"? Awesome.

Yeah, a group of us stumbled upon finding the genius of Bob and Doug McKenzie some years ago and we've been running with it ever since

**Mowers10** · 04-02-2010, 06:41 PM

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Personally, I think standing in the student section is imperative. I watched the North Dakota series with the Hosers a couple of years ago, and I stood. Considering I haven't been a student in.....ummm........16 years now. Ouch!

**i'zonprize** · 04-02-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by Scarlet View Post

I saw this on the news today. No UNH hockey content, but I think it's pretty funny:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7nQrCgALM

That was terrific.. UNH now has a new song to play during intermissions!!

Originally posted by Mowers10 View Post

I watched the North Dakota series with the Hosers a couple of years ago, . Ouch!

Ouch is right.. North Dakota and the Hosers.. what was the score of that one?!!

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