Re: UNH At The Starting Gate....
I enjoy reading Mike Zhe's coverage of UNH hockey. He's an objective beat writer who calls 'em as he sees 'em - including criticizing the team and coaches when it is warranted. This article accurately describes what is probably the dominant mindset of many UNH fans at this juncture in the season. A part of my fanbrain is thinking the same thing. However, I'm inclined to agree with JB on this one. If you set your mind to look for the pretty passes, laser-accurate shots, flashy saves, team cohesiveness, come-from-behind wins, etc., the Wildcats don't let you down. This team is packed with talented kids - most are not "NHL talented" kids, but are highly skilled players nonetheless. Since the memorable last second win against North Dakota in the NCAA tournament in Manchester, UNH has also been a hard-working team who don't mail it in.
The Dartmouth game shows (once again) that on any given night, a team nationally ranked in the top 20 (or so) can beat any other team in this same category. That's the major reason it is so difficult to win the NCAA tournament. Everything has to happen just right - the aspects of the game a team can control and all those things which are beyond anyone's control. UNH consistently earns an invitation to the big dance and that's a major source of pride. However, it's the game-by-game excitement and accomplishments that gets one out of the house and into the Whitt on those cold dark nights - and, which matter just as much.
Originally posted by e.cat
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The Dartmouth game shows (once again) that on any given night, a team nationally ranked in the top 20 (or so) can beat any other team in this same category. That's the major reason it is so difficult to win the NCAA tournament. Everything has to happen just right - the aspects of the game a team can control and all those things which are beyond anyone's control. UNH consistently earns an invitation to the big dance and that's a major source of pride. However, it's the game-by-game excitement and accomplishments that gets one out of the house and into the Whitt on those cold dark nights - and, which matter just as much.
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