All has been relatively quiet on the UNH home front considering the decent start to the season. Hopefully finally getting in their 2nd and 3rd home game of the season will wake people up. Can we expect a couple of good games? Will we see the UMass team that hung tough at Minnesota, or the one that got blown out at home by Army (not Tim Army)?
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Originally posted by WildShawn View PostAll has been relatively quiet on the UNH home front considering the decent start to the season. Hopefully finally getting in their 2nd and 3rd home game of the season will wake people up. Can we expect a couple of good games? Will we see the UMass team that hung tough at Minnesota, or the one that got blown out at home by Army (not Tim Army)?
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Originally posted by Greg Ambrose View PostI have my cousin, a UMass season ticket holder, coming to the game with me on Friday. He's pretty discouraged after three straight losses to Atlantic teams last week. Over the years UMass has not played that well at UNH, with their last wins at the Whit coming in 2006 (a weekend sweep!?!). UMass lost their top scorers from last year so I imagine there is an adjustment going on, but to lose to the likes of Bentley and Army is hard to fathom. Motto for UNH should be to get on top of them early.Places I've seen a college hockey game: Agganis Arena, Alfond Arena, Bright Center, Consol Energy Center, Conte Forum, DCU Center, Fenway Park, Gutterson Fieldhouse, Houston Field House, Lawler Arena, Madison Square Garden, Matthews Arena, Mullins Center, Schneider Arena, Scottrade Center, Sears Centre, Tampa Bay Times Forum, TD Bank Sports Center, TD Garden, Tsongas Center, Tully Forum, Verizon Center, Verizon Wireless Arena, Walter Brown Arena, Wells Fargo Center, Whittemore Center
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Originally posted by jjmc85 View PostThis UMass team is no where near as good (in my opinion) as the team that lost to Bentley. That statement in of itself is depressing.
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Originally posted by Clark-Hislop-Cox View PostIn Hockey East, anything is possible on any given night. Particularly with back-to-back games. Some hot goaltending can go a long way.
It's a young team and they've played some close games. Only one I saw in person was the loss against BU out at the Mullins Center. I also saw the last two periods of the second Minnesota game on TV. My impression from the limited sample space is that they won't quit and they'll battle and the future looks bright. I think from a UMass point of view, we have to consider this a rebuilding year.
Could they take points this weekend? Sure. Will they? I hope so, but I doubt it.#NewMass
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Surprised this thread isn't closed out already with all of the excitement.
The lack of interest in this team is kind of sad. The place was 1/2 full until the end of the first period last night. The band made up 1/3 of the crowd until then!
The game was pretty much as expected. UNH dominated in all facets of the game, and UMass clogged up the zone and made it a snoozer. The power play looked 10x better than the last time they played at home against Michigan. The passing was much crisper and decisions were instant instead of holding the puck for a few seconds. Digi wasn't tested that often, but had to make some really good saves, especially in the 2nd period. The UMass goaltender made a lot of quality saves as he was under fire much of the night.
4 goals allowed in 4 hockey east games isn't too shabby.
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Very quiet after a solid effort last night from the boys, for a 3-0 game it seemed liked a 8-0 game. Have to say UNH dominated the entire game. UMass had a couple of moments of that they put some pressure on but not to many. Had to say the Cats were at least 2 steps faster then UMass last night, then again we all know that could change tonight. Would like to see the Cats shot a little more, UMass was not pressuring the puck handler so think the Cats thought they could pass a little to much when they could have walked in and taken a shot and crashed the net for more chances. But overall pleased with the game and good to see Matty get his first shut out, hopefully will come out with the same effort tonight and keep skating.
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Originally posted by WildShawn View PostSurprised this thread isn't closed out already with all of the excitement.Originally posted by Nifty16 View PostVery quiet after a solid effort last night from the boys...
1. There aren't many UMass fans who post.
2. Some, if not many, UNH fans have been trained to not celebrate early season accomplishments on the Fan Forum.
3. UNH threads don't get a lot of posts unless there is some controversy brewing (e.g., Coach Umile is inept, ill-dressed, etc.; Player X is an over-hyped, no-show; UNH can't attract top recruits; etc.).
I'm looking forward to enjoying the play on the ice tonight at the Whitt.
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Originally posted by Clark-Hislop-Cox View PostContributing factors:
1. There aren't many UMass fans who post.
2. Some, if not many, UNH fans have been trained to not celebrate early season accomplishments on the Fan Forum.
3. UNH threads don't get a lot of posts unless there is some controversy brewing (e.g., Coach Umile is inept, ill-dressed, etc.; Player X is an over-hyped, no-show; UNH can't attract top recruits; etc.).
I'm looking forward to enjoying the play on the ice tonight at the Whitt.
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Originally posted by WildShawn View Postthere's a difference b/w celebrating and discussing, and the interest/excitement in this team has plummeted the last few years, not even gradually... I don't care what donkey fans from other donkey schools say/type, and certainly don't let it affect how I discuss my team. I'm not going to get over excited about November, but it is sad how little discussion there is
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Originally posted by Nifty16 View PostI say let gets some hockey talk going.
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