Irish hockey: JACC we hardly knew ye

[ND Hockey]

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I can live with this.

I don't see how we're behind Miami in this poll. Notre Dame was four points better than Miami in the CCHA, and advanced out of the northeast regional while the Redhawks lost to No Hardware. Andy Miele and Carter Camper are not returning while Notre Dame didn't lose nearly as much with only four seniors departing. I know Miami's freshman class is supposed to be good, but I don't think it's that special without Connor Murphy.

[Jeff_Jackson_for_Pres.]

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Part two leading us into the upcoming season would discuss who will have the breakout season. My pick will be Sam Calabrese.

Lest we forget about Bryan Rust.

[redeagle]

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I don't see how we're behind Miami in this poll. Notre Dame was four points better than Miami in the CCHA, and advanced out of the northeast regional while the Redhawks lost to No Hardware. Andy Miele and Carter Camper are not returning while Notre Dame didn't lose nearly as much with only four seniors departing. I know Miami's freshman class is supposed to be good, but I don't think it's that special without Connor Murphy.

You are correct, except you forgot to mention Miami also lost Pat Cannone who, in my opinion, was the glue for Miami up front. I really have no idea why Miami would be rated so highly, even with Murphy. ND should be #1 in the league and possibly nationally, IMO.

[alnike]

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I don't see how we're behind Miami in this poll. Notre Dame was four points better than Miami in the CCHA, and advanced out of the northeast regional while the Redhawks lost to No Hardware. Andy Miele and Carter Camper are not returning while Notre Dame didn't lose nearly as much with only four seniors departing. I know Miami's freshman class is supposed to be good, but I don't think it's that special without Connor Murphy.

Who would have thought a Notre Dame team, after its poor 9th place season in 2009-10 and losing players like Cole, Ruth, Palmieri and Tinordi, would finish ahead of Miami in 2010-11 in both the CCHA Regular Season and NCAA Tournament? Especially when that Miami team was coming off two straight Frozen Four appearances in 2009 and 2010 and returning most players.

While I don't agree with it, I have Notre Dame 1 and Miami 2 in the 2011-12 CCHA (and Notre Dame #2 nationally), it is certainly possible with Miami's senior leadership, depth in goal and on defense, and the offensive potential of the freshmen forwards.

Notre Dame is an easy preseason top 4 with no defections this summer (Sheahan, Lee).

[IrishHockeyFan]

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Who would have thought a Notre Dame team, after its poor 9th place season in 2009-10 and losing players like Cole, Ruth, Palmieri and Tinordi, would finish ahead of Miami in 2010-11 in both the CCHA Regular Season and NCAA Tournament? Especially when that Miami team was coming off two straight Frozen Four appearances in 2009 and 2010 and returning most players.

While most of us were hopeful 2009-10 was just a blip, some of these players not being around did not concern most of the Irish faithful. Tinordi not showing up didn't bother me at all, and Palmieri leaving for other opportunities was seen by many as addition by subtraction. The early losses of Cole and Ruth left some holes along the blueline that did have us concerned, though. A Gut check season from Lavin (who played hurt much of the season), a stellar award winning junior season effort from Lorenz, as well as Sam Calabrese bouncing back from a severely truncated freshman season helped lessen those losses.

Notre Dame is an easy preseason top 4 with no defections this summer (Sheahan, Lee).

Lee and Sheahan aren't going anywhere. And while pre-season predictions sometimes blow up in our faces, Notre Dame certainly won't sneak up on anyone this year.

[Jeff_Jackson_for_Pres.]

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Former ND standout/volunteer coach Mike McNeill and new volunteer coach Jason Nightingale (a Laker grad) are having a hockey boot camp for newbies and those who want to work on skills. Clinics run from 8/16-9/7 and are $10 a session. The clinics are a great way to learn and improve skills and meet the newest member of ND's coaching staff.

[JohnsonsJerseys]

Re: Irish hockey: The WCHA is Calling...

Hi all -
I have a game worn jersey of former Irish goalie David Brown for sale so I figured I would offer it up here. The jersey is from David's 2009-10 season with the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL after he played more than 110 games during his time in South Bend. The jersey is $225 shipped (within the US). If you are interested feel free to PM or email me at info@johnsonsjerseys.net and of course, trades for college game worn jerseys are always considered!
Also enjoy the new seats look nice. We Tech fans would like to come down for some road conference games, so send in your WCHA application.

Ryan J
www.johnsonsjerseys.net
Preserving the History of Michigan Tech Hockey

[Jeff_Jackson_for_Pres.]

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Check out the shamrock template and the jumbotron, which of course will not be resting on the floor come gametime! My seats are in and covered to keep the dust off.

2 months.

[Savage]

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Hrm, Coach broke his promise that he wouldn't set foot in Compton until it was done and ready for move-in. That said, I can't imagine a better person to serve as a guide for a walk-through tour (pretty much 10 minutes of facilities porn, totally worth a look):
http://www.und.com/allaccess/?media=254327

I'm definitely jealous of those who get to watch hockey and work in the new home of Irish hockey. Even years after it was announced, and all these months after it was started, I still can hardly believe the new arena ... it's like it's a mirage in the blue curtain desert or something.

[Jeff_Jackson_for_Pres.]

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Hrm, Coach broke his promise that he wouldn't set foot in Compton until it was done and ready for move-in.

I'd bet that broken promise was athletic department-controlled and media-driven. And I bet he's there for the next video tour in a month. And the sod is arriving as I type.

Now comes the over/under on who will be the first opponent in the new place... RPI? UA(F)?

Also, Stephen Johns and T.J. Tynan survived the first cut.

[Jeff_Jackson_for_Pres.]

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When the ND players come out, this is the view from my seat!

51 days.

[SwedishJustice22]

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Alas I have returned. My long absence from posting was due to my keyboard being broken but Ive finally been able to get it fixed. I am ready and rearing to go so bad for this season. The new arena, a young team that only has room to grow, some dynamite match-ups during the season. Can it be hockey season yet? I am still worried about the conference situation that we have heard nothing about but we have no power over that so might as well not sweat it too much right? Personally I think that Maday will be wearing the C this year with Sean and Riley wearing the A's. My guess is not as good as some others as I am still a new comer to college hockey (going into my 5th season of following our Irish Icers hardcore) but that is my two cents. Im so glad to be posting again haha

[WeAreNDHockey]

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Part one of talking about the upcoming season is leadership. Who do you think will be the leaders? My choice for wearing the C would be Riley Sheahan. The A's would include Billy Maday, Sean Lorenz and Anders Lee.

Your turn.

Sean Lorenz would be my pick. I thought Kyle Lawson would have been a better pick two years ago and Jackson got it right last year with a defenseman, so lets go that way again.

Part two leading us into the upcoming season would discuss who will have the breakout season. My pick will be Sam Calabrese.

My pick for a breakout season will stray a little off what most people think of when they think of "breakout" seasons: Anders Lee. The reason I see a breakout is he will be Notre Dame's first ever Hobey Baker Award winner. Leads the NCAA in goals, and the team to a second consecutive Frozen Four.

[Third Family Member]

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My pick for captain would be Sean Lorenz as well, but I'd probably give the A to Bill Maday, Riley Sheahan and Sam Calabrese. I'd let Anders have one more year before putting "official" leadership pressure on him.

[NDgolden]

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Lorenz and Maday are clear Captains picks, as far as pressure goes, no one thrives more in that arena than Lee. He is both older and more battle tested in big sporting contests than Sheahan and Calabrese who are also worthy considerations. Islanders have already attempted after this past prospect camp to sign him.