Well folks, just four days until our first season game...a Hockey East game no less. Figured I'd get this thread started.
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Originally posted by Salvo1017 View PostWell folks, just four days until our first season game...a Hockey East game no less. Figured I'd get this thread started.
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Realistically Merrimack's goal should be the garden this year. As a season ticket holder I am expecting another great year at lawler as the team should be competitive. I excited to see Union this year and having a game the night before thanksgiving. My only concern is the loss of Da Costa will be greater than expected. Last year everyone had to play for him and he had the toughest matchup every nightLast edited by MCgrad07; 10-03-2011, 12:07 PM.Rinks Visited
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
I honestly don't think losing Da Costa is going to be as big of a hit as everyone thinks. Not saying we won't miss him, but he's not the be all and end all of the team.
Sheen/Madsen/Flannigan line was arguably the best line down the stretch last year. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do too Yuppie.
As for in goal, agreed. Tirronen is gonna be given some time I imagine, he could be the next great one I think.Before there was a band there was "the drum guy"
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Originally posted by Salvo1017 View PostI honestly don't think losing Da Costa is going to be as big of a hit as everyone thinks. Not saying we won't miss him, but he's not the be all and end all of the team.
Sheen/Madsen/Flannigan line was arguably the best line down the stretch last year. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do too Yuppie.
As for in goal, agreed. Tirronen is gonna be given some time I imagine, he could be the next great one I think.
Would have been nice to have a tune up against Bentley or someone before At Maine. They're gonna be "lubed up early" there with the rink reno, etc.
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Originally posted by Yuppie Scum View PostWould have been nice to have a tune up against Bentley or someone before At Maine. They're gonna be "lubed up early" there with the rink reno, etc.
Ultimately, I feel like this Merrimack program is to the point where they can average 3 goals a game and let their defensive play do the rest. The last series that MC played up at Maine did not go well, mostly because of defensive lapses and being anxious to take that early lead.
It also bears watching that Maine is one of two long road winless streaks Merrimack was unable to break last season (BC being the other). We haven't won up there since 1997, and we only get one crack at it this season.
My only question for opening night is how many freshman crack the lineup to make their debut in one of the toughest road arenas in college hockey? My over/under is 4, place your bets"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 Postroad winless streaks Merrimack was unable to break last season (BC being the other). We haven't won up there since 1997, and we only get one crack at it this season.
My only question for opening night is how many freshman crack the lineup to make their debut in one of the toughest road arenas in college hockey? My over/under is 4, place your betsBefore there was a band there was "the drum guy"
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Originally posted by Salvo1017 View Post3; Alfond will be loud and shocking after that long lonely bus ride up. Got to protect the younglings for a bit Expect to see more the next week against Army, and then UConn after that.Curse of the Timmy
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I like Joe to steal the opener in Maine for the Warriors. I really see them going 6-2 at worst to start the season. Northeastern at home, Army, U Conn should all be wins and maybe lose one against Vermont and a loss either to Maine or Northeastern.Rinks Visited
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Originally posted by WildShawn View PostMaine hasn't been nearly as tough a place for opponents for a few years now.... good luck this year warriors!Curse of the Timmy
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Originally posted by Gusforhobey View PostThis is true but better then most. Much better than UNH
Maine at the Whittemore Center the last six seasons: 0-7-0
Maine used to be a house of horrors for most teams, it just isn't anymore
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Originally posted by WildShawn View PostUNH at Alfond the last six seasons: 6-3-0
Maine at the Whittemore Center the last six seasons: 0-7-0
Maine used to be a house of horrors for most teams, it just isn't anymore"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 College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
What do people think the lines should be?
I'd like to see:
Collins-Bates-Todd
Flanigan-Madsen-Sheen
Velleca-Gould/Singleton-Myers
Bly-Jardine/Brodhag-Heffernan/MansfieldLast edited by irishfan85; 10-05-2011, 12:31 PM.
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Re: Merrimack College 2011-2012 Season Thread - vita post Da Costa
Originally posted by WildShawn View PostUNH at Alfond the last six seasons: 6-3-0
Maine at the Whittemore Center the last six seasons: 0-7-0
Maine used to be a house of horrors for most teams, it just isn't anymore
Anyways, this is the MC thread, we'll just have to see what happens this year.Curse of the Timmy
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