Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

[Hokydad]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

Lucky we have guys like you to fill that role. This kid is going to school for a different field and will be working with his families company, which is substantial

You will get nothing and like it

[CollegeHockeyRinkReport]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

Lucky we have guys like you to fill that role. This kid is going to school for a different field and will be working with his families company, which is substantial

You will get nothing and like it

It continues to amaze me the ridiculous comments some people make regarding college. I was fortunate enough to play a sport in college and am proud of being a college graduate, but there are plenty of fields where people can make a great living without a college degree. Most successful plumbers, electricians, contractors make more than teachers...Not saying money is the end all, but it infuriates me when people suggest that just because Holland isn't going to Merrimack he'll be a ditchdigger.

The Holland family owns a synthetic ice surface in their hometown of Woburn.

[Hokydad]

It continues to amaze me the ridiculous comments some people make regarding college. I was fortunate enough to play a sport in college and am proud of being a college graduate, but there are plenty of fields where people can make a great living without a college degree. Most successful plumbers, electricians, contractors make more than teachers...Not saying money is the end all, but it infuriates me when people suggest that just because Holland isn't going to Merrimack he'll be a ditchdigger.

The Holland family owns a synthetic ice surface in their hometown of Woburn.

They also own a real ice rink in Woburn as well. Very nice family, great kid.

[FeartheWarrior]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

They also own a real ice rink in Woburn as well. Very nice family, great kid.

I don't think anyone was looking to offend, rather just quote Caddyshack and maybe garner a chuckle. I'm sure everyone wishes him the best in his future endeavors and much like he probably has, let's all move on.

As for the team this year and those who will be suiting up, any early word on impact Froshs? Is this Providence transfer by way of the BCHL going to make an immediate impact.

Just so we're all clear and to quote Judge Smails "Well... we're waiting!". Looking forward to some college hockey in the near future.

[CollegeHockeyRinkReport]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

PC transfer and Lashyn should both get a chance to immediately jump into lineup on D.

[FeartheWarrior]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

PC transfer and Lashyn should both get a chance to immediately jump into lineup on D.

Good to hear, although is that competing with each other, or is Mansfield moving back to F? Just throwing the D down below to show (pairings mostly arbitrary) what we might have.

Heywood- McCarthy
Ellis- Kolomatis
Mansfield (?)- Lashyn/Wyszomirski/Cronin/Robertson

[CollegeHockeyRinkReport]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

I think you'll see Lashyn paired with Heywood, then Ellis and Kolomatis then Mansfield-Wyszomirski/McCarthy with Cronin and Robertson as depth guys.

[WarriorDJ]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

...is Mansfield moving back to F?

I have to think they keep Mansfield on D, there are plenty of other big forwards to fill out the roster, and his strength is best utilized in the corners by stapling opposing forwards to the boards. Dennehy has been recruiting a lot of 6'2"+ forwards recently (Gould, H. Gustafsson, LeBlanc, Singleton, Hussar, Christie) so Mansfield's physicality can best be used on the back line.

Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but Merrimack's team this year is the 6th tallest (on average) in the nation. Height doesn't win you games, but it adds an extra element to defend - I'm all in favor...

[Yuppie Scum]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

Nice write-up on Coach Dennehy's recruiting strategy. http://www.nyhockeyjournal.com/news/...ruiting_in.php

[MCgrad07]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

I wish the Holland kid the best of luck. I think it is odd that he left school a week into it, but c'est la vie. I wonder where the kid will play, but it isn't Merrimack so in the end it makes no difference to me. Only 18 days until vs. McGill

[WarriorDJ]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

MC recruit Drew Vogler was named as a C-grade goaltender by CSS for the 2014 NHL Draft. I can't remember what Cannata was rated back in 2008, but this is a great sign for the young recruit:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=683040

[MCgrad07]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

My season tickets came in today. See everyone in 12 days. Also Merrimack picked 7th in the coaches poll. Kind of what I expected, go Warriors

[mwade]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

FYI, while your women's team won't start (as club team) until next season, the Boston Blades will be playing a number of 'home' games at your rink this season - http://cwhlboston.stats.pointstreak....?teamid=277085

[Hux]

FYI, while your women's team won't start (as club team) until next season, the Boston Blades will be playing a number of 'home' games at your rink this season - http://cwhlboston.stats.pointstreak....?teamid=277085

No club team, but will start as Varsity in 2015.

[mwade]

Re: Merrimack Offseason Thread - Summer 2013 - Hampus on Campus

No club team, but will start as Varsity in 2015.

Just going by the Merrimack website - http://www.merrimackathletics.com/sp...es/20121004WIH