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Post by beachbound on Feb 7, 2023 23:19:14 GMT -5
Big 4-1 win at SHU for Army WP tonight. Big weekend series on the road coming up, our boys better be ready to play as Army is playing good hockey right now.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 8, 2023 9:02:22 GMT -5
Barring a total collapse, HC will finish in the top eight and make the AH tournament. They key now is positioning. Finishing eighth is a likely trip to RIT and seventh we'd likely go down the road to SHU.
A third place finish is still possible, albeit unlikely. Currently five points behind AIC, although four of AIC's final six games are on the road (two of which are in Colorado Springs, never an easy place to play) and they finish the year with a home and home against SHU. We definitely have an easier schedule.
How we do this weekend will tell us whether we're going to be well-positioned for a top four seed. I'd be happy with a three point weekend.
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Post by woorat on Feb 8, 2023 10:21:04 GMT -5
These last 6 games will be interesting as all the teams are within a few points of each other. I am sure that Coach Riga will have them fired up. In my opinion, it will all come down to goaltending. We could go 6-0 or 0-6, though I doubt the later. I will be at the last four home games and I hope students, alums, Worcester residents attend to give our team support. Should be all great games and will be played like playoff games.
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Post by cruskater31 on Feb 8, 2023 11:45:24 GMT -5
I remember Pearl used to really get the guys playing well in February and March. I think we have turned a corner as a squad and hope it continues. I see 4-5 as a probably finish, which could wind up as a trip to the lovely city of Erie, PA (as it stands right now, since Mercyhurst has the tie-breaker over us).
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Post by beachbound on Feb 8, 2023 21:24:16 GMT -5
Bentley beat AIC 4-3 tonight in Springfield, crazy league.
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 10, 2023 19:48:35 GMT -5
Down 2-1 after one period - Gale in net for HC (is Grande still suspended ?)
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Post by efg72 on Feb 10, 2023 20:35:57 GMT -5
Down 4-1 after the second period
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 10, 2023 21:10:47 GMT -5
4-2 mid 3rd
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 11, 2023 8:17:30 GMT -5
5-2 final
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 10:44:21 GMT -5
Very very important game tonight. If a top four seed is the goal, need two or three points tonight to stay close to Army.
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 11, 2023 12:32:30 GMT -5
How does one get three points from one game?
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 12:58:30 GMT -5
How does one get three points from one game? By winning in regulation.
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 11, 2023 13:05:06 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 11, 2023 16:53:04 GMT -5
4pm start today. Big game HC up 2-0 after one period
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Post by purplehaze on Feb 11, 2023 17:27:19 GMT -5
3-zip middle 2nd Frosh Hogg in goal for us
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 17:36:28 GMT -5
4-0 end of two.
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Post by efg72 on Feb 11, 2023 17:38:25 GMT -5
Didn’t see the early part last night, but they appear to be skating well and creating better opportunities
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 17:49:14 GMT -5
3-zip middle 2nd Frosh Hogg in goal for us Interesting going with Hogg in such an important game, who has a .847 save percentage. He played the final 25 minutes last night, not allowing a goal. Prior to last night, that last time he played was November. Assuming we hold onto this four goal lead, be interesting who Riga goes with next Thursday against Niagara.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 17:51:38 GMT -5
Check that, five goal lead now.
Very pleased with a three point weekend at Army.
Now we get the final four games at home.
Army and Mercyhurst play each other next weekend -- they are both vying for the fourth seed, as well. Let's hope they beat up on each other.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 17:51:49 GMT -5
6-0.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Feb 11, 2023 19:26:20 GMT -5
Converted the PAT.
7-0 final.
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Post by sader1970 on Feb 11, 2023 19:39:27 GMT -5
It amazes me how the same two teams can play two consecutive nights in the same place and lose 5-2 one night and win 7-0 the next night - or vice versa.
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Post by efg72 on Feb 11, 2023 20:04:36 GMT -5
A tough weekend, but solid result
I think they are skating and moving the puck much better
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Post by HC92 on Feb 11, 2023 22:28:55 GMT -5
Big win. HC hockey is back.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Feb 11, 2023 23:31:16 GMT -5
Pumped to see tonight's result. I brought my daughter to the game Friday night. Despite the result, I had a very strong feeling we were going to come back and win tonight. And we won big.
I really liked how the guys battled and kept pressure on in the 3rd period on Friday night. Felt like Army was on a power play the entire game. 10-4 differential in penalties until the final two minutes of play when the Cadets picked up two late (and they scored the EN goal short handed as we pulled Hogg for the 6x4).
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