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Post by JRGNYR on Mar 16, 2023 8:21:29 GMT -5
Incredible to think this team was 2-12-1 after the 3-0 loss at Brown on Friday of Thanksgiving weekend.
It hasn't always been pretty, but the team is 15-8-2 since that tough start and 9-4-1 on the road during that span.
Regardless of what happens Saturday, the coaching staff and the players deserve an incredible amount of credit for not letting the slow start completely derail the season. That they find themselves in this position, still playing in the middle of March with one game between them and a conference title and NCAA bid, is nothing short of amazing.
They've put themselves in this position now. They've earned it. Time to finish the job.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 16, 2023 8:25:26 GMT -5
Great thread!
I love Riga’s demeanor. Seems like the kind of guy that is never too high or too low, unlike his predecessor who was taking team photos after a win of Bentley.
We seem to be ahead of schedule. He effectively hit the portal with a couple of key additions.
Picked last and now a win away from the NCAAs. Let’s all get behind this program!
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Post by HC92 on Mar 16, 2023 8:35:35 GMT -5
Amen to both of the above posts. Great job by all concerned. Should also make recruiting a little easier going forward. Tough when you have to recruit with a bad barn and no record of recent success. Success should breed more success going forward.
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Post by JRGNYR on Mar 16, 2023 8:46:25 GMT -5
I think Coach Riga's and the staff's approach is obviously huge in the turnaround. Only winning two games in the first 15 is a recipe for a long, lost year and that they were able to keep the team focused is an immense testament to their efforts as coaches. Could bust out a lot of coaching tropes about "one game at a time" and "when the going gets tough, the tough get going." The fact is those are all relevant to this team.
And obviously the players - their efforts, commitment, playing for and with each other - you don't turn around the ship like this without every single player buying in.
It'll all be a little sweeter for them if they get it done on Saturday. Hopefully a strong contingent of HC alums in Buffalo make it out to the game.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 16, 2023 8:48:57 GMT -5
Speaking of Saturday, it looks like there is no option with Flo Hockey to purchase a single game. Instead, you’d have to subscribe for a month and then unsubscribe, but that’s $30.
What a terrible service.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 16, 2023 10:26:06 GMT -5
Email back from Flo --
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for reaching out!
Unfortunately, we do not have single game plans. The monthly plan would be the best option.
If there's anything else, feel free to reach back out.
Thank you, Andrew FloSports Customer Support
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Post by HC92 on Mar 16, 2023 10:31:27 GMT -5
Sad that we can’t get the championship game on something better than Flo.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Mar 16, 2023 11:41:42 GMT -5
Atlantic Hockey should move from Flo to ESPN+. So should CAA.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 16, 2023 11:52:33 GMT -5
I second that. Having to subscribe for 30 days to get one game is NUTS!
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Post by lou on Mar 16, 2023 12:23:16 GMT -5
General admission tickets are $29 per person
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Post by Chu Chu on Mar 16, 2023 12:35:26 GMT -5
Sad that we can’t get the championship game on something better than Flo. Will it be on the large screen somewhere on campus?
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Post by HC92 on Mar 16, 2023 13:44:42 GMT -5
Sad that we can’t get the championship game on something better than Flo. Will it be on the large screen somewhere on campus? Seems unlikely. And, if it was, I suspect the turnout would be low.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Mar 16, 2023 14:27:55 GMT -5
Sad that we can’t get the championship game on something better than Flo. Will it be on the large screen somewhere on campus? Realizing athletic staff is very busy this weekend, however the WBB and the Men’s Hockey should have viewing parties for the HC Community in the Hart Arena. We have the capabilities with the large video boards.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 16, 2023 15:00:51 GMT -5
Flo must have paid the AHA a nice fee to land them.
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Post by longsuffering on Mar 16, 2023 15:01:37 GMT -5
Will it be on the large screen somewhere on campus? Realizing athletic staff is very busy this weekend, however the WBB and the Men’s Hockey should have viewing parties for the HC Community in the Hart Arena. We have the capabilities with the large video boards. The AV club can handle it.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Mar 16, 2023 18:18:33 GMT -5
Will it be on the large screen somewhere on campus? Realizing athletic staff is very busy this weekend, however the WBB and the Men’s Hockey should have viewing parties for the HC Community in the Hart Arena. We have the capabilities with the large video boards. Hogan basement has viewing parties for both games.
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Post by newfieguy74 on Mar 16, 2023 19:05:26 GMT -5
It was nice to see a video on Twitter showing a nice send off at Luth for the hockey team (as there was for WBB yesterday). KH and PVR were in attendance.
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Post by nhteamer on Mar 17, 2023 8:58:24 GMT -5
If we win expect a first round HC-Minnesota game
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Mar 17, 2023 9:00:11 GMT -5
If we win expect a first round HC-Minnesota game ...at Ralph Engelstad.
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Post by aaa8316 on Mar 17, 2023 11:01:33 GMT -5
Good juju...
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Post by matunuck on Mar 17, 2023 11:19:05 GMT -5
So love that video. Many thanks.
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Post by thecrossisback on Mar 17, 2023 12:02:55 GMT -5
So love that video. Many thanks. This version is so much better!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by matunuck on Mar 17, 2023 12:50:04 GMT -5
Love this one even more. Many thanks.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Mar 17, 2023 15:04:41 GMT -5
If we win expect a first round HC-Minnesota game ...at Ralph Engelstad. Riga to Navy?
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 17, 2023 15:17:10 GMT -5
I hope not.
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