2018 Hockey East Playoffs

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by baseline47 » Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:30 pm

I really miss not having a red light go on (behind the goal) when there is a score. Hockey is a very fast game, the puck is small, and with players flailing away, I often don't see it go into the goal. Yeah, the ref does point his figure at the puck in the net, but how big is an index finger? Bring back the red lights!

The last goal in this game was truly a thing of beauty. I watched it a few of times on my computer before I could fully appreciate the wizardry of John Leonard. He skated in alone on the Vermont keeper and calmly faked him a couple of times before tucking the puck into the net. The referee dutifully pointed his finger. UMass players celebrated, Vermont players hung there heads, and the keeper picked up his jock strap.
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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by UMass02 » Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:12 pm

Helluva game this afternoon. UMass’ defense looked great! They clogged lanes, got checks, and frustrated the Scatamounts. Glad to see the Minutemen come up with the big win when they needed it.

Dont nitpick the crowd. Almost 4K, many locals were there today with a sizable student crowd. Give it time - the locals will come back.

Onto Northeastern.

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by 69MG » Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:05 am

How amazing was this performance?

1. Starting goalie is out with an injury and the backup makes 30 saves for the win.
2. 5 goals by 5 different freshmen. Not a bad recruiting class.
3. Leonard's goal makes SC Top 10 to give us a little more recognition.

Not a bad day at the rink. :D

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by Swampy » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:02 am

69MG wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:05 am 3. Leonard's goal makes SC Top 10 to give us a little more recognition.
That Lappas hire back in the day just keeps on giving. :wink:

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by 69MG » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:54 am

Swampy wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:02 am
69MG wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:05 am 3. Leonard's goal makes SC Top 10 to give us a little more recognition.
That Lappas hire back in the day just keeps on giving. :wink:
I get it but I wonder how many of the younger posters will?

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by Old Cage » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:57 am

^ You mean other than McKinney: 5...4...3...2...1...
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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by mdogt12 » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:47 am

Make sure to get out to Matthews Arena this weekend. We can turn that building Maroon.

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by baseline47 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:01 am

For you hockey lovers, John Leonard's double toe drag goal vs Vermont in game 3 of Hockey East playoff. Truly, a thing of beauty!

http://www.masslive.com/umasshockey/ind ... _domi.html
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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by gosox22 » Thu Mar 08, 2018 12:50 pm

Swampy wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:02 am
69MG wrote: Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:05 am 3. Leonard's goal makes SC Top 10 to give us a little more recognition.
That Lappas hire back in the day just keeps on giving. :wink:
:D :D

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by CarsonL726 » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:59 am

Alright the day is here. Been excited for this series all week. They are playing with house money at this point so who knows - maybe that lack of pressure will be beneficial. Here's hoping for a good showing.

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by mdogt12 » Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:21 pm

UMass crowd making their presence known here at Matthews.

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by mdogt12 » Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:23 pm

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Wischow in goal. Murray not even in uniform tonight

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by mdogt12 » Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:36 pm

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Re: 2018 Hockey East Playoffs

Post by DearOleUMass » Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:53 pm

mdogt12 wrote: Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:21 pm UMass crowd making their presence known here at Matthews.
What % would you say is UMass fans?

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