UNH week in review and preview for Maine
So UNH had only 1 game last weekend. Their first games against Providence. On paper looked like it should have been an easy game. But have to admit Providence really impressed me. They are a fast team with a very aggressive checking style. I really enjoyed watching them play , plus made the game a little nervous. UNH did pull out the 2-1 victory with goals from McFlicker and Fortney. Providence went up 1-0 in the first. Would have to say game was pretty even for the first period and half. But once UNH could break there aggressive fore checking took control of the game. Simms played out his behind to keep the game 2-1. Providence got there shots on net to, but as the way for the last couple of month Regan was the man. Plus the D forced a lot of there shot to the outside and moved the screen pretty well from in front of Regan. Overall give the game a B- for UNH, D was good, but offense was off, and hitting the hot goalie doesn't help. Did love Fortney's tip in goal, see what happens when you go the net.
So what to look for this weekend. Have 2 games with Maine. As always a big rival weekend. One game in Manchester and 1 at the Whitt. Maine comes in limping losing 4 out of the last 6, and fallen into 6th in Hockey East. On paper looks like a mis-match. But as any UNH fans that is far from true. Maine is a desperate team they are fighting for home ice in the first round of Hockey East. These are 4 big points up for grab for Maine. Plus I am sure Maine still remembers what UNH did to them up in Maine in November, if that doesn't get them up for the game then nothing will. I look for Maine to come out flying, if UNH can hold them in the first period Friday and maybe grab a lead they can demoralize Maine. If Maine comes out and get an early lead Maine will gain some confidence. Hopefully Radja will be back and McFlicker will be closer to 100%. This will put them back with 2 solid scoring lines, and putting Cicco back on the third line will give more depth. Of course another X factor can be Ben Bishop, he has been up and down this year, UNH did drive him from the game earlier in the season. But when he is on he is very on. Another reason to come out hard and get that first goal to put that doubt in his mind.
Would love to say I see 2 big wins from UNH, hoping for it, but have to go on the safe mode and say probably a split. I say a close game Friday night, and a UNH win Saturday night. If UNH can get a big win Friday night I see a sweep of the weekend. If Maine pulls the victory out Friday night, I see UNH coming out balls to the wall Saturday, and with the character of this team I do not see them losing 2 games in front of there home crowd.
GO CATS!!!
So UNH had only 1 game last weekend. Their first games against Providence. On paper looked like it should have been an easy game. But have to admit Providence really impressed me. They are a fast team with a very aggressive checking style. I really enjoyed watching them play , plus made the game a little nervous. UNH did pull out the 2-1 victory with goals from McFlicker and Fortney. Providence went up 1-0 in the first. Would have to say game was pretty even for the first period and half. But once UNH could break there aggressive fore checking took control of the game. Simms played out his behind to keep the game 2-1. Providence got there shots on net to, but as the way for the last couple of month Regan was the man. Plus the D forced a lot of there shot to the outside and moved the screen pretty well from in front of Regan. Overall give the game a B- for UNH, D was good, but offense was off, and hitting the hot goalie doesn't help. Did love Fortney's tip in goal, see what happens when you go the net.
So what to look for this weekend. Have 2 games with Maine. As always a big rival weekend. One game in Manchester and 1 at the Whitt. Maine comes in limping losing 4 out of the last 6, and fallen into 6th in Hockey East. On paper looks like a mis-match. But as any UNH fans that is far from true. Maine is a desperate team they are fighting for home ice in the first round of Hockey East. These are 4 big points up for grab for Maine. Plus I am sure Maine still remembers what UNH did to them up in Maine in November, if that doesn't get them up for the game then nothing will. I look for Maine to come out flying, if UNH can hold them in the first period Friday and maybe grab a lead they can demoralize Maine. If Maine comes out and get an early lead Maine will gain some confidence. Hopefully Radja will be back and McFlicker will be closer to 100%. This will put them back with 2 solid scoring lines, and putting Cicco back on the third line will give more depth. Of course another X factor can be Ben Bishop, he has been up and down this year, UNH did drive him from the game earlier in the season. But when he is on he is very on. Another reason to come out hard and get that first goal to put that doubt in his mind.
Would love to say I see 2 big wins from UNH, hoping for it, but have to go on the safe mode and say probably a split. I say a close game Friday night, and a UNH win Saturday night. If UNH can get a big win Friday night I see a sweep of the weekend. If Maine pulls the victory out Friday night, I see UNH coming out balls to the wall Saturday, and with the character of this team I do not see them losing 2 games in front of there home crowd.
GO CATS!!!
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