UNH-Providence- Game 1- The Vinz rule in effect
Well this game was truly wasn’t what I was expecting. If anyone would have asked me what I though this game would have been, I would have said a tight defensive game. Not the 6-4 game it turned out to be. Providence game in with one of the worst offense in the country, but with a good defense. The first game of the year between the 2 was a tight 2-1 game. So why did this game turn out to be a shot out. Well both teams took advantage of defensive breakdowns. UNH had 4 pretty bad defensive breakdowns, and really had a bad 2nd period. The defense coughed it up a couple of times right in front of Regan. None of the goals can really be blamed on Regan, as the D left him out to dry a few times. The third period was different. Sure Providence out shot UNH, but UNH carried the played and really did not give the Friars any good looks at Regan. Overall was not impressed with the D the first 2 periods. Have to say Switzer, Murray and Flashians were all off their games. Kapstad and Charbiolos played well in the 3rd to help turn the momentum in the Cats favor. The one thing I was worried about going into the game was scoring even strength. The Cats have not been doing that very well recently. Well all 6 goals were even strength, so that is a really good sign. Another good sign was 12 different players got points. That is the way things were going earlier in the year, so hopefully that keeps up. Was also nice to see McFlicker get the hat trick, he worked and earned that one. Also love to see the man Shawn Vinz get another goal, the 4th of his career, and the Cats are 4-0 in games he score as the Vinz goes the Cats goJ. Bobby Butler also had beautiful wrist that he blasted into the back of the net. Josh Ciocco did get hurt in the 2nd and didn’t play in the 3rd. He says it is a hip injury and should be back Saturday night. Butler did step up nicely into the third line in the 3rd. This kid is going to be good, wont be surprised to see him put up big numbers next year. He reminds me a bigger McFlicker has a good nose for the puck and works so hard. Just hope he does get take the beating McFlicker has taken this year. Seems like every game he is getting runned by someone on the other team. But he keeps getting up and coming back for more, no wonder he is probably the fan favorite. So what do I see in game 2? Well the Cats need only 1 point to clinch the regular season title and #1 seed in Hockey East playoffs. I see them coming out and playing some tough D, and keep the offense going. Hoping to get some more power play chances to, only had 1 last night. I have a good feeling about the game. Also with Norte Dame and Minnesota losing last night, a win tonight can help get a better grip on a #1 seed in the NCAA playoffs. I am sure the team is focused to reach all these goals, that will help them on their other goals for the rest of the season.
Well this game was truly wasn’t what I was expecting. If anyone would have asked me what I though this game would have been, I would have said a tight defensive game. Not the 6-4 game it turned out to be. Providence game in with one of the worst offense in the country, but with a good defense. The first game of the year between the 2 was a tight 2-1 game. So why did this game turn out to be a shot out. Well both teams took advantage of defensive breakdowns. UNH had 4 pretty bad defensive breakdowns, and really had a bad 2nd period. The defense coughed it up a couple of times right in front of Regan. None of the goals can really be blamed on Regan, as the D left him out to dry a few times. The third period was different. Sure Providence out shot UNH, but UNH carried the played and really did not give the Friars any good looks at Regan. Overall was not impressed with the D the first 2 periods. Have to say Switzer, Murray and Flashians were all off their games. Kapstad and Charbiolos played well in the 3rd to help turn the momentum in the Cats favor. The one thing I was worried about going into the game was scoring even strength. The Cats have not been doing that very well recently. Well all 6 goals were even strength, so that is a really good sign. Another good sign was 12 different players got points. That is the way things were going earlier in the year, so hopefully that keeps up. Was also nice to see McFlicker get the hat trick, he worked and earned that one. Also love to see the man Shawn Vinz get another goal, the 4th of his career, and the Cats are 4-0 in games he score as the Vinz goes the Cats goJ. Bobby Butler also had beautiful wrist that he blasted into the back of the net. Josh Ciocco did get hurt in the 2nd and didn’t play in the 3rd. He says it is a hip injury and should be back Saturday night. Butler did step up nicely into the third line in the 3rd. This kid is going to be good, wont be surprised to see him put up big numbers next year. He reminds me a bigger McFlicker has a good nose for the puck and works so hard. Just hope he does get take the beating McFlicker has taken this year. Seems like every game he is getting runned by someone on the other team. But he keeps getting up and coming back for more, no wonder he is probably the fan favorite. So what do I see in game 2? Well the Cats need only 1 point to clinch the regular season title and #1 seed in Hockey East playoffs. I see them coming out and playing some tough D, and keep the offense going. Hoping to get some more power play chances to, only had 1 last night. I have a good feeling about the game. Also with Norte Dame and Minnesota losing last night, a win tonight can help get a better grip on a #1 seed in the NCAA playoffs. I am sure the team is focused to reach all these goals, that will help them on their other goals for the rest of the season.
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