Ahead of coach Greg Carvel’s formal introduction as head coach of Massachusetts hockey I’ve been taking a look at some numbers, as I tend to do. The story of UMass’ struggles in recent years was easily told through their statistics. So let’s take a look at the Saint Lawrence Saints’ team statistics from Carvel’s four years in Canton and see what’s to learn from them.
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View From Section U ▲ Crunching Carvel’s Numbers
Posted by rocks22 on March 30, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/03/30/view-from-section-u-%e2%96%b2-crunching-carvels-numbers/
View From Section U ▲ FTT Hockey East Postseason Awards
Last week I posted my UMass team awards for the season. As I write this the Hockey East banquet is taking place in Boston where the league will announce the major awards for the conference. More on those in a bit. The Hockey East media will announce their winners tomorrow afternoon. Here is the ballot I submitted for the media awards.
Posted by rocks22 on March 17, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/03/17/view-from-section-u-%e2%96%b2-ftt-hockey-east-postseason-awards/
View From Section U ▲ 2015-16 FTT Awards
It was a frustrating season but that doesn’t mean the players don’t deserve some recognition for their effort and accomplishments. I did that somewhat in my season recap posted last night, where I had a few remarks for each and every player. But now it’s time to honor those players who really stood out with their play this season. All awards are chosen entirely by me and me alone except the FTT Player of the Year which goes the the player who has accumulated the most Player of the Game awards throughout the year. So without further adieu, the envelopes please.
Posted by rocks22 on March 9, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/03/09/view-from-section-u-%e2%96%b2-2015-16-ftt-awards/
View From Section U ▲ Season Recap
John Micheletto’s fourth season as head coach was extremely disappointing and frustrating, at least from a fan’s perspective, and it ultimately cost him his job. It was thought the team’s fortunes could only go up after last season’s 11-23-2 record and last place finish in Hockey East. Yes, the Minutemen lost some key players in the offseason, but we were led to believe that Micheletto was bringing in the best recruiting class in years, including revamping the defense with multiple NHL-worthy blueliners. Instead the upgrade in skill couldn’t overcome what still a bad scheme put forth by the coach and for the second straight year the Minutemen had one of the worst goals against in the country. When the offense faltered halfway through the season the wheels came off and the end result was a second straight year in the Hockey East cellar, a 8-24-4 record, and an end to the Micheletto era at UMass.
Posted by rocks22 on March 9, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/03/09/view-from-section-u-%e2%96%b2-season-recap/
Recap ▲ UMass’ Season Ends As BU Sweeps In Hockey East Playoffs
The Massachusetts hockey team played some of their best hockey of the season this weekend against the #9 Boston University Terriers in the opening round of the Hockey East playoffs. Unfortunately it would not be enough to get them a win as BU swept the Minutemen out of the playoffs 2-1 and 5-4 to end UMass’ season. In one of the more disappointing campaigns in recent memory the Minutemen end with a record of 8-24-4.
Posted by rocks22 on March 6, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/03/06/recap-%e2%96%b2-umass-season-ends-as-bu-sweeps-in-hockey-east-playoffs/
Recap ▲ UMass Swept By Providence, Will Travel To BU For Playoffs
The Massachusetts hockey team closed out the regular season in uninspiring fashion, getting outscored 10-1 by the #5 Providence Friars in a weekend sweep. UMass finished their regular season with a record of 8-22-4 and went 2-21-3 over their last 26 games. Both of the most recent two wins came in overtime against two lower end Atlantic Hockey teams. UMass went 2-16-4 in Hockey East play, finishing in last place for the second straight season. The team went 0-15-3 in their final 18 league games and for that performance they’ll travel to Boston University for the first round of the Hockey East playoffs in what should be the final games of the John Micheletto era at UMass.
Posted by rocks22 on February 28, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/02/28/recap-%e2%96%b2-umass-swept-by-providence-will-travel-to-bu-for-playoffs/
Preview ▲ Minutemen Close Out Regular Season With Series Versus #5 Providence
Providence Friars 23-5-4 (14-3-3) Hockey East 2nd
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Massachusetts Minutemen 8-20-4 (2-14-4) Hockey East 12th
The Minutemen hockey team did not enjoy the luck of the draw when it came to their opponent for the final weekend of the regular season. Not only do they have to face defending national champion #5 Providence, but the Friars are playing some of their best hockey recently. They’ve won their last six games straight and still have their eyes on winning the Hockey East regular season title. UMass on the other hand does not have the same motivation coming into the weekend. They do have a very outside chance to finish 11th in the league and stay out of the cellar, but to do so they’d need to win both games against the Friars and have New Hampshire sweep UConn. The Minutemen will at least look to repeat last year when they upset the then #12 Friars on senior night when Frank Vatrano scored in overtime. It was the last regular season win over a ranked team for UMass.
Posted by rocks22 on February 25, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/02/25/preview-%e2%96%b2-minutemen-close-out-regular-season-with-series-versus-5-providence/
View From Section U ▲ Thank You Seniors!
Since I started this blog many a year ago there are few things I look forward to more than writing my annual senior post. It’s not because I’m looking forward to see them play their last games on the Mullins Center ice. In fact it’s the exact opposite. Not only have I watched these players from the stands or through choppy online streams for the past four years but these players’ names first pop-up on my radar when they’re 16 year olds playing in the old EJHL or some strange sounding town in British Columbia. They play out their junior days, perhaps bouncing from league to league, and finally arrive in Amherst as freshmen. Or perhaps they take more circuitous routes that have them wearing the jerseys of other college hockey teams before putting on the maroon and white.
Posted by rocks22 on February 24, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/02/24/view-from-section-u-%e2%96%b2-thank-you-seniors/
Recap ▲ Lowell Sweeps Season Series Over UMass With 4-2 Win
For the fourth time in the last five years the Massachusetts hockey team was swept by its fellow UMass system foe with Lowell gaining their most recent victory 4-2 Friday night. The loss brought UMass’ record against the River Hawks to a pitiful 1-13-1 over the last half a decade. The Minutemen have not won the season series against Lowell since a three game sweep in 2010-2011.
Posted by rocks22 on February 21, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/02/21/recap-%e2%96%b2-lowell-sweeps-season-series-over-umass-with-4-2-win/
Recap ▲ UMass’ Woes Continue With Sweep By Northeastern
Any hope that ending their nine game losing streak against with Tuesday’s win over AIC would give UMass some momentum for the final weeks of the season quickly evaporated as the Northeastern Huskies dominated the Minutemen in a weekend sweep. On Friday night UMass looked disjointed and disinterested at home as the Huskies cruised to an easy 5-0 win. On Saturday night UMass played better but was unable to overcome adversity and perhaps some poor officiating, falling 4-2 at Matthews Arena.
Posted by rocks22 on February 14, 2016
https://fearthetriangle.com/2016/02/14/recap-%e2%96%b2-umass-woes-continue-with-sweep-by-northeastern/
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