tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327069433246447816.post5870972902241436434..comments2024-03-21T17:47:00.116-04:00Comments on Thank You Terry: Nationals Day 5: PSU 3 vs. Oakland 5/SemifinalsKyle Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03988727251887693489noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327069433246447816.post-30816683447814819112012-03-09T13:22:30.791-05:002012-03-09T13:22:30.791-05:00This ties into that, but I still can't figure ...This ties into that, but I still can't figure out why we pulled out of the ESCHL this year. It would be one thing if we played a true transitional schedule (see the women and their eleven NCAA games or whatever it was) and just didn't have the dates to commit to a conference, but we clearly did not. While playing RMU(PA) and West Chester doesn't alleviate anything, it also would have involved two more games against Delaware. And the league tournament in late February with UDel and URI instead of Duquesne and Kent State. <br /><br />ACHA conferences are very fluid, to the point where they make NCAA conferences look stable. So I doubt we were asked to leave to help them move on in some way.<br /><br />Hopefully I'm betraying a confidence here, but I don't think he'll mind now that it's over: Gadowsky was frustrated with the lack of competitive games as well. How do you improve from a 12-1 game? What do you gain from it? Basically, you're tossing a few on the board against someone who doesn't belong on the same ice without much effort, then hoping they don't slash you in the ankle for the last 35 minutes or so. Not really a great way to progress as a team. I'm just hoping we don't get on the other end of that now though! Onward and upward.Kyle Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03988727251887693489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327069433246447816.post-47707739143348749782012-03-07T13:16:17.274-05:002012-03-07T13:16:17.274-05:00Kyle,
Got to agree with you 100%. Heard that Dal...Kyle,<br /><br />Got to agree with you 100%. Heard that Daley was not injured. Don't know about his grades, but sometimes junior players, 3 years removed from high school, struggle in the first semester. Regardless, he has size and scored 30 goals in a tough Cnadian league. He is not as strong in the corners, but plants himself in front of the net; something we didn't see very often. Let's hope that if it is his grades, they improve for next year. He would be a big addition. <br />As far as Dell, he did everything asked of him, even more. He has grit and has showed that he can score. Again, another great addition for next year.<br />We shall see what next year brings against tougher competition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327069433246447816.post-57648700136109944902012-03-07T11:52:24.251-05:002012-03-07T11:52:24.251-05:00PSU just never got into a rhythm during the whole ...PSU just never got into a rhythm during the whole tournament. For myself, watching the WVU game threw up all sorts of red flags. I was fearful of the Oklahoma game, and an upset seemed to me possible, even perhaps probable. If not for that scrum at the end of the 2nd period, who knows what the final score could have been.<br /><br />To be honest, although I was nervous about the Oklahoma game, I never thought they would lose to Oakland. However, in the playoffs if you are not playing your best, you get beat in 1 game situations. It was amazing to watch 3 or 4 Oakland players dive to block a single shot. <br /><br />However, it's on to next year and a new beginning and I can't wait!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327069433246447816.post-52337843887405955962012-03-07T10:49:36.031-05:002012-03-07T10:49:36.031-05:00Well, Edgeworth was hurt (wrist), so that's th...Well, Edgeworth was hurt (wrist), so that's the story with him. I've struggled to figure out why Josh Daley didn't play more all year, even while EVERYONE was in the lineup at some point. Pure speculation on my part, but without being aware of an injury, I wonder how his grades are. Dell's been great when called on, whether as a D or F. <br /><br />Oakland is the team that proves every cliche in the book. Play as a team. Sacrifice for each other. Have discipline. And they've now taken down two of the four best teams in the ACHA in this tournament. They have a great shot at making that three with a Murdoch Cup tonight.<br /><br />I don't want to say that this is definitive in any way, and many succsessful people do prepare mentally differently than others, but....I follow a number of Delaware players on Twitter, probably just as many as I do from PSU. While the Icers were busy shilling for lululemon (https://twitter.com/#!/JakeFriedman/status/176909562539020288) during the off day, I don't think I saw a single tweet from a Delaware player that wasn't nationals-related. Most weren't tweeting at all. Take it for what it's worth, which is probably not very much. I tweet all the time, sometimes when I'm preparing to do something important, and I don't think it affects me. But UD's in the finals and we're not, so they did something right, and without any former DI players on the roster.Kyle Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03988727251887693489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327069433246447816.post-38250349454050149092012-03-07T08:15:23.788-05:002012-03-07T08:15:23.788-05:00It seemed like the team was over confident for the...It seemed like the team was over confident for the whole series. The Kirchhevel line was basically non existant and his benching for the last game was warranted. There seemed to be a lack of desire to plant themselves in front of the net as each team collapsed their defense. You have to pay the price.<br />Finally. Coach Gadowsky said that he wanted each of his players "To taste the playoffs". What happened to Dell, J. Daley, Edgeworth, and Seibolt? It is a shame these guys went all year and didn't get a chance to contribute. Maybe their enthusiasm would have made a difference. What kind of message did this send to these guys for next year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com