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UConn MHOC & 2025 Hockey East Tournament (Quarterfinal: Friday 3/14/25 @7p @ Toscano Family Ice Forum v. Providence Friars) Game on NESN.

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I have never been to Toscano before tonight and I probably got spoiled. Unreal atmosphere, so glad Providence brought their band, made it even more fun.

The Ice Bus controlled most of the last 25 minutes of the game. Time to ship up to Boston, likely against national #1 BC unless there's an upset in the other quarterfinals
 

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I have never been to Toscano before tonight and I probably got spoiled. Unreal atmosphere, so glad Providence brought their band, made it even more fun.

The Ice Bus controlled most of the last 25 minutes of the game. Time to ship up to Boston, likely against national #1 BC unless there's an upset in the other quarterfinals
We’ve been there and done that. BC doesn’t scare us! Glad you were there tonight. It was definitely electric.
 
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We’ve been there and done that. BC doesn’t scare us! Glad you were there tonight. It was definitely electric.
Walking down from the parking garage you could feel it. Just a great fun atmosphere! 2 teams that you kind of feel don’t like each other, hard hitting, similar styles. Shoutout to the UConn goalie. Muszliek made some great saves. I was surprised he was the starter. Made a kick save late in the third that was spectacular.

And what can you say about Shandor? That was Kirk Gibson territory!

We aren’t small and slow any more. We can play with anybody now
 
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Has to be. The PC guy shoved the net into the boards and I saw the ref reacting. I didn't realize a penalty was called.
The linesman (Richitelle?) was brushed by the upended goal. Actually it was a very dangerous move. I wouldn't be surprised if #27 sits a game if they make the NCAA tournament.

But, otherwise all aces for the Huskies! Pairwise didn't budge post game, so I think we're a lock for the NCAA tournament. Playing with house money now!
 
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The linesman (Richitelle?) was brushed by the upended goal. Actually it was a very dangerous move. I wouldn't be surprised if #27 sits a game if they make the NCAA tournament.

But, otherwise all aces for the Huskies! Pairwise didn't budge post game, so I think we're a lock for the NCAA tournament. Playing with house money now!
Lol no he's not sitting a game for that. Richetelle is partially at fault for being lazy since thats his zone. He's supposed to hard stop at the red line to pick the puck out of the net if you watch the clip he stops but is being lazy and doesn't full on stop which causes him to drift behind the net a bit when said net gets thrown off. When it comes to refereeing evaluations one of the biggest things refs get criticized for is positioning on the ice.
 

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The play by play guy from NESN just reeks Syracuse. Voice inflections going to break, non commital views toward referring calls and cliche sport phrases. Give me Joe D and Randy all day over these two sterile bores
Just watched the replay on ESPN+. After the UConn ENG the announcer did have a classic. “Clear the Pike, the Icebus is coming to Boston!” Loved that one!
 
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The play by play guy from NESN just reeks Syracuse. Voice inflections going to break, non commital views toward referring calls and cliche sport phrases. Give me Joe D and Randy all day over these two sterile bores
Reeking of Syracuse is far more painful and debilitating than anything we can do to him...
 
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Lol no he's not sitting a game for that. Richetelle is partially at fault for being lazy since thats his zone. He's supposed to hard stop at the red line to pick the puck out of the net if you watch the clip he stops but is being lazy and doesn't full on stop which causes him to drift behind the net a bit when said net gets thrown off. When it comes to refereeing evaluations one of the biggest things refs get criticized for is positioning on the ice.
I'm no fan of Richitelle, but you deliberately upend a 100 lbs goal and hit anyone, you should be in trouble. It was certainly intentional.
 
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Walking down from the parking garage you could feel it. Just a great fun atmosphere! 2 teams that you kind of feel don’t like each other, hard hitting, similar styles. Shoutout to the UConn goalie. Muszliek made some great saves. I was surprised he was the starter. Made a kick save late in the third that was spectacular.

And what can you say about Shandor? That was Kirk Gibson territory!

We aren’t small and slow any more. We can play with anybody now
All good and let's not underestimate the importance of Spetz' hit on Kivioja - he crushed him and the team smelled blood!
 
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I'm no fan of Richitelle, but you deliberately upend a 100 lbs goal and hit anyone, you should be in trouble. It was certainly intentional.
I agree. Not too big of a fan of any HE official, but they are still the officials and players need to be respectful of them and accountable for their actions. that kid is a giant, and what he did intentionally could have been much worse if richitelle was a few feet ahead. 27 should sit for at least a game.
 

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@The Viking yes that was me. Not sure if my PMs are getting through. The fellow sitting behind me and calling me Bomber is @Viet Vet. Bomber has been my nickname for years, going back to my 30 years of rugby.
 
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Assuming this is a sarcastic reference. We've been a lock for two plus weeks.
Agree, but I think there is a problem with UConn potentially going to Manchester. BC will be in Manchester as a 1. The question is which number 1 and which number 2 UConn is. As of now they are the 3rd number 2 not the 4th. I think means if form holds UConn would not go to Manchester. But I do not have time to do the analysis. It is an interesting problem though if someone wants to try
 

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