UConn v. #2 Boston University Terriers (Friday 2/23/24 @Toscano Family Ice Forum @7p & Saturday 2/24/24 @Agganis Arena @7p). Both games on ESPN+

[mac2351]

 

[Bomber36]

That may have been the single dumbest thing I've seen anyone on this team ever do. Coming from anyone it’s bad, coming from him it’s borderline unforgivable.

 

[mac2351]

That may have been the single dumbest thing I've seen anyone on this team ever do. Coming from anyone it’s bad, coming from him it’s borderline unforgivable.

I’m a little surprised it wasn’t more than a game. Broke his stick with two handed baseball swing against the back of the BU player’s legs

 

[Sea Goat]

You don't know the rule. You just don't. Its absolutely a major in coll

Well you can, but in some ways I think Penders demonstrated it was possible. BC and Northeastern were both pretty good which has been great for northeast baseball. The other thing is how do you have respectable baseball in the Big East. At least BC plays really Top competition. Once the conference season starts we play the Little Sisters of the Poor almost every week.

Oh yeah, the new BE lacks a lot, most importantly a decent payout!

 

[The Viking]

I don't defend Bradley's two handed slash, but it came right after the BU guy hit him twice when he was technically facing the boards and the game was at an all time chippy-high. I thought you shouldn't hit a guy when he is facing the boards but they didnt call anything on BU there. Maybe because Bradley stayed on his feet and didn't drop to the ground writhing in pain.

What was the deal with that great clean Pasciuci hit, the officials immediately blew the whistle and the BU bench and players went nuclear.
Then penalties were doled out that only seemed skirmish related. What did I miss?

 

[Bomber36]

I don't defend Bradley's two handed slash, but it came right after the BU guy hit him twice when he was technically facing the boards and the game was at an all time chippy-high. I thought you shouldn't hit a guy when he is facing the boards but they didnt call anything on BU there. Maybe because Bradley stayed on his feet and didn't drop to the ground writhing in pain.

What was the deal with that great clean Pasciuci hit, the officials immediately blew the whistle and the BU bench and players went nuclear.
Then penalties were doled out that only seemed skirmish related. What did I miss?

You didn’t miss anything on the Pascucci hit. What you said is what happened. The whistle never should have been blown. On the Bradley thing, yeah something should have been called on BU, but the reaction was over the top. When he went to the bench Cav yellled at him and Chase pointed at is own head as if to agree with whatever it was that Cav said. He knew he had messed up. Maybe give the guy a shove. A two handed slash with the stick was a bit egregious at that point.

 

[CTBballfan243]

You don't know the rule. You just don't. Its absolutely a major in college.

I disagree.

 

[Skiblets]

Cavs has lost this team. They are undisciplined, lack cohesive play, lack development, and special teams are atrocious. It’s time for a fresh start and more games at the XL for next season.

75% more majors than goals. It hurts the head to think about that stat

 

[zls44]

I’m a little surprised it wasn’t more than a game. Broke his stick with two handed baseball swing against the back of the BU player’s legs

Is that wrong? Should he not have done that?

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Re: Wood, I think he's an extremely talented player and Cav is not running a system that exploits his talent. He thrives in space and with movement. UConn runs a grind it out style, especially in the neutral zone, and his talent is a bit wasted.

I also didn't notice until yesterday how shallow the corners are there. It looks like Merrimack. Why did they build it like that? There's so little open space in the offensive zone and it hurts the high skill Fs like Wood. That's a mistake in design.

 

[The Viking]

Are you saying the dimensions of the rink are not standard?

 

[DblCrossbar]

Re: Wood, I think he's an extremely talented player and Cav is not running a system that exploits his talent. He thrives in space and with movement. UConn runs a grind it out style, especially in the neutral zone, and his talent is a bit wasted.

For his sake I hope you're right, but his lack of speed, toughness, and competitiveness are strikes against his entire game even though he has very good hands, a decent shot, and a long reach.

I also didn't notice until yesterday how shallow the corners are there. It looks like Merrimack. Why did they build it like that? There's so little open space in the offensive zone and it hurts the high skill Fs like Wood. That's a mistake in design.

Isn't the rink built to NHL specs? Are there variations with the corners even if it sits at a standard 200' by 85' ?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Bomber36]

Tonight’s link

UConn @ BU

 

[huskymedic]

 

[zls44]

Are you saying the dimensions of the rink are not standard?

Rink dimensions are not standardized. Within reason, you can do basically whatever you want that’s around 200x85

 

[CTBballfan243]

Really like the uniforms that Huskies are wearing tonight. Really sharp looking. I wish they would stick with those uniforms.

 

[DblCrossbar]

Rink dimensions are not standardized. Within reason, you can do basically whatever you want that’s around 200x85

The BU broadcast team mentioned that there were no corners at Tuscano. So the dimensions are NHL spec, but the corner radius apparently can different. Maybe it was a cost savings measure, or if it was strategic then maybe meant to limit the ability of the opponent’s talent to operate efficiently as well?

 

[CTBballfan243]

That should not have been a penalty on Percival. Nice strong take to the net.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Nice move by Tuch. Great skater. Nice job there.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CTBballfan243]

Not a bad Period for the Huskies. They’re still battling and playing hard.

 

[Bomber36]

Nice move by Tuch. He completely fooled Haider. Rare thing that.

 

[CTBballfan243]

The BU broadcast team mentioned that there were no corners at Tuscano. So the dimensions are NHL spec, but the corner radius apparently can different. Maybe it was a cost savings measure, or if it was strategic then maybe meant to limit the ability of the opponent’s talent to operate efficiently as well?

I’m thinking Bernie and his partner have had 1 to many cocktails

 

[huskymedic]

Nice move by Tuch. He completely fooled Haider. Rare thing that.

 

[Bomber36]

I’m thinking Bernie and his partner have had 1 to many cocktails

I’ve always thought that as well….just got there from the “bahr acrost Comm. Ave.”

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Sea Goat]

The BU broadcast team mentioned that there were no corners at Tuscano. So the dimensions are NHL spec, but the corner radius apparently can different. Maybe it was a cost savings measure, or if it was strategic then maybe meant to limit the ability of the opponent’s talent to operate efficiently as well?

Definitely true - the radius of dot to the corner boards is shorter making for what is known as a "short corner". But, I don't think that the Toscano architect, JCJ, has built hockey arenas before.

 

[huskymedic]