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UConn v. Colgate Raiders @ Toscano Family Ice Forum (Friday 10/4/24 @7:30p & Saturday 10/5/24 @7:30p). Games are on ESPN+

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The squad looked relaxed but played hungry. It's a very long season but a great start, especially if the Huskies can carry through and sweep the Raiders tomorrow. The power play finally looked organized and comfortable in the diamond formation with decent puck movement. There wasn't a player who had a bad game, but on Janviriya and Nyberg impressed me on D for totally different reasons - mobility and smarts from Jan and size and reach from Nyberg but with mobility.

It was interesting seeing Whitcomb play with the approximate build of Wood and the same number. He may not be as talented, especially the hands, but he has a decent shot and the better thing is that he hustles, which is something Wood rarely did.

The team looks comfortable out there with good overall speed, and maybe with expectations low they can fly under the radar for awhile.
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Nyberg’s size and reach combined with his skating is going to be a force out there if he stays for a couple more seasons.

Good get by Peruzzi
 
I went to the game last night and was happy to see how aggressive UConn played, they were gritty. Quick to the puck and put a whole bunch of shots on goal. I was amazed at the amount of empty seats for a sold out opening night, it is frustrating.
 
It was a great opening night win…but darn, the empty seats are painful. I’m in 122 and in my row, only 5 seats out of 15 were occupied. Lots of folks with season tickets aren’t using them. It was a great performance…just want to see more butts in the seats tonight.
 
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Great start for the young Huskies last night. One game doesn’t make a season But it was a blessed relief to see everyone hustling on every shift. Clearly a faster squad than last year AND nobody skating slow and hogging the puck was a great change from something we saw much too much of last season. Didn’t miss last years absolutely stupid roughing penalties either. Hope we see more of the same tonight.
Expect a light crowd…football game at 3:30 will keep the numbers low…
 
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An absolute gift from the Colgate goalie helps UConn tie it at 1
 
Toe drag by Muldowney to Richard on a 2 v 1 gives UConn lead 2-1
 
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Wow, we are absolutely relentless, with a great killer instinct to go after people when they're sitting back and their skates
 
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Went last night, had to follow via the BY tonight. While it is only one weekend against an "also receiving votes" team, there is a distinctly different feel than last year. What jumps out at me is relentlessness and team speed.

We also have a much improved PP. I saw a lot good. Let's see how we do against HC at XL next week and then the rubber really meets the road in two weeks. But, good for Cavanaugh and his staff. He had them ready to go!
 
Impressive performance this weekend. Did not have the energy in the first period but turned it around in the second. I thought Colgate would give UConn more problems. Colgate is a decent team but they have a suspect goaltender situation.

The freshmen give the lineup much more scoring depth.

Shahan is a player. The hit against UConn’s bench and then gets the pass for the breakaway. He’s got speed. Definitely one to watch.

Much better feeling with this group than last season. They are not as big as last season but are definitely not shying away from contact.

Next up a home and home with Holy Cross next weekend. Holy Cross swept UConn last season.

I noticed Peruzzi was not behind the bench this weekend. Must be out recruiting.
 
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