UConn v. Union (Friday 10/7/22 @ 7:05p & Saturday 10/8/22 @ 4:05) Both games @ XL Center and on ESPN+

[Bomber36]

That penalty was ridiculous. Just a hard shoulder to shoulder hit.

Agreed saw it live and on the replay. Bradley made a nice steal on the play as well. Pretty loud boos at the XL. Oh, and welcome to the Hockey board!

 

[mac2351]

Starting with Ohio State next week, the schedule through the end of November is tough. UConn needs to maintain a solid Pairwise position through this stretch.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Big L]

That OT goal was sweet!

I was watching 71 all game. Big kid. Not the best player on the ice tonight, but Woody got an assist on the OT winner!

 

[The Viking]

Bradley doesn’t look big but he loves to throw the body around just like his linemate Capone (who cross checks waaaaay too much but I digress).
Now he’s getting better at putting the puck in the net. Sweet move for the goal.
We sleepwalked in our own zone the entire game and still came out with a win.

 

[Viet Vet]

I realize a lot of people are not fans of three on three hockey in OT, but the win still counts.

Three-on-three is Pond Hockey. Has no business in any competitive event.

 

[Bomber36]

Three-on-three is Pond Hockey. Has no business in any competitive event.

Like I said, a win is a win.

 

[KembaKek]

Three-on-three is Pond Hockey. Has no business in any competitive event.

increases the chance of there being a goal by over 80%. Viewers hate ties and shootouts are even worse

 

[The Viking]

Regarding low attendance, it seems this is the case every year with these early October non-conference Match ups.
Some fans dont realize or forget hockey is already starting while others may not be juiced by non-descript non-conference opponents.
I would think an Ohio State matchup will stir some more people to show.

 

[The Viking]

increases the chance of there being a goal by over 80%. Viewers hate ties and shootouts are even worse

I think 4 on 4 is more appropriate as it’s a lot closer to actual hockey than 3 on 3.
But I don’t complain when we win a 3 on 3

 

[Viet Vet]

Regarding low attendance, it seems this is the case every year with these early October non-conference Match ups.
Some fans dont realize or forget hockey is already starting while others may not be juiced by non-descript non-conference opponents.
I would think an Ohio State matchup will stir some more people to show.

Basketball's First Night is Friday @ 7:00pm. Good luck getting many students (pep band?) to the XL. Cav can't get a scheduling break. Too many afternoon games....................and BC on a Thursday night!!

 

[zls44]

Three-on-three is Pond Hockey. Has no business in any competitive event.

Wrong. 100% wrong. It makes the sport more about what it should be: the skill.

Hockey should be 4-on-4 during regular play.

 

[Big L]

3v3 OT is fine. Shootouts to decide a game is a disgrace.

 

[The Viking]

Basketball's First Night is Friday @ 7:00pm. Good luck getting many students (pep band?) to the XL. Cav can't get a scheduling break. Too many afternoon games....................and BC on a Thursday night!!

Students don’t go to the hockey games much in Hartford and any adult who would go to first night over a good hockey game probably wouldn’t go to the hockey game anyway

 

[The Viking]

Wrong. 100% wrong. It makes the sport more about what it should be: the skill.

Hockey should be 4-on-4 during regular play.

What is going on here!?

 

[hardcorehusky]

Here's something to chew on: in the past, UConn Hockey would have a few WTF games. Yesterday looked like it but this new team ground it out. UConn Hockey is growing up right before our eyes.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]