{"id":29505,"date":"2007-12-06T13:09:16","date_gmt":"2007-12-06T19:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uscho.com\/2007\/12\/06\/this-week-in-the-ecac-east-and-nescac\/"},"modified":"2010-08-17T19:57:07","modified_gmt":"2010-08-18T00:57:07","slug":"this-week-in-the-ecac-east-and-nescac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-admin.uscho.com\/2007\/12\/06\/this-week-in-the-ecac-east-and-nescac\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week in the ECAC East and NESCAC"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Yogi Berra once said, \u00e2\u20ac\u015390 percent of the game is mental.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

For many of the teams starting out this season, they are learning that there is much more in play for their teams than just their physical capabilities and talent on the ice. In fact, both good and bad, the mental approach to how teams are playing and executing on the ice right now has some coaches delighted while others are looking to turn things around before the holiday break.<\/p>\n

The good news is that it is still early in the season. The flip side arises if some teams don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t address some inefficiencies now they may have bigger problems in the second half of the season. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a look at some of the good and some of the not so good leading into the semester break and what teams are looking at changing to improve performance on the ice.<\/p>\n

Castleton Back to Basics<\/h4>\n

One of last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s clear success stories was the emergence of Alex Todd\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Castleton Spartans as a contender in the ECAC East. Having reached the conference tournament final four last season before bowing out in the semi-finals to New England College, a strong returning nucleus augmented by a strong recruiting class, things looked very positive for the still young Spartans entering the season. But after a 1-4-1 start and 0-3-1 in the league, coach Todd has some issues to address and most of it isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t physical.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Our issues are really all in the mental approach to the game right now,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d stated Todd. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We were successful last year because we were very committed to a strong defensive system, working hard for 60 minutes and making good decisions on the ice. This year we really haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t done that and I think because of the success we had last year, some players thought it would be easier this year and the competition is too good in this league to take that approach.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

One of the primary areas of focus is looking to reduce the number of shots and scoring opportunities for the other team. <\/p>\n

Noted Todd: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We really need to cut down on the shots on goal. We are giving up almost 30 shots per game and have been outshot in almost every game so far this season. We need to get back to the committed style of play we were successful last season if we are going to turn this season around and our seniors will be needed to lead the team in that direction.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Seniors Travis Martell (0-3-3), Matthew Link (1-1-2) and Tyler White will be looked to re-instill the mental discipline among themselves and their teammates in order to get the Spartans back on the right track. <\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153These are guys who were here when we didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have any wins and know what those struggles were like,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d commented Todd. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t matter if you are going from one win to two or 15 to 16, the same preparation and commitment to the system has to be there and executed on the ice. I hope we can make some improvements in the final three games we have before the break and finish with some positive momentum.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

The Spartans are on the road this weekend against Cortland and Geneseo before closing out the first half at home next Wednesday against ECAC northeast foe, Plymouth State.<\/p>\n

Thoroughbreds Stumble Out of the Gate<\/h4>\n

Skidmore was another surprise team last year that had created great expectations around the league based on their returning core group of players and strong incoming freshman class. Like their travel partners, Castleton, the early going has been tough for coach Neil Sinclair\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s team as they look to improve on their 1-3-2 start overall and 0-3-1 in conference play.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Every year is different,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d noted head coach Neil Sinclair. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are still a young team making progress and understanding what hard work means in terms of the mental commitment to come and compete as close as you can to playing a full 60 minutes every game. Our mental effort isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t quite there and we are not doing the little things for each other on the ice that we need to be successful.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Right now the Thoroughbreds are looking to turn things around and are looking inward to do so. <\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hockey teams need to create their own luck,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Sinclair. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bowdoin certainly did last weekend against us [more on that below] and we need to tighten up the details in our own game. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all about us right now — not the opponent.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

One area of strength for the Skidmore squad last year that has lacked strong performance in the early going has been the penalty kill. <\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Last year our penalty kill unit was at 90% or better for the season,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d noted Sinclair. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We need to be committed to working hard in those situations and keeping people off the scoreboard — it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s an important part of the game, an area where we have been proficient and something we really need to improve upon.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Senior Mike Gibbons (3-5-8) is leading the team in points so far this season but Skidmore will need to see some of last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s offensive leaders step forward to carry the team in the second half. Freshmen Brett Bandasian (3-1-4) and Alex Mykolenko (2-2-4) are among the team leaders for a team that is still looking to find its scoring touch.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The good news about last weekend at Bowdoin was that we scored five goals in the game including three power-play goals,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Sinclair. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The bad news is we gave up a bunch more and that goes with the fact we are playing lots of people in new spots and are still figuring out where everyone goes together for this group.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Another focal point for the Thoroughbreds will be the play of goalie DJ Delbuono (.864 save percentage and 4.00 goals against average) who last year backstopped Skidmore with outstanding goaltending and is expected to return to form along with the improved play of the guys in front of him. <\/p>\n

\"<\/bSophomore DJ Delbuono has his eye on saving pucks in more Skidmore wins.<\/p>\n

” \/><\/p>\n

<\/b>Sophomore DJ Delbuono has his eye on saving pucks in more Skidmore wins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Commented Sinclair: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153DJ is DJ. He will be fine. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a solid goaltender and we have no worries about his play. We just need to focus and get mentally involved for the whole game and we should see some better results.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Skidmore closes out their first half of the season on Friday night against ECAC Northeast opponent, Wentworth on the road.<\/p>\n

A Bowdoin Six-Pack<\/h4>\n

Ok, so the connectivity continues here but this time the transition goes to the positive mental side of the game and the strong start by Bowdoin in the NESCAC conference.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Our goal for the first half has always been to be at .500 at the break and anything better than that is a real plus,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d commented head coach Terry Meagher. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Right now the Polar Bears are off to a 4-1-0 start and 3-1-0 in conference which has the people in Brunswick excited about this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s team.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Last weekend the home fans were treated to a hockey rarity as freshman Ryan Leary (6-1-7) scored two hat tricks — in the same game — for a total of six goals in the 10-5 win over Skidmore on Saturday afternoon. Leary scored a natural hat trick in 3:27 in the first period to help Bowdoin take control early and then added a single goal in the second period before adding two more in the third. An amazing feat for any player these days and one that has even his coach scratching his head a bit.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ryan\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s performance was legit,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d noted Meagher. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153He scored those goals against a good team and a good goalie. Four of the goals were really position goals in terms of being in the right place at the right time and two were definite skill goals. <\/p>\n

The natural hat trick was something you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see very often and it was great to see how his teammates handled the situation on the bench — they really received it well. We didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t double shift Ryan or give him any extra chances but the building was buzzing when he scored number six.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

The six goal outburst from one player and 10 by the team was a surprise for Meagher who still feels his team is goal challenged. <\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s still a challenge for us,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Meagher. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We need to work very hard for goals and with this group it doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t seem like work. They just love to play. They are really well connected and come up with some really interesting \u00e2\u20ac\u2122games\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 to play after practice in what I call the arts and crafts session — it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s great to see how much they enjoy and work hard in practice and games — this is a great group.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Leading the group right now is senior Mike Westerman (4-6-10) who is providing strong leadership on and off the ice. A well-rounded and diverse student with a variety of interests including a musical group on campus, Westerman has been Bowdoin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s best player so far. <\/p>\n

\"Senior<\/p>\n
Senior Mike Westerman leads the Polar Bears against arch rival Colby this weekend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

According to Meagher, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153he has got a rhythm right now. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s zoned in on what he needs to do on the ice and is executing really well out there — it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fun to watch.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

This weekend brings a close to the first half of the season with one of the best rivalries in all of college hockey. Friday night at Colby will be the conference game with two points on the line and Saturday night back at Bowdoin will be for state bragging rights in this hotly contested rivalry. <\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153This is a good week to keep the team inside the glass,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d observed coach Meagher. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153There is so much going on with both schools and the possibility that this may be the last year of playing this game in Dayton. The schedule is really tight right now so it may not be possible to do this in the new building next season but that is adding to all of the excitement around here with fans, students and alumni.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a big hockey weekend and if you can’t get to Waterville or Brunswick, try listening on the Internet at www.D3Cast.com<\/a> on Friday night for league battle at Colby — it should be a beauty!<\/p>\n

Everyone is wrapping up the first half and trying to end on a positive note so…drop the puck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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