I would think most teams look like that against Alberta this year...I think it is just a matter of time before they end this.
Regardless who Alberta plats tomorrow, they will out-shoot and out-chance them...hopefully they will be re-warded...'cause clearly they are the best team at this year's University Cup.
I know everyone is going to jump all over me and call bias for this but whatever, it is probably true...
It is unfortunate that the one team who could hang with the Bears and give them a good game isn't at the tournament.
You deserve to be jumped on for that statement, your self-appointed best team didn't even make it to the AUS final.
First post, long time reader. I just came back from the CUC and have watched all 6 teams play 2 games each. After reading the build-up to the tournament, the most disappointing team was by far Acadia. They had one fantastic line and showed little else. The best of the OUA teams was McGill by far. Great goaltending and some dynamic forwards. They need to produce more on the forecheck but they will be one of the teams to watch next year. Windsor's luck ran out when their goaltending ran out. In their game against Acadia they showed a lot of grit and determination for full value on that win. Carleton was a club with not a lot of speed but played hard and tough. They did not have the individual talent of the others. One thing all of the OUA teams was good goaltending (save for the last game where the goalie got no help). For the two CW teams, Saskatchewan is riding a green wave right now. They are getting scoring from all lines and going at a different level. As the case with McGill and Carleton, their goalie can steel a game. For the Bears, they have to get some finish and get back to their game. The tournament has not seen the total Bear package yet - overtime today was the closest they have come.
The game tomorrow should be very interesting and don't let the past games fool you - this will be a tough game. If the Bears can get their defense pressuring and their top line of Ringrose, Dyck and Lazo going, they should be successful but if the Huskies get on top early, the crowd could play a factor. Should be a good game.
And kudos to the tournament organizers who did a great job with the venue and making the atmosphere good during the afternoon games.
Saskatchewan deserves credit for winning their pool. They come in as a dark horse, that hasn't played since losing out to UBC in the first round, which was played at CUC.First post, long time reader. I just came back from the CUC and have watched all 6 teams play 2 games each. After reading the build-up to the tournament, the most disappointing team was by far Acadia. They had one fantastic line and showed little else. The best of the OUA teams was McGill by far. Great goaltending and some dynamic forwards. They need to produce more on the forecheck but they will be one of the teams to watch next year. Windsor's luck ran out when their goaltending ran out. In their game against Acadia they showed a lot of grit and determination for full value on that win. Carleton was a club with not a lot of speed but played hard and tough. They did not have the individual talent of the others. One thing all of the OUA teams was good goaltending (save for the last game where the goalie got no help). For the two CW teams, Saskatchewan is riding a green wave right now. They are getting scoring from all lines and going at a different level. As the case with McGill and Carleton, their goalie can steel a game. For the Bears, they have to get some finish and get back to their game. The tournament has not seen the total Bear package yet - overtime today was the closest they have come.
The game tomorrow should be very interesting and don't let the past games fool you - this will be a tough game. If the Bears can get their defense pressuring and their top line of Ringrose, Dyck and Lazo going, they should be successful but if the Huskies get on top early, the crowd could play a factor. Should be a good game.
And kudos to the tournament organizers who did a great job with the venue and making the atmosphere good during the afternoon games.
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It should be mentioned that the team that played Alberta the closest was Calgary...never want to discount a UNB or for that matter an AUS School, but I think it can be suggested the Dinos may have had the 2nd best team in the CIS this season.
McGill clearly was well-coached. Played within their limitations. But lacked the horses up front. Carleton is a couple years away but coming.
Cheers
Stauffer
Alberta PxP from 1989-92, 1998-2008 (Six Titles in 13 seasons) and Alberta SID 2000-2008