2022 University Cup

[AUS Fan]

We didn't have a Thread, so here it is.

CW has their 1st ticket punched for the Nationals. UofA swept CAL ( 6-3, 6-1) and will play either UBC or Mt Royal (tied at 1, game 3 tonight @ UBC).

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[Bob Stauffer]

Alberta has been a different team since Noah Philp returned to the team for the 2nd half.
He is playing RW on a very good line with Grayson Pawlenchuk and former San Jose Barracuda (AHL) forward Matt Fonteyne.
They obliterated Calgary this weekend combining for 17 points.
Philp has a great release and had 3-5-8 in the 2 games.
Multiple NHL teams are looking at the 6'3" C/RW

 

[AUS Fan]

Alberta has been a different team since Noah Philp returned to the team for the 2nd half.
He is playing RW on a very good line with Grayson Pawlenchuk and former San Jose Barracuda (AHL) forward Matt Fonteyne.
They obliterated Calgary this weekend combining for 17 points.
Philp has a great release and had 3-5-8 in the 2 games.
Multiple NHL teams are looking at the 6'3" C/RW

Looking forward to seeing the Bears again.

 

[AUS Fan]

UBC will return to the U-Cup with a 2-1 game 3 win over Mt Royal. I'm happy for them after being here in 2020 and not getting to play. CW final is Mar 18-20 at Clare Drake.

 

[FreddyFoyle]

Got my rental car booked and my room reserved in New Minas. All set for Nationals.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

Got my rental car booked and my room reserved in New Minas. All set for Nationals.

You didn't happen to rent a van and have room for 3 more from Fredericton? Medical condition means i can't drive right now so 3 of us are looking at taking maratime bus down. We'd be happy to pay gas money if you happen to have space.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

We’re going to get some new OUA teams this year as all of the participants from 2020 (Western/Guelph/Ottawa) and 2019 (Guelph/Queen’s/Carleton) have been eliminated.

 

[lopper]

We’re going to get some new OUA teams this year as all of the participants from 2020 (Western/Guelph/Ottawa) and 2019 (Guelph/Queen’s/Carleton) have been eliminated.

Could be good news for UNB and Alberta

 

[dm8895]

Could be good news for UNB and Alberta

I feel those outside the AUS are going to be shocked how good X is too.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Looks like the OUA final four is going to be McGill/UQTR/Ryerson/Brock…three of those teams will be heading to Wolfville.

 

[AUS Fan]

Brock @ Ryerson
McGill @ UQTR

 

[Bob Stauffer]

Went to both games of UBC-Alberta.
UBC hung around on Friday. Rylan Toth made some stops. But they generated very little 5v5.
Golden Bears ended up winning 4-2 with an ENG.
Alberta built up a 6-0 lead after 2 periods on Saturday as the T-Birds only generated 10 SOG through the first 2 periods and the Golden Bears chased Toth.
Golden Bears are much deeper, especially up front.
They have Luc Smith (28 goal season-WHL) and Josh Patterson (31 goal season-WHL) on their 4th line.
Alberta's top line of Grayson Pawlenchuk-Matt Fonteyne-Noah Philp were relatively quiet this weekend after lighting up Calgary a couple of weeks ago.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Alberta should be heavy favourites to win this season.

 

[dm8895]

Went to both games of UBC-Alberta.
UBC hung around on Friday. Rylan Toth made some stops. But they generated very little 5v5.
Golden Bears ended up winning 4-2 with an ENG.
Alberta built up a 6-0 lead after 2 periods on Saturday as the T-Birds only generated 10 SOG through the first 2 periods and the Golden Bears chased Toth.
Golden Bears are much deeper, especially up front.
They have Luc Smith (28 goal season-WHL) and Josh Patterson (31 goal season-WHL) on their 4th line.
Alberta's top line of Grayson Pawlenchuk-Matt Fonteyne-Noah Philp were relatively quiet this weekend after lighting up Calgary a couple of weeks ago.

Bob please tell me we are getting a goaltender ?!?! I can’t sit and watch 97 waste another year

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

Alberta's dominance of Calgary and UBC (2-0 sweeps) is impressive.
They most likely go into Nationals as favourites, but if stacked up against UNB, defensively the stingiest team in the country, they won't be doubling the REDS in shots or puck possession.
The biggest difference is offence, were UNB has lost Nick Guay, who is a former CHL 40 goal scorer and led the AUS in scoring prior to leaving for pro and Ty Boland, former CHL 50 goal scorer, also to departed for pro. Both, as many others also departed the AUS and OUA, due to the fact that the season was not going to play out.
This is Alberta's tournament to lose, but I wouldn't hand them the title yet.
IMO,X, if they get by SMU are very capable of knocking off UNB or Alberta.

 

[AUS Fan]

It'll be interesting to see how the teams handle the Olympic sized ice at Acadia.

In my mind I have the AUS teams penciled in, but will wait until the semis are done. Also gonna wait until Thursday to see how the OUA fills out.

I guess the only "given" is that Acadia will play Alberta on Friday night.

But, I'm in general agreement with your comment.

 

[Hollywood3]

I was hoping this would be Nipissing's year.

 

[Rob]

I was hoping this would be Nipissing's year.

Ryerson can still make it.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

It'll be interesting to see how the teams handle the Olympic sized ice at Acadia.

In my mind I have the AUS teams penciled in, but will wait until the semis are done. Also gonna wait until Thursday to see how the OUA fills out.

I guess the only "given" is that Acadia will play Alberta on Friday night.

But, I'm in general agreement with your comment.

If UNB wins tonight and wins the AUS champ next weekend (no sure bet i know); how could it not be unb vs acadia friday night? Surly UNB can't fall below Alberta with an unbeaten playoff and how could Acadia be anything but 8th for ultimately coming dead last in AUS. I know there is a bit of flexibility to try and avoid quarterfinals among the same conference, just don't see how it could be avoided in this scenario? Besides historically Acadia has played UNB very tough at home so they may favor that over Alberta.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

If UNB wins tonight and wins the AUS champ next weekend (no sure bet i know); how could it not be unb vs acadia friday night? Surly UNB can't fall below Alberta with an unbeaten playoff and how could Acadia be anything but 8th for ultimately coming dead last in AUS. I know there is a bit of flexibility to try and avoid quarterfinals among the same conference, just don't see how it could be avoided in this scenario? Besides historically Acadia has played UNB very tough at home so they may favor that over Alberta.

The only thing is if UNB wins X is clearly 5th…then you have 3 AUS teams in the same bracket.

Getting ahead of myself here…but if UNB were to win AUS I kind of hope Alberta goes ahead of them…so they would be on X’s side.

 

[Hollywood3]

The only thing is if UNB wins X is clearly 5th…then you have 3 AUS teams in the same bracket.

Getting ahead of myself here…but if UNB were to win AUS I kind of hope Alberta goes ahead of them…so they would be on X’s side.

Final rankings are often gerrymandered. Also, would there not be chance that if McGill is OUA3 they would fall behind Acadia?

 

[Hollywood3]

Come to think of it, this might be the gerrymander they are looking for:

Alberta v OUA3
OUA2 v AUS2

AUS1 v Acadia
OUA1 v UBC

 

[AUS Fan]

Acadia can't play UNB in the 1st game because that doesn't happen.
If UNB wins the AUS: UNB, UofA, OUA1, OUA2, SFX, UBC, ACA, OUA3.
If SFX wins the AUS: UofA, SFX, OUA1, OUA2, UNB, UBC, OUA3, ACA.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Acadia can't play UNB in the 1st game because that doesn't happen.
If UNB wins the AUS: UNB, UofA, OUA1, OUA2, SFX, UBC, ACA, OUA3.
If SFX wins the AUS: UofA, SFX, OUA1, OUA2, UNB, UBC, OUA3, ACA.

I would have agreed with this 100%….prior to 2019. Remember Alberta and Lethbridge played in the quarter-finals that year.

 

[AUS Fan]

I should know that because I was there. I guess we'll know in week or so.

Edit: If I recall correctly, this was done to get a good gate for that game. I'm not certain of this, but something says Yes...

The host team has some leeway but I can't see it happening. I'm sticking with my "predictions".