2014-15 OUA Regular Season

[Rob]

Waterloo looks like their poised for another trip back to the Nationals. Carleton is another team that has come on strong lately.

Windsor was here in Fredericton for a couple of games in the New Year. They didn't look very strong on the back end but they did have a couple of players out. Overall didn't impress me much though.

 

[connor macdavid]

Really good to see RMC picking it up a bit.

Took Laurentian to OT on Thursday, played McGill tight last night.

Carleton lost a snoozer against McGill, and bounced back nicely to beat Laurentian.

OUA East playoffs are going to be insane in the later rounds. One of UQTR, McGill, or Carleton (whoever finishes first) will likely go to nationals, while another of those three will likely have to cross over with the OUA West for the final OUA spot at nationals.

Going to be an absolute grind in the OUA East.

 

[SnipeShow91]

Can't seem to get the embedded thing right....don't kill me Hollywood!

Part 2 of The Road To The Carr-Harris Cup. Part 3 up this week. Technical Difficulties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jJHLl-R57c

 

[Hollywood3]

 

[connor macdavid]

Highlights from Carleton's 5-0 win on Saturday against Laurentian.

 

[Rob]

Poor RMC. I see they lost in ot to Laurentian the other night. Probably their best chance to get a win.

Has a team ever gone the entire season without a win before?

 

[MiamiHockey]

Poor RMC. I see they lost in ot to Laurentian the other night. Probably their best chance to get a win.

Has a team ever gone the entire season without a win before?

In the early 90's, RMC had a losing streak greater than 30 games. I believe they had a winless season in 1992-1993.

 

[northvanman]

Hasn't happened in 20 years, but there were a number of them between 1981 and 1995:

81/82: St. Thomas 0-24-2
84/85: Ryerson 0-24-0
85/86: Lakehead (Nor'Westers) 0-24-0
85/86: St. Mary's 0-25-0
86/87: Concordia 0-15-1
91/92: Ryerson 0-22-0
92/93: RMC 0-22-0
94/95: RMC 0-23-3

RMC has games left against UOIT, Toronto, and Queen's - these all provide a decent chance for a win yet.

 

[Hollywood3]

Hasn't happened in 20 years, but there were a number of them between 1981 and 1995:

81/82: St. Thomas 0-24-2
84/85: Ryerson 0-24-0
85/86: Lakehead (Nor'Westers) 0-24-0
85/86: St. Mary's 0-25-0
86/87: Concordia 0-15-1
91/92: Ryerson 0-22-0
92/93: RMC 0-22-0
94/95: RMC 0-23-3

RMC has games left against UOIT, Toronto, and Queen's - these all provide a decent chance for a win yet.

Victoria operated from 1970 to 1973 (4 seasons). They were 3-17-0 in 1971, their only season with a win!

 

[STUTOMMIES]

Hasn't happened in 20 years, but there were a number of them between 1981 and 1995:

81/82: St. Thomas 0-24-2
84/85: Ryerson 0-24-0
85/86: Lakehead (Nor'Westers) 0-24-0
85/86: St. Mary's 0-25-0
86/87: Concordia 0-15-1
91/92: Ryerson 0-22-0
92/93: RMC 0-22-0
94/95: RMC 0-23-3

RMC has games left against UOIT, Toronto, and Queen's - these all provide a decent chance for a win yet.

Interesting. Could you tell me where you found this historic data?

 

[Hollywood3]

Interesting. Could you tell me where you found this historic data?

There is a stickied thread to list just such resources:
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=813989

While no source is complete, the best appears to be Wikia:
http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_University_Cup_Playoffs

 

[Gr8northscout]

winless seasons

Hasn't happened in 20 years, but there were a number of them between 1981 and 1995:

81/82: St. Thomas 0-24-2
84/85: Ryerson 0-24-0
85/86: Lakehead (Nor'Westers) 0-24-0
85/86: St. Mary's 0-25-0
86/87: Concordia 0-15-1
91/92: Ryerson 0-22-0
92/93: RMC 0-22-0
94/95: RMC 0-23-3

RMC has games left against UOIT, Toronto, and Queen's - these all provide a decent chance for a win yet.

Concordia had won 2 games that year according to this:

http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/1986-87_QUAA_Season

 

[AdamMcg83]

Huge loss for Waterloo, as captain Joe Underwood is out indefinitely with a broken foot: http://warriors.uwaterloo.ca/news/2015/1/21/MHOCKEY_0121150255.aspx

 

[northvanman]

Concordia had won 2 games that year according to this:

http://icehockey.wikia.com/wiki/1986-87_QUAA_Season

Here's where I got it from http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/quaa19801987.html

Your link looks to be accurate, because on the link I found Concordia shows having played 2 fewer games than everyone else (didn't notice that when I looked at it yesterday). The difference is 2 wins that are showing up in your link so I think they can be removed from the list.

 

[Rob]

Big upset in the OUA last night as Laurier shuts out Windsor 3-0.

Lakehead loses back to back games in Toronto and is now out of a playoff spot. Next weekend is a big one for them as they host Guelph (who they trail by a single point) in back to back games. Even if they do make the playoffs it is still surprising to see how much this organization has fallen since Belliveau left the program.

 

[SnipeShow91]

Part 3 of The Road To The Carr Harris Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11MXTkG7dkY&feature=youtu.be

 

[Rob]

I'm not big into the all star game and the accompanying festivities so I watched Laurentia beat Concordia 4-2 today. Not the greatest hockey to watch but still better than the all star game.

Thought I might see more scoring from the Stingers today as the upset UQTR 8-4 last week. The commentators mentioned there seemed to be a lack of urgency on their part. They had 4 straight pp chances and just played dump and chase hockey. Maybe they are satisfied knowing they are in the playoffs. I noticed that they are second overall in scoring in their division but second last in goals against. Getting a number one goaltender has to be their priority during the offseason.

The Voyagers move into fourth place ahead of Nipissing for home ice advantage in the first round.

 

[northvanman]

Final week of the OUA West season sees five teams separated by 1 point fighting for the last two playoff spots. Still bothers me that this many teams with sub .500 records make the playoffs, and that there are no first round byes for the top 2 teams, but what are you going to do?

GP W L OTL PTS
Lakehead 25 9 13 3 21
Guelph 25 9 13 3 21
Laurier 25 10 14 1 21
Brock 25 9 14 2 20
York 25 9 14 2 20


Here's are the schedules:
Lakehead: at Waterloo, at Laurier
Guelph: vs. Western, vs. Waterloo
Laurier: at Western, vs. Lakehead
Brock: vs. Toronto, at Windsor
York: at Ryerson, vs. Toronto

York would seem to have the "easiest" path, although they lost their previous games against Ryerson and Toronto. I think Lakehead is in tough - Laurier as been on a roll lately and Waterloo is a very good team. Guelph probably has the toughest two games, but at least both are at home. Should be fun.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Lakehead loses back to back games in Toronto and is now out of a playoff spot. Next weekend is a big one for them as they host Guelph (who they trail by a single point) in back to back games. Even if they do make the playoffs it is still surprising to see how much this organization has fallen since Belliveau left the program.

Didn't Lakehead change coaches right around the time they hosted Nationals...maybe even in the off-season between the two hosting years?? It seems like since then they have gotten worse and worse....rare to see a once perennial top ranked team now struggling to even make the playoffs.

Anyone who is in the know...what is going on there? Coaching? Recruiting?

 

[recruiter]

Didn't Lakehead change coaches right around the time they hosted Nationals...maybe even in the off-season between the two hosting years?? It seems like since then they have gotten worse and worse....rare to see a once perennial top ranked team now struggling to even make the playoffs.



Anyone who is in the know...what is going on there? Coaching? Recruiting?

A lot of turnover last couple of years within organization especially at Coaching helm. Other teams in Ontario are getting better and have move past Lakehead as school of choice on recruiting side (Carleton, Waterloo). As normal Western will get there recruits every year but a lot of players are staying closer home that has really affected Lakehead recruiting.

You also have look at where GTA players are going and trend is out east or to Ryerson (appears to be school of choice for GTA players) as they have been winning (5/6 years they made playoffs + rink helps them in recruiting)

Lakehead scouting staff has change as Larry Bone is still head guy but for how much longer will he be doing it?

Lakehead had strong core of recruiters with Bone during Belliveau time and Bone only one left. Other two main recruiters at that time , one is at Queens, other at Ryerson. (I think - last I heard (last year)

You can take that with grain of salt but evidence is there to say those two really help Lakehead on recruiting front

That's my thoughts, love to get others.

 

[Rob]

Three way tie for first in the east between McGill, UQTR and Carleton with two games left. Not sure on the tie breaker format.

 

[leafhky88]

Final week of the OUA West season sees five teams separated by 1 point fighting for the last two playoff spots. Still bothers me that this many teams with sub .500 records make the playoffs, and that there are no first round byes for the top 2 teams, but what are you going to do?

GP W L OTL PTS
Lakehead 25 9 13 3 21
Guelph 25 9 13 3 21
Laurier 25 10 14 1 21
Brock 25 9 14 2 20
York 25 9 14 2 20


Here's are the schedules:
Lakehead: at Waterloo, at Laurier
Guelph: vs. Western, vs. Waterloo
Laurier: at Western, vs. Lakehead
Brock: vs. Toronto, at Windsor
York: at Ryerson, vs. Toronto

York would seem to have the "easiest" path, although they lost their previous games against Ryerson and Toronto. I think Lakehead is in tough - Laurier as been on a roll lately and Waterloo is a very good team. Guelph probably has the toughest two games, but at least both are at home. Should be fun.

Last 3 spots.

I thought Laurier was virtually eliminated after their loss to Guelph, falling to 10th, but they have unexpectedly won 5 of their past 6. With all 5 of the teams within a point of each other, it seems anything could happen. While I like that the team I follow has a larger chance of qualifying, I liked the old system of the top 6 making it, with 2 byes. There are already high enough chances of an upset with all series being only best of 3.

 

[Rob]

Last 3 spots.

I thought Laurier was virtually eliminated after their loss to Guelph, falling to 10th, but they have unexpectedly won 5 of their past 6. With all 5 of the teams within a point of each other, it seems anything could happen. While I like that the team I follow has a larger chance of qualifying, I liked the old system of the top 6 making it, with 2 byes. There are already high enough chances of an upset with all series being only best of 3.

When did the OUA change?

I'm a prefer the bye as well. There should be a reward given to finishing in the top two.

 

[Hollywood3]

When did the OUA change?

I'm a prefer the bye as well. There should be a reward given to finishing in the top two.

Seems obvious to me, as well.

 

[11111]

When did the OUA change?

I'm a prefer the bye as well. There should be a reward given to finishing in the top two.

The OUA changed this in 2009-10 when Nipissing joined the league. The old 4 division setup, and 12 team playoff field was eliminated in favour of just the east and west, with 8 out 10 teams making it the east, and 8 out of 9 (*sigh*) in the west. Part of the problem with the old system was it was like the way the NHL used to be - with the 2 division winners seeded top 2 and getting a bye, regardless of record, so the 2nd seed from the weaker division often didn't deserve to be that high.

As silly as it is now that these teams with losing records are getting in, at least when Laurentian joined last year, it was 8 out of 10 on both sides like the OHL, which is what I think they were going for. But it only lasted one season thanks to Ottawa's suspension.