2024 University Cup

[AUS Fan]

This is probably best well balance team unb has built and I expect them to beat TMU however a lot of if for TMU win, Edmonds must be first star , two , stay out of box and three get lead on unb.
What I don’t like atm is cockiness attitude Unb presenting around rink. Almost gives off that 2022 vibes.

You mean the UNB fans or team people? I haven't seen anyone from the team except for the TMU game the other night.

 

[hockeyinsiderusports]

You mean the UNB fans or team people? I haven't seen anyone from the team except for the TMU game the other night.

Few of players been really arrogant at holiday inn !

 

[hockeyinsiderusports]

Best F group I’ve ever seen. Winning and Huge Budget will get you amazing F group

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

TMU is a better team overall than BRK and should give UNB a good game. They are more physical than BRK.

Well, that was a beatdown. I was (honestly) going to predict a 6-0 or 6-1 UNB victory, but held off posting because I didn't want to be accused (again) of bashing the OUA West.

UNB is clearly deeper to begin with. When you combine (1) the talent disparity, (2) UNB's greater rest period (44 hours versus 36 hours) and (3) the Double OT really hurting TMU's top guys, this game lined up heavily in UNB's favour. Kudos to UNB for seeing it through and asserting themselves.

Few of players been really arrogant at holiday inn !

It's only arrogance when you don't back it up. When you do back it up, it's confidence.

 

[MiamiHockeyII]

Well, that was a beatdown. I was (honestly) going to predict a 6-0 or 6-1 UNB victory, but held off posting because I didn't want to be accused (again) of bashing the OUA West.

UNB is clearly deeper to begin with. When you combine (1) the talent disparity, (2) UNB's greater rest period (44 hours versus 36 hours) and (3) the Double OT really hurting TMU's top guys, this game lined up heavily in UNB's favour. Kudos to UNB for seeing it through and asserting themselves.



It's only arrogance when you don't back it up. When you do back it up, it's confidence.

I expect a UQTR victory tonight, but these teams are so tight and know each other so well anything can happen. Worst-case scenario for the OUA teams is a lengthy OT game, because neither team will be able to handle UNB if they are gassed.

 

[AUS Fan]

I expected more from TMU, regardless of what UNB can bring. Up 5-0, UNB still ran their top PP unit. In the dying seconds they still had a forecheck. Never let up one iota.

I forgot to mention I was gonna cheer for UBC last night until they didn't pick up the pucks after warmup. That, plus the MCG band made me switch teams. Then, hearing the goal song, I'm solid MCG.

I expect a close game tonight. I've got 5 bucks riding on the Redbirds

 

[FreddyFoyle]

I expected more from TMU, regardless of what UNB can bring. Up 5-0, UNB still ran their top PP unit. In the dying seconds they still had a forecheck. Never let up one iota.

I forgot to mention I was gonna cheer for UBC last night until they didn't pick up the pucks after warmup. That, plus the MCG band made me switch teams. Then, hearing the goal song, I'm solid MCG.

I expect a close game tonight. I've got 5 bucks riding on the Redbirds

 

[hockeyinsiderusports]

Well, that was a beatdown. I was (honestly) going to predict a 6-0 or 6-1 UNB victory, but held off posting because I didn't want to be accused (again) of bashing the OUA West.

UNB is clearly deeper to begin with. When you combine (1) the talent disparity, (2) UNB's greater rest period (44 hours versus 36 hours) and (3) the Double OT really hurting TMU's top guys, this game lined up heavily in UNB's favour. Kudos to UNB for seeing it through and asserting themselves.



It's only arrogance when you don't back it up. When you do back it up, it's confidence.

Well, that was a beatdown. I was (honestly) going to predict a 6-0 or 6-1 UNB victory, but held off posting because I didn't want to be accused (again) of bashing the OUA West.

UNB is clearly deeper to begin with. When you combine (1) the talent disparity, (2) UNB's greater rest period (44 hours versus 36 hours) and (3) the Double OT really hurting TMU's top guys, this game lined up heavily in UNB's favour. Kudos to UNB for seeing it through and asserting themselves.



It's only arrogance when you don't back it up. When you do back it up, it's confidence.

30K helps

 

[FreddyFoyle]

When you are able to roll 4 lines and don't play your stud D-man half the game you are able to keep the tempo up. One of the Reds told me that even tv timeouts are a help because it allows for more recovery time. They're not machines, and their pace is hard to maintain.

 

[FreddyFoyle]

30K helps

I don't want to drag out this who spends more stuff again, but remember, the OUA has a self-imposed cap on AFA's. The rest of the country isn't willing to shoot themselves in that foot. You have to set priorities, and obviously the OUA has different priorities and they have to live with the consequences. Not our fault.

 

[hockeyinsiderusports]

30k

I don't want to drag out this who spends more stuff again, but remember, the OUA has a self-imposed cap on AFA's. The rest of the country isn't willing to shoot themselves in that foot. You have to set priorities, and obviously the OUA has different priorities and they have to live with the consequences. Not our fault.

Aus got “audit” two years ago and found no irregularities like Dal incident but one day it will happen and giving 1200 per week for player as “work study “ like few Aus schools.” Reason this is allowed attract students on campus and hopefully they stay live in city upon graduation”.

If anyone says Aus hockey doesn’t have advantage or says budget low. They are all lying through their teeth. I love see them work off 50-75k budgets

30k

Aus got “audit” two years ago and found no irregularities like Dal incident but one day it will happen and giving 1200 per week for player as “work study “ like few Aus schools.” Reason this is allowed attract students on campus and hopefully they stay live in city upon graduation”.

If anyone says Aus hockey doesn’t have advantage or says budget low. They are all lying through their teeth. I love see them work off 50-75k budgets. Just own up to real budget and not fake docs


But winning attracts players but superior budget doesn’t hurt either

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Has UQTR ever bid on the UCup? With the size of their rink (and the option of using the bigger ECHL rink) + their fan support it seems like a natural fit…or am I missing something?

 

[FreddyFoyle]

30k

Aus got “audit” two years ago and found no irregularities like Dal incident but one day it will happen and giving 1200 per week for player as “work study “ like few Aus schools.” Reason this is allowed attract students on campus and hopefully they stay live in city upon graduation”.

If anyone says Aus hockey doesn’t have advantage or says budget low. They are all lying through their teeth. I love see them work off 50-75k budgets

OUA low budgets are OUA problems. You have to set priorities and find the money if you want to recruit with the big boys. Casting aspersions doesn't change the fact that the AUS is more serious about men's hockey than many OUA schools. We just wish we had the money that McGill has to work with.

 

[hockeyinsiderusports]

OUA low budgets are OUA problems. You have to set priorities and find the money if you want to recruit with the big boys. Casting aspersions doesn't change the fact that the AUS is more serious about men's hockey than many OUA schools. We just wish we had the money that McGill has to work with.

300-500 k budget (unb) (3000 fan help budget ) is absolutely ridiculous- i understand cash flow is different at each university known hockey schools. Or Football (western/laval) or track (Windsor)
Compare to 150 at another Aus school to , 95k to 80k to 65k all Aus

 

[dm8895]

For those of us that couldn’t make the trip, final is on TVA In French, planning to sink English PxP up to avoid the admittedly not horrible but not great frame rate on the streaming

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Surprisingly, this is the first time these two have met in the final.

 

[hockeyinsiderusports]

1 vs 2. Can’t ask for anything else
4 v 6

 

[Rob]

Was hoping for overtime but what an exciting gsme

 

[David Suzuki]

Cmon three rivers!

 

[AUS Fan]

Was hoping for overtime but what an exciting gsme

That was the best game so far. UdeM-UQTR was best until this.

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

HNIC showing some UCup (men’s + women’s) highlights during the 2nd intermission of the Oilers/Avalanche game.

EDIT - Ben Steiner tweeted out the clip

 

[AUS Fan]

Game Day-

MCG-TMU 11 am, Bronze Medal

UNB-UQTR 5 pm, Gold and Silver Medals

My heart says pick MCG but I think TMU wants to win something on home ice.
MCG, coming off the loss and being a late game may have an impact.

Gotta go with UNB for Gold. It could be close, but I feel it will be 3-4 goal spread.

My record so far has not been great. I'm 1-for-4 in 1/4 finals and 1-for-2 in semis.

 

[AUS Fan]

Has UQTR ever bid on the UCup? With the size of their rink (and the option of using the bigger ECHL rink) + their fan support it seems like a natural fit…or am I missing something?

They bid a couple of years ago, when TMU won the bid. UQTR, UBC and TMU, I think.

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

They bid a couple of years ago, when TMU won the bid. UQTR, UBC and TMU, I think.

I could see UBC bidding again, especially since the program has excelled the past 4 years.

 

[Hollywood3]

Game Day-

MCG-TMU 11 am, Bronze Medal

UNB-UQTR 5 pm, Gold and Silver Medals

My heart says pick MCG but I think TMU wants to win something on home ice.
MCG, coming off the loss and being a late game may have an impact.

Gotta go with UNB for Gold. It could be close, but I feel it will be 3-4 goal spread.

My record so far has not been great. I'm 1-for-4 in 1/4 finals and 1-for-2 in semis.

So you got UNB right and the rest wrong?