Robert Morris and the NCAA Tournament
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Technically not "Around the NHL", but not Pens Related.
Here is a worthwhile article partly about why RMU should be in the NCAA Hockey Tourney and also provides a really good idea on expanding the tournament to 24 teams. Highly Recommend.
http://cityofchampionssports.com/2015/0 ... -the-cold/
Here is a worthwhile article partly about why RMU should be in the NCAA Hockey Tourney and also provides a really good idea on expanding the tournament to 24 teams. Highly Recommend.
http://cityofchampionssports.com/2015/0 ... -the-cold/
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Good call. Made this forum "Around the Rink" to encompass all non-Pens related hockey talk.Technically not "Around the NHL", but not Pens Related.
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As great as RMU was this season, they unfortunately didn't play anyone of importance... They really have two options: play better opponents or win their conference tourney.
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That's pretty much what Schooley said on his Trib Live radio interview Monday.As great as RMU was this season, they unfortunately didn't play anyone of importance... They really have two options: play better opponents or win their conference tourney.
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I would love, love, love RMU and PSU to play every year. Develop a great rivalry with someone outside the Big Ten.
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Much agreedI would love, love, love RMU and PSU to play every year. Develop a great rivalry with someone outside the Big Ten.
Would also love to see Pitt promote their club team to NCAA level. I knew several guys that played on that team back in the early 2000's. There is definitely enough players now to support two teams in Pittsburgh.
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I think Arizona (or Arizona State) are joining next year to make 60 teams. I would imagine more Big 10 schools could make the jump too.
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It'd be great for Pitt to have another team that would get beaten by PSU.Much agreedI would love, love, love RMU and PSU to play every year. Develop a great rivalry with someone outside the Big Ten.
Would also love to see Pitt promote their club team to NCAA level. I knew several guys that played on that team back in the early 2000's. There is definitely enough players now to support two teams in Pittsburgh.
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Go Miami. Don't screw this up
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RMU captain, Cody Wydo, has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers.
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No offense to the Nailers, but I thought Wydo would at least get a shot in the AHL this season. Hobey Baker finalist, leading scorer in RMU history, active goal scoring leader in the NCAA. He deserves better than the ECHL.RMU captain, Cody Wydo, has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers.
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Yeah, if a PSU player is getting a shot at playing for the Leafs, he should at least be on the AHL level.
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Depends on his priorities. Gets to stay close to where he went to school and play top line minutes. He is a senior, maybe finishing that degree while playing? Gets to play a few months of professional hockey, gets his degree, and then has the summer to prepare to do something better.No offense to the Nailers, but I thought Wydo would at least get a shot in the AHL this season. Hobey Baker finalist, leading scorer in RMU history, active goal scoring leader in the NCAA. He deserves better than the ECHL.RMU captain, Cody Wydo, has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers.
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Then again, it is the Leafs. Might as well be an AHL-level team.Yeah, if a PSU player is getting a shot at playing for the Leafs, he should at least be on the AHL level.
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I don't know his senior status (he could already have the credits to graduate for all I know) but it's possible he's staying close to finish school work. Nailers have plucked 8 other RMU players over the years after their season ended and that's usually the case. Clark Donatelli has made good use of the college players he's picked up this time of year, mainly due to pretty decent rosters being decimated by the glass Penguins heading into the playoffs. Season ends in two weeks and then maybe playoffs (currently tied for 4th and final division spot) he'll get some pro experience then most likely get his big shot somewhere when a fresh season startsNo offense to the Nailers, but I thought Wydo would at least get a shot in the AHL this season. Hobey Baker finalist, leading scorer in RMU history, active goal scoring leader in the NCAA. He deserves better than the ECHL.RMU captain, Cody Wydo, has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers.
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How long has RMU hockey been around. I'm pretty impressed with the size of the school, etc how far they have come. I actually follow their hockey team on twitter.
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That's a good point about his senior status and it seems like most of RMU's best players get a shot with Wheeling before moving elsewhere.I don't know his senior status (he could already have the credits to graduate for all I know) but it's possible he's staying close to finish school work. Nailers have plucked 8 other RMU players over the years after their season ended and that's usually the case. Clark Donatelli has made good use of the college players he's picked up this time of year, mainly due to pretty decent rosters being decimated by the glass Penguins heading into the playoffs. Season ends in two weeks and then maybe playoffs (currently tied for 4th and final division spot) he'll get some pro experience then most likely get his big shot somewhere when a fresh season startsNo offense to the Nailers, but I thought Wydo would at least get a shot in the AHL this season. Hobey Baker finalist, leading scorer in RMU history, active goal scoring leader in the NCAA. He deserves better than the ECHL.RMU captain, Cody Wydo, has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers.
2004 was their first season. They've had a pretty quick rise to being the dominant program in their conference. Have also produced a good number of professionals.How long has RMU hockey been around. I'm pretty impressed with the size of the school, etc how far they have come. I actually follow their hockey team on twitter.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/alumni.php?tmi=7731
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Conference play takes up 28 of their 34 games. Of their 6 other games, 4 of them were against a top 20 team at the time of the game. Their record may have been 1-2-1 in those games, but these 4 games were all played in a 7-day period. Going up against 4 tough teams in 7 days when you are used to 5+ days of rest between sets of games would be difficult for any team.As great as RMU was this season, they unfortunately didn't play anyone of importance... They really have two options: play better opponents or win their conference tourney.
What hurt them is their conference scheduling cupcake games in those 6 games, something they had absolutely no control over.
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Wydo scores his first professional goal in his first pro game.
Edit....he also added a helper in a 2-1 win and named games #1 star. RMUs whole team was there and hammered.
Edit....he also added a helper in a 2-1 win and named games #1 star. RMUs whole team was there and hammered.
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pretty strange national championship game. congrats to the friars. i heard steve levy on nhl radio driving this weekend saying how bad he feels for the BU goalie, but i didnt hear any one lamenting on the way the other team from boston beat miami in the national championship several years ago. justice is served
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