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Wed, 14 Dec 1994 04:18:26 GMT |
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. |
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In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] (Nate Robinson) writes:
|> >[log in to unmask] wrote:
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|> >>
|> >> Why the hell was Masotta in goal vs. Princeton.(It makes no sense)
|> >>
|> >It was Dan Fridgen's plan to start Brian Masotta in goal all along. Like any
|> >good coach (Remember Bowling Green's goalie flaming?) when you have two
|> >legitimate goal tenders, you play both, not just the "hot" one. Masotta has
|> >had the unfortunate experience of ZERO defense in front of him when he
|> >has played. You really can't blame him.
|> >
|> >>
|> >> The overall RPI team isn't strong enough to support a weak goalie.
|> >> This is evidenced by their need to depend on Tamburro to pull them
|> >> out of defensive disasters(as witnessed during the Clarkson game).
|> >>
|> >You're right, they're not strong enough. But the answer ISN'T to rely on your
|> >hot goalie. They NEED a kick in the teeth every now and again. There's FIVE
|> >guys in front of the goalie the opposition has to get through... THEY need to
|> >pick up their game or they WILL LOSE not matter who's in goal!
|> >
|> >RPI's played over expectation this year, and sometimes over their head. They
|> >don't have the depth, or an incredable standout. Like Maine who is
|> >showing BU that hockey is a TEAM sport, RPI's gonna have to play with a team
|> >attitude to win and we should enjoy the wins we get.
|> >
|> >Jim Chalfonte
|> >[log in to unmask]
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|> [Some things om9itted above]
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|> I've noticed that RPI's defense (and the whole team) plays well when they
|> have confidence in the goalie, and really poorly when they don't. I agree
|> with Jim, both goalies need experience, and the team needs confidence in
|> both goalies.
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|> On the other hand, I was quite surprised at how well Princeton played here
|> in Cornell. They looked like a solid team, and may be underestimated.
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|> Nate Robinson, RPI '94
Not only does RPI need the confidence, but they also need a solid
goalie to back them up when they let the opposition get the occasional
break-away, or when the defense falls asleep and lets the other team
go on a limited shooting spree.
It would just be real great to have two well seasoned goalies, but
I think Masotta is too "around the edges".
I think RPI should stick with Tamburro and see how far they
can go.(If the entire team is willing to try that is)
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