2008 Woodie Awards
Men seek to reverse 1-2 record
Jake Laxen
Issue date: 10/25/07 Section: Sports
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There would be many reasons for the Huskies (1-2-1) to have a depleted morale.
But that is one thing the players are not going to let happen.
"We can't dwell on it," sophomore forward Ryan Lasch said.
The Huskies are coming off a series were they were swept by Minnesota-Duluth for the first time since December 1995.
The team struggled greatly Friday in a 2-1 loss as they put up just seven shots on goal through the first two periods.
Saturday went a bit better in portions, but the inconsistency of play and a poorly executed third period led to a 4-2 loss.
The loss continues to add to the frustration of the recent play of the Husky program, which has gone 3-7-3 since sweeping the Gophers last February.
"We got to come in and get points every weekend. We cannot take anything for granted. We have got to come to play," senior forward Nate Dey said.
Yet despite all of the mishaps and frustration of late, the team is committed to keeping their heads high.
"I think that we are positive, that is how we should be. We just have to look forward to the good things from the weekend," Lasch said.
Practice makes perfect
The team has put more emphasis on performing better in practice to help them transition better into the game play.
"(Fixing the problems) starts in practice. We have to score in practice, and it will come into the games," Lasch said. "We just have to start working hard, and once that happens, we will just take over from there."
The team appeared to be more disciplined in practice this week and had several players stay on the ice after the scheduled practice time was over.
They will get their first crack this weekend to turn things around with a two-game series versus Bemidji State (2-2-0) at the National Hockey Center.
The Beavers are also coming off a rough weekend, as they were swept by Merrimack at home. Merrimack is a team that was projected to repeat their last place finish in the Hockey East, as they recorded just three wins last year.
But that is one thing the players are not going to let happen.
"We can't dwell on it," sophomore forward Ryan Lasch said.
The Huskies are coming off a series were they were swept by Minnesota-Duluth for the first time since December 1995.
The team struggled greatly Friday in a 2-1 loss as they put up just seven shots on goal through the first two periods.
Saturday went a bit better in portions, but the inconsistency of play and a poorly executed third period led to a 4-2 loss.
The loss continues to add to the frustration of the recent play of the Husky program, which has gone 3-7-3 since sweeping the Gophers last February.
"We got to come in and get points every weekend. We cannot take anything for granted. We have got to come to play," senior forward Nate Dey said.
Yet despite all of the mishaps and frustration of late, the team is committed to keeping their heads high.
"I think that we are positive, that is how we should be. We just have to look forward to the good things from the weekend," Lasch said.
Practice makes perfect
The team has put more emphasis on performing better in practice to help them transition better into the game play.
"(Fixing the problems) starts in practice. We have to score in practice, and it will come into the games," Lasch said. "We just have to start working hard, and once that happens, we will just take over from there."
The team appeared to be more disciplined in practice this week and had several players stay on the ice after the scheduled practice time was over.
They will get their first crack this weekend to turn things around with a two-game series versus Bemidji State (2-2-0) at the National Hockey Center.
The Beavers are also coming off a rough weekend, as they were swept by Merrimack at home. Merrimack is a team that was projected to repeat their last place finish in the Hockey East, as they recorded just three wins last year.