After 2 weekends of hockey who are the better teams in the SECRHL

[rocksforhands]

anybody have any thoughts

[NYR1199]

D1:
1. FIU
2. UF
3. ucf
4. nc state

Can go in either order, those teams are both strong. I give the edge to FIU right now because they beat UF.

D2:
1. tampa
2. usf
3. wcu
4. miami
5. fau (fau beats fsu in controversial ending.)
6. fsu

D3:
1. Valencia

Where did BCC go?

[rocksforhands]

i like the rankings but i put uf #1 still and elon has to be somewhere in the top 5 of d2 because they tied miami and only lost to tampa by 1 and i have no clue what happened to bcc

[FAUplayer]

Looks like we will have a nice event in Ft Myers in two weeks with all the top teams being present.

[FAUplayer]

D1:
1. FIU
2. UF
3. ucf
4. nc state

Can go in either order, those teams are both strong. I give the edge to FIU right now because they beat UF.

D2:
1. tampa
2. usf
3. wcu
4. miami
5. fau (fau beats fsu in controversial ending.)
6. fsu

D3:
1. Valencia

Where did BCC go?

As an update, I talked to BCC, and they have confirmed that they are no longer playing in the league. It's a shame; they have a really good team with a bunch of players I used to play travel with when I was younger; it was great to see all those old friends again.

[BEEZERAL]

FAU, I played with those BCC guys as well. what travel teams have u played on?

[rocksforhands]

That sucks about BCC...one because they are an excellent team with a lot of talent...two they are defending d3 national champs and they can't even defend their title...and lastly they show well for the secrhl when they have gone to nationals...

[betteronice]

D1:
FU
UCF
FIU

all about even . . .

D2:
Tampa
USF
WCU
Elon
FSU
Miami

[BEEZERAL]

better on ice, your list is bogus if you have FSU over FAU, they beat them this past weekend. Also Miami is 3-0-1 and played some tough teams in the first tournament.

[betteronice]

better on ice, your list is bogus if you have FSU over FAU, they beat them this past weekend. Also Miami is 3-0-1 and played some tough teams in the first tournament.

ahh touche, i forgot about FAU, yes they def jump FSU. . . Miami did impress me, theyve added some very impressive players, but i still think they lack a good overall system . . we shall see, i just dont know if you can argue that they are ahead of tampa, Elon, USF, WCU yet. . .

[rocksforhands]

If I had to rank the D2 teams they would go like this:
Tampa(best overall D2 team)
USF(best goaltending in southeast)
FAU(they were missing key players and still had a great opening weekend)
Miami(Addition of two top players...they can beat anyone)
FSU(deep roster of solid players)
Elon(addition of B team will allow better players to be on rink more)
WCU(good squad but playing in North benefits them)
Kennesaw(new fast team but unknown)
College of Charleston (Fritz is one of the best players in Southeast)


any games anybody is looking forward to this weekend with some predictions for them

[gloveside]

Division II SECRHL
1.Tampa...Slick offensive team with solid goaltender.
2.USF...Not overwhelming but a smart team top to bottom.
3.WCU...Similar to USF... Best Goalie tandum in DII.
4.Elon...Proven team...Battled Tampa closely in 3-2 loss.
5.FAU...One Tourny...Only beat GT 9-6...Still may be gelling?
6.Miami...Capable of huge offensive output...Defence & Goaltending?
7.FSU...Same as FAU...Not honestly sure here...
8.Kennesaw...Will play anyone close...Can you say sleeper team.
9.College of CC...If they played their top 6 or 7 instead of all 12... Goaltending????
Looking forward to responses. I would say by seasons end the Regional Playoffs will be a complete dog fight... GLOVESIDE

[IllSnipeYouAll]

what about d1?? no d1 love

[rocksforhands]

D1 is dominated way too much by the south and those three teams (UF,UCF,FIU) can all beat each other but I think FIU is the best followed by UF.

[rocksforhands]

FT Myers schedule is out. It looks like that weekend will be full of big games and will show who the better teams are in the conference. A sleeper team is Valencia CC they looked good in their first tourney lets see if it carries over.

[BEEZERAL]

Why is USF ranked so high? Their oponents combined records are 3-17.

[betteronice]

they still looked extremely solid in all of their games, same can be said of western . . they went 4-0 against weaker opponents (8-18) . . .

[gloveside]

what about d1?? no d1 love

With FSU and USF moving to Division II, There doesn't seem to be much to talk about so far. Having said that, much can be learned from watching the D-I games.
Gloveside

[CSteamer]

USF is definitley better then Western, not a question.

[Topshelf39]

im a little dissapointed abt this weekend seeing how the top 4 D2 teams will be in Ft Myers, yet they arent all playing each other. This weekend would have been perfect to see who the strongest D2 team really is. Any thoughts?

[rocksforhands]

I agree...but there are still some big D2 games that weekend.

[wednthavddr]

I agree to..It would be a tough schedule for all of the teams if they had to play each other. I think it would be fun going into every game knowing you have to battle. Not thinking you have a chance scoring 16 goals.

[CUDangled]

Too bad the schedule worked out that way. The point of having two divisions is to play the teams in YOUR division...right?

[theonlyone]

USF vs. Tampa will be the most exciting game of the weekend in D2? any thoughts?

[JewInNet]

I think will be an interesting match up puting a high scoring team in Tampa against the team with arguablly the best goaltending in the south, USF. I think USF will win 4-2.

Miami and FAU will be another good D2 game, this should be the first time we see FAU with their full roster.

[FAUplayer]

USF vs. Tampa will be the most exciting game of the weekend in D2? any thoughts?

That game definitely looks really good. It is at noon on Saturday, but they do not show a game for 1Pm on Saturday, the next game is at 2PM? :confused:

[Topshelf39]

any thoughts from everybody on who the best goal scorer, defenseman, and goaltender in the league of the Southeast D2 division are?

[wednthavddr]

Top Scorer:
Rowan Porter-UT
Daniel Caudy- USC
Michael Crow- UM(haven't seen play but stats wise)
Matt Lidd- VTech
Drake Fallah- FAU*

Top D-Man:
Jeff Kotcher- UT
Scotty Johnson- UM
Steve "Mooch" Ruhmel- USF
Paul Fritz- CoC

Top Goalies:
Nick Regan- USF
Guy Antonacci- UT
Clark Colosimo- WCU
Phil Diorio- FAU*
Brian Napert-USF*

*Have not played but will make a difference on their teams.

I think this list is pretty solid. Let me know if anybody should be left off, or if any additions should be made.

[JewInNet]

I agree with most of ur list my only additions are I think Thomas Benton from FSU needs to be included in top scorers, if you look at his stats from the past years and this year he is a top player in the league

For goalies, Brian Napert is the number one goalie in the south, hands down

Also, Phil from FAU actually played all of their games except against FSU. He is good but nothing impressive he will cost he team with his laziness.

[rocksforhands]

Napert is a very good goalie but the kid who played at Snellville for them was just as good if not better.

[FAUplayer]

The kid mentioned above from FSU is a very good player, definitely a top player for the division. Also, Steven Beardsell from GT was a good player.

Goaltending, I definitely see USF with the best tandem, and from playing opposite of Reagan for years, I think he is the top in conference (D1 and D2). As far as Phil goes from FAU, he had an off weekend in Savannah, and he will need to bounce back in order to win.

And as far as the schedule goes, it would have been great to have all the top D2 teams play each other; not sure why they didn't have that lined up, and have the D1, B, and B teams play together....

[wednthavddr]

I think most of the fsu players are just solid. they tend to play a lot of northern tournaments and I think overall the south teams are better. It is easier to have more points when you play against weaker talent. I think benton is one of FSU's better players but not at the talent the people I posted. But thats just my opinion, not trying to be a ****.

[CUDangled]

I think most of the fsu players are just solid. they tend to play a lot of northern tournaments and I think overall the south teams are better. It is easier to have more points when you play against weaker talent. I think benton is one of FSU's better players but not at the talent the people I posted. But thats just my opinion, not trying to be a ****.

Didn't you just contradict yourself in that statement? I am not trying to be a **** either...

But you said FSU is not as strong as the S. Florida teams. Ok
You also said FSU plays the "weaker" northern teams in the division. Ok
Then you say that it is easier to score more points when you play weaker teams... This would be true if the "weaker" teams you are playing are "weaker" than YOUR team. Make sense? You only score more points on "weak" teams when the team you are playing on is stronger. You have essentially said that FSU is in the same classification as the northern teams...thus on a level playing field with their opponents. Whatever...now I am just confusing myself! haha

Regardless, Benton is a skilled player. I've seen him cone the best d-men in the league. Put him on UF and I could see a point increase by 20% without a problem.

This is the like arguement who is better Barry Sanders or Emmit Smith? Barry played for a weak team while Smith was winning Super Bowls. How are you defining "greatness"? The success of the team of the skill of the player?

/babbling... :D

[NYR1199]

I think most of the fsu players are just solid. they tend to play a lot of northern tournaments and I think overall the south teams are better. It is easier to have more points when you play against weaker talent. I think benton is one of FSU's better players but not at the talent the people I posted. But thats just my opinion, not trying to be a ****.

I think someone is still bitter from last years playoff loss

[wednthavddr]

Wow...

Think of it this way...What if you take Benton off of FSU and add any of those players I listed? Leave all leadership behind because I know that he is a very good captain to the team..I think the players I listed will put up more points then him on FSU.

This isn't an arguement about who the most valuable player is to their team because I think he is a big part of FSU. This is about WHO IS THE BEST GOAL SCORER and if you think he is better then the kids I listed..well then your just stubborn..

Nobody on this thread may really know me, but when I play I tend to leave whatever happens on the rink, unless somebody disrespects my team or me. I don't have a grudge against him or his team and if you think I do then grow up.

[Topshelf39]

ya wed i would def agree with your list but i think u also have to add chris adams from Elon. with weeks gone look for his goals to jump a considerable amount

[Topshelf39]

also i think one more has to be added Steve Regan from USF despite his laziness and the fact that one goalie shuts him down time after time. he can really snipe, and his hands r some of the best ive seen.

[wednthavddr]

I've actually never watched Elon play. I no they are a solid team, but cannot really judge them..

Thanks for the look TopShelf..I actually am Steven Regan and I no i'm lazy at some points but im just so fat my legs have a tough time moving my frame...hahaha

[CSteamer]

That one goalie who shuts regan down over and over again must be USC's right?

[rocksforhands]

I would take Regan over Benton played against both...and is Regan related to their goalie?

[wednthavddr]

yea he is the more talented brother...

[JewInNet]

wow I had no idea that one person could bring up so many bad memories and arguments

its not like I said add FSU's goalie to the list of the best goalies in the south

but i agree with the addition of Regan, he is a great player on a really good team. USF is one those teams that prove you dont need to roll three lines in order be successful or even two full ones

[theonlyone]

steve regan is still a beeotch and shows his nipples to refs at the roller den hahah..i still love you new york..and im throwing my guess that the goalie might be antonacci from UT..just a thought though!

[gloveside]

When or if you get a chance, watch for Jake Whitman(Defence) WCU...5 tool player. Gloveside

[FAUplayer]

When or if you get a chance, watch for Jake Whitman(Defence) WCU...5 tool player. Gloveside

Name sounds very familiar. Wasn't he apart of the Tour Tritons years ago (88 or 89 birthyear I think)?

[gloveside]

Jake Whitman is just a local from Asheville.N.C. Solid two way player with decieving speed.

[gloveside]

USF vs. Tampa will be the most exciting game of the weekend in D2? any thoughts? I agree, if UT can keep their heads in the game and not be distracted buy questionable calls and overly aggressive play, they will be tough all season... Gloveside

[FAUplayer]

I agree, if UT can keep their heads in the game and not be distracted buy questionable calls and overly aggressive play, they will be tough all season... Gloveside

UT won 6-4 I believe. Very controlled game by USF, but turnovers seemed to hurt, as well as numerous 4-2 powerplays for UT. UT looks very strong.

[gloveside]

As the parody of DII grows in the Southeast, turnovers and lack of communication will be the back breaker in the closer games. Gloveside

[someonestopme]

if anyone was at Ft Myers this weekend, they would have seen that no one could skate with UCF. They beat FIU by a margin of 4 or 5, Valencia, a very strong JC team by 7, and toyed with UTampa it looked like. UF will give them the best game, hopefully they face each other at the next tourney. Judging from this weekend, it looks like UCF will take the Southeast region once again.

1. UCF
2. UF
3. FIU
4. FAU
5. Valencia
6. Tampa
7. NC State

[BEEZERAL]

you realize you just ranked teams in completely different divisions.

[someonestopme]

Regardless of divisions, that list ranks everyone at that tournament, minus NCState..need a break down?? Id say out of Southeast teams, these are the teams that will go to Nat's and do something.
DI
1 ucf
2 uf

DII
1 FAU
2 UT

[theonlyone]

Who has the most legitimate shot at winning the region for D2..Tampa and FAU both look good after 2 tournaments..how is both teams depth?

[FAUplayer]

Who has the most legitimate shot at winning the region for D2..Tampa and FAU both look good after 2 tournaments..how is both teams depth?

I am going to go out on a limb and say either USF, UT, and FAU (maybe even UM still) (how's Elon?) can win on any given day; the games this past weekend were very close, a bounce here or there could have changed either outcomes.

I am confused on how people are writing off USF (losing by 2 to UT and by 1 to FAU. both games very close and a bounce or two could have changed the whole game)....

[theonlyone]

i agree with you on everything you said..USF has a solid roster top to bottom, losing 3 tough games hurts USF but a team of their caliber will have no problem getting right back into the mix..Elon is a very experienced team with great speed and a few top notch players who can find the back of the net..this year D2 will be able to send 2 or more teams to nationals and be represented well

[MissionMutt]

Who are some of the grit grinding players of D2 florida hockey that you would love to have on your team but hate to face ??

[BEEZERAL]

Brittney Johnson. Hate playing against her.

[wednthavddr]

hahaha..Thanks for not counting USF out. This was a rough weekend for us. Yet again another short bench hurt us. Every game was so close, stupid penalties and crappy bounces just deflated us..I think we let in late goals at the end of a period in all 4 games...You cant win like that. I really enjoyed playing every game this weekend even though we lost most of them. The south is really competitive and deep...

FAU, UT, UM, FSU, Elon, and USF could all have an arguement for winning the region. It will come done to who shows up for regionals. Should be really interesting..

You guys hear something about a lobster ending up in somebodies locker room this weekend? Weird?

[BEEZERAL]

No offense, but USF played like they wanted to lose the FAU game. The last 10 minutes of that game was some lifeless hockey from the Bulls, against UM you were given power play after power play and still only salvaged a tie. You are still in it but you got a ton of help to stay in it.

[wednthavddr]

by the end of FAU we were gassed and deflated by goal with 5.3 seconds left of second period...and then early 3rd period goal...

We scored 3 PPG against Miami...there goalie stood on his head...he played awesome..

[William Bourque]

Do you guys have any scores?

I'm trying to follow the conversation...but i can't pick up who won what by what.

[rocksforhands]

decisions i know of:
fau beat miami
tampa beat usf
fau beat usf
fau beat valencia
tampa beat valencia
ucf beat tampa
miami tied usf
fiu beat miami
ucf beat fiu

dont know all the scores exactly don't want to give false info so if anyone knows the scores post for will

[USFDangles88]

i couldnt believe fau scored that goal with 5.3 seconds left in the 2nd period and then the same person almost scored once more right off the faceoff with less than a second. fau's player hit the crossbar with a quick backhand..unbelievable!

[Topshelf39]

decisions i know of:
fau beat miami
tampa beat usf
fau beat usf
fau beat valencia
tampa beat valencia
ucf beat tampa
miami tied usf
fiu beat miami
ucf beat fiu

dont know all the scores exactly don't want to give false info so if anyone knows the scores post for will

Fau vs miami 6-2
UCF vs Tampa 8-5
Tampa vs Valencia 8-6 i believe
not to sure on the others

[Topshelf39]

also Tampa beat USF 6-4

[FAUplayer]

FAU beat Valencia 8-6
FAU beat USF 2-1
FAU beat UM 6-2
FAU beat FIU B 13-5
UCF B beat USF 3-2

[theonlyone]

tampa beat valencia 10-6

[Topshelf39]

im sorry abt the wrong score on the tampa valencia game. Tampa also beat UCFB 11-1.