Let's Go!

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It's been well over a month since my last post, and for that, I apologize profusely. I've been very busy lately and haven't had much free time. Additionally, there hasn't been a whole lot of Brown hockey-related news worth writing about.

But now that the beginning of the season is in sight (we're just a week away from the Ivy Showcase), it's time to start writing about and discussing Brown hockey.

Brown has been picked last by just about everyone. Coaches, media, Brian Sullivan, members of the USCHO Fan Forum- no one seems to have any faith that the Bears can take the next step this season. Unlike in previous years, the pundits seem to have respect for the way Brown plays, but simply do not think Bruno can compete based on its perceived lack of talent and youth.

I suppose it's easy to understand most people's reasoning: this is a program that hasn't hosted a home playoff game, had a winning season, or finished any higher than 9th since 2005. It hasn't been nationally ranked since 2004. It hasn't seen a 40-point scorer since Damian Prescott in 1998. It hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 1993, and has never won an ECAC Championship. Why should any neutral observer think there's any chance of any of these things happening this season?

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