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[DMVCuseLax]

 

[LaxAddict38]

Hate to tell you. but he's at 48% against top 10 teams over the past 2 yrs . has he had some great games , yes. has he had some disappointing games and let a lot of soft goals in - yes. let's see what happens:

Congratulations on demonstrating your ability to pull numbers from box scores.

You are underestimating the value of experience.

McNaney was 48% on the SEASON in 2024, then 60% on the season in 2025. Fyock was 50% as a freshman in 2024 and improved to 60% in 2025. Both had some stinkers in “top 10 matchups” and I bet both coaches are happy they stuck with them. Goalies get better with experience, especially big game experience.

McCool got chased out of the cage a couple times in his 1st year starting last year. I would bank on the senior being better for it in his second year starting.

 

[CuseNHouse]

Congratulations on demonstrating your ability to pull numbers from box scores.

You are underestimating the value of experience.

McNaney was 48% on the SEASON in 2024, then 60% on the season in 2025. Fyock was 50% as a freshman in 2024 and improved to 60% in 2025. Both had some stinkers in “top 10 matchups” and I bet both coaches are happy they stuck with them. Goalies get better with experience, especially big game experience.

McCool got chased out of the cage a couple times in his 1st year starting last year. I would bank on the senior being better for it in his second year starting.

Congratulations on demonstrating your ability to pull numbers from box scores.

You are underestimating the value of experience.

McNaney was 48% on the SEASON in 2024, then 60% on the season in 2025. Fyock was 50% as a freshman in 2024 and improved to 60% in 2025. Both had some stinkers in “top 10 matchups” and I bet both coaches are happy they stuck with them. Goalies get better with experience, especially big game experience.

McCool got chased out of the cage a couple times in his 1st year starting last year. I would bank on the senior being better for it in his second year starting.

 

[CuseNHouse]

I like Jimmy and I am very clear on the value of experience. He's shown some upside and He's also shown some shaky play against top competitors . Numbers do matter and the facts get even worse against top 5 competitors at 43% ..so it is what it is . Elite D1 goalies typically average 52–56%. he's got work to do and I hope he can get there. Mullen, The D and the high powered offense offer a lot to work with. BTW. I never suggested replacing him. I said I wouldn't mind seeing a switch when necessary. Ipp offers a nice complement in style . Let's see how things unfold.

 

[LaxAddict38]

I like Jimmy and I am very clear on the value of experience. He's shown some upside and He's also shown some shaky play against top competitors . Numbers do matter and the facts get even worse against top 5 competitors at 43% ..so it is what it is . Elite D1 goalies typically average 52–56%. he's got work to do and I hope he can get there. Mullen, The D and the high powered offense offer a lot to work with. BTW. I never suggested replacing him. I said I wouldn't mind seeing a switch when necessary. Ipp offers a nice complement in style . Let's see how things unfold.

You’re right, numbers do matter.

Taking his sv% from just games against top 5-10 opponents involves a very limited sample size which could see 1-2 bad performances drastically affect the final number. So, in your argument, you take that number and compare it to your arbitrary idea of an “elite d1 goalie” overall sv% (52-56%). The problem is you’re not comparing it to elite d1 goalie sv% against top 5 teams.

If you’re going to pull his sv% against top 5 opponents, you should then compare it to elite D1 goalies sv% against top 5 opponents.

Most “elite” goalies aren’t lighting the world on fire every single time they play a top 5 team. Ryan Croddick, for example, the 2025 All-American from Princeton and 2026 pre season 3rd team All-American, was 41% against top-5 teams last year. He must be a below average bum!

Again, congratulations on demonstrating your ability to pull numbers from box scores.