Maryland Gameday...

[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.

 

[CuseNHouse]

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.

 

[CuseNHouse]

I like Jimmy and I am very clear on the value of experience. He's shown some upside and

He's also shown

 

[CuseNHouse]

For the 3rd time . I said I like Jimmy and think Ipp is a good alternative when needed. Not sure why that's so confusing for you . But to act like Jimmy has been beyond average against high level competition is delusional. Will he get there - probably / hopefully . He let in several soft goals against Maryland and that is not just my opinion , (as a reference point , watch the game analysis above ) it's pretty well understood and has been widely talked about. He came up with some good / critical saves at the end. Let's hope he keeps building. Some big games coming up.

 

[HtownOrange]

It's O.K. to have different opinions. Let the season play out. Enjoy the great early season victory. Focus on the next victim opponent. You have not convinced each other, let it be and share the fact that you are Orange fans. Enjoy the win.

We know we have a special team, one we expect to see play Memorial Day weekend with a reasonably good chance to see them play on Memorial Day.

 

[Lax Mouse]

It's O.K. to have different opinions. Let the season play out. Enjoy the great early season victory. Focus on the next victim opponent. You have not convinced each other, let it be and share the fact that you are Orange fans. Enjoy the win.

We know we have a special team, one we expect to see play Memorial Day weekend with a reasonably good chance to see them play on Memorial Day.

Yes - let's leave the infighting and bickering for the Hopkins board on fanlax.

I've always enjoyed how this forum has been a positive and constructive place that has not devolved into . . . whatever is happening over there

 

[orange79]

Yes - let's leave the infighting and bickering for the Hopkins board on fanlax.

I've always enjoyed how this forum has been a positive and constructive place that has not devolved into . . . whatever is happening over there

Believe me - it won't. At least as long as I'm around.

 

[CuseAlum87]

Yes - let's leave the infighting and bickering for the Hopkins board on fanlax.

I've always enjoyed how this forum has been a positive and constructive place that has not devolved into . . . whatever is happening over there

They eat their young over there. (note: no all of the posters, but enough to make you say "wow")

 

[CuseNHouse]

It's O.K. to have different opinions. Let the season play out. Enjoy the great early season victory. Focus on the next victim opponent. You have not convinced each other, let it be and share the fact that you are Orange fans. Enjoy the win.

We know we have a special team, one we expect to see play Memorial Day weekend with a reasonably good chance to see them play on Memorial Day.

Fair point - agree - that went a bit too far on my part as well - we will have different opinions - many were calling for Hottle's head last year saying he's not a D1 player... and now he's become one of the most dangerous weapons we have - I've been wrong many times. I've been right... but what matters most is that we have a killer squad - the first in a while that I think we collectively feel has what it takes to get us that elusive next title

 

[Cuse All-In]

Fair point - agree - that went a bit too far on my part as well - we will have different opinions - many were calling for Hottle's head last year saying he's not a D1 player... and now he's become one of the most dangerous weapons we have - I've been wrong many times. I've been right... but what matters most is that we have a killer squad - the first in a while that I think we collectively feel has what it takes to get us that elusive next title

Any debate about McCool will almost certainly be settled over the course of this season. With the very difficult schedule ahead, McCool will be tested big time. I think the general consensus over the years is that you're best to stick with your starting goalie until the players and coaches lose confidence in him (Lars Tiffany being the exception ). From all accounts, Ippoliti is a very good young goalie who is great to have ready to come in. Ideally, Ippoliti would get some meaningful big game playing time both to be ready as backup and development for the future but coaches don't like to mess with the starter's head.
Goalie stats are an important measure of performance. They aren't perfect as they don't currently take into account the relative difficulty of shots, strength of defense in limiting quality shots, quantity of shots, a lot of opponent possessions tiring the defense and goalie etc. Maybe some day we will get an "RPI" type measure for goalies.

 

[cuselaxss26]

Think mccool is a solids goalie would i say elite (prob not at this time) but solids no doubt. Think he has let in some soft goals he love to have baxk. My only knock in him is feel he guess at times instead of explosive reaction. But sometimes guessing works sometimes don’t. But can’t say he hasn’t been solids for most part.

I do have to say love ipps attitude guess say. Or how he gets hyped up after big save. He just seems like an exciting goalie to watch after a shot or play lol.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[nocohalo]

Unless it's really egregious, I generally give goalies a lot of margin for error. Most games I attend in person are at the d3 level, and even there the shot speed is so much faster in person compared to what you see on streaming. I'm astounded anyone could make a save on most shots. Now add d1 caliber talent behind the shot and you have an even more pronounced level of difficulty. I get that it's their job and there are shots that can and should be saved, but a lot of it does come down to simply guessing especially when you are screened.

 

[outoftownie]

Unless it's really egregious, I generally give goalies a lot of margin for error. Most games I attend in person are at the d3 level, and even there the shot speed is so much faster in person compared to what you see on streaming. I'm astounded anyone could make a save on most shots. Now add d1 caliber talent behind the shot and you have an even more pronounced level of difficulty. I get that it's their job and there are shots that can and should be saved, but a lot of it does come down to simply guessing especially when you are screened.

Speaking for all goalies, we appreciate the margin for error. Trust me when I tell you that even at the highest level goalies know that pretty much every game they give up one or two that the shouldnt and save one or two they had no business getting to. It is the nature of the beast and it has gotten even tougher with the latest generation of offensive stick technology. Unfortunately, there is very little money is goalie sticks, so there has basically be two advancements in the last 30 years with goalie sticks (Big Nasty and new Gait Web 2.0). Beyond that, the eclipse 3 is more of less the same thing as the original eclipse that came out in 1999 or so.

 

[edog]

Rewatched game last night before reading comments. Excited for the start of the season. I don’t feel like we played anywhere close to a perfect game. We def had unforced turnovers in offensive end which led then some fast breaks the other way, etc. Our Defense looked aggressive with stick checks and great position and obv great goalie play. If we can continue to win faceoffs, clean up passing and offensive flow just a little bit and keep same intensity on D , it’s gonna be a great year ! LAX is back !

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]