Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

[John J. MacInnes]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

On July 1 of 1925, the greatest coach in college hockey history was born in Toronto.

Happy 90th birthday, John MacInnes.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

Lots of questions. Do they target a younger guy or older? Someone whose focus is on offense, like Muckalt's was? Someone with western Canadian recruiting ties, like Muckalt had?

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

Lots of questions. Do they target a younger guy or older? Someone whose focus is on offense, like Muckalt's was? Someone with western Canadian recruiting ties, like Muckalt had?

I think you want a younger guy (by that I mean around Bill's age and a little younger), probably someone with ties to western Canada.

Of interest, during my research into potential candidates, I found two former Huskies coaching that I had not noticed before.

Brad Patterson (1998-2002) has been an assistant at Youngstown (USHL) for 4 seasons
Jason McKee (1997-1999) has been the head coach of Spruce Grove (AJHL) for 5 seasons including coach of the year the last 2 seasons...

[rustedblades]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

I think you want a younger guy (by that I mean around Bill's age and a little younger), probably someone with ties to western Canada.

Of interest, during my research into potential candidates, I found two former Huskies coaching that I had not noticed before.

Brad Patterson (1998-2002) has been an assistant at Youngstown (USHL) for 4 seasons
Jason McKee (1997-1999) has been the head coach of Spruce Grove (AJHL) for 5 seasons including coach of the year the last 2 seasons...

The Youngstown head coach (Noreen) has left the team so Brad may be available if he doesn't move in to the head coaching position or doesn't stay on with the new head coach.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

It really depends on who applies. Remember, Shawhan's name came up early in the search last year, and I suspect he was personally encouraged to apply. If Mel has anyone in mind, I'm sure he will make phone calls.

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

It really depends on who applies. Remember, Shawhan's name came up early in the search last year, and I suspect he was personally encouraged to apply. If Mel has anyone in mind, I'm sure he will make phone calls.

It really is hard to know what he will find important in this hire and who he has connections with to have an inside track on prying away from wherever they are currently.

There are many different directions this could go from a head coach at a lower junior league like the NAHL, maybe even a western canadian league to an assistant in the USHL or even a current D1 assistant somewhere.

[JohnsonsJerseys]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

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FYI,
Ryan J

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

If anyone wants a really cheap Chris Conner jersey that he actually wore with the Dallas Stars, www.meigray.com has four jerseys reduced for a limited time to just $99 + shipping. That is a freaking steal for an NHL game jersey. When they are gone, they're gone. I would buy them, but as the Beverly Hills Cop Axel Foley once said "I already have three in my bag (collection)..."
FYI,
Ryan J

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[huskyfan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

On July 1 of 1925, the greatest coach in college hockey history was born in Toronto.
Happy 90th birthday, John MacInnes.

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two words. Cam Ellsworth.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

I would be very surprised if Ellsworth even applies, based on previous insights.

[John J. MacInnes]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

two words. Cam Ellsworth.

Already have a goalie guy on staff. Probably not the right time for #17.

[eye4talent]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

I would be very surprised if Ellsworth even applies, based on previous insights.

Agreed. I don't think he'll apply at this time.

Happy July 4th to Husky Nation. I'm U.P. bound for 10 days in the morning. I'll be in beautiful Copper Harbor Saturday night enjoying the fireworks.

[Flashy Man]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

If anyone wants a really cheap Chris Conner jersey that he actually wore with the Dallas Stars, www.meigray.com has four jerseys reduced for a limited time to just $99 + shipping. That is a freaking steal for an NHL game jersey. When they are gone, they're gone. I would buy them, but as the Beverly Hills Cop Axel Foley once said "I already have three in my bag (collection)..."
FYI,
Ryan J

http://www.meigray.com/edealinv/serv...4555&scId=4555

$750 for a guy who hasn't played an NHL game yet?

[huskyfan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

les could speak to this more, but I think he has become much more than a goalies coach. he does a fair amount of recruiting and scheduling. plus I would imagine his personality would be one the players would find easy to work with.

[huskyfan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2015 off-season I: Building on what we've learned...

who's going to the Gay Parade? we'll be driving the 63.5 Ford 427. if the engine doesn't overheat. or blow up. or breakdown. or implode. get a flat tire. you get the idea.