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

[stuckinwi]

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There is no way you can blame 11 wins Teslak seasons on Teslak. He had little to no help.

[Flashy Man]

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Pearson, Melvin Head Coach Hockey General Athletics 275,000

I believe that amount is prior to the extension going in effect. I would presume next year's salary report will show it.

[UpNorthHockey]

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Neither Amadio nor Durno played for Russell. Engelhardt, Wilson, Murphy, Conner were all recruited by Sertich but did play for Russell.

Looking through things to give my other thoughts.

Thanks for the correction on Amadio and Durno...they finished in the spring of 2003 and Jamie came in the summer. If we drop them, I'd add Teslak and maybe Scott or Jordan Baker. In evaluating what's meant by "best players" I'm thinking of both their college and pro careers and not just based on stats but on contribution. The Russell years were mostly a long, joyless haul with a few bright spots and to be frank, I tuned out for much of it after having actively followed the team since the 70s. It's interesting to see who the standouts were because there were relatively few. A surprising number of players from that era ended up not completing four years because they were cut, left the team or moved down to DIII/CIS programs. A larger number never played professionally after leaving Tech.

[rustedblades]

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As was Jake Jackson.

Matt Roy and Reid Sturos are at the Los Angeles Kings' development camp.

http://lakingsinsider.com/2015/07/06...ter-and-notes/

Does anyone know if Heinonen has attended / is attending any NHL camps? He had a very nice season despite being in and out the first couple of series and a short period out with an injury. I would think Mel would have hooked him up similar to what he has done for Sturos the last couple of years.

[JohnsonsJerseys]

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In the paraphrased words of a former player from the early 2000s era - We gave scholarships to anyone back then. There were plenty of guys on the roster that were not at the playing level of D-I hockey.
Ryan J

[davyd83]

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i just don't think you go to Michigan with your eyes on the nhl, it's more of a destination job then western.
I know Blashill was at Western but not long and off to the AHL.

Blashill completed one season at Western and had signed a contract extension with a nice raise. Then, very unexpectedly, Mike Babcock called and offered the assistant's job in Detroit. He spent one season behind the Detroit bench before going to Grand Rapids.

Whatever Muckalt's goals or on whatever path his career takes him, I am pretty sure we will see him again at a higher level, be it NCAA Head Coach or NHL or AHL assistant in the future. He's a good hockey man. Great to see him have this opportunity in the USHL.

[mtu_huskies]

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In the paraphrased words of a former player from the early 2000s era - We gave scholarships to anyone back then. There were plenty of guys on the roster that were not at the playing level of D-I hockey.
Ryan J

Just curious, was Jordan Foote the only NHL drafted player in that era or are there others that I can't recall?

[Shirtless Guy]

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Just curious, was Jordan Foote the only NHL drafted player in that era or are there others that I can't recall?

I believe he and Bryan Perez were the only ones drafted under Sertich or Russell. Well of the players that actually made it to Houghton (Zabotel).

Phil Axtell made central scouting.

[Shirtless Guy]

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Dane Birks is the only husky attending Penguins camp this year.

[eye4talent]

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The Mel Pearson radio show will be taped tomorrow for Monday broadcast. Email any questions to Dirk prior to 10:00 a.m. tomorrow

[aparch]

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Anyone have the Jamie Russell "DEFENSE!" graphic handy? Need it for another forum...

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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[huskyfan]

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I guess you would have to clarify if the list is regarding best college players or players who have had great overall careers. Scott has certainly turned into an above average professional player, but 19 pts in 4 seasons (even for a D-man) is hardly a stand-out college career.

While I was looking up his stats, I was surprised to realize that he averages less than 2 PIMs per game in the NHL. For all the folks that love to rail on Scott as a dirty player, those kind of stats don't back it up. He gets attention because his PIMs usually come 5 at a time and when he does hit someone, the other player often ends up in a heap on the ice. I call it "Rec League Refing"... Ohhhh, that looked bad, I better call something. In reality, the play tripped himself and fell awkwardly with an opposing player nearby.

Mike Milbury's epic rant on John Scott
https://youtu.be/aPhC3N8pG4w
How much can you respect someone's opinion who is most famous for climbing into the stands as a player and attacking a fan with a shoe? Mike's only goal is to be the US based Don Cherry. My opinion, don't have your head down when there is a 6'7" player in the area. I've seen far worse hits get far less attention.

welcome to Wayne Gretzky hockey, Mike.

[MaizeRage]

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While I was looking up his stats, I was surprised to realize that he averages less than 2 PIMs per game in the NHL. For all the folks that love to rail on Scott as a dirty player, those kind of stats don't back it up. He gets attention because his PIMs usually come 5 at a time and when he does hit someone, the other player often ends up in a heap on the ice. I call it "Rec League Refing"... Ohhhh, that looked bad, I better call something. In reality, the play tripped himself and fell awkwardly with an opposing player nearby.

1. 2 PIMs/Gm is a very high number. Only 11 players played at least 20 games with 2 PIMs/game last year, Scott included, and Scott had the fewest fights per game of that group.

2. He only averages 7:08 of ice time per game in his career. He's spending nearly as much time in the box as he does on the ice.

[mtu_huskies]

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Does anyone know if Heinonen has attended / is attending any NHL camps? He had a very nice season despite being in and out the first couple of series and a short period out with an injury. I would think Mel would have hooked him up similar to what he has done for Sturos the last couple of years.

The official release on Huskies attending camps.

http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/s...20150708u1jv8f

Eight Huskies Participating in NHL Camps

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Jamie Phillips, one of eight Michigan Tech hockey players taking part in NHL Development camps, was featured in the Winnipeg Sun recently. The Huskies goaltender is one of five NHL draft picks on the 2015-16 roster.

The story on Phillips is here.

Michigan Tech's NHL Draft Picks
Dane Birks, F (Pittsburgh, 2013, 6th round—164th)
Jake Jackson, F (San Jose, 2013, 7th round—201st)
Jamie Phillips (Winnipeg, 2012, 7th round—190th)
Matt Roy, D (Los Angeles, 2015, 7th round—194th)
Cliff Watson, D (San Jose, 2012, 6th round —168th)

Huskies at NHL Development Camps
Dane Birks (Pittsburgh)
Jake Jackson (San Jose)
Tanner Kero (Chicago)
Jamie Phillips (Winnipeg)
Blake Pietila (New Jersey)
Matt Roy (Los Angeles)
Reid Sturos (Los Angeles)
Cliff Watson (San Jose)