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

[mtu_huskies]

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

The Mel P podcast is up. I wonder why they post it in 6 parts. I thought sites used to do that years ago because of slow dial-up connections. There must be a reason.

redwing61 was pretty spot on. Not a ton of stuff, only 3 freshmen is a small class, freshmen and redshirt freshmen are ready to get going, Sept is a busy recruiting month, Mel was in a rink in Minneapolis this weekend form 7:30AM to 10:30PM, etc

He thinks the video stream will be there for the scrimmage this weekend, and has heard good things on the quality

Mel did say him and his wife want to start Pearson's Pals, to help a family or two a weekend to get tickets to game that otherwise couldn't afford it. So they're thinking 4 tickets, pearsonspals@gmail.com I think is the email to recommend a family

[eye4talent]

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

Wes Frahm is still here, but his staff was completely (all two of them) turned over again this year. It will take a bit for them to get up to speed.

Sounds like a weak excuse. What about Cal Larson? Wasn't he hired to cover hockey exclusively?

http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/a.../Larson_Calvin

[geezer]

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

I think there was an mtuhky tweet Monday morning about 5 mins after the show started, saying it's back for 2015-16 listen live on Mix 93. The only problem is I didn't look at Twitter until later in the day, so missed the show and so far no podcast.

A little warning that it's back for the season would've been nice.

Wes Frahm is still here, but his staff was completely (all two of them) turned over again this year. It will take a bit for them to get up to speed.
http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/s...t/Zack_Friedli
http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/s...mtt/Ryan_Tervo

[JohnsonsJerseys]

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

I already related the only interesting tidbit from the second half of the show. Here's my guess for what was discussed in the first half:

-We're on the ice a little bit. Everyone looks good. They're ready for the season to begin, no question.
-Tyler Shelast is doing a great job getting everyone into game shape.
-Coach Shuchuk is here. He's excited for the season to begin, no question.
-Petan and Watson are co-captains. We're looking for strong leadership to replace Kero and Pietila, no question.
-We lost some scoring, so we'll need returning players to step up, plus some contributions from freshmen, no question.
-No, Dirk, I don't know who's going to play on the power play yet.
-Yes, Dirk, thank you for your weekly mention of Jimmy Davis. He's still here, he's still a great kid. He might get into some games.
-We're taking Laurentian seriously, they're a good hockey team.
-Ticket sales have been good. Get them now.
-It's getting colder outside. Hockey season is just around the corner.

Ladies and Gentlemen - The above represents my nomination for post of the year. I could not have done it better myself, no question.

Ryan J

[mtu_huskies]

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

So was there a full Mel Pearson Show this week?
I see no mention of it on twitter...very disappointing if true.

I think there was an mtuhky tweet Monday morning about 5 mins after the show started, saying it's back for 2015-16 listen live on Mix 93. The only problem is I didn't look at Twitter until later in the day, so missed the show and so far no podcast.

A little warning that it's back for the season would've been nice.

[Shirtless Guy]

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

I already related the only interesting tidbit from the second half of the show. Here's my guess for what was discussed in the first half:

-We're on the ice a little bit. Everyone looks good. They're ready for the season to begin, no question.
-Tyler Shelast is doing a great job getting everyone into game shape.
-Coach Shuchuk is here. He's excited for the season to begin, no question.
-Petan and Watson are co-captains. We're looking for strong leadership to replace Kero and Pietila, no question.
-We lost some scoring, so we'll need returning players to step up, plus some contributions from freshmen, no question.
-No, Dirk, I don't know who's going to play on the power play yet.
-Yes, Dirk, thank you for your weekly mention of Jimmy Davis. He's still here, he's still a great kid. He might get into some games.
-We're taking Laurentian seriously, they're a good hockey team.
-Ticket sales have been good. Get them now.
-It's getting colder outside. Hockey season is just around the corner.

Thanks, just making sure before I complain about the complete lack of mention or promotion.

[redwing61]

So was there a full Mel Pearson Show this week?
I see no mention of it on twitter...very disappointing if true.

I already related the only interesting tidbit from the second half of the show. Here's my guess for what was discussed in the first half:

-We're on the ice a little bit. Everyone looks good. They're ready for the season to begin, no question.
-Tyler Shelast is doing a great job getting everyone into game shape.
-Coach Shuchuk is here. He's excited for the season to begin, no question.
-Petan and Watson are co-captains. We're looking for strong leadership to replace Kero and Pietila, no question.
-We lost some scoring, so we'll need returning players to step up, plus some contributions from freshmen, no question.
-No, Dirk, I don't know who's going to play on the power play yet.
-Yes, Dirk, thank you for your weekly mention of Jimmy Davis. He's still here, he's still a great kid. He might get into some games.
-We're taking Laurentian seriously, they're a good hockey team.
-Ticket sales have been good. Get them now.
-It's getting colder outside. Hockey season is just around the corner.

[Shirtless Guy]

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

So was there a full Mel Pearson Show this week?
I see no mention of it on twitter...very disappointing if true.

[Shirtless Guy]

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

CSS released its preliminary scouting list and there are no committed recruits on the list.

Here is the list of eligible recruits:
Keegan Ford
Mitch Reinke
Cooper Watson
Chris Gerrie
Gavin Gould
Tristan Rostagno
Jake Gingell
Carver Watson
Mitch Newsome

There are 24 skaters and 2 goali on the list the seem like potential targets based on where they're playing (ignoring eastern high schoolers), where they're from (ignoring NY), and knowing they're not interested in MTU (Dante Fabbro).
Defensemen
Shay Donovan Duluth East (MN) Duluth, MN
Jason Smallidge St. Thomas (MN) Inver Grove Heights, MN
Zakery Galambos Johnstown (NAHL) Walnut Creek, CA
Sam Dunn Cobourg (OJHL) Bewdley, ON
Dean Stewart Portage (MJHL) Portage la Prairie, MB
Croix Evingson Kenai River (NAHL) Anchorage, AK
Liam Schioler Lincoln (USHL) West St. Paul, MB
Bo Hanson Muskegon (USHL) Boise, ID
Tyler Jette Farmington (MN) Farmington, MN
Wyatt Newpower White Bear Lake (MN) White Bear Lake, MN?
Alex Spencer Duluth East (MN) Duluth, MN?
Shane Kelly Victory Honda (U18) Orchard Lake, MI
Erich Fear Springfield (NAHL) Winnetka, IL

Forwards
Colin Grannary Merritt (BCHL) Delta, BC
Jack Jeffers Burlington (OJHL) Oakville, ON
Ash Altmann Duluth East (MN) Duluth, MN?
Brady Tatro Bemidji (MN) Bemidji, MN
Roberts Blueger Shattuck - St.Mary'S Prep (MN) Riga, Latvia
Christopher Dodero Sioux City (USHL) Highlands Ranch, CO
Ty Westgard Surrey (BCHL) White Rock, BC
Mikael Hakkarainen Brookings (NAHL) Espoo, Finland
Luke Keenan Whitby (OJHL) Courtice, ON

Goalies:
Jack Lafontaine Janesville (NAHL) Mississauga, ON
Tommy Nappier Springfield (NAHL) St Louis, MO


Lots of information there but the couple that jump out at me are
Forward Mikael Hakkarainen playing in the NAHL whom is from Finland,
Defenseman Shane Kelly playing for Victory Honda (U18)[Matt Roy and Jake Gingell played there], and
Forward Colin Grannary playing for Merritt where Gavin Gould is playing now and Devin Kero and Dane Birks came from there.

[bigblue_dl]

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

The better work something out to have KBC available too.

Its not worth having a beer garden if all they have is macro ****water. I wouldn't even bother getting out of my seat.

[John J. MacInnes]

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

No real details were given. Mel said a press release is forthcoming.

As stated by AD Suzanne Sanregret at the Tech-NMU football game on Saturday, it will be located underneath the suites on the concourse with the Hall of Fame. I'd read it will cordon off part of the railing while still allowing free flow to walk through behind it.

[stuckinwi]

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

No real details were given. Mel said a press release is forthcoming.

The better work something out to have KBC available too.

[redwing61]

Need more details!!!!

No real details were given. Mel said a press release is forthcoming.

[stuckinwi]

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

Need more details!!!!

Seconded! Where? How? and WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!

[Shirtless Guy]

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

Alex Petan makes CHN's 2nd Team Preseason All-America Team.

Nice to see some recognition...now he needs to show he deserved his name on this list and get his name on the list at the end of the season.

http://www.collegehockeynews.com/new...ll-america.php