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Re: UNH Wildcats 2016-17 -- We're Going to Have a Hockey Season Here!!
"Has he coached them up?' I've heard that phrase forever. To me it means that the kid sucks but, somehow, a different person behind the bench can somehow make him a better player. I probably should sit down for a few minutes of reflection, maybe consult with others who have followed the game as long as I have, and see if I can come up with some player who overcame his inability to play because there was a different coach. When I think of it, I can cite one example at UNH. When Brian LaRochelle came to UNH, primarily as a baseball recruit, somehow Dave Lassonde made him into a serviceable goalie in 1997 before Matile took over. Honestly, that is the only instance I can think of.
The second comment is about Souza's ability to recruit. This is his second year at UNH. My guess is that the roster of incoming freshmen was pretty much set before Souza even got to Durham. Do you know different? What freshman could have been passed over, deferred as it were, and, more importantly, what player could have taken this unfortunate player's place? You don't say but my guess is that you can throw out some names I have never heard of and, of course, we will have to genuflect. Interestingly, I haven't heard any names previously.
As for Marty's grasp of hockey recruiting, let's just say Marty is not a hockey guy. Back when I talked to him frequently for the newsletter it was clear to me he was much more concerned about season tickets, student behavior, fans traveling to opposing rinks, that sort of thing rather than the nuts and bolts of the game. From what I got back then, he was out of his depth if and when he ever talked about that sort of stuff. But, assuming Marty recognizes he is in a results oriented business, he knows just by walking around the arena on game nights that the public has opted out of UNH Hockey and that a few bells and whistles like the jumbotron are not going to put fannies in the seats. But I'll ask you. How effective do you think he would be going head-to-head with Umile about the quality of the recruits? Not much I would guess. Seriously, he might be wise to hire you as a consultant before he has that talk with Umile and Souza.
To me it is a given that Souza will be the coach. He expects it and, I would guess more importantly, his attorney expects it as well. Plus, Marty has never shown any inclination to get rid of people just because they don't win. Chuck may be right when he notes that Marty has to be concerned about the attendance, but Marty has to know that there are no easy ways to fix that problem. Hiring Josh Ciocco or Eric Boguneicki instead of Mike Souza is not going to change that.
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The second comment is about Souza's ability to recruit. This is his second year at UNH. My guess is that the roster of incoming freshmen was pretty much set before Souza even got to Durham. Do you know different? What freshman could have been passed over, deferred as it were, and, more importantly, what player could have taken this unfortunate player's place? You don't say but my guess is that you can throw out some names I have never heard of and, of course, we will have to genuflect. Interestingly, I haven't heard any names previously.
As for Marty's grasp of hockey recruiting, let's just say Marty is not a hockey guy. Back when I talked to him frequently for the newsletter it was clear to me he was much more concerned about season tickets, student behavior, fans traveling to opposing rinks, that sort of thing rather than the nuts and bolts of the game. From what I got back then, he was out of his depth if and when he ever talked about that sort of stuff. But, assuming Marty recognizes he is in a results oriented business, he knows just by walking around the arena on game nights that the public has opted out of UNH Hockey and that a few bells and whistles like the jumbotron are not going to put fannies in the seats. But I'll ask you. How effective do you think he would be going head-to-head with Umile about the quality of the recruits? Not much I would guess. Seriously, he might be wise to hire you as a consultant before he has that talk with Umile and Souza.
To me it is a given that Souza will be the coach. He expects it and, I would guess more importantly, his attorney expects it as well. Plus, Marty has never shown any inclination to get rid of people just because they don't win. Chuck may be right when he notes that Marty has to be concerned about the attendance, but Marty has to know that there are no easy ways to fix that problem. Hiring Josh Ciocco or Eric Boguneicki instead of Mike Souza is not going to change that.
) Let's take care of Umassy tomorrow night...AND win the annual "Pre Thanksgiving Clunker" 
UMass 2, after 2 periods.
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