The Barr Has Been Raised at UMaine

[Tango]

Recruits Anthony Calafiore and Thomas Pichette moved from 2022 to 2023.

[BlackBearFan19]

Such a wonderful game last night and absolutely over the moon for Ben, assistant coaches, and the players. After everything they have been through last few years they most definitely deserved to have a night like that.


Merrimack and Northeastern is a dream draw is you ask me. Not sure they will even get past Merrimack but they definitely have a shot.

Maybe stats don’t back this up but it seems to me Maine has been more successful in the games where they have played more physical. Good on Bruneski for dropping the gloves after the BU player threw a cheap shot at Thiessen.

Well said, Red would be very proud of these guys.

Merrimack really took it to Maine physically last time they played so it’ll be interesting to see if Maine can match them. If they do, I think they have a good chance at winning. If they play physical but take penalties, they’re going to lose. Part of the reason Maine was able to jump out to that lead last night was because they played physical and clean.

On a side note, how good is Breen getting? For a guy that has the puck on his stick all the time, he rarely makes a negative play. Hopefully that line is able to stay together next year because they have great chemistry, they could win some games single handedly next year.

[NorthMike]

Was dawe on the ice last night, i didnt see him?
Anyone know why?

[Runsub5]

Was dawe on the ice last night, i didnt see him?
Anyone know why?

I 'm pretty sure I saw him in the game.

[BlackBearFan19]

Was dawe on the ice last night, i didnt see him?
Anyone know why?

He only played a shift or two at the beginning of the game. I’m guessing it was another injury. I noticed him sitting at the end of the bench for the whole third period. I’d be surprised to see him in the lineup on Wednesday.

[tylerzx2002]

Such a wonderful game last night and absolutely over the moon for Ben, assistant coaches, and the players. After everything they have been through last few years they most definitely deserved to have a night like that.

Merrimack and Northeastern is a dream draw is you ask me. Not sure they will even get past Merrimack but they definitely have a shot.

Maybe stats don’t back this up but it seems to me Maine has been more successful in the games where they have played more physical. Good on Bruneski for dropping the gloves after the BU player threw a cheap shot at Thiessen.

Was nice to see Barr and the other coaches take a lap around the ice and wave to the fans after the game. I'm sure they quite appreciate the support despite the record of the team. But cultivating that relationship feels important to them because they know what an advantage a full Alfond can be.

The games where Maine uses that aggressive attack with a layered forecheck they really are a burden to play against. The wins against BC, UNH and BU last night come to mind as examples where they executed that early and often to really keep those better teams from getting any traction and offensive pressure. If that is the style of play Barr is going to bring on a nightly basis next year and beyond we're in for a real treat, especially as the talent level grows on this squad.

[chickod]

So, does Maine win Hockey East or does BC win it?

Sean

Not sure it you're being sarcastic or not, but give them credit. It was Senior night, they were pumped up and they played well. The fact that (and I'm NOT being sarcastic) it was the worst I have EVER seen a BU team play (and I have been watching/going to games for 50 years, since my Freshman year in 1972) isn't Maine's fault. No need to belittle them by asking if they will win Hockey East. And, frankly, with a single-game elimination format, that certainly brings many more possibilities into the equation. The hot team at the end of the year definitely has an advantage, but then again, that's the case in any tournament.

[Runsub5]

Not sure it you're being sarcastic or not, but give them credit. It was Senior night, they were pumped up and they played well. The fact that (and I'm NOT being sarcastic) it was the worst I have EVER seen a BU team play (and I have been watching/going to games for 50 years, since my Freshman year in 1972) isn't Maine's fault. No need to belittle them by asking if they will win Hockey East. And, frankly, with a single-game elimination format, that certainly brings many more possibilities into the equation. The hot team at the end of the year definitely has an advantage, but then again, that's the case in any tournament.

Were you at the game? A fan was wearing a BU sweater with Quinn and the number 7 on the back. He was holding court in the concourse during one of the intermissions when I saw him. :-)

[Ma#1ne Hky]

He only played a shift or two at the beginning of the game. I’m guessing it was another injury. I noticed him sitting at the end of the bench for the whole third period. I’d be surprised to see him in the lineup on Wednesday.

The Dawe family sat next to me on Friday and two rows down on Saturday, they told me that Adam woke up Saturday with a stomach flu and that he had slept all afternoon and that they didn't know what to expect for the game Saturday night...also they said he had some loose teeth from the cheap shot in front of the net on Friday...so with a little bit of rest I would expect to see him in the lineup come Wednesday versus Merrimack. I must add they were very nice people to speak to and were hoping for more success for the program in the years to come.

[amkirby10]

Went thru and did a quick update to my recruiting spreadsheet. Added in Freel and Calafiore, and if I saw the team make a post about them arriving next year either on Twitter or Instagram, I listed them as "Confirmed". Honestly some pretty good numbers on this sheet, obviously numbers arent everything but they allow for some optimism. Trudeau and Nadeau look like stars, as we expected, and Freel and Pabich in particular look like they could be good depth forwards. On the back end, Kincaid, Arnott, Holt, and Hopkins all look like good pieces. Still very weak in net on the recruiting trail, but Ostman is a good starting goalie and has a few years left. The future looks bright, in my eyes.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...aZ4/edit#gid=0

[Tango]

Went thru and did a quick update to my recruiting spreadsheet. Added in Freel and Calafiore, and if I saw the team make a post about them arriving next year either on Twitter or Instagram, I listed them as "Confirmed". Honestly some pretty good numbers on this sheet, obviously numbers arent everything but they allow for some optimism. Trudeau and Nadeau look like stars, as we expected, and Freel and Pabich in particular look like they could be good depth forwards. On the back end, Kincaid, Arnott, Holt, and Hopkins all look like good pieces. Still very weak in net on the recruiting trail, but Ostman is a good starting goalie and has a few years left. The future looks bright, in my eyes.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...aZ4/edit#gid=0

FYI: Sinclair, & Langford are no longer committed to Maine.

[NorthMike]

Went thru and did a quick update to my recruiting spreadsheet. Added in Freel and Calafiore, and if I saw the team make a post about them arriving next year either on Twitter or Instagram, I listed them as "Confirmed". Honestly some pretty good numbers on this sheet, obviously numbers arent everything but they allow for some optimism. Trudeau and Nadeau look like stars, as we expected, and Freel and Pabich in particular look like they could be good depth forwards. On the back end, Kincaid, Arnott, Holt, and Hopkins all look like good pieces. Still very weak in net on the recruiting trail, but Ostman is a good starting goalie and has a few years left. The future looks bright, in my eyes.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...aZ4/edit#gid=0

Thanks.
Barr said the other night on coaches show that ideally he would like 26 to 27 on a roster, but during a rebuild like this he thinks they may likely have 28 to 29 for the next couple years.

Thielson looked solid last night too, he may be solid too next year as he evolves.

[amkirby10]

FYI: Sinclair, & Langford are no longer committed to Maine.

Thank you, good to know. Also clears up a lot. Leaves Maine even weaker in goal though...

[chickod]

Were you at the game? A fan was wearing a BU sweater with Quinn and the number 7 on the back. He was holding court in the concourse during one of the intermissions when I saw him. :-)

No. I actually don't live in New England anymore...we moved last year.

[amkirby10]

Thank you, good to know. Also clears up a lot. Leaves Maine even weaker in goal though...

Took to opportunity to tweak a few things as I removed Langford and Sinclair. I re-organized the list to be ordered first by estimated arrival year, and then in alphabetical order by last name, whereas before it was in a random order within each class. I also color coded each likely class, similar to how I remember BHall44 doing it on his spreadsheet back in the day. Just a few quality of life fixes.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...aZ4/edit#gid=0