The Barr Has Been Raised at UMaine

[NorthMike]

Keith Carney = MSC :-) ...but that was a looooong time ago. Anyone have a chance to see how his kid plays in person? Hard to see on the tube. Yeah, no doubt that BU has a ton of talent and yes their D seems a bit shaky, but goalie is pretty good. Not sure they have enough to win it all, but they sure should be in the mix. Nice to at least see Maine make them work for the W instead of laying down like in past years. Some saying that MC should be a win the way they are playing...that kind of talk gives me pause. Never an easy win in this league, lets hope Maine plays with passion and the good work ethic we have seen lately. Feeling a little empathy (but not much) for you Mainuhs...its a chilly 50 down here. Hows that wind chill feeling ?

Adam Carney is OK, 4th line player, big guy, decent along boards, works hard, will get to net front. Not sure if he will make the line up next year hard to say, but Barr has been giving him play time so he likes something there.

Im with you on MC, its going to be a tough game to win.
Unh has been playing well lately, the weekend down there will be tough as well.

[defkit]

I’m super impressed with BU. This would have been an easy game for them to not show up for and they were great. They might be the best hockey east team since the BC team that won the national championship. I question if their d-corps can hold up in the NCAA tournament but they have a ton of talent and are really enjoyable to watch.

The key to this is the change in coach. Albie was an outstanding recruiter but not a great coach. His teams did not lack for high end talent (Zegras, Farabee, Farrance) but other than a nice start to the odd late-starting COVID season, the team has not executed well. Pandolfo has figured out how to get these guys prepared night in and night out. There have been a couple no show games, but I mean, I assume he is learning as well.

For such a good record (20-6) the team has not dominated very many games. Which makes me nervous come tourney time (including Monday night against NU).

[brassbonanza]

“Brass Bonaza”??’!!! Are you a Hartford Whalers….slash Maine fan 8 hours away?!!
makes no sense

Right on the first, wrong on the second. Notice what team every player I mentioned in my post plays for.

[ticapnews]

Fans of opposing teams that play in Alfond must be pleased to be inundated with commercials every few seconds. Everything from power plays, icing, even uniforms are sponsored. Watching the ESPN+ coverage of UHN v Lowell (great game, BTW) and not a single promotion.

[walrus]

Fans of opposing teams that play in Alfond must be pleased to be inundated with commercials every few seconds. Everything from power plays, icing, even uniforms are sponsored. Watching the ESPN+ coverage of UHN v Lowell (great game, BTW) and not a single promotion.

I'm assuming UNH and Lowell can fund their programs through the state taxpayers. Maine apparently can't so sponsors help with that. Its been like that for many years, nothing new.

[Runsub5]

I'm assuming UNH and Lowell can fund their programs through the state taxpayers. Maine apparently can't so sponsors help with that. Its been like that for many years, nothing new.

When these advertisements started several years ago there were many fans that were upset (annoyed) by it. Letters to the editor (BDN), were written complaining about it. I think most fans recognize that its a source of revenue and have either accepted or tried to ignore it.

[BlackBearFan19]

When these advertisements started several years ago there were many fans that were upset (annoyed) by it. Letters to the editor (BDN), were written complaining about it. I think most fans recognize that it’s a source of revenue and have either accepted or tried to ignore it.

The advertisements have never bothered me. Maybe it is because I don’t live in the state anymore but most of them are quite wholesome.

I also think it’s nice that so many local/regional businesses are willing to support/sponsor games. Obviously not all of them are local but it feels like the majority are Maine based.

Big game today and it should be a good one, Merrimack is desperate and the bottom 4 are still pretty tight. A win would go a long way today.

[Runsub5]

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Big game today and it should be a good one, Merrimack is desperate and the bottom 4 are still pretty tight. A win would go a long way today.

I will be there.

[Drew S.]

The advertisements have never bothered me. Maybe it is because I don’t live in the state anymore but most of them are quite wholesome.

I also think it’s nice that so many local/regional businesses are willing to support/sponsor games. Obviously not all of them are local but it feels like the majority are Maine based.

Big game today and it should be a good one, Merrimack is desperate and the bottom 4 are still pretty tight. A win would go a long way today.

The last few weeks haven’t gone Maine’s way as far as UNH, UVM, and UMA’s results. I think a win today makes you feel decent about Maine not finishing last and if Maine loses it definitely could be a scary few weeks. The next couple weekends won’t be easy on the road and I think both BC and UMA are better than their record indicates.

I think a lot of the advertising is tacky and I doubt it brings in significant revenue.

[NorthMike]

I will be there.

Same here. Should be a good crowd.
Give them He** black bears.
The last several matchups havent been good.

[NorthMike]

Not many students, too early for em I suppose.

Pretty sloppy 1st.

[BlackBearFan19]

Tough game so far but it’s a one goal game.

I'm not usually one to complain about the refs but this has been very inconsistent.

Hopefully the boys can find some magic.

[Drew S.]

Pretty tame effort so far but hopefully Maine can turn it around in the third.

How is the crowd? It looks good on tv other than the balcony.

[NorthMike]

Boys dont look good today and the refs!!!

[ticapnews]

Have a day, Lynden Breen.