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  1. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Here's the ultimate test of the college hockey "media" and their willingness to do some real hard-hitting investigative journalism ... ... which one of the "fearless" Connollys or McMahons or NESN hack fill-in-the-blank will write the story of how one formerly prominent HEA school banished one...
  2. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    He is playing for your Idaho Steelheads, pride of the hockey hotbed that is Boise ID. (y) 🇺🇸 I'm sure the college hockey advisor/agent network has already taken note, and upgraded their assessment of MS7's developmental skills ... 😂 😂
  3. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    I don't think an extension of the AD is going to require a public announcement. Maybe just a brief Friday afternoon press release. FWIW I do expect her to stay, unless something opens up at Princeton in the near future. As far as our libelous pal potty .... he seems happy to throw out...
  4. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Technically, I do believe there is time remaining for the school to act on the Men's Hockey HC. Realistically, with the AD in lame duck status (as we believe she is) there's no reason to think the T-Hall folks would allow her to make any "premature" termination decisions (i.e. buyouts) if her...
  5. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Sadly, I've come to accept this as (a very harsh) reality, and a clear indication that most of us fans care far more about UNH Hockey than UNH itself does. What we need is an athletic director who demands excellence from those running their programs, not just compliance (and mediocrity by...
  6. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Watching on TV, the attendance or the first semi was abysmal. Not surprising for a UMass Amherst-Merrimack game in Boston. Nigel HAS to be pulling for a BC win in the late semi. Attendance for a Merrimack-UConn HEA Final would be scary low, especially with both UConn Hoops teams progressing...
  7. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    I'm about to turn on the NESN broadcast of the Hockey East semis. This was a frequent destination for our program when Dick Umile was the head coach. It was a routine long weekend/take Friday off decision ... and it's one we haven't been able to make for over a decade (at least with UNH...
  8. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Bill Herrion was out of contract when UNH's brand new AD made the decision to sever ties and not offer an extension. Passive and impersonal - the UNH way. Probably the same way that Mike Souza's UNH career will end a year from now.
  9. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    First, I can't imagine Jimmy T. voluntarily stepping aside so early in his DO position. Second, Souza would have to take a substantial negotiated pay cut to take himself out of the line of fire i.e. the 3rd and final year on his latest contract. UNH would likely have to extend him a few years...
  10. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Because he clearly hates the State of New Hampshire more than he cares for his alma mater. We are the antithesis of the swampy world where he has operated for most of his adult life. It's why he has such a hard on ... err ... an *issue* with the folks in Concord. To potty, the bigger the...
  11. Chuck Murray

    UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

    This never gets old ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUEHAUJsKDE
  12. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    One would think the oft-mentioned Joe Dumais from nearby Quinnipiac could very well be one of those "blue bloods" expressing early interest?
  13. Chuck Murray

    UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026

    It will be very interesting to see how many current UNH players hit the transfer portal after it opens on April 13th ...
  14. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Nervous times now for hockey fans in the Downeast. I can't even imagine Barr refusing Minnesota if he's offered that job. That's the pinnacle of D-1 hockey. And suddenly, the potential path of "Andy Jones to UNH" is ready to be gazumped by UMaine, just like when UNH clung to MS7 and let Barr...
  15. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    The "HC Andy Jones to UNH" bandwagon is picking up steam. I do expect, however, that someone who's got a professional CV that includes at least one (and possibly/probably two by the end of this weekend) trips to the NCAA's is gonna be able to demand at least $300K, and will expect to be able to...
  16. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    Of course it wasn't, I would recognize you pretty quickly, mon ami.
  17. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    So ... midday yesterday, I stopped by the Effingwoods Post Office to pick up a parcel, and on my way in, I passed an older gentleman (kinda my age, actually!!) wearing a UNH Hockey cap on his way out. Brief exchange of "g'days", but wondered afterwards if it might be one of my fellow USCHO...
  18. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    This much we know for sure ... MS7 is WAY better at personal finances than he is at coaching hockey. He was basically given a 3 year extension at the same rate of pay he's been on since his initial hiring, which is a reflection of how little he has impressed the world in his current position...
  19. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    There he is, folks ... the self-proclaimed original Grouch, in all of his glorious grouchiness ... I think a Grouch Summit meeting needs to be arranged, eh?? At the risk of inflaming your hemorrhoids delicate sensitivities mon ami ... have you ever considered the delectable Ramona may sometimes...
  20. Chuck Murray

    UNH- How Far West Do We Go?

    It's why when Dick was nearing the end of the road, Scotty B left when it became abundantly clear he was not going to be considered as Dick's successor. UNH (whether you consider "UNH" to be Blue Skies and/or the T-Hall folks) kneecapped Dick's two most logical and experienced successors in...
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