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'09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
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OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Congratulations to the Little Caesars. That is two NAHA crowns in the last three years. The two teams not in the pool that I pegged as teams to watch both made it to the final four.
Hats off to NAHA. Another great event. Hockey on the Ice was great. Weather outside was glorious. Can't wait for Stoney.
Congratulations to the Little Caesars. That is two NAHA crowns in the last three years. The two teams not in the pool that I pegged as teams to watch both made it to the final four.
Hats off to NAHA. Another great event. Hockey on the Ice was great. Weather outside was glorious. Can't wait for Stoney.
futurestar
New member
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
I can't believe that they are still whistling at the U19 level. My daughter played against this at the U12/U14 levels and it does take a little adjustment. The opposing parents always grumbled and questioned the "legality" of the whistling as it usually does confuse and stop the opposing players at least once during the early parts of the game. It certainly allows the coach an extra way to participate in the game without having to don helmet and pads.
There were some raised Assabet eyebrows when our daughters started referring to the team as "The Assabet Trained Seals."
I can't believe that they are still whistling at the U19 level. My daughter played against this at the U12/U14 levels and it does take a little adjustment. The opposing parents always grumbled and questioned the "legality" of the whistling as it usually does confuse and stop the opposing players at least once during the early parts of the game. It certainly allows the coach an extra way to participate in the game without having to don helmet and pads.
There were some raised Assabet eyebrows when our daughters started referring to the team as "The Assabet Trained Seals."
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Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Puck in glove away from net. Blocker touches line. No goal.
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Puck in glove away from net. Blocker touches line. No goal.
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goaliedad35
Registered User
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
I'm sorry Mr Zapruder but this video shows/proves nothing. The play in question isn't even in the frame
I'm sorry Mr Zapruder but this video shows/proves nothing. The play in question isn't even in the frame
NJCPolarBear
New member
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Assabet's Dog-whistle coach has to stop.
It's more than Bush-League. It's lame beyond words...It makes the girls look like dogs in a circus side-show.
Assabet's Dog-whistle coach has to stop.
It's more than Bush-League. It's lame beyond words...It makes the girls look like dogs in a circus side-show.
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Here's a thought, take advantage of the coach's lameness: Teach the girls to attack hard and look for a home-run pass whenever the opposing coach whistles. Usually when a coach whistles, all 5 players try to change at once, or at the very least, they pause to look at the bench. You can get some great scoring opportunities that way.
Assabet's Dog-whistle coach has to stop.
It's more than Bush-League. It's lame beyond words...It makes the girls look like dogs in a circus side-show.
Here's a thought, take advantage of the coach's lameness: Teach the girls to attack hard and look for a home-run pass whenever the opposing coach whistles. Usually when a coach whistles, all 5 players try to change at once, or at the very least, they pause to look at the bench. You can get some great scoring opportunities that way.
Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Guess you haven't seen this dog and pony show in action then. The coach whistles, the puck carrier gains center ice and deftly places the puck in a dead spot deep in the zone. The line comes off and the next goes on pretty much like clockwork. Very little chance to make the most of any opportunity.
Guess you haven't seen this dog and pony show in action then. The coach whistles, the puck carrier gains center ice and deftly places the puck in a dead spot deep in the zone. The line comes off and the next goes on pretty much like clockwork. Very little chance to make the most of any opportunity.
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Fair point. I haven't seen this particular show and when I've run into it in the past, it wasn't executed that well. I'd still want to try to take advantage of knowing what the opposing team is doing. However, if they are that smooth, I can understand how that would be easier said than done.
Fair point. I haven't seen this particular show and when I've run into it in the past, it wasn't executed that well. I'd still want to try to take advantage of knowing what the opposing team is doing. However, if they are that smooth, I can understand how that would be easier said than done.
IceIsNice
Huh? Whoopie Pies? WHERE???
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
Hux, you're leaving out the best part.... not only does the next line go on like clockwork, but they go on like GANGBUSTERS!! We're talking all out dead sprints by both lines, off the ice and back on the ice, such that the total accumulated time without immediate pressure on the puck carrier is often only about 3 seconds.
This consistent proficiency is also due to very astute decision making by the last forward to change, particularly deciding as to how much longer to pursue the forecheck before peeling off. Often, this very wisely judged continued relentless attack can reduce even the aforementioned 3 seconds to almost no time at all.
Some people hate the whistle.... I get that...but let's not lose sight of the intense effort both physical and mental exuded by every forward.
For several years I was on the opposing bench from this coach and this organization and though I might also have found the whistling to be distractive, I was always appreciative of the level and effectiveness of the girls' performance.
My point is mainly to say that just calling it "like clockwork" is a real understatment. There is much more going on than the dog-like behavior that some have compared them to.
Hux, you're leaving out the best part.... not only does the next line go on like clockwork, but they go on like GANGBUSTERS!! We're talking all out dead sprints by both lines, off the ice and back on the ice, such that the total accumulated time without immediate pressure on the puck carrier is often only about 3 seconds.
This consistent proficiency is also due to very astute decision making by the last forward to change, particularly deciding as to how much longer to pursue the forecheck before peeling off. Often, this very wisely judged continued relentless attack can reduce even the aforementioned 3 seconds to almost no time at all.
Some people hate the whistle.... I get that...but let's not lose sight of the intense effort both physical and mental exuded by every forward.
For several years I was on the opposing bench from this coach and this organization and though I might also have found the whistling to be distractive, I was always appreciative of the level and effectiveness of the girls' performance.
My point is mainly to say that just calling it "like clockwork" is a real understatment. There is much more going on than the dog-like behavior that some have compared them to.
Re: '09 NAHA Labor Day Tournament POLL
I've seen this for years and always described it as machine-like. You can't really even put a forward near center ice and have the goalie or defenseman try to make a long pass to take advantage of it because they come off the bench like bats out of hell.
I've seen this for years and always described it as machine-like. You can't really even put a forward near center ice and have the goalie or defenseman try to make a long pass to take advantage of it because they come off the bench like bats out of hell.