Takeaways from Mel Pearson show:
L'Esperance, Heinonen, Gould, Petan didn't have points - good to demonstrate others can score, all 4 lines starting to get to that point
Hyland played excellent - credit to him after only playing 1 game this year - was told he worked really hard when team away at BGSU
Gillies doesn't realize how good he can be
Whitten/Pearson in handshake line
There was no pushing. Emotions were high.
Whitten did a great job here at Tech. Disappointed with how game went.
Friday was hard play. Saturday, once game was 3-0, a hit at end of 2nd was bad from behind. No need for that kind of hit in hockey. Came all the away across the ice, direct hit from behind into boards.
Talk to our team weekly to be careful around the boards. Could sense things were getting out of control. Told team in 3rd let refs keep control, stay out of bologna.
In 2nd, Luchini took roughing, really mad at Jake. Don't want to see that.
Vallis is lucky he didn't get more seriously hurt. Tell our team to get up right away unless hurt, Max got up right away. Lost a couple teeth.
Not asking for suspension from WCHA, but they will do their due diligence.
Mostly frustrated, could see it escalating. LSSU player elbowing, same guy got a boarding call Friday.
Credit to our players, that early Saturday hit could've gotten bad, but our players showed restraint. Get through the game.
Upset, a coach is responsible for your team.
Damon/Mel are fine. Have not talked, but will. He recruited a lot of these guys. Want to be a physical team, but fine line.
Bottom line glad Max is OK. Max did not turn into this hit. No need for a hit like that.
Within 2 points of McNaughton - wanted to be in a position to get that trophy
Really like how Jamie is playing, team coming together, good D - GA over last month really good
Depth up front, Vallis, Sturos coming on strong
How much time do you spend on blocking shots?
Talk about it, show it on video during scouting. We're doing a much better job.
Don't know that we need a break, but will use it to get rest/healed and add some things for Bemidji.
Chance to see Eastern teams in Houghton or play there?
Set for a few years. Mel/Bennett from Union have talked. Looking at non-conference want good games, up/down the sheet, exciting.
At Michigan there was a team they would not schedule non-conference, not fun for players or fans.
We travel a lot, so have to be careful and find right fit.
Do you regret not finding another non-conference series for PWR purposes?
No. Have to win those games, possibly having to go on the road again, make it hard.
Mel's 2nd year first 7 of 8 were on road. Resulted in some losses, don't help PWR.
Like our team, think we can beat anyone.
Have talked to St. Cloud, UMD, Omaha, some teams that would at least come back to Houghton.
