Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

[Squarebanks]

I saw Comley and one of their assistants giving the refs an earful on the ice after it was over. Seriously, they lost fair and square. They can go look it up in the rules. Comley may be a saint for all I know but he's reflected poorly on MSU the last few days and generally acted like a complete poor sport last night, as did several of his players. Howe threw a lovely temper tantrum in the penalty box and their goalie took to twitter to complain afterward.

Something tells me we're getting a gong show tonight.

I never saw it come off, so if it did, it apparently just lifted and came right back down, and didn't become dislodged so that it had to be put back in place. I've seen MANY times where that's been the case, and play is allowed to continue, because it's already back in position before it would have any effect on the game itself. If it needs to be put back into position, or the puck goes in when it's out of position, sure, blow the whistle. If it bounces up and back down before the puck gets anywhere close to it, then that's just pointless. And yes, I'd feel the same way regardless of which net we're talking about.

Not exactly NCAA, but I couldn't find anything specific about it in that rule book, but this is what the NHL says about displaced/lifted goal posts:



Emphasis added.

As for Comley being confronted by fans, I didn't see it, but I wouldn't be too surprised if a couple of people took it too far, as the whole arena was pretty much booing him due to his tantrum on the ice. Unfortunate in any case.

 

[mmf]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

I can't fault having every goal reviewed, why not? If we want to keep the game flowing get rid of those dam* TV timeouts.

And there is no excuse for aggressive fan behavior, but that does not appear to be what happened at all. As mentioned on Alaska Nanooks Hockey Blog, there is an interesting perspective on "The Pipeline Show Blog". Oh snap.

 

[Methodical]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

I have looked closely at the video of yaremchucks goal that ended the first game, and completely agree with the referee's call on this.

I'll upload video tomorrow hopefully, but for those that want to know exactly what happened...

First of all, the net NEVER separated for it's moorings. The BACK of the goal came off the ice, because two players were advancing from behind the net to in front of it. Those two players were Nanook Andy Taranto and MSU's Chris Forfar. Taranto was slightly ahead of Forfar getting in front of the net, and Forfar was attempting to get between taranto and the net. MSU's Forfar is the one that moved the net. The net was moved for about a second and immediately came back down in it's proper spot. It happens all the time in games.

Schwartzwald and I witheld Friday night highlights because it seemed to be a bit of a jinx when we distributed highlights right after the friday game. I suspect now that we will continue to withhold highlights on fridays. We're both a bit superstitious.

 

[Rms123]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

You are obviously entitled to your own opinion, but I have to say that Rick Comley is one of the LEAST pompous coaches I have ever met. He is a kind, down to earth guy. I also find it hard to believe that no Nanook fans would be upset had last night's situation been reversed. I understand that the OT goal was reviewed, but if the net came off the moorings before the puck went in, the whistle should have blown. We have had so many of those kinds of calls go against this year, it's disheartening. I have to believe that if MSU scored a goal like that in OT, your coach would want it reviewed as well. Neither team deserves to lose on a crap call, especially in the playoffs.

I'm sure you love the guy, he is your coach! I just have a differnt opinion! Some people may not like Dallas.

 

[Wondering]

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Congratulations to the Nanooks on their hard-fought wins this weekend!

Now I'm going to open up a can of worms. It's a sincere question, though.

I am absolutely terrible at seeing penalties, but even I noticed a whole lot of strange calls and non-calls last night that went against the Nanooks. It reminded me of our season-ending playoff game from a few years ago -- an away game, also against the Spartans, I believe -- when we had about 5 guys in the penalty box at one point. There were lots of mutterings that the CCHA wanted to ensure that money-making Michigan won, not little Alaska. Even Coach MacMillan said something to the effect of, "the officiating never gave our guys a chance."

I can envision the rare official who has a conscious or unconscious bias when making calls. And one bad official can do a lot of damage. Still, there are 4 of them out there, and I fully believe that most will do their professional best to be fair. So how does one explain such seemingly one-sided reffing?

Is it just natural errors, which even out over the course of the season? Is any "unfairness" mostly in the minds of the fans, who are quick to see when their team is "cheated," but slow to notice when their team benefits from a bad call?

Or do the refs -- most of whom seem to be from Michigan -- have closer relationships with the local or powerhouse teams, giving them a subtle advantage? When a coach like Comley yells at the refs, are they likely to give the team some extra slack?

I'm truly not trying to start a bash-the-refs discussion. I'm just looking for insight, because I don't know what to think.

 

[Laker Dude]

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Now I'm going to open up a can of worms. It's a sincere question, though.

I am absolutely terrible at seeing penalties, but even I noticed a whole lot of strange calls and non-calls last night that went against the Nanooks. It reminded me of our season-ending playoff game from a few years ago -- an away game, also against the Spartans, I believe -- when we had about 5 guys in the penalty box at one point. There were lots of mutterings that the CCHA wanted to ensure that money-making Michigan won, not little Alaska. Even Coach MacMillan said something to the effect of, "the officiating never gave our guys a chance."

Some of this may be true. I would really believe that for a game 3 at MSU. MSU going to the Joe gets a lot more income for the CCHA Championship weekend.

I think in this case it was more the fact that the home team has to pay the league 10,000 for every home playoff game. The league wants the extra revenue in my opinion. I really thought that the refs would have an impact at the LSSU vs. OSU game last night, but that surprisingly did not turn out to be the case.

 

[Squarebanks]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

I don't think there was any conspiracy against us this weekend. I think Saturday's goofy calls were a product of Comley's rant after game 1. It happens all the time in the playoffs in almost every sport, a coach ****es and moans about officiating and suddenly the tables are turned in the next game.

I guarantee you the CCHA was secretly praying for Michigan State to win this weekend so they could have their dream Wolverine-Sparty playoff matchup in Comley's swan song, but seeing as how we swept there's no point diving into that argument. I thought Friday was fairly evenly called...truthfully I'm surprised that game went to OT because we pretty much pounded them the whole night.

On to bigger and better conspiracies next weekend.

Congratulations to the Nanooks on their hard-fought wins this weekend!

Now I'm going to open up a can of worms. It's a sincere question, though.

I am absolutely terrible at seeing penalties, but even I noticed a whole lot of strange calls and non-calls last night that went against the Nanooks. It reminded me of our season-ending playoff game from a few years ago -- an away game, also against the Spartans, I believe -- when we had about 5 guys in the penalty box at one point. There were lots of mutterings that the CCHA wanted to ensure that money-making Michigan won, not little Alaska. Even Coach MacMillan said something to the effect of, "the officiating never gave our guys a chance."

I can envision the rare official who has a conscious or unconscious bias when making calls. And one bad official can do a lot of damage. Still, there are 4 of them out there, and I fully believe that most will do their professional best to be fair. So how does one explain such seemingly one-sided reffing?

Is it just natural errors, which even out over the course of the season? Is any "unfairness" mostly in the minds of the fans, who are quick to see when their team is "cheated," but slow to notice when their team benefits from a bad call?

Or do the refs -- most of whom seem to be from Michigan -- have closer relationships with the local or powerhouse teams, giving them a subtle advantage? When a coach like Comley yells at the refs, are they likely to give the team some extra slack?

I'm truly not trying to start a bash-the-refs discussion. I'm just looking for insight, because I don't know what to think.

 

[Squarebanks]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

Well, thanks to Bowling Green we are now headed to Miami (the cold one, not the tropical one). I won't lie, I was hoping for Notre Dame since it's a better matchup for us. Oh well...bring it on.

 

[AKJD]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

Same here... Was torn between pulling for BG as the underdog, but would prefer a matchup with ND. Oh well, bring on the Redhawks!

 

[Squarebanks]

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Same here... Was torn between pulling for BG as the underdog, but would prefer a matchup with ND. Oh well, bring on the Redhawks!

Miami is the one team I hate playing the most in the CCHA. Their size and physicality gives us fits most of the time, and more often than not we get sucked into their game and spend most of the game in the penalty box.

 

[Rms123]

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I agree with everyone else. That being said, we can and have beat Miami.

 

[Squarebanks]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

I agree with everyone else. That being said, we can and have beat Miami.

Hey I agree, we can win in Oxford (already have this season). I just think we had a better chance of winning at Notre Dame. Oh well, it's what we get for falling to 7th place.

 

[mmf]

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Re: Alaska Nanooks, 2010-11 Season Thread – Global disruption...

I just want to know what our sweep of Miami (of Ohio) will do to our pairwise?

Go Nooks!

 

[Squarebanks]

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I just want to know what our sweep of Miami (of Ohio) will do to our pairwise?

Go Nooks!

What is this "pairwise" that you speak of?

 

[mmf]

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What is this "pairwise" that you speak of?

It's both the junk-pile of broken dreams and the faded measure of unrealistic hope, but hope nonetheless, unless you're one of those kooky fans hooked on KRACH.

 

[Squarebanks]

It's both the junk-pile of broken dreams and the faded measure of unrealistic hope, but hope nonetheless, unless you're one of those kooky fans hooked on KRACH.

I'll admit I've been checking it every week. A series win against Miami might get us back on the bubble but we'd need some help too (Anchorage beating Minnesota, for instance).

But you can only control what you can control. All those losses against NMU, WMU, and Ferris are extra painful.

 

[redhawk95]

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I just want to know what our sweep of Miami (of Ohio) will do to our pairwise?

Go Nooks!

Let's not get crazy.

Should be a good series. Seems like it always is between these two. Probably a three-game series if past results are an indication. We are VERY rested. Have only played two games since February 12. Good and bad I suppose. Friday would be the night for Alaska to really throw everything out there and try to get one...then take their chances Saturday and Sunday. However, we are playing our best hockey of the season. Nine-game unbeaten streak with Miele and Camper really leading the way. Reichard seems to be rounding into form as has the team defense.

Again, should be a good series.

muredhawks.com will have video -- but it's pay for play.

Good luck.

 

[redhawk95]

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Miami is the one team I hate playing the most in the CCHA. Their size and physicality gives us fits most of the time, and more often than not we get sucked into their game and spend most of the game in the penalty box.

I would suspect this series will draw Shegos/Wilkins because of our style of play. However, they could send them to Kalamazoo because of Ferris' similarities to our own. We have had penalty problems for years now. Not any better this year. Fortunately, the PK is stellar as is the PP. You guys HAVE to stay out of the box.

 

[Alaska Hockey]

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What is this "pairwise" that you speak of?

Are they the judge and lawyer that gave that visting coach some guff?

 

[Squarebanks]

Agreed on the Friday game; if the Nooks can capitalize in game 1 our chances increase exponentially.

As you probably recall, we did get a W in Oxford this year so it can be done.

Good luck to you guys as well.

Let's not get crazy.

Should be a good series. Seems like it always is between these two. Probably a three-game series if past results are an indication. We are VERY rested. Have only played two games since February 12. Good and bad I suppose. Friday would be the night for Alaska to really throw everything out there and try to get one...then take their chances Saturday and Sunday. However, we are playing our best hockey of the season. Nine-game unbeaten streak with Miele and Camper really leading the way. Reichard seems to be rounding into form as has the team defense.

Again, should be a good series.

muredhawks.com will have video -- but it's pay for play.

Good luck.