Pioneerfan11
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I found this over on the D-I board. It looks like Norm Bazin is leaving the Continentals to take over at UMass-Lowell.
http://www.lowellsun.com/sports/ci_17879266
http://www.lowellsun.com/sports/ci_17879266
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Hamilton College coaching vacancy
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PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
Maybe this is Roll's opening to get back into D-III hockey?
Maybe this is Roll's opening to get back into D-III hockey?
MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
I thought Roll was waiting for Emery to retire.
I thought Roll was waiting for Emery to retire.
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
That's what we're thinking at the house. Perfect opportunity. His son play in Brockville (CHL), so they're not too far away and Hamilton is closer to a major metropolis than what Potsdam was.
Wherever he ends up, I wish him good luck. I just think he is a better D-III coach than a D-I coach.
Prez
That's what we're thinking at the house. Perfect opportunity. His son play in Brockville (CHL), so they're not too far away and Hamilton is closer to a major metropolis than what Potsdam was.
Wherever he ends up, I wish him good luck. I just think he is a better D-III coach than a D-I coach.
Dutchmen_04
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
They are announcing Bazin to UML in a press conference at 5:30pm tonight.
Will Heenan return to his alma mater? Whatever happens, should make for an interesting time in Naples next week...
They are announcing Bazin to UML in a press conference at 5:30pm tonight.
Will Heenan return to his alma mater? Whatever happens, should make for an interesting time in Naples next week...
bakdraft21
Well-known member
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
track down Guy Hebert he can coach'em
track down Guy Hebert he can coach'em
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
Article from the local paper.
I knew Norm and his family away from college and hockey (coaches and profs do have lives, too, you know). He seemed to be a great guy and best wishes to him and his family.
Article from the local paper.
I knew Norm and his family away from college and hockey (coaches and profs do have lives, too, you know). He seemed to be a great guy and best wishes to him and his family.
cooperalls
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
I see a few names here Heenan, Roll, Dreschel, Phil Grady, and Brian Grady possibly going for this job.
I see a few names here Heenan, Roll, Dreschel, Phil Grady, and Brian Grady possibly going for this job.
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
I would have to say that Roll would be a front runner, not often that a coach with NCAA championship is available.
I doubt Heenan will leave Utica, however all of his assistants have done very well, Matt Lindsey at Princeton, Dennis Williams at BG, Alex Todd at Castleton, Dominick Dawes at Neumann, Jason Lefevre at Colgate. I would think these people would all be in the mix as well. The job was open 3 years ago and I think they wanted Mark Taylor from Hobart maybe they will take a run at him again.
I would have to say that Roll would be a front runner, not often that a coach with NCAA championship is available.
I doubt Heenan will leave Utica, however all of his assistants have done very well, Matt Lindsey at Princeton, Dennis Williams at BG, Alex Todd at Castleton, Dominick Dawes at Neumann, Jason Lefevre at Colgate. I would think these people would all be in the mix as well. The job was open 3 years ago and I think they wanted Mark Taylor from Hobart maybe they will take a run at him again.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
cooperalls
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
No but he's been to one as a coach, and I don't remember 3rdliner actually using the word won an NCAA Championship as a coach and maybe he meant that he won an NCAA Div. 1 Championship as a player at Bowling Green under Jerry York.
No but he's been to one as a coach, and I don't remember 3rdliner actually using the word won an NCAA Championship as a coach and maybe he meant that he won an NCAA Div. 1 Championship as a player at Bowling Green under Jerry York.
Dutchmen_04
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
seems to me Hamilton just went down the D1 road and it turned out to be a short term solution. Granted Norm did a great job, but it will be interesting to see what the administration thinks about D1 vs D3 this time around. at a school like Hamilton, or any other NESCAC for that matter, D1 does not necessarily = better. they are not only looking for a winner, but also someone that will mesh with the college and local communities and stick around for a while.
at the end of the day, Roll is unemployed. the others are not. that may work against him. these other guys want Hamilton because of the career opportunity and because they are hungry. Roll just needs a job, be it at Hamilton or elsewhere. think he'd be applying for this position if he were going back to Clarkson next year?
seems to me Hamilton just went down the D1 road and it turned out to be a short term solution. Granted Norm did a great job, but it will be interesting to see what the administration thinks about D1 vs D3 this time around. at a school like Hamilton, or any other NESCAC for that matter, D1 does not necessarily = better. they are not only looking for a winner, but also someone that will mesh with the college and local communities and stick around for a while.
at the end of the day, Roll is unemployed. the others are not. that may work against him. these other guys want Hamilton because of the career opportunity and because they are hungry. Roll just needs a job, be it at Hamilton or elsewhere. think he'd be applying for this position if he were going back to Clarkson next year?
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
George Roll.
Was just relieved of duties at Clarkson and he is a former Oswego State coach. Led them to the 2003 national championship game before losing 2-1 to Norwich.
He helped orchestrate the resurgence of OSU hockey in the late 90's to the time when he left for Clarkson.
George Roll.
Was just relieved of duties at Clarkson and he is a former Oswego State coach. Led them to the 2003 national championship game before losing 2-1 to Norwich.
He helped orchestrate the resurgence of OSU hockey in the late 90's to the time when he left for Clarkson.
Dutchmen_04
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
point of reference - this is not meant as a reflection on George or whether he would do a bang up job or not - i have every confidence he would be excellent. this was just a comment on what are the motivating / deciding factors for the selection committee will be. do they want to build a long lasting legacy with consistently good teams, or bring in a ringer every few years who has a few great seasons and moves on. i don't think there is a right or wrong answer, just speculating as to the type of candidate they will pursue...
point of reference - this is not meant as a reflection on George or whether he would do a bang up job or not - i have every confidence he would be excellent. this was just a comment on what are the motivating / deciding factors for the selection committee will be. do they want to build a long lasting legacy with consistently good teams, or bring in a ringer every few years who has a few great seasons and moves on. i don't think there is a right or wrong answer, just speculating as to the type of candidate they will pursue...
MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
I think you bring up a great point, Dutchmen. I'm sure Roll would love to get back to DI someday. I didn't think he was all that bad at Clarkson. He lost some of recruits due to a scandal and I thought his latest group was doing well until they hit a wall at the end of the year. I thought he was going to get one more year. He would be good at Hamilton. (I'd love to see Eddie vs. George, myself) However, does Hamilton want to be in this same boat five/six years from now.
I think you bring up a great point, Dutchmen. I'm sure Roll would love to get back to DI someday. I didn't think he was all that bad at Clarkson. He lost some of recruits due to a scandal and I thought his latest group was doing well until they hit a wall at the end of the year. I thought he was going to get one more year. He would be good at Hamilton. (I'd love to see Eddie vs. George, myself) However, does Hamilton want to be in this same boat five/six years from now.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
The problem was he was pretty much given "one more year" last year, so only one result would have been acceptable this year, no matter what happened.
The problem was he was pretty much given "one more year" last year, so only one result would have been acceptable this year, no matter what happened.
Dutchmen_04
Registered User
Re: Hamilton College coaching vacancy
no, but word on the street is Heenan is a shoe-in for the Union Asst position....
Sorry Gary, I seriously couldn't help it!
no, but word on the street is Heenan is a shoe-in for the Union Asst position....
Sorry Gary, I seriously couldn't help it!