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Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
I don't think anyone is saying go out and pay big bucks to get the program back. I think most see that after 9 years new blood is needed for coaching to try and change the seasons results that we have been getting for 9 years now. I think a lot of people still believe if a coach comes in and does good at Lake State , it opens the door for him all over college hockey to move on to a bigger program and better pay. I still like to think ,you work hard,you produce ,and you are rewarded with bigger programs and better pay.
I don't think anyone is saying go out and pay big bucks to get the program back. I think most see that after 9 years new blood is needed for coaching to try and change the seasons results that we have been getting for 9 years now. I think a lot of people still believe if a coach comes in and does good at Lake State , it opens the door for him all over college hockey to move on to a bigger program and better pay. I still like to think ,you work hard,you produce ,and you are rewarded with bigger programs and better pay.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Some are saying big bucks is what it will take. Did Ron Mason, Rick Comley, Frank Anzalone, or Jeff Jackson make big bucks when they became head coaches at LSSU. I don't think so!
Neil Diamond
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
from Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Freidman:
At this time of year, I always like to see what's out there regarding NCAA free agents, but it looks like there isn't as highly regarded a prospect as Danny DeKeyser or Justin Schultz this time around. James van Riemsdyk's brother, Trevor, a defenceman at New Hampshire, is a name I've heard a bit, as is Lake Superior State blue-liner (and broadcaster nightmare) Kevin Czuczman. van Riemsdyk attended a Flyers rookie camp, while Czuczman has skated with the Sabres.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/ho...-coach-paul-maurice-has-tough-task-ahead.html
from Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Freidman:
At this time of year, I always like to see what's out there regarding NCAA free agents, but it looks like there isn't as highly regarded a prospect as Danny DeKeyser or Justin Schultz this time around. James van Riemsdyk's brother, Trevor, a defenceman at New Hampshire, is a name I've heard a bit, as is Lake Superior State blue-liner (and broadcaster nightmare) Kevin Czuczman. van Riemsdyk attended a Flyers rookie camp, while Czuczman has skated with the Sabres.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/ho...-coach-paul-maurice-has-tough-task-ahead.html
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
I think it's pretty much a given that Czuczman won't be back next season. A lot of rebuilding to do on D next season. The only 2 guys with much experience will be Drapluk and Loesch. Spratte has minimal experience. Harris has none at all although Roque seems to like his potential once he bulks up. The 2 D recruits that have committed so far, Roll and Renz, both sound like they should be able to step in and play right away.
LSSULaker889294
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Sounds like next season might be a LOOOOOONGG season.
A rebuliding season for sure unless the freshmen in net and on D are very, very good.
Sounds like next season might be a LOOOOOONGG season.
A rebuliding season for sure unless the freshmen in net and on D are very, very good.eye4talent
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Paying big money doesn't guarantee anything. Take it from a Michigan Tech fan. Pearson is making big money and Tech is still struggling below .500 for the 3rd straight year.
Paying big money doesn't guarantee anything. Take it from a Michigan Tech fan. Pearson is making big money and Tech is still struggling below .500 for the 3rd straight year.
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Rebuilding or not rebuilding . The results always seem the same.
Sounds like next season might be a LOOOOOONGG season.
Rebuilding or not rebuilding . The results always seem the same.
Laker Dude
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Looks like Lain got called up to the Canucks: http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=700874
No surprise he was leading his minor league team in penalty minutes this year.
Looks like Lain got called up to the Canucks: http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=700874
No surprise he was leading his minor league team in penalty minutes this year.
Lakers2Glory
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For 21 years, Mel Pearson was used to getting those "Bush League" penalty calls only Red Berenson gets at Michigan. Now he's on the other side with the rest of us and is struggling to deal with the concept of refs making mistakes not in his favor. Welcome to the club, Mel. Time to put your big boy pants on and deal with it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P02ZEYEudMA&feature=youtu.be
For 21 years, Mel Pearson was used to getting those "Bush League" penalty calls only Red Berenson gets at Michigan. Now he's on the other side with the rest of us and is struggling to deal with the concept of refs making mistakes not in his favor. Welcome to the club, Mel. Time to put your big boy pants on and deal with it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P02ZEYEudMA&feature=youtu.be
AnchorsAway
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What a terrible shame tonight's game was, Murdock puts on a fantastic performance and the team does the Jim Roque special and falls apart at the end. After ND tied the game, you could tell it was over, our players heads dropped and there was no intensity, the body language was screaming "we're beat". This team is well on their way to falling apart following Christmas yet AGAIN, this has happened so many times in the past decade and the only common denominator is Jim Roque.
People have cautioned that we may not be able to find anybody even decent to take this job due to the lack of pay, location etc. and that Jim Roque may be the best we could hope for. Well I'm sorry, but nobody deserves to have to "hope for" Jim Roque. As a Laker alum I'm tired of watching our hockey team fall apart and show no heart year after year after year. I'd take a high school coach at this point if it's a guy that is going to get our teams to play their hardest all 60 minutes and all season long, if you're no good you're no good, but if you are constantly leaving gas in the tank due to a lack of intensity, and heart that I have no more patience for....if this ship does not right itself and we continue this collapse I will be profoundly disappointed in JR comes back for another year of this circus.
What a terrible shame tonight's game was, Murdock puts on a fantastic performance and the team does the Jim Roque special and falls apart at the end. After ND tied the game, you could tell it was over, our players heads dropped and there was no intensity, the body language was screaming "we're beat". This team is well on their way to falling apart following Christmas yet AGAIN, this has happened so many times in the past decade and the only common denominator is Jim Roque.
People have cautioned that we may not be able to find anybody even decent to take this job due to the lack of pay, location etc. and that Jim Roque may be the best we could hope for. Well I'm sorry, but nobody deserves to have to "hope for" Jim Roque. As a Laker alum I'm tired of watching our hockey team fall apart and show no heart year after year after year. I'd take a high school coach at this point if it's a guy that is going to get our teams to play their hardest all 60 minutes and all season long, if you're no good you're no good, but if you are constantly leaving gas in the tank due to a lack of intensity, and heart that I have no more patience for....if this ship does not right itself and we continue this collapse I will be profoundly disappointed in JR comes back for another year of this circus.
LSSULaker889294
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At least it's non-conference so no harm in the standings. Hopefully the Lakers can get a win and give them confidence going into BGSU. Things aren't looking good but I'm not giving up hope yet.
At least it's non-conference so no harm in the standings. Hopefully the Lakers can get a win and give them confidence going into BGSU. Things aren't looking good but I'm not giving up hope yet.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
I watched them a couple of years ago fall apart against Tech. This game was worse than that one. They are not doing the basic things; stay on the feet and passing. The last 10 mins they embarassed themselves before a large TV audience. I would say they embarrassed their coach but he is the biggest embarrassment to the team and university.
I watched them a couple of years ago fall apart against Tech. This game was worse than that one. They are not doing the basic things; stay on the feet and passing. The last 10 mins they embarassed themselves before a large TV audience. I would say they embarrassed their coach but he is the biggest embarrassment to the team and university.
Neil Diamond
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
The ironic thing is (or sad thing, brutal thing, funny thing, whatever) is that the Lakers have a very long history of embarrassing themselves on national TV. Even during the glory years, when they were on national TV they more often than not laid an egg, and it was a big one.
Of course there are a few obvious exceptions; but overall it is really surprising how this team, this program, tends to wilt in the spotlight of national TV.
The ironic thing is (or sad thing, brutal thing, funny thing, whatever) is that the Lakers have a very long history of embarrassing themselves on national TV. Even during the glory years, when they were on national TV they more often than not laid an egg, and it was a big one.
Of course there are a few obvious exceptions; but overall it is really surprising how this team, this program, tends to wilt in the spotlight of national TV.
Truth Serum
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
You can't blame Jim Roque on this one. There were some horrible calls and all the breaks went against the Lakers. You have to give him a few more years in the new league, and the Administration has done that, locking him up for several years. Year 9 under Jim Roque will be the best one yet. You people just wait and see!!
You can't blame Jim Roque on this one. There were some horrible calls and all the breaks went against the Lakers. You have to give him a few more years in the new league, and the Administration has done that, locking him up for several years. Year 9 under Jim Roque will be the best one yet. You people just wait and see!!
MeridianStreet
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Mason was the first coach ever (1966) and always was thankful to Bud Cooper for "giving him a chance." The other three moved to head coach from assistant. Lake State can't do what BG, MTU, or WMU did. Five years ago, Jim Culhane was making about $110-115,000 coaching the Broncos. Now, Andy Murray is around $300k. I think Bob Daniels is $160k or so. OSU and MSU are in the $250k range but that is an unfair comparison. Our budget means we cannot go out and "get" a coach like some schools can but the help wanted sign can be posted and see who comes knocking. We normally can't compete for the top recruits and sign guys betting on their development into good D1 players. If it comes to that, finding a new coach will be done the same way.
Mason was the first coach ever (1966) and always was thankful to Bud Cooper for "giving him a chance." The other three moved to head coach from assistant. Lake State can't do what BG, MTU, or WMU did. Five years ago, Jim Culhane was making about $110-115,000 coaching the Broncos. Now, Andy Murray is around $300k. I think Bob Daniels is $160k or so. OSU and MSU are in the $250k range but that is an unfair comparison. Our budget means we cannot go out and "get" a coach like some schools can but the help wanted sign can be posted and see who comes knocking. We normally can't compete for the top recruits and sign guys betting on their development into good D1 players. If it comes to that, finding a new coach will be done the same way.
Neil Diamond
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Kellan Lain's NHL debut lasted a grand total of two seconds before getting ejected.
Kellan Lain's NHL debut lasted a grand total of two seconds before getting ejected.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
You don't see brawls like that to start a game very often anymore. Most of the position players on both teams involved.
LSSULaker889294
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He's the fourth Laker (Lain, Trotman, Acton, Oleskey)to make his NHL debut in less than a year! Pretty impressive considering only one Laker (Derek Smith) made the NHL from 1998-2012.
He's the fourth Laker (Lain, Trotman, Acton, Oleskey)to make his NHL debut in less than a year! Pretty impressive considering only one Laker (Derek Smith) made the NHL from 1998-2012.
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