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Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
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That would be the logical thing to do after going down 5-1 with 5 minutes still to go in the 2nd period. Need to do something to try and shake up the team.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Down 5-1 going into the third and Roque keeps Murdoch in and not try and shake things up by changing goalies by bringing Ravn in. Roque should of just thrown the white flag out on the ice and told the refs I surrender. I hate a coach who surrenders before the game is over. Bench Ciotti. He has been about as valuable as a player out for the season with an injury.
Down 5-1 going into the third and Roque keeps Murdoch in and not try and shake things up by changing goalies by bringing Ravn in. Roque should of just thrown the white flag out on the ice and told the refs I surrender. I hate a coach who surrenders before the game is over. Bench Ciotti. He has been about as valuable as a player out for the season with an injury.
LSSULaker889294
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Roque would probably rather put in a hobbled Kapalka instead of Ravn.
Murdock needs to play better. He hasn't been terrible, but just mediocre to average. He hasn't played as good since Kapalka went down. I think Murdock kicked in the 4th UAA goal.
Roque would probably rather put in a hobbled Kapalka instead of Ravn.
Murdock needs to play better. He hasn't been terrible, but just mediocre to average. He hasn't played as good since Kapalka went down. I think Murdock kicked in the 4th UAA goal.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Given the importance of the game in trying to grab a playoff spot, it was kind of an embarrassment.
We were supposed to have a potential recruit at the game tonight with his dad. Hopefully the Lakers performance didn't scare him off, but it would be hard to blame him if it did.
Given the importance of the game in trying to grab a playoff spot, it was kind of an embarrassment.
We were supposed to have a potential recruit at the game tonight with his dad. Hopefully the Lakers performance didn't scare him off, but it would be hard to blame him if it did.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Going into tonight's game, Murdock's stats were 3.67 GA and .894 save %, and obviously didn't get any better. Not very good numbers for today's college game. Kapalka isn't an option due to injury. Ravn is an option but Roque won't play him.
Suze
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Aren't all three of your goalies seniors?
Aren't all three of your goalies seniors?
Yes they are. Just another example of JR not having a f-ing clue.
The Lakers have a better chance of winning the WCHA championship, than Ravn does of playing.
Suze
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Have your coaches recruited 3 goalies for next season? Or two and a walk-on? As hard as it would be to have all 3 goalies graduating in the same season, at least any incoming goalies will know they are all the same footing and won't have to fight an upperclassman for playing time. Trying to see a silver lining for you.
Have your coaches recruited 3 goalies for next season? Or two and a walk-on? As hard as it would be to have all 3 goalies graduating in the same season, at least any incoming goalies will know they are all the same footing and won't have to fight an upperclassman for playing time. Trying to see a silver lining for you.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
One bit of good news for the Lakers. Both Northern and Bemidji lost tonight.
Yes, all three are seniors. Two (Kapalka and Ravn) were recruited the same year; one (Murdock) played for Mankato for a season (didn't see much ice time), went back to juniors for a year, then came to LSSU with three years of eligibility left. So we'll have a completely new set of goalies next season.
One bit of good news for the Lakers. Both Northern and Bemidji lost tonight.
Suze
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Yup, that was good news for UAA as well!
Yup, that was good news for UAA as well!
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
They've recruited one goalie so far, Kevin Aldridge who plays for Fairbanks (NAHL). There is a goalie attending LSSU this season who transferred in from OSU and will be eligible next season (Pete Megariotis). They probably will recruit one more goalie (walk-on), although they do have another kid in school now (not recruited) who has some NAHL experience, and they could choose to make him the #3 goalie for next season.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Murdock has only given up 33 goals in his last eight games. Why would you want to try Ravn when Murdock is only giving up better than 4 goals a game. Murdock has a 892 save per-centage and that alone would keep you from playing Ravn. I say allow Ravn to play in Ciottis spot. Does it matter that Ravn probably wouldn't score either.
Murdock has only given up 33 goals in his last eight games. Why would you want to try Ravn when Murdock is only giving up better than 4 goals a game. Murdock has a 892 save per-centage and that alone would keep you from playing Ravn. I say allow Ravn to play in Ciottis spot. Does it matter that Ravn probably wouldn't score either.
Anchors Aweigh
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Again as expected, on the forum blows the heat
Friday night lights, opponents give away the game
Saturday night fever, lakers collapse and refs are to blame
Starter runs out of gas, but Ravn stays out of the sheet
Cheer up folks, this is just a show which goes on as expected, and a clown is supposed to make us laugh, and others teams take care of our playoffs.
Again as expected, on the forum blows the heat
Friday night lights, opponents give away the game
Saturday night fever, lakers collapse and refs are to blame
Starter runs out of gas, but Ravn stays out of the sheet
Are you suggesting a hobbled Kapalka would do better than Ravn ?
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Laker Dude
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Yes, Murdock did kick in the 4th goal. Not sure what happened on the 3rd goal for UAA.
Lakers had plenty of chances tonight, but just could not capitalize. I think they had 3 break away chances they missed on, and Johnson also hit a post.
Yes, Murdock did kick in the 4th goal. Not sure what happened on the 3rd goal for UAA.
Lakers had plenty of chances tonight, but just could not capitalize. I think they had 3 break away chances they missed on, and Johnson also hit a post.
AnchorsAway
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Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
This coach is a joke, this administration is a joke and this season has turned into a joke, I'm finished taking this program seriously as long as LSSU continues to let Roque coach this team. As much as I hate to say it, I'm glad LSSU is dead last in attendance, at least the students and residents of the Soo aren't wasting their valuable time and money trying to care about a team when the administration clearly doesn't care what happens results-wise. I feel bad for the players, for if they knew what a joke of a coach JR is many surely would've spent their eligibility elsewhere, and I also feel bad for the fans in the student body and in the general public up there, who just want to see good hockey, it's too bad their local University is so ignorant of the blatantly obvious....at least the Eagles are always there.
This coach is a joke, this administration is a joke and this season has turned into a joke, I'm finished taking this program seriously as long as LSSU continues to let Roque coach this team. As much as I hate to say it, I'm glad LSSU is dead last in attendance, at least the students and residents of the Soo aren't wasting their valuable time and money trying to care about a team when the administration clearly doesn't care what happens results-wise. I feel bad for the players, for if they knew what a joke of a coach JR is many surely would've spent their eligibility elsewhere, and I also feel bad for the fans in the student body and in the general public up there, who just want to see good hockey, it's too bad their local University is so ignorant of the blatantly obvious....at least the Eagles are always there.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
Weird move.
Sorry I don't get it. I thought Ravn had one year left since he is not on the program picture with the seniors.
Weird move.
Re: Lake Superior State Hockey Lakers 2013-2014 (part II)
I will say the Lakers couldn't catch a break of their own last night. AA had the breaks going for them whether it is a puck being thrown in by hand or slowly slipping under Murdock. Sometimes it is just not your night.
However, I talked my buddies into going to the game with me and I was so embarrassed at the Lakers performance last night I paid for their tickets. I saw them play a few weeks ago and thought they played poorly but last night ... how in the world can their puck handling and passing get worse as the season progresses.
They were a better team when the season opened than they are now. They were playing like they had concrete on their feet; I NEVER saw a Laker team play with such lifelessness in the 3rd period it was almost like they gave up. A terrible thing to say but one example would be; they pulled Murdock, at the end of the game, basically had a 4 min power play and couldn't score one goal. The only positive is they didn't allow a short handed goal.
I will say the Lakers couldn't catch a break of their own last night. AA had the breaks going for them whether it is a puck being thrown in by hand or slowly slipping under Murdock. Sometimes it is just not your night.
However, I talked my buddies into going to the game with me and I was so embarrassed at the Lakers performance last night I paid for their tickets. I saw them play a few weeks ago and thought they played poorly but last night ... how in the world can their puck handling and passing get worse as the season progresses.
They were a better team when the season opened than they are now. They were playing like they had concrete on their feet; I NEVER saw a Laker team play with such lifelessness in the 3rd period it was almost like they gave up. A terrible thing to say but one example would be; they pulled Murdock, at the end of the game, basically had a 4 min power play and couldn't score one goal. The only positive is they didn't allow a short handed goal.- Status