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Laker Hockey 2009-10
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MeridianStreet
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sm2pk.......I know you are a fan that wants the Lakers to succeed.I did not mean to say that you weren't. Just a little too much negativity. It is what it is. The odds are that the Lakers will not return to their former glory. College hockey is different thn it was 15-20 years ago and the Lakers have limited resources. That's not to say they won't have some years when it all comes together.
Truth, on the other hand, is a Roque hater, pure and simple Roque cut his son from the team and he enjoys baiting you and other posters with the Anzalone stuff. Frank put himself in a position where the university really had no choice but to fire him. Even Bud Cooper agreed. The university would have been derelict not to do so. Frank has his place in Laker history and what he accomplished in the 80s can never be taken away from him. No one on here has ever denied that.
As for Francis becoming the Lakers' announcer, that would never happen either. He was never offered the job and I doubt that he ever expressed an interest in coming back. Play by play for the Lakers or any other college team is not a "real" job. Most of these guys are like Crawford or VanWagoner. Employees of a local radio station or someone that has been around hockey and enjoys doing it for a couple of bucks on the side. Remember Bruce Martyn, long time Red Wing play by play guy? He had a regular day job - even doing Wings games wasn't enough to live on. It may be different now, though.
I met Francis on several occasions and he seemed like a nice young guy. He did a nice job when he subbed for Crawford on occasion. However, he's college age now and probably has much more on his mind than returning to the Sault. The notion is and always was ridiculous. Truth just likes pulling your legs.
sm2pk.......I know you are a fan that wants the Lakers to succeed.I did not mean to say that you weren't. Just a little too much negativity. It is what it is. The odds are that the Lakers will not return to their former glory. College hockey is different thn it was 15-20 years ago and the Lakers have limited resources. That's not to say they won't have some years when it all comes together.
Truth, on the other hand, is a Roque hater, pure and simple Roque cut his son from the team and he enjoys baiting you and other posters with the Anzalone stuff. Frank put himself in a position where the university really had no choice but to fire him. Even Bud Cooper agreed. The university would have been derelict not to do so. Frank has his place in Laker history and what he accomplished in the 80s can never be taken away from him. No one on here has ever denied that.
As for Francis becoming the Lakers' announcer, that would never happen either. He was never offered the job and I doubt that he ever expressed an interest in coming back. Play by play for the Lakers or any other college team is not a "real" job. Most of these guys are like Crawford or VanWagoner. Employees of a local radio station or someone that has been around hockey and enjoys doing it for a couple of bucks on the side. Remember Bruce Martyn, long time Red Wing play by play guy? He had a regular day job - even doing Wings games wasn't enough to live on. It may be different now, though.
I met Francis on several occasions and he seemed like a nice young guy. He did a nice job when he subbed for Crawford on occasion. However, he's college age now and probably has much more on his mind than returning to the Sault. The notion is and always was ridiculous. Truth just likes pulling your legs.
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Ferris State has clinched a fifth place spot in the CCHA. At worst Ferris can tie Michigan for 4th place, but the Wolverines would go ahead in the standings because of Conference wins. So Ferris would be in 5th place with home ice advantage.
All the 'Dawgs need is 1 point, a shootout lose, and they will clinch first round bye in the CCHA.
Ferris State has clinched a fifth place spot in the CCHA. At worst Ferris can tie Michigan for 4th place, but the Wolverines would go ahead in the standings because of Conference wins. So Ferris would be in 5th place with home ice advantage.
All the 'Dawgs need is 1 point, a shootout lose, and they will clinch first round bye in the CCHA.
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Last week I thought Notre Dame in the first round was a strong possibility. After the results of the past weekend it now looks like OSU will be the likely opponent in the first round.
Last week I thought Notre Dame in the first round was a strong possibility. After the results of the past weekend it now looks like OSU will be the likely opponent in the first round.
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Notre Dame certainly has the talent to play with Michigan and they are starting to get guys back from injury. With Michigan's inconsistent play this season, it wouldn't surprise me greatly if Notre Dame put things together and swept Michigan and passed OSU (if Miami sweeps OSU). I'm not expecting Notre Dame to sweep Michigan, but it's a possibility if they play like they are capable of (and Michigan doesn't).Last week I thought Notre Dame in the first round was a strong possibility. After the results of the past weekend it now looks like OSU will be the likely opponent in the first round.
MeridianStreet
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Bill,
Despite Michigan's down year I don't see ND doing more that 3 points at best against Mich. After ND's disastrous last two weekends vs BG and Western and their apparent "team chemistry" issues, I don't expect much from them. Check out the ND thread for details.
Too bad the Lakers can't have them in the first round.
Bill,
Despite Michigan's down year I don't see ND doing more that 3 points at best against Mich. After ND's disastrous last two weekends vs BG and Western and their apparent "team chemistry" issues, I don't expect much from them. Check out the ND thread for details.
Too bad the Lakers can't have them in the first round.
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I'm not disagreeing, but am just saying ND does have the talent to match up with Michigan. They haven't shown evidence of it most of this season, but you never know what will happen on any given weekend. I'm not expecting ND to pass OSU, but it wouldn't shock me if they did. Of course, if OSU does get points against Miami they can pretty much lock up 8th place regardless of what ND or the Lakers do.Bill,
Despite Michigan's down year I don't see ND doing more that 3 points at best against Mich. After ND's disastrous last two weekends vs BG and Western and their apparent "team chemistry" issues, I don't expect much from them. Check out the ND thread for details.
Too bad the Lakers can't have them in the first round.
MeridianStreet
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Bill,
You could be right. My assumptions are based on Miami getting 6 points this weekend. I sense that ND is on life support.
Bill,
You could be right. My assumptions are based on Miami getting 6 points this weekend. I sense that ND is on life support.
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ND is indeed playing like they've written the season off, but they have the talent to do some damage if Jeff Jackson can somehow pull them together.
It's disappointing to see the Lakers tank it as bad as they have the past month or so also. We all knew they had a tough late season schedule, but I thought they would be more competitive through this period, win or lose. They now have a 20 goal negative differential in the CCHA and pretty much all of that has come since the ND series.
ND is indeed playing like they've written the season off, but they have the talent to do some damage if Jeff Jackson can somehow pull them together.
It's disappointing to see the Lakers tank it as bad as they have the past month or so also. We all knew they had a tough late season schedule, but I thought they would be more competitive through this period, win or lose. They now have a 20 goal negative differential in the CCHA and pretty much all of that has come since the ND series.
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Bill - According to Heisenberg site, SLU signed a goalie from Western Canada so I guess they are no longer recruiting Vienneau of Kingston. Is LSSU still recruiting him (as was reported in another thread)? LSSU, Minnesota, UMass were reportedly recruiting him. Any more news on Ravn? Looking at Marble's age, experience, and statistics, he is clearly not ready for NCAA hockey - do you think the Lakers might bring in two goalies next year?
Bill - According to Heisenberg site, SLU signed a goalie from Western Canada so I guess they are no longer recruiting Vienneau of Kingston. Is LSSU still recruiting him (as was reported in another thread)? LSSU, Minnesota, UMass were reportedly recruiting him. Any more news on Ravn? Looking at Marble's age, experience, and statistics, he is clearly not ready for NCAA hockey - do you think the Lakers might bring in two goalies next year?
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I think the Lakers were looking at a goalie (or goalies) in the SJHL. The Weninger kid (Flin Flon - SJHL) that just committed to SLU may have been someone LSSU was looking at but I don't know that for sure. I think the Lakers may have one or two specific goalies that they are trying to line up for visits, but I don't know who they are.
I haven't heard anything more about Ravn, but have the impression that the NCAA Clearing House could be a stumbling block for him. He may or may not be still in the picture. Yes, I believe the Lakers will bring in two goalies next season. I suspect one of them won't be offered much (if any) in the way of scholarship money and will be coming in as a projected #3 goalie; could even be a recruited walk-on. But they definitely will need to bring in a projected #2 goalie who will have the opportunity to challenge for the #1 spot. Marble will still be in Juniors next season. I think someone indicated he committed to LSSU through family connections; he still has to prove himself capable playing at the college level. Heck, he still has to prove he can play at the Junior level.
I believe LSSU contacted him, but he reportedly is leaning towards either Michigan or Minnesota. Vienneau is from far Northern Ontario where not a lot of English is spoken; despite that, I'm guessing he speaks English in addition to French, otherwise he would have Clearing House problems and he could have a problem playing anywhere in the NCAA.Bill - According to Heisenberg site, SLU signed a goalie from Western Canada so I guess they are no longer recruiting Vienneau. Is LSSU still recruiting him?
I think the Lakers were looking at a goalie (or goalies) in the SJHL. The Weninger kid (Flin Flon - SJHL) that just committed to SLU may have been someone LSSU was looking at but I don't know that for sure. I think the Lakers may have one or two specific goalies that they are trying to line up for visits, but I don't know who they are.
I haven't heard anything more about Ravn, but have the impression that the NCAA Clearing House could be a stumbling block for him. He may or may not be still in the picture. Yes, I believe the Lakers will bring in two goalies next season. I suspect one of them won't be offered much (if any) in the way of scholarship money and will be coming in as a projected #3 goalie; could even be a recruited walk-on. But they definitely will need to bring in a projected #2 goalie who will have the opportunity to challenge for the #1 spot. Marble will still be in Juniors next season. I think someone indicated he committed to LSSU through family connections; he still has to prove himself capable playing at the college level. Heck, he still has to prove he can play at the Junior level.
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There are a number of individuals that make up “lssualumn”. Yes, we are old and are from the glory days of Laker Hockey. At one point we all contributed to the program with time and money. Only a few still do through season tickets but we have all paid to see games this year. We have known all the coaches over the past forty years. Very few on this site seem to have been around long enough to remember what made Laker hockey great. “SM2PK” wants the team to succeed, even traveled to Miami a couple weeks ago. SM2PK knows what the problem is. We know what the problem is. We choose not to post often because it serves no purpose. SM2PK does. Despite this thread, the majority of Sault Ste. Marie knows what the problem is.
We just wanted “MeridianStreet” to understand that heading into FEBRUARY, LSSU was in fourth place in the CCHA with games in hand. They were ranked nationally. All of a sudden the Lakers lack talent and Division I resources. If it wasn’t for a miraculous ending a couple weeks ago the Lakers would be winless in eight straight games, and who rests their starting goalie with three games to play during a play-off race? If you are implying that LSSU may be purposely tanking so that they don’t have to pay the fee for hosting a play-off series, that is much worse than what SM2PK is posting.
The Lakers manhandled NMU earlier this season. There is a home ice playoff birth on the line. Bill Crawford will be on the air. Go Lakers.
There are a number of individuals that make up “lssualumn”. Yes, we are old and are from the glory days of Laker Hockey. At one point we all contributed to the program with time and money. Only a few still do through season tickets but we have all paid to see games this year. We have known all the coaches over the past forty years. Very few on this site seem to have been around long enough to remember what made Laker hockey great. “SM2PK” wants the team to succeed, even traveled to Miami a couple weeks ago. SM2PK knows what the problem is. We know what the problem is. We choose not to post often because it serves no purpose. SM2PK does. Despite this thread, the majority of Sault Ste. Marie knows what the problem is.
We just wanted “MeridianStreet” to understand that heading into FEBRUARY, LSSU was in fourth place in the CCHA with games in hand. They were ranked nationally. All of a sudden the Lakers lack talent and Division I resources. If it wasn’t for a miraculous ending a couple weeks ago the Lakers would be winless in eight straight games, and who rests their starting goalie with three games to play during a play-off race? If you are implying that LSSU may be purposely tanking so that they don’t have to pay the fee for hosting a play-off series, that is much worse than what SM2PK is posting.
The Lakers manhandled NMU earlier this season. There is a home ice playoff birth on the line. Bill Crawford will be on the air. Go Lakers.
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Watcher--A new hockey website -collegehockey247.com-has a article about Vienneau being down to 2 schools Michigan and Minnesota. Too bad because the Lakers sure could have used a goalie like Vienneau. Hard to compete with the bigger schools unless the Lakers are the first to find the kids and make an offer real quick, otherwise the chances are slim of getting these kinds of players.
Bill - According to Heisenberg site, SLU signed a goalie from Western Canada so I guess they are no longer recruiting Vienneau of Kingston. Is LSSU still recruiting him (as was reported in another thread)? LSSU, Minnesota, UMass were reportedly recruiting him. Any more news on Ravn? Looking at Marble's age, experience, and statistics, he is clearly not ready for NCAA hockey - do you think the Lakers might bring in two goalies next year?
Watcher--A new hockey website -collegehockey247.com-has a article about Vienneau being down to 2 schools Michigan and Minnesota. Too bad because the Lakers sure could have used a goalie like Vienneau. Hard to compete with the bigger schools unless the Lakers are the first to find the kids and make an offer real quick, otherwise the chances are slim of getting these kinds of players.
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Although I mentioned them tanking, I'm not trying to imply any of it is on purpose. But they haven't been playing good hockey the past 4 or 5 weeks. I don't get to see them play in person very often, and it's been tough trying to get a feel from the internet broadcasts. Defensively I don't suspect that goaltending is solely to blame; it's probably a combination of defensive play from all positions. Offensively, they haven't been getting much scoring from anyone other than Schofield and Acton lately.
Although I mentioned them tanking, I'm not trying to imply any of it is on purpose. But they haven't been playing good hockey the past 4 or 5 weeks. I don't get to see them play in person very often, and it's been tough trying to get a feel from the internet broadcasts. Defensively I don't suspect that goaltending is solely to blame; it's probably a combination of defensive play from all positions. Offensively, they haven't been getting much scoring from anyone other than Schofield and Acton lately.
MeridianStreet
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I, too have been a Laker fan for many years. I knew that when they were in 4th they had a tough row to hoe and would have difficulty in maintaining that spot. In the new world of possible 6 point weekends, things can change fast. I did not count on getting any points at Miami but, by all acoounts the Lakers played pretty well in the 1st game and almost came away with some points.
I was very disappointed in the Alaska series. I was hoping for a split at the least. We outshot them but got badly beaten. Sounds like the goal tending was not there. I was also perplexed at BMW not starting both nights.
No, I was not implying that the Lakers are tanki9ng to save the $$ and I am sorry you inferred that. I only mentioned that as the ONLY good thing about finishing 9th. We beat NMU handily in December. Northern is not the same team as 10 weeks ago so the challenge is huge this weekend. A split will likely earn NMU a bye and LSSU first round at home vs (probably) OSU.
Goaltending has to step up and we'll need 6-7 goals on the weekend.
I, too have been a Laker fan for many years. I knew that when they were in 4th they had a tough row to hoe and would have difficulty in maintaining that spot. In the new world of possible 6 point weekends, things can change fast. I did not count on getting any points at Miami but, by all acoounts the Lakers played pretty well in the 1st game and almost came away with some points.
I was very disappointed in the Alaska series. I was hoping for a split at the least. We outshot them but got badly beaten. Sounds like the goal tending was not there. I was also perplexed at BMW not starting both nights.
No, I was not implying that the Lakers are tanki9ng to save the $$ and I am sorry you inferred that. I only mentioned that as the ONLY good thing about finishing 9th. We beat NMU handily in December. Northern is not the same team as 10 weeks ago so the challenge is huge this weekend. A split will likely earn NMU a bye and LSSU first round at home vs (probably) OSU.
Goaltending has to step up and we'll need 6-7 goals on the weekend.
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Thanks Lakerchum and Bill.
Watcher--A new hockey website -collegehockey247.com-has a article about Vienneau being down to 2 schools Michigan and Minnesota. Too bad because the Lakers sure could have used a goalie like Vienneau. Hard to compete with the bigger schools unless the Lakers are the first to find the kids and make an offer real quick, otherwise the chances are slim of getting these kinds of players.
Thanks Lakerchum and Bill.
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ecacwatcher,
Who are some of the better goalies in the CJHL (and OJAHL/CCHL) that are still available? I know LSSU has been looking in the Ontario Junior leagues at kids other than Ravn.
Thanks Lakerchum and Bill.
ecacwatcher,
Who are some of the better goalies in the CJHL (and OJAHL/CCHL) that are still available? I know LSSU has been looking in the Ontario Junior leagues at kids other than Ravn.
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Two that have lots of experience, good numbers, good size, have performed well in all-star games, etc. are Jimmy Sargeant of Newmarket and Clarke Saunders of Brockville. Sarjeant is 19, Saunders is 20.
ecacwatcher,
Who are some of the better goalies in the CJHL (and OJAHL/CCHL) that are still available? I know LSSU has been looking in the Ontario Junior leagues at kids other than Ravn.
Two that have lots of experience, good numbers, good size, have performed well in all-star games, etc. are Jimmy Sargeant of Newmarket and Clarke Saunders of Brockville. Sarjeant is 19, Saunders is 20.
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Thanks. I remember checking on Saunders' numbers before but not Sargeant's. LSSU's #1 goalie will be a Senior next season, so they'll need to bring in another goalie the year after next in addition to the two they bring in next season.Two that have lots of experience, good numbers, good size, have performed well in all-star games, etc. are Jimmy Sargeant of Newmarket and Clarke Saunders of Brockville. Sarjeant is 19, Saunders is 20.
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