MeridianStreet
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Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012
You just described 90% of NCAA Div I coaches.
You just described 90% of NCAA Div I coaches.
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LSSU Hockey 2011-2012
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Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012
Offensively, it seems like we have a problem of only one guy going good at a time. Not enough consistency from more guys, not that you can expect them all to be going good at the same time. McParland has been the most consistent so far; he's having a very good season. Monardo is almost on a pace with last season; being the leading returning scorer, it figures that opposing teams would tend to concentrate on him. Jean got off to a great start but has cooled off; we need to get him going again. Campbell's scoring is up some from last season, but we need even more from him. Also need our other big guys Lain and Robinson to get more goals from around the net. Cassiani is picking up some assists but we some goals from him too. Trotman is doing his thing from the blueline so no complaints there. Just need consistency from more guys at the forward position; whether we get it will determine how the rest of the season goes.
Offensively, it seems like we have a problem of only one guy going good at a time. Not enough consistency from more guys, not that you can expect them all to be going good at the same time. McParland has been the most consistent so far; he's having a very good season. Monardo is almost on a pace with last season; being the leading returning scorer, it figures that opposing teams would tend to concentrate on him. Jean got off to a great start but has cooled off; we need to get him going again. Campbell's scoring is up some from last season, but we need even more from him. Also need our other big guys Lain and Robinson to get more goals from around the net. Cassiani is picking up some assists but we some goals from him too. Trotman is doing his thing from the blueline so no complaints there. Just need consistency from more guys at the forward position; whether we get it will determine how the rest of the season goes.
Neil Diamond
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Students off campus, the day after Thanksgiving, deer hunting season still in full swing, Christmas parade and all the attendant activities that go on with that last night ...all the pieces were there to make this a weekend with few butts in seats. When I looked at the Laker schedule this past summer this weekend stood out as one that had "poor attendance" written all over it.
Students off campus, the day after Thanksgiving, deer hunting season still in full swing, Christmas parade and all the attendant activities that go on with that last night ...all the pieces were there to make this a weekend with few butts in seats. When I looked at the Laker schedule this past summer this weekend stood out as one that had "poor attendance" written all over it.
Truth Serum
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I think quite a few former players have taken that for what it is worth.
As far as the goalie situation goes, I'm also really suprised to see KK get so much time in net. Not that he didn't earn the spot after last season, but Murdock played really well against BSU, and the Lakers have played non-conference games against Alabama and Canisius they could have tested him or Ravn against. I know from a personal friend that Roque makes all kinds of promises, and then backs out on them, no matter how much the student athlete works up to his end of the bargin. Take it for what it's worth.
I think quite a few former players have taken that for what it is worth.
LSSULaker889294
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Hope the Lakers can come out with a better result tonight. Lakers need to finish their plays, too many times they missed the net, someonething Notre Dame players would of buried in the net. Also tonight will probably be the last time ever Notre Dame plays up here at the Taffy Abel Arena.
Hope the Lakers can come out with a better result tonight. Lakers need to finish their plays, too many times they missed the net, someonething Notre Dame players would of buried in the net. Also tonight will probably be the last time ever Notre Dame plays up here at the Taffy Abel Arena.
LSSULaker889294
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The Western Ontario game on January 2 at 3:05 has been moved to January 3 at 7:05. Anyone know why it was changed?
The Western Ontario game on January 2 at 3:05 has been moved to January 3 at 7:05. Anyone know why it was changed?
PerkyforPrez
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The Lakers should be proud of the way they played a full 60 tonight. The Irish are talented but when the zebras put a stop to their tendancy of running interference it was a factor.
The Lakers should be proud of the way they played a full 60 tonight. The Irish are talented but when the zebras put a stop to their tendancy of running interference it was a factor.
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Ok, so let me get this straight. Now that the Lakers are off to a good start, and winning some important games, you are now going to criticise the coaches for who they don't play, because they led them to believe they had the potential to get a lot of ice time, and do well. So when recruiting players, Coach Roque should downplay their skills and potential to contribute to the program. Players on the team should not be told to continue hard work and encouraged that they could get more ice time in the future.
No one except the player and the coach were present for these discussions, and unhappy players are unlikely to remember these meetings accurately. I believe the staff will play the players who give them the best chance to win. I admire players who accept their responsibility in not getting ice time, and get behind their teammates who have done what is necessary to make it impossible for the coaches to keep them off the ice.
I think quite a few former players have taken that for what it is worth.
Ok, so let me get this straight. Now that the Lakers are off to a good start, and winning some important games, you are now going to criticise the coaches for who they don't play, because they led them to believe they had the potential to get a lot of ice time, and do well. So when recruiting players, Coach Roque should downplay their skills and potential to contribute to the program. Players on the team should not be told to continue hard work and encouraged that they could get more ice time in the future.
No one except the player and the coach were present for these discussions, and unhappy players are unlikely to remember these meetings accurately. I believe the staff will play the players who give them the best chance to win. I admire players who accept their responsibility in not getting ice time, and get behind their teammates who have done what is necessary to make it impossible for the coaches to keep them off the ice.
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Real good 3rd period effort by the Laker's to contest everything and keep the Irish out of their flow.
I know I've mentioned it before, but I still think that the current Laker fanbase justifies an arena of about 2500 seats. I wish they routinely drew 3500 like when I first started attending games, but I don't see this happening again. The large arena dilutes the atmosphere. What do people think about reducing the seating capacity and using the freed space for the renovations? I know it's hard to accept that people aren't coming out in greater numbers, but that is the reality. A packed in 2500 would produce a greater home ice atvantage. Financially, if they are approaching capacity on most nights, they could justify raising the embarrassingly low ticket price.
I could imagine eliminating the north end seating, keep the upper walkway, and build an elevated blueliners suite above an expanded pro shop.
The Lakers should be proud of the way they played a full 60 tonight. The Irish are talented but when the zebras put a stop to their tendancy of running interference it was a factor.
Real good 3rd period effort by the Laker's to contest everything and keep the Irish out of their flow.
I know I've mentioned it before, but I still think that the current Laker fanbase justifies an arena of about 2500 seats. I wish they routinely drew 3500 like when I first started attending games, but I don't see this happening again. The large arena dilutes the atmosphere. What do people think about reducing the seating capacity and using the freed space for the renovations? I know it's hard to accept that people aren't coming out in greater numbers, but that is the reality. A packed in 2500 would produce a greater home ice atvantage. Financially, if they are approaching capacity on most nights, they could justify raising the embarrassingly low ticket price.
I could imagine eliminating the north end seating, keep the upper walkway, and build an elevated blueliners suite above an expanded pro shop.
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Hockeybuckeye
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Good win tonight Lakers! Hope a number of you can make it down to Columbus next weekend. See you then.
Good win tonight Lakers! Hope a number of you can make it down to Columbus next weekend. See you then.
RealLaker94
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Real solid effort by the Lakers tonight. They could't afford to take even one shift off, and they didn't. Lakers missed a few chances and could have had a couple of more goals, but the effort was there. They still need to work on clearing their zone, though, as there were some scary moments tonight because of that. The officiating was a joke, but what else to you expect from the CCHA.
Next weekend should be interesting, and hoping they can steal one on the road.
Real solid effort by the Lakers tonight. They could't afford to take even one shift off, and they didn't. Lakers missed a few chances and could have had a couple of more goals, but the effort was there. They still need to work on clearing their zone, though, as there were some scary moments tonight because of that. The officiating was a joke, but what else to you expect from the CCHA.
Next weekend should be interesting, and hoping they can steal one on the road.
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The other issue is this. If the Lakers become a winning team on a pretty routine basis in the new WCHA, and occasionally an NCAA tournament team, would a 2500 seat arena be sufficient or would LSSU be better off with the current 3500 size? Would a winning team attract enough fans, without the current big name draws, such that a 3500 seat arena will be better?
I don't have any problems with what you are saying in theory, but I don't think it would pass muster with the WCHA.I know I've mentioned it before, but I still think that the current Laker fanbase justifies an arena of about 2500 seats. I wish they routinely drew 3500 like when I first started attending games, but I don't see this happening again. The large arena dilutes the atmosphere. What do people think about reducing the seating capacity and using the freed space for the renovations? I know it's hard to accept that people aren't coming out in greater numbers, but that is the reality. A packed in 2500 would produce a greater home ice atvantage. Financially, if they are approaching capacity on most nights, they could justify raising the embarrassingly low ticket price.
I could imagine eliminating the north end seating, keep the upper walkway, and build an elevated blueliners suite above an expanded pro shop.
The other issue is this. If the Lakers become a winning team on a pretty routine basis in the new WCHA, and occasionally an NCAA tournament team, would a 2500 seat arena be sufficient or would LSSU be better off with the current 3500 size? Would a winning team attract enough fans, without the current big name draws, such that a 3500 seat arena will be better?
LSSULaker889294
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Lakers move up in the Pairwise rankings. They are now tied for 5th.
Lakers move up in the Pairwise rankings. They are now tied for 5th.
Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012
Congrats on the split with the Irish at home this weekend. Getting points from the few teams above us is very
important, as is winning at home. What's up with the Wolverines???? Losing first to Northeastern and now trailing Union 4-1 in the second, both at cozy Yost??? Now seems to be the right time to play them? Do they have injuries???
Congrats on the split with the Irish at home this weekend. Getting points from the few teams above us is very
important, as is winning at home. What's up with the Wolverines???? Losing first to Northeastern and now trailing Union 4-1 in the second, both at cozy Yost??? Now seems to be the right time to play them? Do they have injuries???
Hockeybuckeye
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I think we broke them. lol!Congrats on the split with the Irish at home this weekend. Getting points from the few teams above us is very
important, as is winning at home. What's up with the Wolverines???? Losing first to Northeastern and now trailing Union 4-1 in the second, both at cozy Yost??? Now seems to be the right time to play them? Do they have injuries???
DopeyBaker
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Michigan broke your football team, so you're even.
Actually, Miami swept Michigan the week before OSU swept them. Wolverines haven't won a game for 3 consecutive weekends.
I think we broke them. lol!
Michigan broke your football team, so you're even.
Actually, Miami swept Michigan the week before OSU swept them. Wolverines haven't won a game for 3 consecutive weekends.
Hockeybuckeye
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To be honest our football team was broke before we got to Ann Arbor, so can't give the Wolverines credit for that one.
To be honest our football team was broke before we got to Ann Arbor, so can't give the Wolverines credit for that one.
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What about going to 2500 fixed seats and dusting off and installing the old wooden bleachers that used to be in the southwest corner of the arena. They made for great atmosphere when stomped by fans, and could be pulled out if needed.
Does the WCHA have a specific seating number requirement?
I don't have any problems with what you are saying in theory, but I don't think it would pass muster with the WCHA.
The other issue is this. If the Lakers become a winning team on a pretty routine basis in the new WCHA, and occasionally an NCAA tournament team, would a 2500 seat arena be sufficient or would LSSU be better off with the current 3500 size? Would a winning team attract enough fans, without the current big name draws, such that a 3500 seat arena will be better?
What about going to 2500 fixed seats and dusting off and installing the old wooden bleachers that used to be in the southwest corner of the arena. They made for great atmosphere when stomped by fans, and could be pulled out if needed.
Does the WCHA have a specific seating number requirement?
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I don't remember if the number was 3000 or 3500 (seems like it may have been 3500), but there were indications that the WCHA (new) wanted a minimum seating capacity when admitting new members for 2013-14. I don't know how flexible they might be with that number, if at all. Ferris State obviously comes to mind as not meeting that requirement but they have been accepted by the WCHA. I don't know what promises Ferris had to make in terms of upgrading their arena, but presumably they had to make some.What about going to 2500 fixed seats and dusting off and installing the old wooden bleachers that used to be in the southwest corner of the arena. They made for great atmosphere when stomped by fans, and could be pulled out if needed.
Does the WCHA have a specific seating number requirement?
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