LSSU Hockey 2011-2012

[Flem Of The North]

Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012

Whatever blame everyone but where the true issue is. You people are only fooling yourselves and come March you will see again for the 7th year running. You people up there never change.

The Truth Is Out There.....
TBA

What "you people" that seem to hate Jim Roque fail to point out is with a sweep of Ohio State the Lakers could be in 1st place after this weekend, if all works out. Under Jim Roque the Lakers have won the season series against Miami, Michigan State and are in fact getting better every game and if they had a little bit more luck would be and should be a first place team. Jim Roque CCHA Coach of the Year, the Lakers at the Joe.

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[aygwm2]

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You people up there never change.

Laker Fans, that's the whole point isn't it? Most of you "never change" you're Laker fans through thick and thin, unlike tTS it seems. You all may know what this poster's beef is, but I don't think I would understand it even if it was explained to me.

So far, the Lakers have won more games than they have lost. They're within five points of the leader in the CCHA and they play that leader this weekend in the Soo. They have the potential, as Flem of the North points out, to make a big move after this coming weekend has sorted itself out. Like most of the teams in the CCHA this year, I think the Lakers are just as good "on any given night" as any other team--I saw how strong the Lakers were after NMU tied that Saturday game in December and rattled off three unanswered goals.

I'm picking a split against OSU in the pick-em thread, but I hope the Lakers can sweep the series this next weekend and shut TS's fingers down from typing his rants that are all "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."

Edit as an afterthought: Hey, TS, relax and enjoy the hockey. Those kids are out there busting their humps every weekend, the coaches as well, and if that isn't good enough for you the golf season has begun and that's always there for you.

 

[klbaum1077]

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HA HA Truth Boy, Lakers win in a shootout. Lakers probably should of earned more than two points this weekend, but two is better than none. Lakers might be playing Ohio State at just the right time as they are really struggling right now. Anything less than a sweep would be a disappointment.

You are right on the buckeyes are struggling badly right now. I can only hope they can pick the pieces back up and right the ship very soon.

 

[LSSULaker889294]

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You are right on the buckeyes are struggling badly right now. I can only hope they can pick the pieces back up and right the ship very soon.

Yep, when you (Ohio State)can't even beat Bowling Green once in a weekend series, that's BAD! The Lakers not winning that Friday game against BGSU in October might really hurt at the end.

 

[klbaum1077]

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Yep, when you (Ohio State)can't even beat Bowling Green once in a weekend series, that's BAD! The Lakers not winning that Friday game against BGSU in October might really hurt at the end.

Yep this whole thing started with a terrible 1st game against BG and hasnt got any better since!

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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I can't make any sound predictions on this weekend. Both teams are capable of playing some very good hockey but who knows which, if either will bring their "A" game?

 

[Tooth Squid]

Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012

Whatever blame everyone but where the true issue is. You people are only fooling yourselves and come March you will see again for the 7th year running. You people up there never change.

The Truth Is Out There.....
TBA

I thought you were leaving and not coming back.... I thought you were done with us people up in our little village. GOD.... Not only are you a cry baby and a complainer AND suffering from a case of sour grapes, but you are also a LYER.... Oh my ... I am not even sure how you go through life... must suck like a Sellers going into the corner...

By the way .... Plymouth Michigan Beer League update.... Nicky Sellout score 3 times for Miller vs Bud Light on Sunday Night.... He was awarded the Miller Lite Player of the Game ... For that he gets a 5.00 gift card to Subway, and a roll of tape.... ALLSTAR BABY ALLSTAR!!!!

 

[Bill]

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with a sweep of Ohio State the Lakers could be in 1st place after this weekend, if all works out. Under Jim Roque the Lakers have won the season series against Miami, Michigan State and are in fact getting better every game and if they had a little bit more luck would be and should be a first place team. Jim Roque CCHA Coach of the Year, the Lakers at the Joe.

Mathematically they could be in 1st place after this weekend, but that's kind of like hoping that the "perfect storm" will hit. If you go by wins, losses, ties, I don't think you can say the Lakers are getting better every game. They've been pretty much treading water since they swept Miami in late October, and other CCHA teams have been slowly passing them by. True, they can still finish high enough to get a 1st round bye, but that will take a better effort than they've exhibited in the past 3 months. To get that bye, they'll need to start stringing some wins together. At some point, effort needs to be translated into results. They need to protect home ice this weekend by sweeping OSU. If they don't accomplish that, I have serious doubts that they'll get a 1st round bye. There aren't enough weekends left in the season to keep thinking that "maybe next weekend they'll put it all together".

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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Mathematically they could be in 1st place after this weekend, but that's kind of like hoping that the "perfect storm" will hit. If you go by wins, losses, ties, I don't think you can say the Lakers are getting better every game. They've been pretty much treading water since they swept Miami in late October, and other CCHA teams have been slowly passing them by. True, they can still finish high enough to get a 1st round bye, but that will take a better effort than they've exhibited in the past 3 months. To get that bye, they'll need to start stringing some wins together. At some point, effort needs to be translated into results. They need to protect home ice this weekend by sweeping OSU. If they don't accomplish that, I have serious doubts that they'll get a 1st round bye. There aren't enough weekends left in the season to keep thinking that "maybe next weekend they'll put it all together".

It's probably more important to OSU to get a first round bye because the first weekend of playoffs we don't have access to our home ice as OSU is all about the money and the athletic department has a contact to host the state high school wrestling tournament in our arena. They usually shuffle us off into the old rink which holds about 800-900 and the fire marshal won't allow them to add extra seats for the event. Quite an embarrassment to say the least!

 

[Bill]

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It's probably more important to OSU to get a first round bye because the first weekend of playoffs we don't have access to our home ice as OSU is all about the money and the athletic department has a contact to host the state high school wrestling tournament in our arena. They usually shuffle us off into the old rink which holds about 800-900 and the fire marshal won't allow them to add extra seats for the event. Quite an embarrassment to say the least!

I could never understand why OSU built such a large arena for hockey. Sure a new one was needed, but why not build something on the order of 6-10K capacity. Maybe you wouldn't have the same issues with the wrestling tournament.

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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I could never understand why OSU built such a large arena for hockey. Sure a new one was needed, but why not build something on the order of 6-10K capacity. Maybe you wouldn't have the same issues with the wrestling tournament.

You're certainly on the right track Bill. It was built as a multi-purpose facility for the men's & women's basketball teams as well and men's basketball does sell out the nearly 19,000 seats. There was talk and a study done I heard of building a hockey only arena but with the university president wanting to raise big money to add to the medical center (for his personal legacy) and now having the most expensive college football staff in the country I'd be very surprised if the idea isn't dead for now due to lack of funds.

 

[Bill]

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You're certainly on the right track Bill. It was built as a multi-purpose facility for the men's & women's basketball teams as well and men's basketball does sell out the nearly 19,000 seats. There was talk and a study done I heard of building a hockey only arena but with the university president wanting to raise big money to add to the medical center (for his personal legacy) and now having the most expensive college football staff in the country I'd be very surprised if the idea isn't dead for now due to lack of funds.

How many fans do you typically draw for hockey? Going from 800-900 to 17,500 capacity for hockey just seems like way too big of a jump. Even with OSU being as big as it is, a hockey arena with 6000-10,000 capacity makes much more sense. Anytime you have an arena with NHL like capacity, the powers that be are going to be looking at using it for as many other uses as possible, and if hockey isn't it's (arena's) primary purpose, you're going to have scheduling conflicts.

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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How many fans do you typically draw for hockey? Going from 800-900 to 17,500 capacity for hockey just seems like way too big of a jump. Even with OSU being as big as it is, a hockey arena with 6000-10,000 capacity makes much more sense. Anytime you have an arena with NHL like capacity, the powers that be are going to be looking at using it for as many other uses as possible, and if hockey isn't it's (arena's) primary purpose, you're going to have scheduling conflicts.

Our typical draw has been in flux. We used to draw what I thought was average for one of the larger schools in the CCHA at around 6000 or so. During the last couple years of the previous coach's tenure it dropped off to 1500-3000. We had 5000-6000 for Miami and about 10,000 for Michigan the other week but last Friday against Ferris probably at the most 3000. I do think the numbers will increase and stabilize as the new coach advances our program. As far as scheduling conflicts we haven't been hurt too bad sharing with basketball except the guys have to bus over and have most of their practices in the old rink. It's also a primairy concert venue too and that adds to the problem of sharing.

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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So what's the Laker's attendance been lately or does it vary depending on who you play?

 

[Truth Squad]

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So what's the Laker's attendance been lately or does it vary depending on who you play?

Declining the last seven years pretty steadily under the current coach. Sounds like most crowds are in the mid to high 1000's with the rare exception of when Michigan State or Northern Michigan comes to town. They bring a lot of fans to put it over 2000. I know last year in the playoffs the Friday night game, I think against Ohio State had about 400-500 fans and it was on National TV. I had someone at the game send me a picture from the Norris Center down here that I put on this site. So if you are looking for tickets you won't have any problem finding any up there.

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TBA

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

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So if you are looking for tickets you won't have any problem finding any up there.

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TBA

Tickets not a problem, 10 hour drive too hard at my age. What's your arena capacity?

 

[Truth Squad]

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Tickets not a problem, 10 hour drive too hard at my age. What's your arena capacity?

It is 4200. Been almost 5 years since I have seen a game up there but then it was about half full, now a days with the bottom division finishes and same old low expectations, under the current coach, it is usually 3/4 empty and one of the quietest arenas you will ever be in.

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TBA

 

[Hockeybuckeye]

Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012

It is 4200. Been almost 5 years since I have seen a game up there but then it was about half full, now a days with the bottom division finishes and same old low expectations, under the current coach, it is usually 3/4 empty and one of the quietest arenas you will ever be in.

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TBA

Sounds like home. lol!

 

[FRICKER]

Re: LSSU Hockey 2011-2012

I have always said that the week between weekend games is too long for most coaching staffs. They talk themselves in and out of so many game plans that by game time they are worn out and confused. They clearly over-think and over-prepare. They should concentrate on skills and conditioning and only spend 1-2 days preparing for their next games. That said, the OSU home series against Ohio State is VERY important to the direction the Lakers are heading for the stretch run. A split would be great, a sweep beyond expectations, but 1 point or less could signal that the continuing slide down the standings will result in loss of home ice for the playoffs and a good shot for a return to the Joe.

 

[Bill]

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I had someone at the game send me a picture from the Norris Center down here that I put on this site.

The Truth Is Out There.....
TBA

That's a boldface lie and you know it! The picture you posted wasn't the Norris Center.