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LSSU hockey 2013-14
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3dognight thanks for the recent update, I can't wait till its all done. Now thats all the Lakers need is a new coaching staff, Hopefully Roque gets third assistant coach at Buffalo.Then if Roque leaves maybe some of the alumini who are not big Jim Roque fans will donate so we can get a new staff and a fresh new start.
3dognight thanks for the recent update, I can't wait till its all done. Now thats all the Lakers need is a new coaching staff, Hopefully Roque gets third assistant coach at Buffalo.Then if Roque leaves maybe some of the alumini who are not big Jim Roque fans will donate so we can get a new staff and a fresh new start.
RapidsCity
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Same paycheck diffrent league and a prayer he gets the call when Babcock is gone.
Wow this Pony is pretty smart!
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Pretty well much...although I do think that Blashill is looking for a NHL career and probably will not entertain any college offers....
3 dognight...I understand that as a private donor group, you/they are not required to divulge information but excuse my concerns as I do have a lot of them. First off, you state that the project is being re-developed as the program does not need a "palace" in the lower level league of the nWCHA (paraphrasing here), I take that to mean that the project is being scaled back. At first it was suppose to be a 5 million dollar donation; I take it that it is now less...perhaps far less?? Exactly what improvements to the hockey side of things are being done. You stated that there is no sense of urgency to upgrade a "fully functional" locker room, so are we to infer that not much will be done in retrofitting the Laker locker-room and weight area? What exactly will be done on the back-end of the Norris Center and will we really hear anything by July??
We can dream can't we but I'm afraid that Lakerblue is correct on his assumption that Roque will be back in October...I'm sure Buffalo's management looked over Rolston's request to hire JimBo and they quickly questioned his sanity and told him straight up that he will not do it and he'd do better hiring a minor house-league coach than that bum....so unfortunately we are stuck with that bum. Looking forward to another losing season in Lakerland!
Same paycheck diffrent league and a prayer he gets the call when Babcock is gone.
Pretty well much...although I do think that Blashill is looking for a NHL career and probably will not entertain any college offers....
3 dognight...I understand that as a private donor group, you/they are not required to divulge information but excuse my concerns as I do have a lot of them. First off, you state that the project is being re-developed as the program does not need a "palace" in the lower level league of the nWCHA (paraphrasing here), I take that to mean that the project is being scaled back. At first it was suppose to be a 5 million dollar donation; I take it that it is now less...perhaps far less?? Exactly what improvements to the hockey side of things are being done. You stated that there is no sense of urgency to upgrade a "fully functional" locker room, so are we to infer that not much will be done in retrofitting the Laker locker-room and weight area? What exactly will be done on the back-end of the Norris Center and will we really hear anything by July??
Now thats all the Lakers need is a new coaching staff, Hopefully Roque gets third assistant coach at Buffalo.Then if Roque leaves maybe some of the alumini who are not big Jim Roque fans will donate so we can get a new staff and a fresh new start.
We can dream can't we but I'm afraid that Lakerblue is correct on his assumption that Roque will be back in October...I'm sure Buffalo's management looked over Rolston's request to hire JimBo and they quickly questioned his sanity and told him straight up that he will not do it and he'd do better hiring a minor house-league coach than that bum....so unfortunately we are stuck with that bum. Looking forward to another losing season in Lakerland!
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I think the difference is that Coach Hously has a successful background. I am glad that some of Coach Roques ardent supporters are now coming up with some quality names of replacements. It tells me two things. One, they are not spending time defending Coach Roque which means he may actually be leaving. Two, at the very worst they have changed their thinking and feel LSSU could be a destination point for a quality Coach.How can you say this when Phil Housley was considered for the job and all he was a High School Coach looking to get back into the pros.
You are wrong about them looking for a Minor league coach.
Coaches come from many backgrounds to the NHL Andy Murray went from coaching Midget AAA at SSM in Minnesota to the NHL as a HC.
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Do you have a link to a story indicating that Phil Housley was actually considered by Ron Rolston? Certainly there was speculation that Housley might get an AC job with Buffalo, but speculation is different from being considered or interviewed.How can you say this when Phil Housley was considered for the job and all he was a High School Coach looking to get back into the pros.
You are wrong about them looking for a Minor league coach.
Coaches come from many backgrounds to the NHL Andy Murray went from coaching Midget AAA at SSM in Minnesota to the NHL as a HC.
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Umm it has nothing to do as to where Roque has coached but how he has coached....in case you haven't noticed he hasn't been all that successful.
How can you say this when Phil Housley was considered for the job and all he was a High School Coach looking to get back into the pros.
You are wrong about them looking for a Minor league coach.
Coaches come from many backgrounds to the NHL Andy Murray went from coaching Midget AAA at SSM in Minnesota to the NHL as a HC.
Umm it has nothing to do as to where Roque has coached but how he has coached....in case you haven't noticed he hasn't been all that successful.
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OK, but I'm not looking for "speculation".Bill
I will have to google the article but in it said that Blashill and Housley were up for the running for the AC for the Buffalo Sabers.
Phil Housley took the AC job for Nashville Pretadors instead.
And obviouslly Jeff Blashill is coaching Grand Rapids for the Detroit Red Wings AHL team.
Far as Im concerned the two Buffalo Sabers AC positions are not filled with coaches till this happens the subject of Roque going to Buffalo will not die,
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Mr. Bill, I'm quite sure this was speculation.
Is there any chance Athletic Director Dunbar or President McLean will get tired of this and make a change? Possibly Coach Roque has an out in his contract for an NHL job and they have to wait for him to decide.
I think what the article said is that Phil Housley and Jeff Blashill along with Nate Leaman Head Coach at Providence and Cassidy who was Coach Rolston's assistant in Rochester all had a history of Coaching with Coach Roston in the past. I never read anywhere on-line that these individuals were being considered for the job.Bill
I will have to google the article but in it said that Blashill and Housley were up for the running for the AC for the Buffalo Sabers.
Far as Im concerned the two Buffalo Sabers AC positions are not filled with coaches till this happens the subject of Roque going to Buffalo will not die,
Mr. Bill, I'm quite sure this was speculation.
Is there any chance Athletic Director Dunbar or President McLean will get tired of this and make a change? Possibly Coach Roque has an out in his contract for an NHL job and they have to wait for him to decide.
Bill
I will have to google the article but in it said that Blashill and Housley were up for the running for the AC for the Buffalo Sabers.
Phil Housley took the AC job for Nashville Pretadors instead.
And obviouslly Jeff Blashill is coaching Grand Rapids for the Detroit Red Wings AHL team.
Far as Im concerned the two Buffalo Sabers AC positions are not filled with coaches till this happens the subject of Roque going to Buffalo will not die,
That article was speculation by a blogger. Nothing was attributed to Blashill, Housley or any member of the Sabres organization, not even "sources who wish to remain anonymous" were quoted. All it was were names and analysis of some people the writer thought may be good candidates. I could post an article saying I think the Pony, the Truth Sisters and Rapids City would be good candidates and it would be every bit as credible. No fact. Just opinion. And in case you missed it, the Sabres can't even talk to or about Blashill without the Red Wings permission. I highly doubt the Sabres would ask, nor would the Wings allow talk while he is coaching in the AHL Western Conference Finals.
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Well that's one bright spot....Bill C. is the best broadcaster in hockey bar none!
My sources tell me that Soverign communications got the contract to broadcast Laker Hockey, so Bill Crawford will be back.
Well that's one bright spot....Bill C. is the best broadcaster in hockey bar none!
LSSULaker889294
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Great news!
My sources tell me that Soverign communications got the contract to broadcast Laker Hockey, so Bill Crawford will be back.
Great news!
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That was my assumption, but I wanted to see if Pink Pony could back up some of his/her statements.
Davy,That article was speculation by a blogger. Nothing was attributed to Blashill, Housley or any member of the Sabres organization, not even "sources who wish to remain anonymous" were quoted. All it was were names and analysis of some people the writer thought may be good candidates. I could post an article saying I think the Pony, the Truth Sisters and Rapids City would be good candidates and it would be every bit as credible. No fact. Just opinion. And in case you missed it, the Sabres can't even talk to or about Blashill without the Red Wings permission. I highly doubt the Sabres would ask, nor would the Wings allow talk while he is coaching in the AHL Western Conference Finals.
That was my assumption, but I wanted to see if Pink Pony could back up some of his/her statements.
Lakers2Glory
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Why does a lot of people keep saying Doug Weight has to donate to the University? A gift is a gift for a reason. Just because he made some money in his career does not mean he is obligated to donate back. If he feels the desire to give back, great. If not, we shouldn't chastise him for having a different use for his funds. It's not Doug Weight's job to fund program changes.
Ron Rolston is not helping out his buddy to get a raise. If they really discussed it and Roque was planning on staying, it would do nothing but destroy possible recruiting opportunities and hinder player advancement if that info. was leaked. We all know players do not want to commit to a school if they may be playing for a different head coach who may not like their playing skills as much as the last. They would go somewhere stable.
Why does a lot of people keep saying Doug Weight has to donate to the University? A gift is a gift for a reason. Just because he made some money in his career does not mean he is obligated to donate back. If he feels the desire to give back, great. If not, we shouldn't chastise him for having a different use for his funds. It's not Doug Weight's job to fund program changes.
Ron Rolston is not helping out his buddy to get a raise. If they really discussed it and Roque was planning on staying, it would do nothing but destroy possible recruiting opportunities and hinder player advancement if that info. was leaked. We all know players do not want to commit to a school if they may be playing for a different head coach who may not like their playing skills as much as the last. They would go somewhere stable.
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It's not a lot of people; it's Pink Pony who also seems to think money grows on trees.Why does a lot of people keep saying Doug Weight has to donate to the University? A gift is a gift for a reason. Just because he made some money in his career does not mean he is obligated to donate back. If he feels the desire to give back, great. If not, we shouldn't chastise him for having a different use for his funds. It's not Doug Weight's job to fund program changes.
RapidsCity
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You seem to think no one at LSSU talks to Weight and that he hasn't or doesn't contribute. Who have you talked to in the LSSU athletic department? Or do you base your crap on message board banter and then assume?Doug Weight has came through in past. Why not now?
He is one of the most accomplished alumni and recognized by USA hockey. He's a proven winner and he should be approached to help LSSU hocke.
If read MTUs blog their most famous hockey player of all time Tony Espisito "Mr Zero" doesn't want anything to do with that University.
Tony O is rated as the best goalie of the WCHA of all time.
My point is you want your most accomplished player to stay affiliated with your program.
Doug Weight is well respected and he is what LSSU should be striving for as a trademark for LSSU hockey.
You want a recruit to come in and say "I wnar a NHL career like Doug Weight". These young players need a role model and Mr Weight should be it.
As far as Roque, I've said he's hasn't won enough and a change would be good, but I do agree with davyd that change can only be effective if the new guy has the tools needed to win. Because changing the name on the coaches office means nothing if you don't make fundamental changes to the entire program. Hopefully 3DogNight and his group will provide some of the necessary funding.
RapidsCity
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As an outsider looking in I don't know.
That says it all right there.
Lakers2Glory
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I've heard it from other people in the Sault. I wasn't trying to single out just the people on this thread. Sorry about the confusion.
It's not a lot of people; it's Pink Pony who also seems to think money grows on trees.
I've heard it from other people in the Sault. I wasn't trying to single out just the people on this thread. Sorry about the confusion.
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LSSU needs a coach who is hungry and wants to prove himself at this level and willing to take a lot less than other coaches . lake State is a good stepping stone to bigger jobs and pay if you can win there. The idea of getting a top coach with better pay for them is a pipe dream. Lake State has to find a good hungry coach who is wanting to advance in time by setting up a winning program .
Hell,why not just go after Mike Babcock of the wings if we are going to have fantasies on who Lake State should go after.
LSSU needs a coach who is hungry and wants to prove himself at this level and willing to take a lot less than other coaches . lake State is a good stepping stone to bigger jobs and pay if you can win there. The idea of getting a top coach with better pay for them is a pipe dream. Lake State has to find a good hungry coach who is wanting to advance in time by setting up a winning program .
Hell,why not just go after Mike Babcock of the wings if we are going to have fantasies on who Lake State should go after.
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