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LSSU Laker Hockey
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PerkyforPrez
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Bill, thats why i added the third choice.
Bill, thats why i added the third choice.
PerkyforPrez
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The new governor wants to put a end to the the tax credit you get when you donate to the states universities. This i think will hurt the smaller ones like LSSU quite a bit. It would in my oppinion put more inportance on getting buts in the seats to create more revenue.
The new governor wants to put a end to the the tax credit you get when you donate to the states universities. This i think will hurt the smaller ones like LSSU quite a bit. It would in my oppinion put more inportance on getting buts in the seats to create more revenue.
DopeyBaker
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Actually, Quad City is falling in the standings. They were in first place in their division. Now they are in 5th.
Frank Anzalone is doing very well, building a solid program in Quad City and they are climbing the standings and more and more people are seeing once again why he is a coaching legend in college, junior and now professional hockey.
Actually, Quad City is falling in the standings. They were in first place in their division. Now they are in 5th.
PerkyforPrez
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Very interesting. Thank you for your input.
Very interesting. Thank you for your input.
DopeyBaker
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Anzalone:
01-02: 8-27-2 (.243)
02-03: 6-28-4 (.211)
03-04: 9-20-7 (.347)
04-05: 9-22-7 (.329)
Roque:
05-06: 15-14-7 (.514)
06-07: 21-19-3 (.523)
07-08: 10-20-7 (.365)
08-09: 11-20-8 (.385)
09-10: 15-18-5 (.461)
10-11: 10-13-9 (.453)
It took less than 6 months and only 55 games to accomplish 30 wins not almost 3 years and over 100 games.
Anzalone:
01-02: 8-27-2 (.243)
02-03: 6-28-4 (.211)
03-04: 9-20-7 (.347)
04-05: 9-22-7 (.329)
Roque:
05-06: 15-14-7 (.514)
06-07: 21-19-3 (.523)
07-08: 10-20-7 (.365)
08-09: 11-20-8 (.385)
09-10: 15-18-5 (.461)
10-11: 10-13-9 (.453)
Truth Squad
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Re: LSSU Laker Hockey
I was talking about this year and Quad City. I helped you out Coach Dopey with Frank Anzalone's amazing six year run. You might want to focus on the powerplay and accomplishing win number 11 on the season, however.
You are a good sheep Dopey Baaaaaaaaaaaker.
This is my last post, there is no try to change the mindset of this flock and their shepherd.
The Truth Is Out There.....
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Anzalone:
84-85: 27-16-1 (.625)
85-86: 24-18-1 (.570)
86-87: 22-16-2 (.575)
87-88: 33-7-6 (.783)
88-89: 29-11-5 (.700)
89-90: 33-10-3 (.750)
Roque:
05-06: 15-14-7 (.514)
06-07: 21-19-3 (.523)
07-08: 10-20-7 (.365)
08-09: 11-20-8 (.385)
09-10: 15-18-5 (.461)
10-11: 10-13-9 (.453)
I was talking about this year and Quad City. I helped you out Coach Dopey with Frank Anzalone's amazing six year run. You might want to focus on the powerplay and accomplishing win number 11 on the season, however.
You are a good sheep Dopey Baaaaaaaaaaaker.
This is my last post, there is no try to change the mindset of this flock and their shepherd.
The Truth Is Out There.....
TBA
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Buck LeVasseur
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I think it's important that our next coach be an outsider. I understand that it is important to bring in someone who understands the fabric of LSSU hockey in the Soo. However, this team hasn't had an outsider named head coach since Bill Selman in 1981. Anzalone was an assistant to Selman when he was hired, Jackson was then hired after serving as Frank's assistant, then Borek was promoted to head coach from assistant under Jackson, then Anzalone came back, and now Roque. We've picked from the same tree now for 30 years. Granted we had a lot of success from that tree but it's time for a change. An outsider will bring in fresh ideas and a new outlook. If this team is going to return to it's glory days it's going to take some creativity and outside thinking. I wouldn't mind following the path of Western Michigan and the UNO, both hired coaches from the USHL ranks. I think having a coach close to either the USHL or NAHL would be beneficial to our recruiting in either of the leagues.
If JR's contract were not renewed the search committee needs to find a young experienced coach who is hungry for an opportunity like LSSU can and would provide. I am optimist that there is such coach out there who would like to coach at Lake Superior State University. An example would be; to the chagrin to many of you Michigan fans I am an Ohio State football fan. Look at their coach and program and where he came from. OSU dipped into Division II to a very successful program at Youngstown State and nabbed Jim Tressel. Lake State needs to dip into the lower ranks and pick someone who has run a championship program.
I heard the name of Joe Shawnan a Northern Michigan Assistant Coach. Hire Rick Cromely as a consultant to find an up and coming coach; maybe he would like to help out his alma mater. How about an up and up and coming coach like Ron Fogarty from Adrian College the first coach at Adrian; after 4 years he has a winning percentage of .892 with a record of 98-11-2; http://www.uscho.com/stats/history/adrian/mens-hockey/2010-2011/. Quite frankly looking at his bio he might be what the doctor ordered.
I think it's important that our next coach be an outsider. I understand that it is important to bring in someone who understands the fabric of LSSU hockey in the Soo. However, this team hasn't had an outsider named head coach since Bill Selman in 1981. Anzalone was an assistant to Selman when he was hired, Jackson was then hired after serving as Frank's assistant, then Borek was promoted to head coach from assistant under Jackson, then Anzalone came back, and now Roque. We've picked from the same tree now for 30 years. Granted we had a lot of success from that tree but it's time for a change. An outsider will bring in fresh ideas and a new outlook. If this team is going to return to it's glory days it's going to take some creativity and outside thinking. I wouldn't mind following the path of Western Michigan and the UNO, both hired coaches from the USHL ranks. I think having a coach close to either the USHL or NAHL would be beneficial to our recruiting in either of the leagues.
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DopeyBaker
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Your best post ever, Truth!!!
This is my last post...
The Truth Is Out There.....
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Your best post ever, Truth!!!
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Don't leave us Truth. I am serious when I say I like your posts. Without you we are left with a bunch of fanboys ( and girls) posting in an echo chamber. Your diatribes and stale arguments are consistently amusing. By the way, I like it when you call me Coach Cooper.
I was talking about this year and Quad City. I helped you out Coach Dopey with Frank Anzalone's amazing six year run. You might want to focus on the powerplay and accomplishing win number 11 on the season, however.
You are a good sheep Dopey Baaaaaaaaaaaker.
This is my last post, there is no try to change the mindset of this flock and their shepherd.
The Truth Is Out There.....
TBA
Don't leave us Truth. I am serious when I say I like your posts. Without you we are left with a bunch of fanboys ( and girls) posting in an echo chamber. Your diatribes and stale arguments are consistently amusing. By the way, I like it when you call me Coach Cooper.
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Promises, Promises... You've said this before and yet you keep coming back.
And we have no idea why, because since your boy Nik was booted from the team a few years ago, you have no vested interests in LSSU any more. So don't worry about "those people up there" and "our little school" anymore. Just stick to your word for once and finally go away, since you're obviously not a Laker Hockey fan and never add anything of interest or value to a discussion about LSSU hockey.
This is my last post.
The Truth Is Out There.....
TBA
Promises, Promises... You've said this before and yet you keep coming back.
And we have no idea why, because since your boy Nik was booted from the team a few years ago, you have no vested interests in LSSU any more. So don't worry about "those people up there" and "our little school" anymore. Just stick to your word for once and finally go away, since you're obviously not a Laker Hockey fan and never add anything of interest or value to a discussion about LSSU hockey.
backbencher
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If the identification is correct, I can forgive quite a few things from the Truth Band.
Very cheap shot and quite disrespectful towards the player who had to give up hockey just because a coach didn't want to have him around.since your boy Nik was booted from the team a few years ago
If the identification is correct, I can forgive quite a few things from the Truth Band.
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Buck LeVasseur
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I assume you guys are talking about Nik Sellers? I wasn't around the program when he was, what happened?
Very cheap shot and quite disrespectful towards the player who had to give up hockey just because a coach didn't want to have him around.
If the identification is correct, I can forgive quite a few things from the Truth Band.
I assume you guys are talking about Nik Sellers? I wasn't around the program when he was, what happened?
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I only have second hand info from players and an assistant coach. Probably the only two who know are the player and head coach. Sounds like it wasn't a good fit. I will always fondly remember his game winner against Michigan at the Norris Center. He seemed to be a player with potential, above average speed and hands, that didn't develop.
I assume you guys are talking about Nik Sellers? I wasn't around the program when he was, what happened?
I only have second hand info from players and an assistant coach. Probably the only two who know are the player and head coach. Sounds like it wasn't a good fit. I will always fondly remember his game winner against Michigan at the Norris Center. He seemed to be a player with potential, above average speed and hands, that didn't develop.
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From what I heard, the knock on him was that he shied away from contact too much and hockey is definitely a contact sport. He did have good speed.
I only have second hand info from players and an assistant coach. Probably the only two who know are the player and head coach. Sounds like it wasn't a good fit. I will always fondly remember his game winner against Michigan at the Norris Center. He seemed to be a player with potential, above average speed and hands, that didn't develop.
From what I heard, the knock on him was that he shied away from contact too much and hockey is definitely a contact sport. He did have good speed.
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Do the Lakers even play contact hockey ?
From what I heard, the knock on him was that he shied away from contact too much and hockey is definitely a contact sport. He did have good speed.
Do the Lakers even play contact hockey ?
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Very true. And to clarify for "Backbencher", that is not a cheap shot aimed at Sellers. I actually liked the kid's game and was glad when he was picked up by the Lakers. I had watched him play juniors for Shawhan & the Soo Indians and thought he would be a great addition to the team and was sorry to see him go. But like was said, the only folks that really know the circumstances behind that are a certain few (and I am not one of them). He had some nice talent, good speed, good hands & a quick wrist shot. I was sort of suprised that he didn't transfer to another school to play after being let go. He certainly had the ability, I thought.
I only have second hand info from players and an assistant coach. Probably the only two who know are the player and head coach. Sounds like it wasn't a good fit... He seemed to be a player with potential, above average speed and hands, that didn't develop.
Very true. And to clarify for "Backbencher", that is not a cheap shot aimed at Sellers. I actually liked the kid's game and was glad when he was picked up by the Lakers. I had watched him play juniors for Shawhan & the Soo Indians and thought he would be a great addition to the team and was sorry to see him go. But like was said, the only folks that really know the circumstances behind that are a certain few (and I am not one of them). He had some nice talent, good speed, good hands & a quick wrist shot. I was sort of suprised that he didn't transfer to another school to play after being let go. He certainly had the ability, I thought.
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Backbencher it has seemed from your very first post that you are an associate of a current or recent player who isn't happy with his playing time. That is fine, but remember that this is a FAN FORUM where people like smartaxe who have been Laker fans for 30+ years come to talk and vent. So don't go getting all personally offended when somebody bags on the parent of a former player who for whatever reason couldn't cut it as a Laker or a D-I athlete. Especially a player like Sellers whose father wigged out, threatened legal action and sent harassing emails/phone messages to half the people in the Soo.
Did Sellers have to give up hockey because of Coach Roque? No, he only had to give up his D-I career and the nearly free education that went along with it. An education paid for in some part by the taxes, donations, and ticket purchases of the people on this board. If Sellers had the skill or heart to keep playing hockey, I'm sure he would have found a way. Heck, Zac MacVoy plays in the All American Hockey League with mostly D-III grads. He must LOVE playing hockey.Very cheap shot and quite disrespectful towards the player who had to give up hockey just because a coach didn't want to have him around.
If the identification is correct, I can forgive quite a few things from the Truth Band.
Backbencher it has seemed from your very first post that you are an associate of a current or recent player who isn't happy with his playing time. That is fine, but remember that this is a FAN FORUM where people like smartaxe who have been Laker fans for 30+ years come to talk and vent. So don't go getting all personally offended when somebody bags on the parent of a former player who for whatever reason couldn't cut it as a Laker or a D-I athlete. Especially a player like Sellers whose father wigged out, threatened legal action and sent harassing emails/phone messages to half the people in the Soo.
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AnchorsAway
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Couldn't agree more, If Sellers had the fire that bad he would have found another roster to land on...You used Macvoy as an example and that was perfect, just a kid who loves the game and wants to play some more before he settles into the next stage in his life, and hockey wasn't his only option, not only did Zac graduate but I happen to know that he had one of the highest GPAs in his major's graduating class...it's unfortunate that it didn't work out for Sellers but his name is but one of thousands who wager a normal teenage upbringing for running the gamut of junior hockey in hopes of playing D1 college hockey someday...for some it works out and for many others it doesn't...clearly there were some hard feelings on his families part on it not working out but they should have known full well that was a possible outcome of an endeavor like that...to modify a quote of former President Harry Truman: if they couldn't stand the heat they shouldn't have been in the kitchen in the first place
Couldn't agree more, If Sellers had the fire that bad he would have found another roster to land on...You used Macvoy as an example and that was perfect, just a kid who loves the game and wants to play some more before he settles into the next stage in his life, and hockey wasn't his only option, not only did Zac graduate but I happen to know that he had one of the highest GPAs in his major's graduating class...it's unfortunate that it didn't work out for Sellers but his name is but one of thousands who wager a normal teenage upbringing for running the gamut of junior hockey in hopes of playing D1 college hockey someday...for some it works out and for many others it doesn't...clearly there were some hard feelings on his families part on it not working out but they should have known full well that was a possible outcome of an endeavor like that...to modify a quote of former President Harry Truman: if they couldn't stand the heat they shouldn't have been in the kitchen in the first place
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