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LSSU Lakers 2014 off season thread

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jnacc said:
Scuttlebutt from the back alleys as to prospective candidates. Joey Shawhan, Drew Famulak, Rich Metro, Anthony Palumbo and apparantly a couple of current NAHL GM/coaches (no names bandied about though).

Now both Shawhan and Famulak would be tremendous prospective head coaches as they would instantly add credibility to the program and continue the strong recruiting practices started under Roque. I would be ecstatic if the team could get either one. Metro would be a decent candidate but a relative lack of coaching experience, coupled with the fact that he would not have a solid recruiting network like Shawhan and Famulak raises some red flags. Anthony Palumbo is a non-starter. He would be an ideal assistant but certainly not head coaching material for a D-1 program. A NAHL coach/GM is somewhat intriguing but it all depends on who they would be.
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Thanks jnaac. Has anyone heard if Metro has expressed interest? I'm thinking he likely will stay over in France unless something has changed in his life.
 
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Bill said:
Thanks jnaac. Has anyone heard if Metro has expressed interest? I'm thinking he likely will stay over in France unless something has changed in his life.
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No idea...I would imagine he would but considering his wife is from France he may not. I'm just hoping that Shawhan would be interested in coming back, he and his family are now quite established in Marquette and he may have no desire to move back but then again this is a NCAA D-1 head coaching opportunity and that might be enough to entice any of these candidates.
 
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Why would Rich Metro be a plus ? Is he going to recruit in France for Lake State ? As a player he never tore up any leagues. He was an assistant with Lake State and the team headed nowhere . At least with Shawhan there they were playing above 500 .
 
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sm2pk said:
Why would Rich Metro be a plus ? Is he going to recruit in France for Lake State ? As a player he never tore up any leagues. He was an assistant with Lake State and the team headed nowhere . At least with Shawhan there they were playing above 500 .
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We're not saying he's a prime candidate, but evidently his name is being mentioned in the Soo as a possibility.
 
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Inside news on the UP is Darrin Madeley has also been approached to come home for a visit. Can anyone confirm. Would also be a very credible person to lead.
 
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jnacc said:
No idea...I would imagine he would but considering his wife is from France he may not. I'm just hoping that Shawhan would be interested in coming back, he and his family are now quite established in Marquette and he may have no desire to move back but then again this is a NCAA D-1 head coaching opportunity and that might be enough to entice any of these candidates.
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Joey Shawhan should definitely be interviewed. Good coach and an even better person.
 
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MidWestWheels said:
He's the AD and Director of Hockey at LFA in IL. Has been coaching forever and worked with US Development before that with Jackson. Is in the mix for sure.
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LFA is High School. He's been there for seven years. And I should've stated he has no college coaching experience.
 
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MidWestWheels said:
He's the AD and Director of Hockey at LFA in IL. Has been coaching forever and worked with US Development before that with Jackson. Is in the mix for sure.
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Thanks Pink Pony 2. Just another one of those newbies who just popped up outta nowhere...hmmmm..,the Truth is out there...
 
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Hate to interrupt this bickering that is going on but wanted to pass along a message that I got a few hours ago from my parents who spoke with Marge. Gil Somes has been admitted to War Memorial and is not doing well. Not to go into the details but the doctor will not release Gil until he regains his ability to walk again. Marge is understandably concern as she thinks he may not come home after this admittance and his possible next stop is, I think its tender care in the Soo. Did not catch it as I know Gil's health has not been the best this season and was taken back by the phone call. I have known and spent a lot of time with these two great people since my years at LSSU starting in 1989. Please put aside this bickering and send your prayers out for Gil and Marge
 
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BleedinBlueLaker93 said:
Hate to interrupt this bickering that is going on but wanted to pass along a message that I got a few hours ago from my parents who spoke with Marge. Gil Somes has been admitted to War Memorial and is not doing well. Not to go into the details but the doctor will not release Gil until he regains his ability to walk again. Marge is understandably concern as she thinks he may not come home after this admittance and his possible next stop is, I think its tender care in the Soo. Did not catch it as I know Gil's health has not been the best this season and was taken back by the phone call. I have known and spent a lot of time with these two great people since my years at LSSU starting in 1989. Please put aside this bickering and send your prayers out for Gil and Marge
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Thanks for posting this for us out of town followers. Hoping Gil can make a full recovery.
 
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BleedinBlueLaker93 said:
Hate to interrupt this bickering that is going on but wanted to pass along a message that I got a few hours ago from my parents who spoke with Marge. Gil Somes has been admitted to War Memorial and is not doing well. Not to go into the details but the doctor will not release Gil until he regains his ability to walk again. Marge is understandably concern as she thinks he may not come home after this admittance and his possible next stop is, I think its tender care in the Soo. Did not catch it as I know Gil's health has not been the best this season and was taken back by the phone call. I have known and spent a lot of time with these two great people since my years at LSSU starting in 1989. Please put aside this bickering and send your prayers out for Gil and Marge
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Best wishes to Gil and his family. A Laker legend!
 
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How nice to see Miami,Mi,MI.State,Western,and Ohio State all done for the year.
 
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