blackbearbandie
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I don't think they have a reasonable chance of making the NIT this year even if Corkum is head coach the rest of the way.
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I don't think they have a reasonable chance of making the NIT this year even if Corkum is head coach the rest of the way.
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
That would be the Hockey East Tourney, not the NIT, and no unfortunately, even if Corkum takes over the team tomorrow morning at 8 AM, they're not going to make the tournament. FYI, the NIT is a basketball tournament.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
I agree, based on the few games I've seen. Maine has the talent to be a competitive program right now, in this age of parity... I would love to see how they look if they were allowed to play aggressively.
I agree, based on the few games I've seen. Maine has the talent to be a competitive program right now, in this age of parity... I would love to see how they look if they were allowed to play aggressively.
irishfan85
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Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
All the buzz on BDN comments section and the Fire Tim Whitehead Facebook group is this http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog...errimack-hockey-east-week-14-maine/in/3651717
All the buzz on BDN comments section and the Fire Tim Whitehead Facebook group is this http://www.westerncollegehockeyblog...errimack-hockey-east-week-14-maine/in/3651717
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
There are all the right reason at the end of the season to buyout TW....but will it happen....it just does not come down to the A.D. this time,I see road blocks in getting rid of TW.
There are all the right reason at the end of the season to buyout TW....but will it happen....it just does not come down to the A.D. this time,I see road blocks in getting rid of TW.
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
Thats a very telling article right there. At least one paper is willing to say it like it is...its past time for Whitehead to go. We need to do it now and let Corkum finish out the season. At least we would get a free perspective on what he is capable of. Timmay has milked the Maine taxpayers way too long.
Thats a very telling article right there. At least one paper is willing to say it like it is...its past time for Whitehead to go. We need to do it now and let Corkum finish out the season. At least we would get a free perspective on what he is capable of. Timmay has milked the Maine taxpayers way too long.
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The author sat next to me on Friday and asked about TW. I should have guessed what was coming. I still believe his job is tied to Abbott's job. If SA is going to stay I believe he will buy TW out. If he is not coming back I doubt he makes the change and leaves his successor with either a new coach that the new AD didn't pick or a coaching vacancy that s/he will spend the summer trying to fill.
That's going to be my last post for a while. It was brought to my attention this weekend that interested parties have taken note of my writings here and on Twitter, object to what I have written and believe the sources for my writing are friends of mine. I apologize whole heartedly for any retaliation they have faced because of what I have said. The friendships I have developed mean more to me than posting here or expressing my opinion on Twitter. And to answer the oncoming question, this doesn't have anything to do with TW. There is something to be said for anonymity...
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
You will be missed. I have a friend who just went through a similar situation at their work and had to take a "break" from social media.
Take care.
You will be missed. I have a friend who just went through a similar situation at their work and had to take a "break" from social media.
Take care.
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
what comes after 93champs ... pro1disp ... and priceless... we will know in about 18 hours
what comes after 93champs ... pro1disp ... and priceless... we will know in about 18 hours
sandiegoblkbr
Banned
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
UMaine winter sports teams are now 16-59-6 vs. D-1 competition.
UMaine winter sports teams are now 16-59-6 vs. D-1 competition.
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
aren't you just a ray of sunshine on this chilly morning...
aren't you just a ray of sunshine on this chilly morning...
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
you would prefer that he tells us about all those frozen fours?
hehe heh heh
aren't you just a ray of sunshine on this chilly morning...
you would prefer that he tells us about all those frozen fours?
hehe heh heh
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
The comments section in the BDN is a mixed bag, mostly calling for Whitehead's ouster, much like this thread. Duh! At least it is widespread commentary for the public to read. Some commenters appear to have a little pulse on what's going on with the program. Some of the commenters have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. "Jackson Jackson" infers that he was a hockey player, purports to have analyzed what's happening in the Maine Hockey Program, and thinks that the coaching is not the problem. He's a moron. Writes a lot and says nothing; makes no point. He'd get eaten alive on this thread and justifiably so. You should have to pass a test to be able to post on BDN or USCHO.
Jeff Cox has been writing about this for a while. Go back to his Hockey East - First Half Scorecard or Report Card. He wrote a short concise highly accurate report on Maine. He can tell you what you want to hear, or he can tell you the truth. And he chooses to write the truth, coupled with his opinion that Whitehead's time has come and gone. He is from the East Coast even though he is affiliated with westerncollegehockeyblog.com. He knows his stuff and he is objective. Pretty good comparatively speaking.
The comments section in the BDN is a mixed bag, mostly calling for Whitehead's ouster, much like this thread. Duh! At least it is widespread commentary for the public to read. Some commenters appear to have a little pulse on what's going on with the program. Some of the commenters have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. "Jackson Jackson" infers that he was a hockey player, purports to have analyzed what's happening in the Maine Hockey Program, and thinks that the coaching is not the problem. He's a moron. Writes a lot and says nothing; makes no point. He'd get eaten alive on this thread and justifiably so. You should have to pass a test to be able to post on BDN or USCHO.
blackbearbandie
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Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
New BDN Article to comment on...
Last-place Maine hockey team faces daunting schedule but are ready to tackle task
By Larry Mahoney, BDN Staff
Posted Jan. 21, 2013, at 5:17 p.m.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/...unting-schedule-but-are-ready-to-tackle-task/
ORONO, Maine — It appears to be a daunting task.
When looking at the University of Maine men’s hockey team’s remaining schedule, it is going to take a dramatic turnaround for the Black Bears to make the Hockey East playoffs.
Eight of the 10 teams qualify but Maine is currently in last place, four points adrift of Northeastern and Vermont, who are tied for eighth place. Maine has played one fewer game than Northeastern and Vermont.
Making matters worse is six of Maine’s final 13 games are against front-runners Boston College, New Hampshire and Boston University.
This weekend, Maine visits Boston College’s Conte Forum, where the Black Bears haven’t won since Oct. 28, 2005. Maine is 0-8-1 in its last nine visits to Chestnut Hill, Mass.
The Bears finish the regular season at UNH’s Whittemore Center, where they haven’t won since Feb. 4, 2005. Maine has lost nine straight in Durham.
Boston University visits Alfond Arena on Feb. 15-16 and the Terriers have made Alfond Arena their home away from home. The Terriers are 7-1-2 in their last 10 trips to Orono.
Maine will also visit UMass for a pair (Feb. 22-23) and Vermont (Feb. 9) for one while hosting Northeastern for two (March 1-2) and Providence (Feb. 1) and UMass Lowell (Feb. 3) for single games.
Maine’s goal-scoring woes continue as the Black Bears are 58th among 59 teams in goals per game (1.52) and on the power play (9 percent efficiency rate).
Maine junior left wing Mark Anthoine feels the Black Bears can use the challenging schedule to their advantage despite their struggles this season, as they are 5-14-4 overall and 1-9-4 in Hockey East.
“Being an underdog is always a benefit,” said Anthoine. “Teams could take us lightly. They may not be on the top of their game.”
Senior left wing Adam Shemansky said they can’t dwell on the schedule.
“We know they’re a great team with a lot of firepower. But there’s parity all over the place in Hockey East,” Shemansky said. “Even when we were at the top of the standings the last few years, we had to be ready for everybody.”
He said it doesn’t matter who they play or where, they have to stick to the game plan if they’re going to have success.
“We all have to be on the same page. If we do that, we feel we’ll give ourselves a chance to win, especially with the way our goaltenders have been playing,” said Shemansky.
Maine will enter the Friday-Saturday night series winless in its last five games (0-3-2).
The tie and loss to Merrimack this past weekend left the Bears staring at an 0-8-3 home record. Maine has been outscored 34-14 at Alfond Arena.
A frustrating aspect of Maine’s 5-14-4 record is the fact that it has been involved in 19 games decided by one goal or less, excluding empty-net goals. Maine is 5-9-4 in those games.
“We’re getting there. We’re taking steps, small steps. If we keep going and stick with the path, we’re going to win some of these games. We’re getting a lot of good experience in tight games,” said Shemansky. “We have to use [the close games] as motivation to keep going. There’s no sense getting down.”
“[The close games] puts things into perspective,” said Anthoine. “Some of those games, we just didn’t get the right bounces. In other games, maybe we had a breakdown or two. We’re still trying to put the puzzle together.
“It’s frustrating,” he added. “You’re on the edge of your seat the whole time. Half the time, we come back and are so close but we don’t end up grabbing the points.”
Anthoine said the locker room atmosphere has been positive.
“We’ve stayed together as a team,” said Anthoine. “We’re still a really good family. We’re pushing through. We aren’t giving up. We’ve had consistently good goaltending, which is a huge factor for us. We’ve got to compete for 60-65 minutes every night.”
Freshman center Devin Shore said the close scores “show how close we are. We just have to do that little bit extra to turn those [losses and ties] into wins. We have to have the right mindset. We have to go into games expecting to win and doing what it takes to win. If we can keep our confidence up, keep a positive attitude and go out there loving to play, good things can happen.”
New BDN Article to comment on...
Last-place Maine hockey team faces daunting schedule but are ready to tackle task
By Larry Mahoney, BDN Staff
Posted Jan. 21, 2013, at 5:17 p.m.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/...unting-schedule-but-are-ready-to-tackle-task/
ORONO, Maine — It appears to be a daunting task.
When looking at the University of Maine men’s hockey team’s remaining schedule, it is going to take a dramatic turnaround for the Black Bears to make the Hockey East playoffs.
Eight of the 10 teams qualify but Maine is currently in last place, four points adrift of Northeastern and Vermont, who are tied for eighth place. Maine has played one fewer game than Northeastern and Vermont.
Making matters worse is six of Maine’s final 13 games are against front-runners Boston College, New Hampshire and Boston University.
This weekend, Maine visits Boston College’s Conte Forum, where the Black Bears haven’t won since Oct. 28, 2005. Maine is 0-8-1 in its last nine visits to Chestnut Hill, Mass.
The Bears finish the regular season at UNH’s Whittemore Center, where they haven’t won since Feb. 4, 2005. Maine has lost nine straight in Durham.
Boston University visits Alfond Arena on Feb. 15-16 and the Terriers have made Alfond Arena their home away from home. The Terriers are 7-1-2 in their last 10 trips to Orono.
Maine will also visit UMass for a pair (Feb. 22-23) and Vermont (Feb. 9) for one while hosting Northeastern for two (March 1-2) and Providence (Feb. 1) and UMass Lowell (Feb. 3) for single games.
Maine’s goal-scoring woes continue as the Black Bears are 58th among 59 teams in goals per game (1.52) and on the power play (9 percent efficiency rate).
Maine junior left wing Mark Anthoine feels the Black Bears can use the challenging schedule to their advantage despite their struggles this season, as they are 5-14-4 overall and 1-9-4 in Hockey East.
“Being an underdog is always a benefit,” said Anthoine. “Teams could take us lightly. They may not be on the top of their game.”
Senior left wing Adam Shemansky said they can’t dwell on the schedule.
“We know they’re a great team with a lot of firepower. But there’s parity all over the place in Hockey East,” Shemansky said. “Even when we were at the top of the standings the last few years, we had to be ready for everybody.”
He said it doesn’t matter who they play or where, they have to stick to the game plan if they’re going to have success.
“We all have to be on the same page. If we do that, we feel we’ll give ourselves a chance to win, especially with the way our goaltenders have been playing,” said Shemansky.
Maine will enter the Friday-Saturday night series winless in its last five games (0-3-2).
The tie and loss to Merrimack this past weekend left the Bears staring at an 0-8-3 home record. Maine has been outscored 34-14 at Alfond Arena.
A frustrating aspect of Maine’s 5-14-4 record is the fact that it has been involved in 19 games decided by one goal or less, excluding empty-net goals. Maine is 5-9-4 in those games.
“We’re getting there. We’re taking steps, small steps. If we keep going and stick with the path, we’re going to win some of these games. We’re getting a lot of good experience in tight games,” said Shemansky. “We have to use [the close games] as motivation to keep going. There’s no sense getting down.”
“[The close games] puts things into perspective,” said Anthoine. “Some of those games, we just didn’t get the right bounces. In other games, maybe we had a breakdown or two. We’re still trying to put the puzzle together.
“It’s frustrating,” he added. “You’re on the edge of your seat the whole time. Half the time, we come back and are so close but we don’t end up grabbing the points.”
Anthoine said the locker room atmosphere has been positive.
“We’ve stayed together as a team,” said Anthoine. “We’re still a really good family. We’re pushing through. We aren’t giving up. We’ve had consistently good goaltending, which is a huge factor for us. We’ve got to compete for 60-65 minutes every night.”
Freshman center Devin Shore said the close scores “show how close we are. We just have to do that little bit extra to turn those [losses and ties] into wins. We have to have the right mindset. We have to go into games expecting to win and doing what it takes to win. If we can keep our confidence up, keep a positive attitude and go out there loving to play, good things can happen.”
Ma#1ne Hky
New member
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
I can't believe it anymore,the comments by Shore...I mean lets get "REAL"...this is not a good team and a team going nowhere's but finishing the season on a losing note more times then not...they are 5-14-4 for that reason...TW is the big part,but his players are following the Pied Piper in echoing EXCUSES...until there's a change then there won't be any hope next season either and you can bet on that.
Re: Maine 2012-13 Part 3D: Still digging
Remember where it's coming from... Kaka rolls down hill, and if they are being told it's ok to be mediocre at best and they'll "get 'em next time" then by all means they will believe it.
The responsibility to get that extra bit, that extra effort from the players, resides with the coaching staff, and the head coach in particular. Tim has proven again and again that his is not a motivator. He does not have the ability to get these young men fired up; to challenge them to be better when it counts. We have seen this since he arrived, and it has become more apparent over time.
Remember where it's coming from... Kaka rolls down hill, and if they are being told it's ok to be mediocre at best and they'll "get 'em next time" then by all means they will believe it.
The responsibility to get that extra bit, that extra effort from the players, resides with the coaching staff, and the head coach in particular. Tim has proven again and again that his is not a motivator. He does not have the ability to get these young men fired up; to challenge them to be better when it counts. We have seen this since he arrived, and it has become more apparent over time.
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