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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Does Maine have any realistic chance of making the NCAA's with their awful out of conference schedule? If Maine would have just won one of the last two games I would have been thrilled, to absolutely dominate both and put up big wins is pretty impressive. I'd like to see Red give some of the guys who haven't played much this year some time next weekend.
Does Maine have any realistic chance of making the NCAA's with their awful out of conference schedule? If Maine would have just won one of the last two games I would have been thrilled, to absolutely dominate both and put up big wins is pretty impressive. I'd like to see Red give some of the guys who haven't played much this year some time next weekend.
rufus
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Exactly. If TIMMAY was still here, would we be seeing the all-freshman line playing together as the number two line, or would they be getting minimal ice time on the third and fourth lines, as TIMMAY was wont to do with his freshmen, different lines every week. You know, first they would have to prove they were good defensively before they could see any serious time in the lineup. And one mistake, or blown coverage, and see you in the stands.
Red and the staff have done wonders changing the mindset of this team, and the players look as if they have bought into their system wholeheartedly. The thing I have noticed over these last couple of games is how much space the guys seem to have to make plays, they're spread out and in spots where the defenders aren't, ready to receive a pass, or chase down the puck. Lomberg driving the net, slicing around the one defender and settign up between the two. Compared to TIMMAY's style of every man on the puck, which created a huge jumble of players all clogged together, with no space to move or do anything with the puck once they had it, defenders clustered all over them as well. Defensemen clearing people from the goalmouth instead of letting opponents stand there taking three and four whacks at the puck. And they fight, and compete, and pester. They didn't give BC any space to do anything with the puck, they were all over them. Forechecking, taking the puck away, acting, not reacting. And they didn't seem a step slower to BC at all, compared to TIMMAY's teams who couldn't seem to beat defenders skating backwards.
I said a few weeks ago I thought this team had the makings of becoming a real solid team as the season went on, thinking January, maybe February. Looks like maybe they're a bit ahead of that schedule. Now I'm not saying they're set to make an NCAA run just yet, there's bound to be setbacks and struggles ahead, they're still largely a young team. But they've taken the first steps, learned how to win at home, make Alfond a tough place to play. Now they have to build on that when they're on the road, take that winning attitude, that compete level with them. Develop a consistent work ethic and winning attitude everywhere, not just at home.
I like where this team is at, and where they're going to be going. Especially when you look at where they were a year ago. They look like the Maine teams of old.
Exactly. If TIMMAY was still here, would we be seeing the all-freshman line playing together as the number two line, or would they be getting minimal ice time on the third and fourth lines, as TIMMAY was wont to do with his freshmen, different lines every week. You know, first they would have to prove they were good defensively before they could see any serious time in the lineup. And one mistake, or blown coverage, and see you in the stands.
Red and the staff have done wonders changing the mindset of this team, and the players look as if they have bought into their system wholeheartedly. The thing I have noticed over these last couple of games is how much space the guys seem to have to make plays, they're spread out and in spots where the defenders aren't, ready to receive a pass, or chase down the puck. Lomberg driving the net, slicing around the one defender and settign up between the two. Compared to TIMMAY's style of every man on the puck, which created a huge jumble of players all clogged together, with no space to move or do anything with the puck once they had it, defenders clustered all over them as well. Defensemen clearing people from the goalmouth instead of letting opponents stand there taking three and four whacks at the puck. And they fight, and compete, and pester. They didn't give BC any space to do anything with the puck, they were all over them. Forechecking, taking the puck away, acting, not reacting. And they didn't seem a step slower to BC at all, compared to TIMMAY's teams who couldn't seem to beat defenders skating backwards.
I said a few weeks ago I thought this team had the makings of becoming a real solid team as the season went on, thinking January, maybe February. Looks like maybe they're a bit ahead of that schedule. Now I'm not saying they're set to make an NCAA run just yet, there's bound to be setbacks and struggles ahead, they're still largely a young team. But they've taken the first steps, learned how to win at home, make Alfond a tough place to play. Now they have to build on that when they're on the road, take that winning attitude, that compete level with them. Develop a consistent work ethic and winning attitude everywhere, not just at home.
I like where this team is at, and where they're going to be going. Especially when you look at where they were a year ago. They look like the Maine teams of old.
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
What a fun night at Alfond last night. The place was rocking like the days of yore. Me and the boy had awesome seats. We were 7 rows up right behind Red. Fun to watch him coach. He has the undivided attention of those boys when he speaks. His game plan will be studied by other teams to stop BC. Stuff the neutral zone and not let BC in the Bearz zone. Cause once they got in the Off end it was tuff to get them out. BC has some big boys on that team. Lomberg was flying around trying to crush anything. He was not afraid of the BC beanstocks that's for sure. Very impressed and please with how this team seems to be coming together. More trips up to Orono very soon. Worth the time and money again!!!
What a fun night at Alfond last night. The place was rocking like the days of yore. Me and the boy had awesome seats. We were 7 rows up right behind Red. Fun to watch him coach. He has the undivided attention of those boys when he speaks. His game plan will be studied by other teams to stop BC. Stuff the neutral zone and not let BC in the Bearz zone. Cause once they got in the Off end it was tuff to get them out. BC has some big boys on that team. Lomberg was flying around trying to crush anything. He was not afraid of the BC beanstocks that's for sure. Very impressed and please with how this team seems to be coming together. More trips up to Orono very soon. Worth the time and money again!!!
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Alfond Arena: The ACE in the Hole for Maine Hockey..!
The Zlax45
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AKA a House of Horrors for HE programs
Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Sounds as though you got your money's worth out of those two $50.00 seats.
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Indeed. Worth every dime!!
Sounds as though you got your money's worth out of those two $50.00 seats.
Indeed. Worth every dime!!
Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Good progress being made, for sure. now they need to get some results on the road (0-3-1 so far)....
all in all, i think they are a bit ahead of what realistic expectations were for this season... just need to keep it going...
Good progress being made, for sure. now they need to get some results on the road (0-3-1 so far)....
all in all, i think they are a bit ahead of what realistic expectations were for this season... just need to keep it going...
rufus
rock and roller
dwollstadt
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Thanks for the update, AMC. I was worried that this was turning back into a hockey thread. (Actually, I do appreciate the update--I had forgotten to see if the selection program was broadcast on cable. A Maine-UNH rematch in Orono would be interesting, although Lafayette would probably be an easier opponent. One thing I noticed about the Maine-UNH game in Durham--UNH had over 10,000 fans at the game. At Maine, the best we can do is about 6,000.)
P
Priceless
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Yes, but they have got to clean up in Hockey East and get the right matchup in the HE quarters. Last night was Maine's first "quality win" under the new NCAA rules, so we'll see how much that boosts Maine. I project them at 28 but there are still games to be played this weekend. However, I think we should enjoy the unexpected success of this team thus far and not look too far ahead.
"I'm sure going to the state finals is beyond your wildest dreams, so let's just keep it right there."
Yes, but they have got to clean up in Hockey East and get the right matchup in the HE quarters. Last night was Maine's first "quality win" under the new NCAA rules, so we'll see how much that boosts Maine. I project them at 28 but there are still games to be played this weekend. However, I think we should enjoy the unexpected success of this team thus far and not look too far ahead.
"I'm sure going to the state finals is beyond your wildest dreams, so let's just keep it right there."
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VT_BlackBear
It's Pretty Late Here
Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Couldn't agree more from what I'm reading and hearing. I'm pretty pleased to see that things look to be turning around but I do think it will still take some time. It's great to feel excited about this team again but to be honest, I'll take whatever success they have this year as a bonus and won't be too down if things don't pan out at the end of the season.
Looks to me like Ouellette is putting up some Jimmy like numbers lately. Pretty darn cool !
Couldn't agree more from what I'm reading and hearing. I'm pretty pleased to see that things look to be turning around but I do think it will still take some time. It's great to feel excited about this team again but to be honest, I'll take whatever success they have this year as a bonus and won't be too down if things don't pan out at the end of the season.
Looks to me like Ouellette is putting up some Jimmy like numbers lately. Pretty darn cool !
MEbear
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Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Really nice to watch our players outwork the opponent and leave it all out there on the ice, and see our coach coach, which inspires Maine fans to do what we do!
Suddenly, the bus ride back home to Boston just got much longer. Thanks Red!
Really nice to watch our players outwork the opponent and leave it all out there on the ice, and see our coach coach, which inspires Maine fans to do what we do!
Suddenly, the bus ride back home to Boston just got much longer. Thanks Red! Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
That's no coincidence - cow-tippin' is really good practice for offensive linemen
That's no coincidence - cow-tippin' is really good practice for offensive linemen
rufus
rock and roller
Re: Maine Hockey '13-14: Are you Red-E?
Isn't it pretty inspiring to see coaches on the bench talking to the players, and pointing out stuff that's going on, and how they can correct what they're doing, or find ways around what the other team is doing? You know, coaching. Like they give an eff about what's happening on the ice. And doing it right then and there, when it might be able to affect the outcome of the game.
Isn't it pretty inspiring to see coaches on the bench talking to the players, and pointing out stuff that's going on, and how they can correct what they're doing, or find ways around what the other team is doing? You know, coaching. Like they give an eff about what's happening on the ice. And doing it right then and there, when it might be able to affect the outcome of the game.
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