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Maine Hockey 2013-2014 - Red White Bleeding Blue...

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Should we bring Jon a car part next weekend? Jon whatta you need?
 
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Ben Bishop did well, went 7 rounds in the shootout before giving up a goal and losing the extra point. Bruins win in OT over Tampa Bay.
 
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Has to be frustrating to play a team who camps out on blue line. Thought marty was shaky at first, glove saves that turned into rebounds, leaving rebounds out front. He got better as game went on and saved a tie on an awful giveaway by Devin. MC missed alot of open net tonight. They simply couldn't put it where it needed to go, the opening was there. Maine simply dominated play in the 3rd, MC got nothing until there were a few minutes left. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. All those chances Maine had and nothing. Maines PK was good, Maines PP was awful. I wonder if Lomberg is beat up, he doesn't seem to be in the play as much as he was.

All and all a good game to watch, good win and off to PC
 
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A little more on the fan bus: It will stop in southern Maine to pick up passengers. I'll be discussing locations with John Diamond on Monday. I just need a pickup in Topsham (there's a park&ride right off exit 31) but if people want other pickup locations post it here or contact John Diamond at 581-1086. Also, if there is a game 3, the bus is staying (but tix will have to be purchased).
 
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Dam that Rutt fella can be good when he wants to be :). Outstanding game by him.... he really set the tone on the opening faceoff when he demolished that Mac player. On to P town . Time for a little payback ;). Hope the entire state shows up to support these guys. Ouellettes got his mojo back.
 
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all bear said:
Dam that Rutt fella can be good when he wants to be :). Outstanding game by him.... he really set the tone on the opening faceoff when he demolished that Mac player. On to P town . Time for a little payback ;). Hope the entire state shows up to support these guys. Ouellettes got his mojo back.
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Yes, Rutt played great. Overall the number of mistakes by the entire team defense in Maine's end could be counted on one hand. In general, they did a great job protecting the net front and steering things outside. If they play positional defense that well against any team they will do well with Oullette behind them. This will be the key to the game against PC. Keeping their forwards away from the net front.

I also think it is worth mentioning that Cerretani had a great game. This is the best I've seen him play. He show great wheels and tenacious fore-checking. He got back to d well in the transition game. He had a few nice passes and shots and one of them made it on the score sheet. He had a terrific pass where he tried to saucer it to the net front for Hutton streaking down the slot. Plays like that really mean the difference between Maine winning and not. Great game Cerretani.
 
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A little more on the fan bus: It will stop in southern Maine to pick up passengers. I'll be discussing locations with John Diamond on Monday. I just need a pickup in Topsham (there's a park&ride right off exit 31) but if people want other pickup locations post it here or contact John Diamond at 581-1086. Also, if there is a game 3, the bus is staying (but tix will have to be purchased).
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What's the 411 on the hotel and is everyone guaranteed a room if there's a game 3???
 
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What's the 411 on the hotel and is everyone guaranteed a room if there's a game 3???
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I will talk to John tomorrow but I have heard the hotel is $120/night. I don't know about a "guarantee" but I did this two years ago for football and we stayed in a pretty big hotel, so vacancy wasn't an issue. I will ask though.
 
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I just spoke with John Diamond. The bus is leaving campus at 11AM, stopping at the Bangor Park&Ride and then the Exit 31 (Topsham) Park&Ride before heading to Providence. If people need another pickup site in Southern Maine let him know. We are staying at the Providence Marriott for two nights. If there is a game three on Sunday we will come back immediately after the game. The special rate is $110/night (with tax $246). I checked and the hotel offers a buffet breakfast and has lot of dining options nearby for lunch on Saturday.
 
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PC's students are on break and they won't even have a band there if their bouncy ball team advances to MSG. Good opportunity for Maine fans to take over their barn.
 
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Former Black Bear Dustin Penner currently on tv(NHL network) in the Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins game.
 
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Going inside some numbers:

If Maine is going to pull the upset over Providence this weekend, a win on Friday night is vital. On Friday nights on the road Maine is a presentable 1-4-3 and Martin Ouellette sports a 2.20 GAA and .928 save percentage. On Saturday nights on the road, Maine is 0-6-0 and Ouellette's numbers are a much worse 3.74/.892 (last in Hockey East). Further, Providence is 4-2-1 at home on Friday while Jon Gillies carries a 2.37 and .922 (ninth in Hockey East) while on Saturday he is an unstoppable 5-1-1 1.84 .945 (first in Hockey East).

Another key is the penalty kill. On Friday nights Maine has given up only one goal while short handed (Mike Pereira on 11/2/13) in 25 opportunities. The works out to an unheard of 96%. Providence has had trouble with the power play in Friday home games, scoring just three goals in 34 chances (8.8%). Then there is Saturday. Maine is horrific on the penalty kill on Saturdays. In 26 opportunities, opponents have notched eight goals (30.8%) while Providence is a more respectble seven for 35 (20%). Maine's offense is equally poor on Friday or Saturday, but Providence averages almost a full goal less on Friday than Saturday.

It has to be Friday.
 
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Priceless said:
I just spoke with John Diamond. The bus is leaving campus at 11AM, stopping at the Bangor Park&Ride and then the Exit 31 (Topsham) Park&Ride before heading to Providence. If people need another pickup site in Southern Maine let him know. We are staying at the Providence Marriott for two nights. If there is a game three on Sunday we will come back immediately after the game. The special rate is $110/night (with tax $246). I checked and the hotel offers a buffet breakfast and has lot of dining options nearby for lunch on Saturday.
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Taking a bus is the way to do it, IMO... Providence isn't a big city, but pound-for-pound it's as bad a place to drive as any in the Northeast.
 
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Going inside some numbers:

If Maine is going to pull the upset over Providence this weekend, a win on Friday night is vital. On Friday nights on the road Maine is a presentable 1-4-3 and Martin Ouellette sports a 2.20 GAA and .928 save percentage. On Saturday nights on the road, Maine is 0-6-0 and Ouellette's numbers are a much worse 3.74/.892 (last in Hockey East). Further, Providence is 4-2-1 at home on Friday while Jon Gillies carries a 2.37 and .922 (ninth in Hockey East) while on Saturday he is an unstoppable 5-1-1 1.84 .945 (first in Hockey East).

Another key is the penalty kill. On Friday nights Maine has given up only one goal while short handed (Mike Pereira on 11/2/13) in 25 opportunities. The works out to an unheard of 96%. Providence has had trouble with the power play in Friday home games, scoring just three goals in 34 chances (8.8%). Then there is Saturday. Maine is horrific on the penalty kill on Saturdays. In 26 opportunities, opponents have notched eight goals (30.8%) while Providence is a more respectble seven for 35 (20%). Maine's offense is equally poor on Friday or Saturday, but Providence averages almost a full goal less on Friday than Saturday.

It has to be Friday.
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They need to win on Friday no matter what the stats say,put the pressure on PC from the get-go.
 
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