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Re: Michigan Tech 2011-12 Season Thread, Part II: You're gonna need a bigger bandwago
For those that haven't had time to listen to the Mel Pearson show yet this week:
Mel was in studio and it now starts at 8:30ET and is 45 min long
GLI Against MSU:
We outshot them 7-0 early, and a penalty took wind out of sails
They scored and that set the tone for the first period
Good game, a lot of shots, not as many grade A chances as you would've liked
Palmosano got to see most of the shots, and he stopped them, need traffic and rebounds, need to battle in tough areas
Scoring is tough to teach, it's more natural, we're going back to basics to look for dirty goals
Josh didn't have a chance on either MSU goal
When you're not scoring, every little mistake is critical
Steve Shields informed Mel we've been in every game in the 3rd period, we're there, but need to take the next step
On 5x3 goal, Furne nice shots, he's a goal scorer, nice pass from D. Johnstone
Thought we might score on PP, good third period, MSU got some chances later one when we were pressing
Not getting the bounces we were getting earlier in the year, have to hang in there
NHL Scouts and other coaches told Mel our team was working very hard, just not finishing around the net
Have said it before, need to learn how to win in tight games against good teams, it's coming
Tommy Brown: Wanted to get Tommy in, find out where he's at
He had a good game, godo skater, has confidence, will give it his all
Good solid game, needs to build on that
He sat Saturday, concerned about conditioning for back to back games, same concern for C. Pietila
Jimmy played Friday and did a real good job
First time we've had everybody eligable and healthy to play, made some decision more difficult
Friday against BC:
Played a real good game, right there, 1-1 in third period
Carried play in 3rd period, allowed only 8 attempted shots on net, best period of tournament
BC PP Goal was quick, we've been playing from behind too much last few games
Rix's goal was some puck luck just inside blueline, Rix can shoot the puck, Mel is on Rix and McLeod, they can burry the puck, want to see it in a game
Blake Pietila 5 shots on goal in game, stepped up his game
Heartbreaking to have disallowed goal, whole team frustrated
Baker said it hit in his midesection, ref in bad position to see where it hits, he makes initial no-goal call, need good evidence to overrule, no good camera angles
Mel feels it should've been called a goal, then review to see if it can be overturned
BC's 2nd goal. Robinson would like to have it back, we were playign well, BC comes down and scores from a bad angle
Told kids to hold your heads high, played a good game against a really good hockey team
In Calumet this weekend, intrasquad game at the armory. 5:00 warmup, 5:15 puck drop, probably 25 min halfs
Keep the guys active, let people up in Calumet see the hockey team
Back when Mel played, they did it every year
Will sign some autographs after the game
It'll be good for some guys that are trying hard in pratcie, but not cracking the lineup to get some game experience, get to see Fillion play too
Mel will probably stay to watch the Calumet game, looking forward to it and hope people in Calumet will support the game
The player are excited, winners maybe wont have to skate as much on Monday, want to make it competative
Questions from listeners:
How did he like line combinations at GLI? Liked them, generated scoring opportunities. Chad Pietila looked good and will only get better. Tanner wasn't 100%, but he played well.
Really Like Rix-McLeod on a line, good work ethic and hustle. Lines will continue to be tweaked.
Jimmy Davis - He did make a turnover on Friday. Overall he had a good game, he's come a long way. He'll continue to get better.
Justin Fillion - Haven't seen him yet. He'll practice all week and next week. Something like a Seigo, offensive defensemen. It'll be interesting to see how he adjusts, could take time or could take right off.
Any new recuirt comments? Only on kids that have signed, picked up a few since signing date. Excited aboug the group. Good hockey players and good students. Jujhar and Alex Petan are top 7 in scoring in BCHL.
They've done well, once kids sign and commit want them to continue to try to be best player in the league. Phoenix has played well lately, Shields can't wait to get a hold of him.
Goals are at a premium lately, what has changed? Can't force it, need to have instincts. We'll do simple things, changing shooting angle, taking a step across the net. Need to do battle drills in front of the net. The offense will come.
Seems like a long time since we've been at home, need to reestablish our home ice presence.
As always, Dirk wants email questions, dj@themix93.com anytime during the week.
For those that haven't had time to listen to the Mel Pearson show yet this week:
Mel was in studio and it now starts at 8:30ET and is 45 min long
GLI Against MSU:
We outshot them 7-0 early, and a penalty took wind out of sails
They scored and that set the tone for the first period
Good game, a lot of shots, not as many grade A chances as you would've liked
Palmosano got to see most of the shots, and he stopped them, need traffic and rebounds, need to battle in tough areas
Scoring is tough to teach, it's more natural, we're going back to basics to look for dirty goals
Josh didn't have a chance on either MSU goal
When you're not scoring, every little mistake is critical
Steve Shields informed Mel we've been in every game in the 3rd period, we're there, but need to take the next step
On 5x3 goal, Furne nice shots, he's a goal scorer, nice pass from D. Johnstone
Thought we might score on PP, good third period, MSU got some chances later one when we were pressing
Not getting the bounces we were getting earlier in the year, have to hang in there
NHL Scouts and other coaches told Mel our team was working very hard, just not finishing around the net
Have said it before, need to learn how to win in tight games against good teams, it's coming
Tommy Brown: Wanted to get Tommy in, find out where he's at
He had a good game, godo skater, has confidence, will give it his all
Good solid game, needs to build on that
He sat Saturday, concerned about conditioning for back to back games, same concern for C. Pietila
Jimmy played Friday and did a real good job
First time we've had everybody eligable and healthy to play, made some decision more difficult
Friday against BC:
Played a real good game, right there, 1-1 in third period
Carried play in 3rd period, allowed only 8 attempted shots on net, best period of tournament
BC PP Goal was quick, we've been playing from behind too much last few games
Rix's goal was some puck luck just inside blueline, Rix can shoot the puck, Mel is on Rix and McLeod, they can burry the puck, want to see it in a game
Blake Pietila 5 shots on goal in game, stepped up his game
Heartbreaking to have disallowed goal, whole team frustrated
Baker said it hit in his midesection, ref in bad position to see where it hits, he makes initial no-goal call, need good evidence to overrule, no good camera angles
Mel feels it should've been called a goal, then review to see if it can be overturned
BC's 2nd goal. Robinson would like to have it back, we were playign well, BC comes down and scores from a bad angle
Told kids to hold your heads high, played a good game against a really good hockey team
In Calumet this weekend, intrasquad game at the armory. 5:00 warmup, 5:15 puck drop, probably 25 min halfs
Keep the guys active, let people up in Calumet see the hockey team
Back when Mel played, they did it every year
Will sign some autographs after the game
It'll be good for some guys that are trying hard in pratcie, but not cracking the lineup to get some game experience, get to see Fillion play too
Mel will probably stay to watch the Calumet game, looking forward to it and hope people in Calumet will support the game
The player are excited, winners maybe wont have to skate as much on Monday, want to make it competative
Questions from listeners:
How did he like line combinations at GLI? Liked them, generated scoring opportunities. Chad Pietila looked good and will only get better. Tanner wasn't 100%, but he played well.
Really Like Rix-McLeod on a line, good work ethic and hustle. Lines will continue to be tweaked.
Jimmy Davis - He did make a turnover on Friday. Overall he had a good game, he's come a long way. He'll continue to get better.
Justin Fillion - Haven't seen him yet. He'll practice all week and next week. Something like a Seigo, offensive defensemen. It'll be interesting to see how he adjusts, could take time or could take right off.
Any new recuirt comments? Only on kids that have signed, picked up a few since signing date. Excited aboug the group. Good hockey players and good students. Jujhar and Alex Petan are top 7 in scoring in BCHL.
They've done well, once kids sign and commit want them to continue to try to be best player in the league. Phoenix has played well lately, Shields can't wait to get a hold of him.
Goals are at a premium lately, what has changed? Can't force it, need to have instincts. We'll do simple things, changing shooting angle, taking a step across the net. Need to do battle drills in front of the net. The offense will come.
Seems like a long time since we've been at home, need to reestablish our home ice presence.
As always, Dirk wants email questions, dj@themix93.com anytime during the week.
