Re: Michigan Tech 2011-12 Season Thread, Part II: You're gonna need a bigger bandwago
The Mel Pearson show:
Real good trip for us looking at big picture of 2 road trips in a row, 2-1-1
UMD is good, MSU has been playing well
A lot of work to do on consitency, like our Offense, PP, PK has been pretty good
Poor start again on Friday, done that 2 of last 4 games
Made some poor decisions with the puck to give up some goals, need communication with the puck
We're playing better without puck, need to made good decisions with the puck though
David Johnstone can shoot the puck, has a lot of confidence on the PP
We were looking to get to the net and create some redirects, 2nd/3rd goal on Friday were redirects
Real good 2nd period
3rd period - took a penalty right away, we outplayed them, but gave up a couple
Sat:
One of those nights everything that went in. They did all the little things you need to do to score goals.
Gave up first goal, but bounced back right away.
Reddick everyday in practice does a lot of good thigns, good skill/can skate, good shot, score more than anyoen in practice, have to do it a game, now has some confidence and seeing those skills in the game
One player with best game overall: Dirk - Furne Mel - we acknowledge a few guys after the game, Ryan was one of them, Ryan's best game, working hard, good back check
Standing:
Tech tied for 5th, Mel's excited, team wants home ice
We're right in the thick of it, this is where we want to be with only 4 weeks left
We control our destiny playing all the teams around us, UND, SCSU, UNO, CC
Our players are excited
Questions:
One Call in question:
Asked about reviews for goals, seems like it's more often, and the amount of time it's taking.
It's taking them quite a bit of time to review. Sat. McLeod had the puck, dropped it and hit it in. They took a long time to review if he had is hand around the puck and if he got stick on it. The league has mandated that if there's any question they can go review and make sure they get it right.
McCadden, will it be difficult for him to stay in lineup?
Not sure if Gordic will be ready. Patrick scored a big goal, happy for him, he had a good weekend. It gives us some depth. We'll see how practice goes this week.
Our the players getting tired legs, will you make any changes?
It's a long grind, we've been on the ice since Sept. This time of year Mel backs off practice and weightlifting. This week might give some guys time off on Monday. Need to be carefull how hard you push guys.
Mel thinks sleep patterns are big, we didn't get back until late Sunday morning last week. Guys struggled Monday, even Wed. This time they took some time coming back to keep a good sleep pattern. (My addition: The TV guys on Sat said Tech was staying in Eau Claire that night)
UNO coming to town for the first time:
It's a huge weekend, we've talked alot about taking advantage of our home ice
Mel said right away there can't be any easy points in Houghton
We put ourselves in a good position, need to take advantage of it
Game times: 7:07, 5:07
It's been 23 years since Mel's been involved with Carnival, Mel remebers the hockey games and a packed rink
Question for ticket giveaway:
Tech scored 7 goals against Mankato, name the other school Tech has scored 7 goals against? - Denver - a Pietila lady won
Very exciting week, it'll be a long week, need to temper emotions and be ready to go Friday. It'll be a great atmosphere at the Mac.
Blueline luncheon will be on Saturday at noon. Dirk likes it. Mel does and doesn't. It's tough, depending how things go. Mel always enjoys speaking with fans.
