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Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
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manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
So if he is from the Soo, is this the Soo Greyhounds?!! and is there any information on his connections out west?
So if he is from the Soo, is this the Soo Greyhounds?!! and is there any information on his connections out west?
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
Played for LSSU '83-'86, Soo Indians head coach '95-'05 (left as winningest coach in NAHL history), LSSU Asst. '05-'08, NMU Asst. '08-'14.
I'm guessing he recruits the OJHL, NAHL, and USHL. Muckalt is the BCHL guy.
Played for LSSU '83-'86, Soo Indians head coach '95-'05 (left as winningest coach in NAHL history), LSSU Asst. '05-'08, NMU Asst. '08-'14.
I'm guessing he recruits the OJHL, NAHL, and USHL. Muckalt is the BCHL guy.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
he was an NMU assistant last year. At one point he was the head coach/GM of the Soo Indians in the NAHL.
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
maybe i'm not thinking straight, but why leave an equivalent job to move 100 miles, unless it pays better, of course.
maybe i'm not thinking straight, but why leave an equivalent job to move 100 miles, unless it pays better, of course.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
1. I'm 99% certain we can offer him a substantial raise.
2. He's been at NMU for six years. Just like in the corporate world, people make lateral moves every so often because they get bored/frustrated, or just want to learn new things and gain more experience. Working with Mel and Billy will give him new ideas, and vice versa. I'm sure he wants to be an NCAA head coach someday.
1. I'm 99% certain we can offer him a substantial raise.
2. He's been at NMU for six years. Just like in the corporate world, people make lateral moves every so often because they get bored/frustrated, or just want to learn new things and gain more experience. Working with Mel and Billy will give him new ideas, and vice versa. I'm sure he wants to be an NCAA head coach someday.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
Why do you think he'd leave NMU for MTU?
Why do you think he'd leave NMU for MTU?
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
I prefer not to speculate or to put words in people's mouths. If he is, in fact, the new hire for Tech, that would be a question for him to answer.
I prefer not to speculate or to put words in people's mouths. If he is, in fact, the new hire for Tech, that would be a question for him to answer.
JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
MTU >> NMU
Also Joe should have the "Why the UP is an awesome place to play hockey..." speech pretty well memorized based on his past experience. For what it is worth, Joe was also mentioned for the LSSU head coaching job. His bio at nmu.edu says he has two kids attending NMU (as of last season).
Ryan J
It just proves out what most of us have known all along...
MTU >> NMU
Also Joe should have the "Why the UP is an awesome place to play hockey..." speech pretty well memorized based on his past experience. For what it is worth, Joe was also mentioned for the LSSU head coaching job. His bio at nmu.edu says he has two kids attending NMU (as of last season).
Ryan J
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eye4talent
Blistering Drive
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
i'm sure he'll have much more input as Mel's assistant versus what he did at Northern. Walt handles everything when it comes to the coaching. Also, probably more money and possibly a chance to be a head coach if Mel does leave.
i'm sure he'll have much more input as Mel's assistant versus what he did at Northern. Walt handles everything when it comes to the coaching. Also, probably more money and possibly a chance to be a head coach if Mel does leave.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
I'm not going to do line charts but here is what I have for the 2014-2015 roster ranking each position:
Left Wing
David Johnstone
C.J. Eick
Alex Gillies
Max Vallis
Tyler Heinonen
Brent Baltus
Center
Tanner Kero
Blake Pietila
Mike Neville
Mason Blacklock
Dylan Steman
Patrick Anderson
Right Wing
Alex Petan
Reid Sturos
Joel L'Esperance
Blake Hietala
Malcolm Gould
Evan Anderson
Left Defense
Cliff Watson
Matthew Roy
Chris Leibinger
Mark Auk
Justin Fillion
Joe Schuldt
Right Defense
Dane Birks
Shane Hanna
Riley Sweeney
Walker Hyland
Jimmy Davis
Goalie
Jamie Phillips
Matt Wintjes
Devin Kero
I'm not going to do line charts but here is what I have for the 2014-2015 roster ranking each position:
Left Wing
David Johnstone
C.J. Eick
Alex Gillies
Max Vallis
Tyler Heinonen
Brent Baltus
Center
Tanner Kero
Blake Pietila
Mike Neville
Mason Blacklock
Dylan Steman
Patrick Anderson
Right Wing
Alex Petan
Reid Sturos
Joel L'Esperance
Blake Hietala
Malcolm Gould
Evan Anderson
Left Defense
Cliff Watson
Matthew Roy
Chris Leibinger
Mark Auk
Justin Fillion
Joe Schuldt
Right Defense
Dane Birks
Shane Hanna
Riley Sweeney
Walker Hyland
Jimmy Davis
Goalie
Jamie Phillips
Matt Wintjes
Devin Kero
JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
It's a good problem to have for the team, but there are some good players on the list that are not even going to sniff the ice during a game unless the injury bug hits the team in 2014-15.
Ryan J
It's a good problem to have for the team, but there are some good players on the list that are not even going to sniff the ice during a game unless the injury bug hits the team in 2014-15.
Ryan J
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
That never happens to us.
IMO, we need a 3/4C to step up and take Rix's place in the bottom six, and at least one of our RWs below Petan/Sturos needs to make good progress.
That defense group is very solid. No shortage of good players there.
Goalie will ideally be sorted out quick by Phillips running with his chance, but anything could happen.
It's official: http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/20140714uiazso
That never happens to us.
IMO, we need a 3/4C to step up and take Rix's place in the bottom six, and at least one of our RWs below Petan/Sturos needs to make good progress.
That defense group is very solid. No shortage of good players there.
Goalie will ideally be sorted out quick by Phillips running with his chance, but anything could happen.
It's official: http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/20140714uiazso
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
Getting playing time on defense is going to be very difficult. There will likely be 8 guys fighting each other to get to dress but I expect 4 or 5 of those guys to play if healthy. As for Center, who knows where that depth will come from...I would expect Blacklock to get the first crack at Center. On the wings, obviously there could be more shuffling. Heinonen, Eick, Baltus, Sturos, and Heitala played on both wings throughout the season. I would think Johnstone, Eick, Gillies, Petan, Sturos, L'Esperance will play most games if the frosh play the way I expect. That leaves 2 spots for the rest.That never happens to us.
IMO, we need a 3/4C to step up and take Rix's place in the bottom six, and at least one of our RWs below Petan/Sturos needs to make good progress.
That defense group is very solid. No shortage of good players there.
Goalie will ideally be sorted out quick by Phillips running with his chance, but anything could happen.
It's official: http://www.michigantechhuskies.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/20140714uiazso
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
I got from dad this week, a collectors item. JJ are you listening. my 1969- 70 and my 70 71 season tickets. 69 -70 was 4. 50 and 70 71 was 6 dollars. these were north side, number 1 H 61 and number 203 row 2 seat 13.
this was for friday nights. you could only buy half the year at that time.
I got from dad this week, a collectors item. JJ are you listening. my 1969- 70 and my 70 71 season tickets. 69 -70 was 4. 50 and 70 71 was 6 dollars. these were north side, number 1 H 61 and number 203 row 2 seat 13.
this was for friday nights. you could only buy half the year at that time.
Huskiefan906
Well-known member
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
This hire makes me very nervous that Mel is indeed leaving.
He will take Muckalt with him leaving our U.P. Veteran to pick up the pieces.....
All the Lakers wanted him as their next coach, won't it be ironic if the job could have been Damon's if he waited a year.
This hire makes me very nervous that Mel is indeed leaving.
He will take Muckalt with him leaving our U.P. Veteran to pick up the pieces.....
All the Lakers wanted him as their next coach, won't it be ironic if the job could have been Damon's if he waited a year.
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
I doubt this will happen. Unless the fans start unfairly criticizing the coach of course.
I doubt this will happen. Unless the fans start unfairly criticizing the coach of course.
FadeToBlack&Gold
Microlot Marxist
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say
It's not unreasonable to think that Mel may be covering Tech's bases a bit, but it's completely unfair to suggest he already has one foot out the door.
In fact, I would say that discussions surrounding Mel's contract extension should be starting in earnest now that the assistant search has wrapped. Would be unusual not to get him inked to an extension soon, being on the last two years of his original, 5-year deal.
It's not unreasonable to think that Mel may be covering Tech's bases a bit, but it's completely unfair to suggest he already has one foot out the door.
In fact, I would say that discussions surrounding Mel's contract extension should be starting in earnest now that the assistant search has wrapped. Would be unusual not to get him inked to an extension soon, being on the last two years of his original, 5-year deal.