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Nescac 2011-2012

Re: Nescac 2011-2012

shooter27 said:
Generally (and I can't speak specifically for Midd, so I am making a supposition here) team rules include mandatory attendance at any and all team functions and being absent from those functions or leaving those functions early requires permission from the coach. So, based on the supposition that Midd's team rules include this, he broke a team rule by leaving the banquet early without permission (at least that's my understanding of what happened). Obviously, many people will say, that dismissing him from the team may be a bit harsh for breaking this particular rule, but some teams have a policy that consists of, "If you break a team rule, you're out, end of story."

In any case, the main point remains that playing hockey at any school is a privilege, not a right, and the legal system shouldn't be wasting its time on suits of people who had privileges taken away. There are fare more important things for the legal system to adjudicate, like people having their actual rights infringed upon every day.
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Extensive case information is here.


The "right" primarily in question is the right to "due process", and that the coach breached his fiduciary duty and violated the "trust and loyalty" placed on the coach. IMO, the court is an appropriate venue for the deciding the merits of the claim. It is a privilege to play AND a privilege to coach – both positions involve commitments and expectations. The substantial commitment and resources required to excel as an athlete and reap the benefits of such abilities warrant the student "due process" to prevent a single person from destroying those benefits. It will be interesting to hear the courts ruling.
 
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Middlebury has put together some wins as the regular season comes to a conclusion and gained some momentum for the playoffs. With four straight wins, they have not only moved into third place in NESCAC, but have settled down their rookie netminder. Fullam has become a serviceable goaltender. with a true test ahead as Amherst comes in to conclude the season. If Midd can steal a point or two from Amherst and the same against Hamilton, they have a chance to solidify third place, perhaps even move into second, although that would be a long shot. A little more offensive prowess in the playoffs could find them challenging for a final game appearance.
 
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Thought I'd try my hand at an early all-nescac team, I'd love to hear others thoughts. Looks like it will be a rare year without a Panther on either All-Nescac team:

1st Team

Michael DiMare Hamilton SO F
Nik Tasiopoulos Wesleyan SO F
Kyle Gallegos Tufts SO F

Jordan Lalor Bowdoin SR D
Justin Troiani Williams SR D

Jonathan La Rose Amherst SR G

2nd Team

Michael Doherty Colby SR F
Anthony Scarpino Hamilton SR F
Colin Downey Bowdoin SO F

Aaron Deutsch Amherst FR D
Mike DeMayo Trinity SR D

Scott Barchard Tufts SR G

Hon. Mention: Forward- C.Menard, Trin; Anderson, Williams; Moher, Amherst; Buehler, Wes.; Curran, Conn; Defense - Hawkrigg,Amherst; McGarry, Bowdoin; Goal - Purdy, Williams

POY: La Rose, Amherst Runners-Up: Tasiopoulos, Dimare
Rookie: Deutsch, Amherst Runner-Up: McGinnis, Bowdoin
Coach of the Year: Arena, Amherst

Interestingly, if you had asked me before the season who the three best forwards in the NESCAC were I would have told you Weiniger from Bowdoin, and Strauss and Drolet from Middlebury. It's also a surprise to see how Purdy has struggled down the stretch.
 
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Amherst's supergoaltender Jonathan LaRose, arguably the best Division III goalie in the country, is twenty-six years old. For some reason, I was under the impression that twenty-five was the cutoff age to participate in NCAA competition, but obviously this is not the case. Does anyone know if there's an age limit and, if so, what it is?

Thanks in advance.
 
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canadianhockeyguy said:
Interestingly, if you had asked me before the season who the three best forwards in the NESCAC were I would have told you Weiniger from Bowdoin, and Strauss and Drolet from Middlebury.
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Weineger's sudden inability to score is a real mystery. As a freshman and sophomore he displayed one of the most accurate shots in the league. He used to be deadly on the power play, but no more. I can't count the number of times he's hit the post or completely missed the net this year. He continues, however, to play hard and with a lot of skill, and is a very dependable penalty killer. He's overdue for a big game.
 
Euler18 said:
Amherst's supergoaltender Jonathan LaRose, arguably the best Division III goalie in the country, is twenty-six years old. For some reason, I was under the impression that twenty-five was the cutoff age to participate in NCAA competition, but obviously this is not the case. Does anyone know if there's an age limit and, if so, what it is?

Thanks in advance.
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There is no age cut-off. Remember the father-son team that played for umass-Boston a few years ago? The father was in his late forties, iirc.
 
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d3follower said:
There is no age cut-off. Remember the father-son team that played for umass-Boston a few years ago? The father was in his late forties, iirc.
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Actually I think it was more like early 50s. His hair was as gray then as mine is now
 
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It's gonna be a topsy turvy weekend. Hamilton has done well against the better teams this season. I am thinking Hamilton will hold on to an eighth place finish. Go BLUE!
 
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