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Northern Michigan University Wildcats 2016-17 Season Thread: Gotta Get Up And Try

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davyd83 said:
I don't have the exact dates, but it's normally the first or second weekend of October.

Based upon the WCHA scheduling formula, which would be a reverse of the 2015-16 sechedule, in conference, I'm pretty sure we travel to Fairbanks, Anchorage, Huntsville, Tech (2 home & home series), Mankato, Ferris & Bemidji. Home against Bowling Green, LSSU, Huntsville, Tech, Mankato, Ferris & Fsirbsnks. Non-conference home & home vs LSSU, at Omaha, vs Wisconsin at Green Bay. There will be at least 2 more non-conference games as well.
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Thanks! I figured as much regarding the series in Green Bay. It'll be interesting to see if the additional non-conference games will be at home.
 
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Shine should've made First Team WCHA IMO.
 
eye4talent said:
Shine should've made First Team WCHA IMO.
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All conference selection are based on play in conference games only. In WCHA play, Shine was around 15th in scoring. Payne & Craighead both had more points in conference play. 7 of Shine's 20 goals were not in WCHA regular season play.
 
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Got this email just a few minutes ago from the NMU SID.

WALT KYLE NON-RENEWED

MARQUETTE, Mich. — Director of Athletics Forrest Karr announced a leadership change in the Northern Michigan hockey program Friday afternoon.

Walt Kyle's employment agreement will not be renewed, and a comprehensive national search for the third head coach in program history will begin immediately.

"Walt has played a major role in the most significant moments in Northern Michigan hockey history," said Karr. "I enjoyed working with him, and I am thankful that he always supported every program in the department. I appreciate his work and dedication to the hockey program and wish him well in all future endeavors."

Kyle compiled an overall record of 265-263-68 during 15 seasons at the helm of the program. He guided the Wildcats to six 20-win seasons and to the 2010 NCAA Tournament. He also coached two Hobey Baker finalists and five All-Americans.

Kyle played two seasons at Northern Michigan after transferring from Boston College and recorded 90 points (31g-59a) in 85 career games. He captained the 1980 and 1981 Wildcat teams that advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four.

After graduating from Northern Michigan in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in physical education, Kyle became a graduate assistant coach under Rick Comley. He was promoted to assistant coach in 1982 and held that position until 1992. He was the top assistant coach when the Wildcats won the 1991 NCAA Division I national title.
 
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Andrew J Carter said:
Got this email just a few minutes ago from the NMU SID.

WALT KYLE NON-RENEWED

MARQUETTE, Mich. — Director of Athletics Forrest Karr announced a leadership change in the Northern Michigan hockey program Friday afternoon.

Walt Kyle's employment agreement will not be renewed, and a comprehensive national search for the third head coach in program history will begin immediately.

"Walt has played a major role in the most significant moments in Northern Michigan hockey history," said Karr. "I enjoyed working with him, and I am thankful that he always supported every program in the department. I appreciate his work and dedication to the hockey program and wish him well in all future endeavors."

Kyle compiled an overall record of 265-263-68 during 15 seasons at the helm of the program. He guided the Wildcats to six 20-win seasons and to the 2010 NCAA Tournament. He also coached two Hobey Baker finalists and five All-Americans.

Kyle played two seasons at Northern Michigan after transferring from Boston College and recorded 90 points (31g-59a) in 85 career games. He captained the 1980 and 1981 Wildcat teams that advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four.

After graduating from Northern Michigan in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in physical education, Kyle became a graduate assistant coach under Rick Comley. He was promoted to assistant coach in 1982 and held that position until 1992. He was the top assistant coach when the Wildcats won the 1991 NCAA Division I national title.
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Let the healing begin in Marquette and at NMU. It was pretty clear that the community lost both trust in the leadership and direction of the program. Hopefully a youth infusion occurs and the rebuilding doesn't resemble that of which occurred at Tech, over a 30 year span...
 
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MOJO said:
Let the healing begin in Marquette and at NMU. It was pretty clear that the community lost both trust in the leadership and direction of the program. Hopefully a youth infusion occurs and the rebuilding doesn't resemble that of which occurred at Tech, over a 30 year span...
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If NMU does not bother to begin to treat it's hockey program like a true D1 contender, you can expect to see similar results to Tech post John MacInnes. It's no coincidence their resurgence began with a big financial boost from the school and alumni.
 
NMUFAN said:
If NMU does not bother to begin to treat it's hockey program like a true D1 contender, you can expect to see similar results to Tech post John MacInnes. It's no coincidence their resurgence began with a big financial boost from the school and alumni.
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Lot of echoes of this sentiment from the national college hockey beat writers today.
 
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https://abc10up.com/2017/03/10/man-arrested-for-forgery-and-fraud/

MARQUETTE — The former head coach for Northern Michigan University’s hockey team was arrested in connection to a fraud and forgery incident.

Deputies from the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office say Walter Edwin Kyle, 53, was arrested and charged with one count of residential mortgage fraud $100,000 or less and one count of forgery of documents affecting real property.

Marquette County Sherrif Greg Zyburt confirmed with ABC 10 that Kyle is the former head hockey coach at NMU. The university announced early Friday that his contract would not be renewed.

His arrest stems from an eleven month investigation conducted by the department into an incident in which deputies allege that Kyle committed fraud and forgery when obtaining a mortgage from River Valley Bank back in 2014. Kyle has since posted bond and was released from jail. He will be arraigned on April 3 in Marquette County District Court.
 
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Clarification of the Walt Kyle arrest situation????

March 10th, 2017

MARQUETTE, MI - The Marquette County Sheriff's Office has confirmed former Northern Michigan University hockey coach Walt Kyle has been arrested on fraud charges.

Officials say Kyle was arrested and charged with one count of residential mortgage fraud and one count of forgery of documents.

According to the sheriff's office, the investigation involves a mortgage Kyle took out at River Valley Bank. The charges are 15 year and 14 year felonies. Kyle has been released on bond.

Kyle's attorney, George Hyde, issued the following statement Friday night:

"These charges against my client, Mr. Walt Kyle, are extremely unfortunate and a prime example of misunderstanding and misrepresentation of the facts.

The facts are the following: while married to his former wife, his former wife granted him a general power of attorney on her behalf, which authorized him to sign her name on her behalf on any financial documents. While still married, Mr. Kyle and his then wife, Ann Kyle, jointly decided to refinance an existing bank loan in order to complete certain home repairs. Mr. Kyle did nothing more than sign his wife's name to the loan documents, with his wife's full knowledge and consent. The home repairs were completed while Mr. Kyle and Ann Kyle were still married.

During subsequent divorce proceedings, Ann Kyle sought to avoid responsibility for the loans by falsely claiming no knowledge of them. That didn't work, and the judge in the divorce correctly determined that the loan was a joint debt. This loan was paid in full during the divorce proceedings.

Undeterred, Ann Kyle has since convinced a local sheriff deputy to seek charges against Mr. Kyle, despite the existence of the valid power of attorney that Ann Kyle had granted her husband.

The bottom line is this: Mr. Walt Kyle did nothing wrong and broke no laws whatsoever. These charges are the unfortunate result of his former wife's campaign to disparage him, which is ironic given her criminal behavior during their divorce proceedings that until now Mr. Kyle has been reluctant to report to the authorities.

Mr. Kyle is entirely innocent."
 
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Today is a turning point for the NMU program. 25 years from now, people will look back at today as the day when the school made a move to steer the hockey program in a direction where it can be led to greatness and dignity. I'm still holding out hope that we can land Oystrick as our coach.
 
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NMU should be shooting at the Stars, hopefully a big name coach does the same for funding as what Coach Pearson did for the Huskies.
 
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Huskiefan906 said:
NMU should be shooting at the Stars, hopefully a big name coach does the same for funding as what Coach Pearson did for the Huskies.
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You have it slightly in reverse. Tech needed a guarantee of funding BEFORE tMEL would agree to show up. I don't mean his salary either.
 
Honest question if someone could kindly answer for me. What are the odds Jim Hiller would show any interest in the job? I know it's a long shot. It was just a name that popped up for me today. Obviously working under Babcock can't be the worst thing in the world.
 
NMU Fan said:
Honest question if someone could kindly answer for me. What are the odds Jim Hiller would show any interest in the job? I know it's a long shot. It was just a name that popped up for me today. Obviously working under Babcock can't be the worst thing in the world.
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He'd take a large pay cut. And he wants to be an NHL Head Coach. If Toronto continues to rise, he'll be getting head coach looks in a couple years.
 
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This is unknown territory that the hockey program is headed through. May the past schools who have navigated this path prior (MTU, BGSU, Notre Dame) or are still navigating through it (LSSU, UAA) act as the "canary in the mine shaft" to direct the University on how to proceed.

RPI, although a tiny specialized engineering school in New York, is currently along side us in these same troubled waters. Concern can be heard from them on how to proceed: Troy Record: Coaching change not enough to revive RPI hockey.

Please Forrest Kart and the Board of Trustees; please take heed, and progress wisely, fully prepared to support this program as it should be.
 
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The position has been posted by NMU.
https://employme.nmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=144614
Provide a brief statement of the position duties:
Direct, organize, coach and administer the hockey program.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
NCAA Coaches Certification (Recruiting) Test or ability to pass within four weeks of hire.
Possess a current CPR/First Aid certification or have the ability to obtain upon hire.

Required Minimum Work Experience: Demonstrated hockey coaching experience as a head coach or an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I or III level or comparable coaching experience (e.g., experience with a tier I or tier II junior program, major junior program, or minor league professional team, etc.).

Knowledge, skills, abilities or attributes required:
Understanding of NCAA bylaws. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

More corporate buzzword bullsh** for additional knowlege, skills, and abilities.

Expertise with video editing systems.
Ability to work effectively under stressful and high-pressure situations.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Master's Degree or comparable advanced degree. Intercollegiate hockey playing experience.
 
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