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Norwich Women's Hockey

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To get back on the topic of Norwich Women's Hockey again......I see the Bowdoin job is open........Just for conversation sake what are the odds of Coach Bolding throwing his hat in on this one?? I mean it is a brand new rink, I am sure the pay would be better, still east coast (even though he is from western Canada), at Norwich he has no paid assistants, he is reigning D3 Women's Coach of the Year so right now he would be a hot property, and it looks like a better situation from the outside looking in......Just asking what the feeling is that this could be something that could happen?? Also what are the feelings on Norwich letting him go? I mean I know that this is not D1 and they will not play the money game but they must be able to do something to make it worth more to him???
 
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In my humble opinion, I don't see Coach Bolding moving anywhere unless it was the opportunity of a lifetime. I also don't see Norwich just letting him go without a fight. There are at least 30 tuition paying women attending Norwich because of Coach Bolding's reputation and where he brought the program. If he leaves under a cloud, not only will they have a tough time finding future tuition paying women, they may lose some of the 30 or so that are there.
 
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Most coaches would die for Marks job. With a strong and promising recruiting class coming in this fall, an experienced returning squad, a new locker room, and lets not forget a new office, complete with whirlpool jetted tub... nah, just kidding on the tub, but that's just the beginning. Now the school has funded an assistant coach position so going forward, he'll have help there.

But wait, even more... for those of you who were not at the end of season women's hockey banquet last Sunday, Mark announced that Norwich will put in a bid to host the NCAA D3 Frozen four next season, indicating he wants to be there for that, and who wouldn't.

And then, there's this rumor of Leclerc's return, humm, stay tuned.

From there, add in "quality of life" that the area offers, along with a school that is serious about their hockey, so basically, he's living the dream. Ok, the grass might seem a little greener "over yonder" sometimes, but frankly, what he's got going for him at Norwich is well… priceless.

There is this one thing though, I wish he would consider wearing a hat, maybe like the one the Amherst Coach wears, The glare is somewhat blinding for us in the stands. ;) Happy birthday Mark.
 
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futurestar said:
In my humble opinion, I don't see Coach Bolding moving anywhere unless it was the opportunity of a lifetime. I also don't see Norwich just letting him go without a fight. There are at least 30 tuition paying women attending Norwich because of Coach Bolding's reputation and where he brought the program. If he leaves under a cloud, not only will they have a tough time finding future tuition paying women, they may lose some of the 30 or so that are there.
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Agreed......Coach Bolding is a reputable guy. He brings these women into this program with the idea that he is the Head Coach at Norwich and unless there are unforeseen circumstances, he will see them through their 4 years there, whether they stay on the team all 4 years or not. I think it would have to be an incredible situation for him to leave what he has managed to build at Norwich. Also speculating is not always a good idea, I mean occasionally a potential recruit or current player may wander out here and read more into this then what I think it is.............it was started just to get people talking about "what if" ....my advise is do not read anything more then that into it.
 
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hockeydaddy said:
Most coaches would die for Marks job. With a strong and promising recruiting class coming in this fall, an experienced returning squad, a new locker room, and lets not forget a new office, complete with whirlpool jetted tub... nah, just kidding on the tub, but that's just the beginning. Now the school has funded an assistant coach position so going forward, he'll have help there
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Don't think Mark will give up anything...when my D was down for the school visit he was like a proud papa showing off his pride and joy.This is his empire and I don't think he will give it up for anything.
For his assistant.............Keith...........we met him as often as Mark..........so things will only get better if he is on the payroll.....both compliment each other well! Things will only get better at Norwich.
Hey hockeydaddy.........count my 2 cents in for the tub...would be a good addition to new office!
 
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I am absolutely amazed that the parents of Norwich players might doubt Bolding's committment to Norwich.

C'mon! How much do you know about Norwich?

This is a school with a very loyal alumni base - a place where being an alum is important within the Norwich community.

The man was a star player and came back to be an assistant coach to the men. Yes, it is a great men's program, but you know that he really wanted to come back to Northfield.

The women's job is a great gig. While he may not have the paid assistant situation that others may have, he has plenty of help on the ice where he uses it well. Somebody mentioned Bowdoin's new rink. I think what they have in Northfield stacks up just fine.


With his success so far, he is loved by the school community, something that a loyal alum truly appreciates.

The only job I see him leaving for would be the men's job at Norwich (which shouldn't happen any time soon). If he keeps the success running with the women, I wouldn't put it past the administration to put him next in line for the men's job when it comes available.
 
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notfromaroundhere said:
I am absolutely amazed that the parents of Norwich players might doubt Bolding's committment to Norwich.

C'mon! How much do you know about Norwich?

This is a school with a very loyal alumni base - a place where being an alum is important within the Norwich community. (end quote)




Don't read too much into Mainiac's post, I think he was politely trying to get this thread back on track. And don't worry folks, Bolding is not going anywhere.
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HockeyDman said:
Hock77 said:
Thought I would move this thread back towards the top in hopes that hockeydaddy would be able to shed some light on this topic...he usually seems pretty in tune with what is going on at NU. Any update?
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From what I have heard from rumblings down that way.....I am told that it is pretty much a done deal, she will be back. This is great news for Norwich and maybe not so good for others that were hoping she would be gone.

Along the line of a new assistant for coach Bolding.......I understand that nothing has been done on that end yet. I guess that they know they will be getting one.......but no one that I have talked with down there knows who it will be or when it will happen (although the rumour is that it will be the current Assistant Keith Maurice).........I would think that with the summer tournaments fast approaching they would want to get someone in there and comfortable with the way they do things, but maybe they are thinking that Keith already knows the system pretty much???
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hockeydaddy said:
HockeyDman said:
The story will break by the end of this month.
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C'mon daddy...you know whats cooking, let us spectators in the loop!
What outcome are you expecting from the team if this Icon returns for another year ,sure the opposing coaches will not be happy!
If Mark wants the finals in Vermont he must be confident that the Cadets will return to revenge this years final:D
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What's her background? Did she transfer from somewhere? Did she play on the Norwich club team during her freshmen year?
 
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RIT Fan said:
What's her background? Did she transfer from somewhere? Did she play on the Norwich club team during her freshmen year?
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;) Transfered over from D1 in her second year............thats what i heard in the rumour mill
 
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Hock77 said:
;) Transfered over from D1 in her second year............thats what i heard in the rumour mill
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From what I was told from a source at Norwich was that she was at UVM but never played or was rostered due to injury problems............I have seen UVM play and they should have done more to keep this kid because she is better then most of what they have now.......
 
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mainiac said:
From what I was told from a source at Norwich was that she was at UVM but never played or was rostered due to injury problems............I have seen UVM play and they should have done more to keep this kid because she is better then most of what they have now.......
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Looked back in the records. She was an 05-06 recruit. Same class as Marvin, Lawler and Resor, who all graduatuated a year ago.
 
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OnMAA said:
Looked back in the records. She was an 05-06 recruit. Same class as Marvin, Lawler and Resor, who all graduatuated a year ago.
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So the question is not "For whom did she play?" but is now "When did her clock start?"

My understanding is that you get five years to play four seasons...
 
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