Quinnipiac Bobcats '10-'11

[ZYanksRule]

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True, a coach should be demanding. However, why not keep it within the confines of the team once you get to practices, instead of embarrassing the kid in the press? I know there are some coaches that do this (Jack Parker comes to mind, heck I remember when RPI's coach once called one of the players soft as puppy poop), but I would think the best message to the press would be that the team has some things to work on, and then all the specifics are addressed in practice.

Where's the accountability? I feel like talking to the press puts more gas under a kid's behind than just talking to the kid. Now the public, the fans know about it. I guess it's my journalism background, but I love a coach that tells the fans/media exactly what he's thinking. Don't beat around the bush. If he's beating around the bush with the media, what's to say he's not going to do it with his team?

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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Where's the accountability? I feel like talking to the press puts more gas under a kid's behind than just talking to the kid. Now the public, the fans know about it. I guess it's my journalism background, but I love a coach that tells the fans/media exactly what he's thinking. Don't beat around the bush. If he's beating around the bush with the media, what's to say he's not going to do it with his team?

For some of the kids, that works. Granted not being able to stand up to that sort of accountability isn't the best sign of a player that will go far in the sport.

However, one other consideration to take into account is that other teams will see this in the press. They will develop a strategy in practice to aim for that weak point that was mentioned in the papers and attempt to expose it to their advantage. If the coach were to say, "One of our players made a bad turnover resulting in that change of pace", the coach is aware of the issue, and you'd have to trust that the issue will be addressed in practice. However, anyone who was not at the game (or didn't see video of the game) will not know which player that was, and won't know who to target, thereby continuing to make it a guessing game for the opposition, and keeping the ball in your team's court.

 

[allnightwong]

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I'm pretty much on the fence when it comes to Rand's comments. I don't think a coach should publicly rip a kid all the time, but sometimes it may call for it, if the behind the doors stuff isn't working. I also think Rand should man up and do an interview after the game. It's a lot easier to answer questions before a game rather than after a tough loss, like the Union game. Listening to Riga or Syer or Eddy is fine, but all of their answers are so censored, it's ridiculous.

I'm shocked that no one has brought up the streak's end. 59 games in row without a loss when leading after two periods (54-0-5). That's pretty impressive. But leading 2-1 entering the 3rd against Union Saturday, I didn't have that confident of a feeling that the streak would continue...my pessimism was spot on and we lost a heartbreaker in OT. But all good things have to come to an end and that shouldn't take away from the feat at all.

As for the Union game...Dalsy was obviously upset after he essentially lost the puck and allowed the U forward to walk in on Hartz unmolested. He smashed his stick over the goal, ripped off his chin guard and unlatched his mask in anger before storming past his teammates and into the locker room clearly mad only at himself. At first, I was swearing Dalsy up and down wondering in the direst of circumstances how he could let a puck get away the way he did. But then I put that on the back burner and took a look at the heart this kid's got. The passion he showed, granted in frustration, is what makes me love his play and his style. Dalsy rarely makes the mistake he made Saturday and with the exception of probably Glaics and Davies has been right up there as a top Dman. But I have no doubt in my mind that if that was another player that blatantly lost the game, they would not have shown the same care or passion. There's a hand full of players that make blunders like that on a nightly basis. Hell, Zach Hansen put a shot on our goal late in the third period the other night. It just shows that Dalsy cares. And when the rest of the team goes out and starts drinking at Dicks after a every game, win or lose, I'm sure this won stuck with Dalsy for a while and wasn't easily shrugged off, the way others may have let it. He's a good kid, good heart, which shows in his charitable efforts and you had to feel for him when he saw that puck go in the net.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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As for the Union game...Dalsy was obviously upset after he essentially lost the puck and allowed the U forward to walk in on Hartz unmolested. He smashed his stick over the goal, ripped off his chin guard and unlatched his mask in anger before storming past his teammates and into the locker room clearly mad only at himself. At first, I was swearing Dalsy up and down wondering in the direst of circumstances how he could let a puck get away the way he did. But then I put that on the back burner and took a look at the heart this kid's got. The passion he showed, granted in frustration, is what makes me love his play and his style. Dalsy rarely makes the mistake he made Saturday and with the exception of probably Glaics and Davies has been right up there as a top Dman. But I have no doubt in my mind that if that was another player that blatantly lost the game, they would not have shown the same care or passion. There's a hand full of players that make blunders like that on a nightly basis. Hell, Zach Hansen put a shot on our goal late in the third period the other night. It just shows that Dalsy cares. And when the rest of the team goes out and starts drinking at Dicks after a every game, win or lose, I'm sure this won stuck with Dalsy for a while and wasn't easily shrugged off, the way others may have let it. He's a good kid, good heart, which shows in his charitable efforts and you had to feel for him when he saw that puck go in the net.

I've always had respect for your team, but I think hearing this has given me a newfound respect for Dalheusen. I remember chiding him quite a bit when your team was at Houston last year given the number of penalties he had taken and RPI having scored 2 goals during a 4v4 when he was in the box, and by the 4th penalty he was ticked. He's going to be a special player for you guys (and I mean that in a good way), and I fully expect, by his senior year especially if he keeps improving from any mistakes he makes, he'll see an extra letter on his jersey.

I have only seen him play once; has he shown some good improvements since he started? At least according to the team statistics, he looks to be playing a more disciplined game.

 

[turk181]

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just to correct something that was said in post #391....Chase Polacek is 5'9" & 190lbs, so, being taken out by his check should not be surprising

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

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He's going to be a special player for you guys (and I mean that in a good way), and I fully expect, by his senior year especially if he keeps improving from any mistakes he makes, he'll see an extra letter on his jersey.

I have only seen him play once; has he shown some good improvements since he started? At least according to the team statistics, he looks to be playing a more disciplined game.

He's already a special player IMHO. He stepped up his game 10-fold this season, and is one of our hardest working D-man that gives his all every shift. I think that's why he was so hard on himself Saturday night... that's not a mistake he makes often, and probably won't again. I also think he'll be wearing a letter, maybe even next year!

As wonger said, I don't see anyone else on the team making that kind of mistake and having the same reaction. Dahlsy took it personally which to me indicates accountability. I can't be sure, but I'd bet almost anything that he apologized to Hartzell and the rest of the team in the locker room.

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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He's already a special player IMHO. He stepped up his game 10-fold this season, and is one of our hardest working D-man that gives his all every shift. I think that's why he was so hard on himself Saturday night... that's not a mistake he makes often, and probably won't again. I also think he'll be wearing a letter, maybe even next year!

As wonger said, I don't see anyone else on the team making that kind of mistake and having the same reaction. Dahlsy took it personally which to me indicates accountability. I can't be sure, but I'd bet almost anything that he apologized to Hartzell and the rest of the team in the locker room.

Anyone can get PO'd after making a mistake; heck, I do it all the time. I think the true test of character, though, is how hard the person works after that to make sure the mistake is not made a second time. I'm sure Dalheusen will be in the video room (assuming your facility has one) trying to pick up on any hints of what was going on around him at the time, and then during practice, looking to make sure he executes.

 

[ZYanksRule]

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I'm pretty much on the fence when it comes to Rand's comments. I don't think a coach should publicly rip a kid all the time, but sometimes it may call for it, if the behind the doors stuff isn't working. I also think Rand should man up and do an interview after the game. It's a lot easier to answer questions before a game rather than after a tough loss, like the Union game. Listening to Riga or Syer or Eddy is fine, but all of their answers are so censored, it's ridiculous.

To be fair, Rand talks to the print/online media, and his comments are usually posted online by the Quinnipiac Athletics to YouTube. I'm not sure why he's never done the post-game radio spot. I will say Tom Moore doesn't do the post-game spot on QUN, either. Not sure what it's about...

 

[MCL298]

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Hi,

I haven't been on here in a while and hope everyone is doing well.

I heard a rumor that QU was recruiting Martin Brodeur's son Anthony, who plays at Shattuck-St. Mary's High School (same school Sidney Crosby went to). Anyone hear anything about this?

 

[allnightwong]

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David Marshall getting another AHL shot with Wilkes-Barre.

http://www.ecachockey.com/men/members/quinnipiac/20111002_MarshallSignPTOWilkesBarre

 

[LTsatch]

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Hi,

I haven't been on here in a while and hope everyone is doing well.

I heard a rumor that QU was recruiting Martin Brodeur's son Anthony, who plays at Shattuck-St. Mary's High School (same school Sidney Crosby went to). Anyone hear anything about this?

Not good form to ask that question aloud on the internet, QU or whoever ends up with the player will let you know.

BTW, if he is 1/2 as good as Crosby, send hm to Yale,

 

[FlagDUDE08]

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Hi,

I haven't been on here in a while and hope everyone is doing well.

I heard a rumor that QU was recruiting Martin Brodeur's son Anthony, who plays at Shattuck-St. Mary's High School (same school Sidney Crosby went to). Anyone hear anything about this?

I would recommend using Chris Heisenberg's list for recruits. You'll see at least this year's commitments at this website: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tL8Ah1R7J-0t0I7U1KvPNhw&output=html
Until you see some information there, you won't know at all, aside from if you go to the school/club hockey game (St. Mary's in this case) and happen to see a QU assistant coach there. Remember, the school will not comment on any player until they have officially enrolled.

 

[allnightwong]

I would recommend using Chris Heisenberg's list for recruits. You'll see at least this year's commitments at this website: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tL8Ah1R7J-0t0I7U1KvPNhw&output=html
Until you see some information there, you won't know at all, aside from if you go to the school/club hockey game (St. Mary's in this case) and happen to see a QU assistant coach there. Remember, the school will not comment on any player until they have officially enrolled.

Yeah, the only player that had any buzz and wasn't on Heisenberg's list was John Nauta. But shortly after our discussion about him on here Chris had him up. The Brodeur thing sure is interesting but I looked all over the net after you posted and couldn't find a mention of Anthony Brodeur and Q together. Where did ya hear it?

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

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I looked all over the net...

Why am I not surprised?

Tonight at Dartmouth. A tough road game and the only one this weekend. The playoff picture is still a mess so the only safe bet is to get as many points as you can. I won't say tonight is a must-win, but it's as close as you can get. Being our only game, the 2 points are critical going into arguably are biggest weekend next week.

Dartmouth is one of those quiet teams. They're ranked 17th so they must be doing something right. When we played them at home earlier this season I was not impressed with their effort. Obviously they're a better team than the one we saw at the Bank.

It's going to take a solid effort tonight. After last weeks heartbreaker against Union, maybe the boys are a little fired up and will come out swinging! I'll take a Q road win 4-2.

Go Q!

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

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Tough loss tonight. Let's hope this doesn't come back to haunt us.

They didn't play poorly but they didn't really play well either. The video feed was really fuzzy so it was hard to follow everything but it looked like they couldn't establish any flow. Put shots on net but Mello was huge for Dartmouth. Lots of chippy play as well.

One week 'til THE game! Yale lost again tonight to SLU so it's not an impossible task. We've got a week to prepare and I'm sure the Bank will be bursting at the seams.

 

[QUBobcats70]

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Mark,

I have always enjoyed your enthusiasm for the team, but the brutal truth is that the team is very ordinary, to say the least, in conference play in the ECAC:

2010/2011- 6 wins, 8 losses, 4 ties
2009/2010 – 11 wins, 11 losses
2008/2009 – 9 wins, 10 losses, 3 ties
2007/2008 – 9 wins, 9 losses, 4 ties
2006/2007 – 10 wins, 8 losses, 4 ties
2005/2006 – 8 wins, 13 losses, 1 tie

Very disappointing, especially when you look at a new facility, and the incredible success of our “rival” Yale. I am season ticket holder, and a long time supporter of QU sports, but I am getting extremely frustrated by the lack of success and growth of the hockey program.

Look at the QU penalties in the game tonight – this team has some real issues.

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

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I have always enjoyed your enthusiasm for the team

Is my optimism that blatant?

I am getting extremely frustrated by the lack of success and growth of the hockey program

I completely understand what you're saying and even agree for the most part. For whatever reason we just can't seem to find that missing ingedient. I believe we have as much talent as any recent roster but for the life of me can't figure out why they haven't gelled. There's still a lot of hockey left and whatever happens we do have a very good playoff history.

I guess it's all part of what being a true fan really is... hanging in and hanging on.

 

[allnightwong]

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Fairly quiet around these parts. We have a huge final weekend at the Bank coming up in terms of standing, rivalry, senior night. It's all covered. Quinnipiac sent out an email saying the Yale game was sold out, even standing room so I hope all the Bobcat faithful have their tickets. Should be another night filled with people standing 4-5 deep, scalpers and people looking for tix outside the door and a packed Bank for sure. I noticed Dalsy did not play against the Green...we need him and the grit he brings against the Bulldogs. Should be a fun weekend!

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

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I noticed Dalsy did not play against the Green...

I'm guessing he was serving penance for the Union game.

we need him and the grit he brings against the Bulldogs

We need everyone who dresses Friday to bring it. Take no prisoners! By far our biggest game of the year on several different levels. Least of which is the 2 points we must have.

Is it Friday yet?

 

[MinniQUFan]

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Fairly quiet around these parts. We have a huge final weekend at the Bank coming up in terms of standing, rivalry, senior night. It's all covered. Quinnipiac sent out an email saying the Yale game was sold out, even standing room so I hope all the Bobcat faithful have their tickets. Should be another night filled with people standing 4-5 deep, scalpers and people looking for tix outside the door and a packed Bank for sure. I noticed Dalsy did not play against the Green...we need him and the grit he brings against the Bulldogs. Should be a fun weekend!

How have the crowds been as of late? Any student excitement for this weekend? 5 years ago, campus would have been semi buzzing for this game.