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The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
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rufus
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
I too thought Wilson played well. Can't lay this loss on his shoulders. In fact, I think on the whole, the team played a pretty good game. They hustled, they were aggressive, if they lost possession, they were all over Umass to try to get it back. Can't fault the effort they put in.
But a couple nitpicks, and the reason they ended up losing. Can't fault Sirman too much for the first goal, but he should have had the second. Then again, the only reason that guy even got to the net was poor defensive play by Van Dyk to let the guy just walk around him. And towards the end of the game, on the PP, they stopped moving the puck and just started teeing it up from the point, just like last season. Especially when they had the 5 on 3.
They're lucky Vermont came through, or the perfect storm that Priceless was so certain could never happen almost did. But they never should have been in that position in the first place, depending on someone else to help you out. That's what happens when you leave points on the table by not being prepared, not showing up for games, thinking victory will be a cakewalk. Hopefully this is one of those 'lessons' that teams of the past few seasons were constantly talking about, but never seemed to learn. Hopefully these guys will learn it.
And hopefully TIMMAY can coach these guys to be ready and fired up to go, instead of so scared about the consequences of making mistakes, and what could happen if they do, that they're too paralyzed by caution and fear to actually go out and play. The "coaching staff" has to for once not be disappointed with the outcome of a game, but have them prepared and ready to play before the game. Just go out and play the game, let the chips fall where they may. Full out effort, every second. Don't worry about making mistakes, or taking penalties, those things are gonna happen. Just be aggressive, and take your game to the opponent, rather than sitting back and waiting for him to bring it to you. In short TIMMAY, coach 'em to try to win the game instead of not lose it.
Van Dyk was pretty rough the whole game, and seems to have been for much of the season. Which is a surprise, because he seemed to be one of the steadiest guys out there last season. Probably he should sit and let Hegarty have his spot for the playoffs.
I too thought Wilson played well. Can't lay this loss on his shoulders. In fact, I think on the whole, the team played a pretty good game. They hustled, they were aggressive, if they lost possession, they were all over Umass to try to get it back. Can't fault the effort they put in.
But a couple nitpicks, and the reason they ended up losing. Can't fault Sirman too much for the first goal, but he should have had the second. Then again, the only reason that guy even got to the net was poor defensive play by Van Dyk to let the guy just walk around him. And towards the end of the game, on the PP, they stopped moving the puck and just started teeing it up from the point, just like last season. Especially when they had the 5 on 3.
They're lucky Vermont came through, or the perfect storm that Priceless was so certain could never happen almost did. But they never should have been in that position in the first place, depending on someone else to help you out. That's what happens when you leave points on the table by not being prepared, not showing up for games, thinking victory will be a cakewalk. Hopefully this is one of those 'lessons' that teams of the past few seasons were constantly talking about, but never seemed to learn. Hopefully these guys will learn it.
And hopefully TIMMAY can coach these guys to be ready and fired up to go, instead of so scared about the consequences of making mistakes, and what could happen if they do, that they're too paralyzed by caution and fear to actually go out and play. The "coaching staff" has to for once not be disappointed with the outcome of a game, but have them prepared and ready to play before the game. Just go out and play the game, let the chips fall where they may. Full out effort, every second. Don't worry about making mistakes, or taking penalties, those things are gonna happen. Just be aggressive, and take your game to the opponent, rather than sitting back and waiting for him to bring it to you. In short TIMMAY, coach 'em to try to win the game instead of not lose it.
Van Dyk was pretty rough the whole game, and seems to have been for much of the season. Which is a surprise, because he seemed to be one of the steadiest guys out there last season. Probably he should sit and let Hegarty have his spot for the playoffs.
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Based on what has been said here and what I read in the paper last year (I think), he has 1 yr. left. However, a friend of mine at the game last night told me his contract had been extended a few weeks ago. Anyone else hear this?
Based on what has been said here and what I read in the paper last year (I think), he has 1 yr. left. However, a friend of mine at the game last night told me his contract had been extended a few weeks ago. Anyone else hear this?
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
I've heard 3 years were added
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I've heard 3 years were added
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Priceless
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Don't worry. The VIP will buy out his contract. Hopefully he'll also donate the money to run a search and pay the new guy.
Don't worry. The VIP will buy out his contract. Hopefully he'll also donate the money to run a search and pay the new guy.
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
I had a few cocktails in me when i posted that. If you couldn't tell!! 
thought this was funny
I had a few cocktails in me when i posted that. If you couldn't tell!! Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Now that I'm in a more clear minded state.......I agree that they have to go with Wilson. But I don't think it matters with the way the D is playing. I agree the effort was alright last night, but getting swept at home against a team like that. No excuse. I've never watched at team that looked so good during the UHN series do such a 180. Gross. You can't lay it all on Timmay either. Darling basically abandoned the team by his ignorance. I agree with Wally that Nyquist is hurt which doesn't help. And collectivly the D is horrible. Get ready for another sweep next weekend. What a waste of a season.
Now that I'm in a more clear minded state.......I agree that they have to go with Wilson. But I don't think it matters with the way the D is playing. I agree the effort was alright last night, but getting swept at home against a team like that. No excuse. I've never watched at team that looked so good during the UHN series do such a 180. Gross. You can't lay it all on Timmay either. Darling basically abandoned the team by his ignorance. I agree with Wally that Nyquist is hurt which doesn't help. And collectivly the D is horrible. Get ready for another sweep next weekend. What a waste of a season.
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Judging by the interview last night, it sounds like Tim wanted to start Wilson but was talked out of it. How different might the game have gone if Wilson gets the nod instead of Sieveman...
Judging by the interview last night, it sounds like Tim wanted to start Wilson but was talked out of it. How different might the game have gone if Wilson gets the nod instead of Sieveman...
GoBlackBears
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
So 4 more years of not making the NCCA tournament.
So 4 more years of not making the NCCA tournament.
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
UMass was #9 team in the country earlier this season. For whatever reason the team "tanked" and is now rebounding from the "free fall". They have very good goal tending and good team speed. Maine does not match up well against their quickness and speed even though Maine has improved in that department from a year ago. Umass is very good defensively and clogged up the net front on the 2 man advantages Maine had.
UMass was #9 team in the country earlier this season. For whatever reason the team "tanked" and is now rebounding from the "free fall". They have very good goal tending and good team speed. Maine does not match up well against their quickness and speed even though Maine has improved in that department from a year ago. Umass is very good defensively and clogged up the net front on the 2 man advantages Maine had.
btb91
Black Bear
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Stick a fork in him. A pitchfork even.
Stick a fork in him. A pitchfork even.
rufus
rock and roller
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Three weeks ago? You mean, like maybe after the UHN series? And they've been sucking ever since? Hmmmm............................... strange coincidences
The conspiracy theorist in me would speculate that once he got the contract extension, and was now feeling pretty secure about his position, he took a heavier hand in managing the team, in short, re-installing his 'system', and taking less input from others in putting together the gameplans and the coaching. And the results have shown on the ice since.
But that's just speculation.
Three weeks ago? You mean, like maybe after the UHN series? And they've been sucking ever since? Hmmmm............................... strange coincidences
The conspiracy theorist in me would speculate that once he got the contract extension, and was now feeling pretty secure about his position, he took a heavier hand in managing the team, in short, re-installing his 'system', and taking less input from others in putting together the gameplans and the coaching. And the results have shown on the ice since.
But that's just speculation.
btb91
Black Bear
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Did you hear that....
That was the sucking sound of money flowing out of the athletic department from lost season ticket/game ticket sales as a result of TIMMAY's contract being extended (if true), and not making the NCAA's for 4 more years.
If this is true, we have now entered the Dark Ages of Maine Hockey.
Did you hear that....
That was the sucking sound of money flowing out of the athletic department from lost season ticket/game ticket sales as a result of TIMMAY's contract being extended (if true), and not making the NCAA's for 4 more years.
If this is true, we have now entered the Dark Ages of Maine Hockey.
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Also happens to be exactly when they went to Agganis and got whooped and they're what 1-10 there all-time? Also happens to be when the goaltender decided he wasn't so much interested in being any good anymore. No gameplan by Timmy can account for the softies, benching and subsequent unceremonious boot.
Now Timmy as a recruiter for getting himself in this mess between the pipes....that's another story
Three weeks ago? You mean, like maybe after the UHN series? And they've been sucking ever since? Hmmmm............................... strange coincidences
The conspiracy theorist in me would speculate that once he got the contract extension, and was now feeling pretty secure about his position, he took a heavier hand in managing the team, in short, re-installing his 'system', and taking less input from others in putting together the gameplans and the coaching. And the results have shown on the ice since.
But that's just speculation.
Also happens to be exactly when they went to Agganis and got whooped and they're what 1-10 there all-time? Also happens to be when the goaltender decided he wasn't so much interested in being any good anymore. No gameplan by Timmy can account for the softies, benching and subsequent unceremonious boot.
Now Timmy as a recruiter for getting himself in this mess between the pipes....that's another story
lilscootch
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
i am just saying that being suspened 3or 4 times in less than 2 yrs shows a pattern. Did he not know what the rules were ?? Maybe Tim told everyone but him what they were.maybe Scott feels the rules don't apply to him because clearly Maine has a much harder time winning without him.like someone else said the only fault i see with Tim and the rest of the coaching staff is making an error in judgement in recruiting him and not having a backup with any quality time.
i am just saying that being suspened 3or 4 times in less than 2 yrs shows a pattern. Did he not know what the rules were ?? Maybe Tim told everyone but him what they were.maybe Scott feels the rules don't apply to him because clearly Maine has a much harder time winning without him.like someone else said the only fault i see with Tim and the rest of the coaching staff is making an error in judgement in recruiting him and not having a backup with any quality time.
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Priceless
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
What post of KIA's are you quoting, because the USCHO search engine can't find it.
What post of KIA's are you quoting, because the USCHO search engine can't find it.
lilscootch
Registered User
Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
it looks like he has deleted it already.
What post of KIA's are you quoting, because the USCHO search engine can't find it.
it looks like he has deleted it already.
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Priceless
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Again?
It's bad enough that he goes back and completely rewrites stuff, but deleting posts even after they're quoted? Bad form. But he'll probably whine to the admin and have all these posts expunged like he did the last time.
Again?
It's bad enough that he goes back and completely rewrites stuff, but deleting posts even after they're quoted? Bad form. But he'll probably whine to the admin and have all these posts expunged like he did the last time.
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Priceless
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Re: The 3rd official 09-10 Maine season thread: Bubble-icious
Maybe what you need is a private blog rather than a public message board.
Maybe what you need is a private blog rather than a public message board.
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