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"The Lake Show" - LSSU Laker Hockey

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Barring illness or injury in the next day, it sounds like we'll see BMW in net on Thursday for sure, and then either BMW or Kapalka on Friday. We might see Ravn in net for the first time during the Colgate series, although that is still uncertain. The Lakers need to get some points at ND to boost their confidence.
 
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Bill said:
Barring illness or injury in the next day, it sounds like we'll see BMW in net on Thursday for sure, and then either BMW or Kapalka on Friday. We might see Ravn in net for the first time during the Colgate series, although that is still uncertain. The Lakers need to get some points at ND to boost their confidence.
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Barring injury i think BMW should play both nights...he's a senior with a ton of experience and barring a meteoric rise by Kapalka if we are going to have any success to speak of, it's going to be with Beamer in net..He's had a rough showing thus far this season and he needs to get his game figured out as soon as possible...the first 10 games of our CCHA schedule are the brunt of it and although obviously the Lakers would like to get as many points as possible if they have to go through a stretch of getting the kinks out of their game then I would rather have it be during the games that they aren't as likely to come out on top in than to have it be during the weak portion of our schedule...I would be content with a 3 point weekend....
 
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I think you go with Wilson both nights. I would hate to think that Roque isn't sure if wilson is going to be the number one goalie or not being this is the guys 4th year.
 
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Most likely that will happen. However if BMW doesn't play well on Thursday, I wouldn't be surprised to see Kapalka on Friday. From the podcast of the Laker Hockey Show, it sounds like a few guys (but not the goalies) have minor injuries which may impact who plays at ND.
 
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I can see the coaches wanting to get one of the freshman goalies some experience going into next year but it's to early to be playing musical net minders. They Lakers need to try and get the defensive end shored up and BMW should be starting both games.
 
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I can just picture ole Jimbo sitting in his office, wearing his dunce cap, trying to figure out who to go with in net. Good thing he's got his inner circle of hockey geniuses, aka The Gong Show, to call on for advice.
 
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Year after year the same questions go unanswered and the same results, or lack there of, happen on the scoreboard. Why is this a surprise to everyone?

When is another Frank Anzalone going to appear? You people up there were very lucky to have him bring you all the glory of National Championships and winning programs.

The Truth Is Out There....
TBA
 
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Predictions/Analysis of this weekend:

Comment and let me know what your thoughts are, going to start doing this weekly if the support is good. :) Thanks!

Prediction:
http://eupnews.com/2010/10/my-predictions-for-the-lakers-vs-notre-dame-fighting-irish/

Weekly Sault Hockey Report:
http://eupnews.com/2010/10/eupalgoma-blade-oct-13/

Great paragraph by Scott:
"I had a chance to attend Friday night’s game and it was one of the more entertaining college hockey games I have seen in some time. The Lakers played a very good game and seemed to play a full 60 minutes of aggressive, fast and smart hockey. There were a few defensive let downs in the game and goaltender Brian Mahoney-Wilson didn’t have his best stuff, but all-in-all I thought the point was earned and I love the fact that there was no shoot-out. Of course the shootout will be around during the regular season along with putting the ball through the clown’s nose and all the other circus-like items that go with it. Have I mentioned that I don’t like the shootout. You can get the recap of the game and the stats in our sports section."

Take care!
 
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I have gone down to zero confidence in Roque. His players never improve and just clearing the puck out of their end seems to take so much energy and work that they wear you out watching them move the puck back up ice. Is it just me or do the Lakers ever hit anyone? The seniors for the most part play no better as seniors than they did as freshmen and that is a huge reason for being at the bottom all the time.
 
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Why did Roque wait so late to pull Mahoney-Wilson? Not very smart coaching. Speaking of Mahoney-Wilson, sure hope he wakes up soon.
 
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LSSULaker889294 said:
Why did Roque wait so late to pull Mahoney-Wilson? Not very smart coaching. Speaking of Mahoney-Wilson, sure hope he wakes up soon.
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Oh Jimbo, screwing things up again? I believe it's time to strap on your dunce cap and dust off your copy of Coaching Hockey For Dummies and get to reading! Since no one really cares about winning you can hand the reigns of the team off to a member of your Gong Show while your diligently studying. And no skipping chapters, you need all the coaching help you can get.
 
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The coach just seems like he can not get this team ready to play a full game. The goalie situation is in seriouse trouble, the defense leaves him hangin way to often. I would love to see the Lakers not let the other team just skate in and get a great shot off. Hit and make the other team know they have a game on their hands. The score could have been 8 - 2 easily if the Irish would have hit the net or not had a bad bounce so often.
 
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The worst part is this team has the talent when they are motivated to be able to play against almost any team.
 
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LSSULaker889294 said:
Why did Roque wait so late to pull Mahoney-Wilson? Not very smart coaching. Speaking of Mahoney-Wilson, sure hope he wakes up soon.
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This happened in the exhibition game too when the Lakers had the puck in the offensive zone from about 1:20 left and they finally pulled Wilson with 30 seconds left. Just leaves you scratching your head sometimes.

There are always the "glass half full" fans on this forum. Good news from last night. Brian Mahoney-Wilson with giving up only 4 goals has lowered his goals against average to 4.85 down from 6.00.
 
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I agree but I'm apt to think that if people can live up to their potential (a huge IF, i'll admit that.) then offensively the Lakers might be able to hold their own. If the returning players can improve their scoring output slightly and the freshman contribute the Lakers may be in decent offensive shape. If we can roughly these amount of goals from each player...

Schofield- 18
Acton-14
Nehring-12
Cassiani-12
Monardo-10
Campbell-10
Power-8
Lain-6
Mcparland-6
Radke-5
Barczuk-4
Jean-4
Stonehouse-3
Trotman-3
Cowie-2
Haines-2
Bruneteau-1
Sternberg-1
Hobbins-1
Perrault-1


...that adds up to 123 goals total, the Lakers have 34 games on their schedule (not counting next weeks exhibition) so that would be an average of about 3.6 goals per game..if production like this came to fruition and the Lakers had a goal total similar to these then barring a total collapse in the defense/goaltending department I would have to believe the Lakers would indeed finish up the regular season with a winning record...I don't believe these projections are asking too much from any player in particular although it is hard to guesstimate how the freshmen will be, but by the same token if this team is to have a good season it will need solid production from the new players...It will be interesting to revisit these projections as the season moves along to see how close they actually are to the actual numbers the Lakers put up...
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Well Cowie and Trotman have already fulfilled their quota lol.... I didnt get a chance to listen to the game last night as I was working at clinicals in Petoskey...It sounds as though there was another subpar showing for the Laker defense, here's hoping for a better showing tonight...As far as the lineup goes it looks as though Hobbins is the odd man out for the time being in the ice time rotation, I saw him earlier today so he obviously didn't make the trip down to south bend...
 
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LSSULaker889294 said:
Why did Roque wait so late to pull Mahoney-Wilson? Not very smart coaching. Speaking of Mahoney-Wilson, sure hope he wakes up soon.
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Roque seems to have a knack for keeping the goalie in too long in the final minutes of the game, he has already done this twice this season and it doesn't make a whole lot of sense considering he at times has kept with the lake state philosophy of pulling the goalie in the middle of the game for short periods of time when his team is trailing...
 
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Yes, I would say the final result last night was due to still too many defensive mistakes plus not taking advantage of their PP opportunities. They did get one PP goal right after a 5 on 3 ended but needed to get one or two more.
 
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