UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

[Suze]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Probably going to get called a negative hater but, whatever. Our playoff chances are... not good. Bad to be honest.

We're currently 5 points behind UAH for 8th. Not a tall task considering 3 points for a win but we have a lot of factors not in our favor.

1. 4 out of the last 6 are on the road and we're not good on the road.

2. Our tiebreakers suck. The two teams immediately above us? We lose the tiebreaker to both (wanna know why we're in 10th? We're 1-5 against 8 and 9). We can do good catching UAH but it doesn't mean jack if NMU keeps winning.

True statement. It is what it is. Not sure coach Thomas was the right hire for us. Sigh.

 

[USCH1]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Curious to see the lineup this weekend. The three points were nice but we were terribly out played in both games. Lucky Mantha stood on his head or scores could have been really bad both nights.

 

[Seawolf Fan]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Probably going to get called a negative hater but, whatever. Our playoff chances are... not good. Bad to be honest.

We're currently 5 points behind UAH for 8th. Not a tall task considering 3 points for a win but we have a lot of factors not in our favor.

1. 4 out of the last 6 are on the road and we're not good on the road.

2. Our tiebreakers suck. The two teams immediately above us? We lose the tiebreaker to both (wanna know why we're in 10th? We're 1-5 against 8 and 9). We can do good catching UAH but it doesn't mean jack if NMU keeps winning.

Looked like your honest assessment to me and unfortunate as it is it's too darn close to reality.
We've got ourselves in a hole and like you said we not only have to win, we also need other teams help.
It is what it is.
But it's still a great day to be a Seawolf!

PS NMU has UA_ Mich Tech Mankato left on their schedule

 

[Suze]

Curious to see the lineup this weekend. The three points were nice but we were terribly out played in both games. Lucky Mantha stood on his head or scores could have been really bad both nights.

I don't agree UAA was terribly out played on Friday. They had great energy and passes were crisp. Many of the shots that Manny saved were right into his belly button. I'll take that kind of play any day ... Saturday they were bad.

 

[Jimjamesak]

Looked like your honest assessment to me and unfortunate as it is it's too darn close to reality.
We've got ourselves in a hole and like you said we not only have to win, we also need other teams help.
It is what it is.
But it's still a great day to be a Seawolf!

PS NMU has UA_ Mich Tech Mankato left on their schedule

NMU might have UAF, Tech, and MSU but all they have to do is split or even just keep pace with UAA. And they're winning.

 

[Seawolf Fan]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

I don't agree UAA was terribly out played on Friday. They had great energy and passes were crisp. Many of the shots that Manny saved were right into his belly button. I'll take that kind of play any day ... Saturday they were bad.

I agree with your assessment.
Being the homer I am I prefer to say we weren't as good on Saturday. But you're right we did not look good from where I sat.
Evidently from Coach Thomas seat he got a different view.

 

[USCH1]

I agree with your assessment.
Being the homer I am I prefer to say we weren't as good on Saturday. But you're right we did not look good from where I sat.
Evidently from Coach Thomas seat he got a different view.

Not to take credit away from a Seawolf win, Manny played an incredible game on Friday. He positioned himself to take away scoring opportunities. Odds are stacked against when you get out shot that bad.

 

[AKSWF]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Matt said the guys played better tonight than they did last night. That's a head scratcher. I guess I was watching a different game than he was. Tonight can be summed up in a few words. Sloppy and bounces didn't go their way. Passed it to the other team numerous times. Couldn't put the puck on a teammates stick all night long. Ugh.

Always wondered if our coaches boozed it up in between periods, shades of Shyiak bleeding out.

 

[Suze]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Always wondered if our coaches boozed it up in between periods, shades of Shyiak bleeding out.

LOL. One thing that does bother me is Matt's comment about the budget crisis hurting recruiting. Yes, I'm sure it did, to some extent, but Fairbanks is dealing with the same thing and they are having much more success than UAA. They are out-recruiting us big time. AND, we were already behind the 8 Ball in the recruiting dept. even before the budget crisis entered the picture. I don't want to hear any excuses from him. Just get the job done.

 

[Wolfman]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

I am wondering why our recruiting is not going the way we would like? Is it less a desire to attend UAA because of the fiscal issues in Alaska? Is it because more individuals are not opting to go to UAA to play hockey because of the coach? Is the individual recruiter not up to working hard to recruit the best players? What is going on with our program?

 

[AKSWF]

I am wondering why our recruiting is not going the way we would like? Is it less a desire to attend UAA because of the fiscal issues in Alaska? Is it because more individuals are not opting to go to UAA to play hockey because of the coach? Is the individual recruiter not up to working hard to recruit the best players? What is going on with our program?

Same old ****, different coaches, same administration, etc.

 

[Wolfman]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Same old ****, different coaches, same administration, etc.

That is why we really need a house cleaning of all the leadership at UAA...from top to bottom. I am not happy with Hackett, Case or even Thomas. They all need to go.

 

[USCH1]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

That is why we really need a house cleaning of all the leadership at UAA...from top to bottom. I am not happy with Hackett, Case or even Thomas. They all need to go.

Local, Local, Local!!! We have qualified coaches that meet all NCAA requirements, are very successful and are grade A coaches. Also, they are right at our backdoor here in Anchorage. They live here and have the desire to make the Alaska programs successful.

 

[AKSWF]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Local, Local, Local!!! We have qualified coaches that meet all NCAA requirements, are very successful and are grade A coaches. Also, they are right at our backdoor here in Anchorage. They live here and have the desire to make the Alaska programs successful.

Grade A? Are they coaching pee wee? This is a serious reply btw.

 

[Suze]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Local, Local, Local!!! We have qualified coaches that meet all NCAA requirements, are very successful and are grade A coaches. Also, they are right at our backdoor here in Anchorage. They live here and have the desire to make the Alaska programs successful.

I hope you aren't talking about Dennis Sorensen. I could see Mass or even Crabb taking over the head job. I am very tired of Thomas. I was so excited when he was hired. But really, except for his first season, he has not done much to inspire confidence in the program. Attendance is worse than ever. And to think he is one of the highest paid coaches in the league. Sigh.

 

[Suze]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

That is why we really need a house cleaning of all the leadership at UAA...from top to bottom. I am not happy with Hackett, Case or even Thomas. They all need to go.

That won't happen. The other programs are successful. I don't know if hockey ever will be. It's one drama after another, it seems.

 

[USCH1]

Grade A? Are they coaching pee wee? This is a serious reply btw.

Would not have made this comment if I was digging into PeeWees! Been around Alaska hockey a long time and understand who is qualified. But, maybe a PeeWee coach could do as good as we have seen in the last how many years.

 

[Suze]

Re: UAA `16-17 Let's end this thing with a BANG

Would not have made this comment if I was digging into PeeWees! Been around Alaska hockey a long time and understand who is qualified. But, maybe a PeeWee coach could do as good as we have seen in the last how many years.

I just want a coach whom the players WANT TO WIN FOR. Is that too much too ask?

 

[davyd83]

True statement. It is what it is. Not sure coach Thomas was the right hire for us. Sigh.

Nor Shyiak, or Talafous, or Hill...Scotty Bowman would have a hard time building a consistent winner at UAA, UAF, NMU, LSSU, UAH...

 

[Squarebanks]

We can do good catching UAH but it doesn't mean jack if NMU keeps winning.

We will do our best to help you out this weekend, but let me warn you in advance that Marquette is a constant black hole for Nanook hockey, no matter how bad NMU is.

UP travel is brutal, although Marquette might be the easiest of the three to get to (it's "only" a three hour bus ride from the nearest significant airport in Green Bay).