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UMaine 25-26: Marques My Word: Back to the Big Time

One thing that Maine can do better this season is pass the puck…and we’ve also got a couple of guys that can put the puck in the net when they get the opportunity. Lack of size is a definite weakness though….especially when guys just stand around and poke at the puck…really irritating.
 
Not to take anything from Maine, but that was a tough way for Colgate to lose. Niedermeyer breaking his stick and losing control of the puck was a break for Maine. Still, Maine has to gain control and put it in the net, which they did. Neidermeyer, Nagle, Brandt etc. are good players. Polls are meaningless as Colgate did not receive a single vote in last week's poll. I see this Maine team developing as the season evolves.
 
I definitely agree that this team is going to be a work in progress that improves over the course of the season. I would not be surprised to see them have a second semester winning streak at some point.
 
Highlights: https://youtu.be/GlQB0vq5cXI?feature=shared

Nice redemption for Max Scott because we were all dumping on him for missing the wide open net the night before that could have tied the game.

I think mostly the team needs to have two things come together… being nastier in front of their own net, playing the body on d rather than flat footed stabbing at pucks, and seeing more consistent work ethic for a few of the gifted types, having those gifted types back check.

If those are the areas they work on I think Maine could be a top 4 hockey east team. Which means a ncaa at large bid for ncaa playoffs. I hope they all work hard in those areas.
 
If there are players coasting and thinking they will get by with talent instead of putting in the hard work, that can (and should) be policed by their teammates. We had a kid like that until Silverman, Imes, Martin and Murphy gave him an "education" at practice one day. His work ethic improved dramatically after that.
 
ticapnews said:
If there are players coasting and thinking they will get by with talent instead of putting in the hard work, that can (and should) be policed by their teammates. We had a kid like that until Silverman, Imes, Martin and Murphy gave him an "education" at practice one day. His work ethic improved dramatically after that.
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in the words of Walsh "You'll either learn or you won't play!"
 
Huge weekend coming up for both sides. BU has had some ups and downs so far as we have, so both teams looking to come in and show what they're made of against a quality opponent. I'm really looking forward to watching.
 
I've finally calmed down after a disastrous weekend to get some thoughts together. Maine is still a very skilled team, but lack discipline. How many of the 11 penalties this weekend were in the offensive zone? And the bone headed turnovers continue. The good news is these things can be fixed. Can Barr fix them before it's too late?
 
NorthMike said:
Todays practice report ( watched for about an hour)

Josh in red shirt, didnt seem to be hurting. I suspect he will be back for mass series if not this week.

Good intensity. He had them going hard.
Boija not looking his sharpest.
Alot of guys still trying to stick handle too much. This will take time.
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Thanks Mike. Worried it may be between Boijas ears. He may need to sit. As bad as they played Friday he should have made a couple of those saves and they may have won
 
Re, Boija; I saw a clip of the third goal/GWG for 'Gate from Fridays game again online and was even more stunned about how soft it was. It very may well be a mental thing for him at this point. Not sure where one would obtain advanced stats for college hockey but according to McMahon's newsletter Boija has a negative GSAx so far this year. I believe in him to find his game again but he's obviously a key piece of this team.
 
Boija is the last guy on the team I’m gonna worry about. More time and he’ll snap right in.

I saw both Djuresevic and Peterson not tying their guys up and letting them get to the net front without even having a stick laid on them let alone any body up.

Now we play BU which is known for having big kids camping out in front. Should be interesting.
 
Sparkee said:
Boija is the last guy on the team I’m gonna worry about. More time and he’ll snap right in.

I saw both Djuresevic and Peterson not tying their guys up and letting them get to the net front without even having a stick laid on them let alone any body up.

Now we play BU which is known for having big kids camping out in front. Should be interesting.
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Expectations are much higher this year, might be placing too much pressure on some guys.??
 
I'm not worried too much about Booyaaah. He's a battler, and now he has a little competition. If I were to guess I think you'll see a level in him in the second half that exceeds everything he did last season.
 
Was looking at the BU roster, they on average have pretty good sized players, I would say over 6ft, most of the roster is 6ft and up.
Im skeptical the maine team will do well with the fore check to keep offensive zone time, just not big enough. The komarov line should be ok. The D is going to have to muscle up.
The team defense is going to have to be relentless chasing the puck, like a golden retriever after a tennis ball. Getting sticks in lanes and breaking things up.
Just hope the boys can keep the score close.
 
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