Up until it was 2-1 I thought Maine played well, good hustle but not much sustained offensive pressure. Had some scoring chances other teams would have scored on. Clearly in the 3rd period they started to slow down and couldn't keep up the pressure that was effective against BU. At this point BU's ability to move the puck around took over, along with some bad Maine play trying to break out of the defensive zone and penalties, same old story here.
It is absolutely clear, to me, that the right coaching change has to happen, not just any change. Do it in a thoughtful planned manner, not by being in a position of desperation and settling for a coach. Maybe even the AD has to pay what it takes. Easy things to say!! With Creech here for four more years we shall see if hockey continues to be used as the cash cow (which will kill it for good) or if someone gets serious about it.
I'm not discouraged with the talent level at Maine, we do need to fill a few holes. We just aren't seeing the needed development improvement through the season other teams manage, I don't put that on the players completely. This years freshman class is a good example. These days at the D1 level the differentiation between player skills doesn't seem as much as it used to be. To my elementary level of understanding this game, the difference between winning enough to stay in the mix becomes the system, how well it is executed, and player development. To me this is the coaching part.
Pearson should sit, how many goals did bu score with him in the box this weekend? He is going to be good but he has to learn. 