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UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
Larry
http://bangordailynews.com/2017/10/...in-umaine-hockeys-exhibition-win-over-acadia/
Larry
http://bangordailynews.com/2017/10/...in-umaine-hockeys-exhibition-win-over-acadia/
Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
Are any players expected to miss this weekend's games? Hopefully none of the injuries are serious. I would expect Robbins and Smith to come in for Perez and Pappalardo. On defense it seems Michel, Hamilton, Tiru, Binner, and Holway are locks with Keeper and Muehlbauer fighting for the last spot. If Red goes for Muehlbauer does he put Keeper up front?
I thought Holesinsky was a bit under the radar, but looked like a good skater and had good hands. It's really encouraging to me that Red was able to bring in four good forward and maybe a fifth with Pieper.
I'm pretty fired up for the season now. This is Maine's deepest team in at least 12 years and in a lot of ways resembles the teams from the late 90's early 00's. I don't think they will have the same level of success but it is crystal clear Maine is going in the right direction.
It's sad we have to play UConn next weekend. For me those are two very important games and it would be nice if there was more time to prepare. It's the same for both teams though.
Are any players expected to miss this weekend's games? Hopefully none of the injuries are serious. I would expect Robbins and Smith to come in for Perez and Pappalardo. On defense it seems Michel, Hamilton, Tiru, Binner, and Holway are locks with Keeper and Muehlbauer fighting for the last spot. If Red goes for Muehlbauer does he put Keeper up front?
I thought Holesinsky was a bit under the radar, but looked like a good skater and had good hands. It's really encouraging to me that Red was able to bring in four good forward and maybe a fifth with Pieper.
I'm pretty fired up for the season now. This is Maine's deepest team in at least 12 years and in a lot of ways resembles the teams from the late 90's early 00's. I don't think they will have the same level of success but it is crystal clear Maine is going in the right direction.
It's sad we have to play UConn next weekend. For me those are two very important games and it would be nice if there was more time to prepare. It's the same for both teams though.
walrus
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Am I the only one who thought Herner looked so slow he will never play? After all the rumors saying he was going to be a big help. Hopefully I'm wrong and it was just one game.
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Couldn't agree more. I posted last year that if he was any good at all they would have played him. Yesterday proved this to be true. He's probably the ninth or tenth dman right now.
tylerzx2002
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
I wasn't too impressed with Tiru yesterday (maybe it was the penalties and being generally unnoticeable out there), but I would definitely want Keeper in the lineup for this weekend. Maine isn't going to be a strong offensive team so a lot of the breakout passes and offense will have to come from the blue line and I think Keeper is a better fit for that role. He and Michel together looked very good when they played on the PP, lots of crisp tape-to-tape passes. Would love to see more of that.
And I agree, very optimistic based on what we've seen from these most recent freshmen classes. The base is there for a very strong team, if Maine can bring in a high level offensive recruit (wishful thinking, I know...) just think where they could go. Shame we couldn't lure Wahlstrom up to Orono...
I wasn't too impressed with Tiru yesterday (maybe it was the penalties and being generally unnoticeable out there), but I would definitely want Keeper in the lineup for this weekend. Maine isn't going to be a strong offensive team so a lot of the breakout passes and offense will have to come from the blue line and I think Keeper is a better fit for that role. He and Michel together looked very good when they played on the PP, lots of crisp tape-to-tape passes. Would love to see more of that.
And I agree, very optimistic based on what we've seen from these most recent freshmen classes. The base is there for a very strong team, if Maine can bring in a high level offensive recruit (wishful thinking, I know...) just think where they could go. Shame we couldn't lure Wahlstrom up to Orono...
Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
I don't think Tiru had a great game but you could see the talent. Where he is one of three lefties I think he has to play. I'm not a huge fan of playing two righties together unless you have no other choice.
I don't think Maine needs a superstar. In the modern game those guys don't stick around very long anyway. If Red keeps getting good three and four year guys we will be in good shape.
I don't think Tiru had a great game but you could see the talent. Where he is one of three lefties I think he has to play. I'm not a huge fan of playing two righties together unless you have no other choice.
I don't think Maine needs a superstar. In the modern game those guys don't stick around very long anyway. If Red keeps getting good three and four year guys we will be in good shape.
tylerzx2002
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
Good point, I'm all for guys that want to stick together and develop. Let's hope they can hit the back of net!
Good point, I'm all for guys that want to stick together and develop. Let's hope they can hit the back of net!
NorthMike
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
The Capt and Assis are good choices. Awesome that Pearson made it as a soph. He will have a good career at maine and contribute greatly before he gets done.
I listened to the game on radio, sounded like good speed and tenacity chasing the puck in the offensive zone and not giving up. Lots of high and wide shots on net still. Some bad turnovers in the D zone still occurring, this has got to stop. Other teams convert it to a goal.
Bought tickets for uconn, miami and duluth, shocked at how many open seats there are.
The Capt and Assis are good choices. Awesome that Pearson made it as a soph. He will have a good career at maine and contribute greatly before he gets done.
I listened to the game on radio, sounded like good speed and tenacity chasing the puck in the offensive zone and not giving up. Lots of high and wide shots on net still. Some bad turnovers in the D zone still occurring, this has got to stop. Other teams convert it to a goal.
Bought tickets for uconn, miami and duluth, shocked at how many open seats there are.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
I'm not, as an example they raised soda prices to 4 bucks. They were 2.50 last year, family of 4, better part of 20 bucks for a game soda. Mom I want pizza, another 20 bucks?? plus ticket costs etc etc
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
It was a reply on what one of the Posters yesterday speculated....I am just saying what the pre-game show said and even Gendron did not mention anything.
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
One game is not much of a measuring stick, especially a Exhibition game. Myself I am going by how this team looks 10 games into the season and with that on the road will also be a BIG test if this team is going to make any progress.
One game is not much of a measuring stick, especially a Exhibition game. Myself I am going by how this team looks 10 games into the season and with that on the road will also be a BIG test if this team is going to make any progress.
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
I saw the Prices and had to look twice, stopped and went the other direction...NOPE not very Fan friendly....and the stuff is BAD to boot.
Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
I thought I would provide a summary from my notes of the newcomers (freshmen, RS, transfer) performance in the exhibition game against Acadia. I think many of these points have been made by others on this thread already but I had some additional points that I thought were worth mentioning.
Forwards
Doherty: A
Made an impact on every shift. Excellent speed, tenacious, very high compete level. Very strong on his skates for his size. At times seemed like a man possessed speeding through the neutral zone taking on much bigger defensemen. Makes quick decisions with the puck, doesn’t play with it. Disrupted plays defensively, made things happen offensively. Had multiple scoring chances and created numerous scoring chances. Strong forecheck and backcheck. His PK work in the neutral zone led to Michel’s goal. Great motor. Wish he was ruled eligible last year. Doherty’s style might be the definition of a Red Gendron dream hockey player.
Holesinsky: B+
Excellent vision, poise, and skill. Fits the puck through seems in all three zones. Excellent and efficient distributor of the puck. Gets of a quick accurate shot. Game seems slow to him. Smooth skater with good speed. Pursues puck hard in all three zones. Had a couple of clean “pick-pockets” on the backcheck that were quite impressive. Very good in the face-off circle. Instant upgrade to a center position which lacked depth and skill last year.
Westerlund: B+
Sniper ability. Fantastic shot from face off circle high glove side under the crossbar late in the 1st was thwarted by a fantastic save by sieve. Release is quick, in stride, and accurate. Only had one shot sail over the net all night. Strong on the puck. Backcheck stood out. Plays hard and physical in all zones. Strong on his skates. Did not create a lot of opportunity for others but certainly seems to have the ability to be a finisher.
Tralmaks: B+
Combination of size and speed stood out immediately. Strong on the puck. Can really get moving in the transition game. Goes to the net hard and with aggression. Looked equally adept at creating and scoring. Doesn’t shy away from dirty work in corners. Had a goal taken away by sieve. Delivered a couple of big hits. Played extremely well with Pearson. The two of them created plays all night.
Defensemen
Binner: A-
Skated the puck seamlessly out of the zone multiple times. A couple of turnovers in own zone were only major blemishes i saw, all of which were just a second late, suggesting adapting to forecheck speed at next level thus not much to worry about. Displayed agressiveness on offense that I did not see last year. Defensive game is very sound and provides immediate improvement over UMaine departures from a year ago. Top four defensemen from day one (perhaps two pairing?). Still 2018 NHL draft eligible and would not surprise me if he is drafted (admittedly I am still surprised he wasn’t drafted last year).
Tiuraniemi: B+
Excellent vision. Outlet passes from own zone led to many chances up ice in transition. Crafty with the puck. Poised in the offensive zone. Walked the blueline very well. Good pokecheck despite average size. Smooth skater with speed. Able to chase puck down. Looked very good on PP. Had perhaps best display of skating of anyone on the night when he put a move on a forechecker and caused him to go crashing into the boards. Not overly physical but doesn’t shy away from contact either. Had a poor tripping penalty in the neutral zone, where he tried to poke the puck away and completely missed and got the skates instead. Took a second penalty (interference), something to watch but penalties have not been a concern for him in the past (10PIM in 61 games last year including playoffs) .
Keeper: B
Great to finally see him in person and against higher level competition. Quick hard accurate and low wrister from the point. Poise and vision in offensive zone are easily noticeable. Excellent anticipation of the developing offensive play. Does not force the puck. Game did not seem to fast for him. Needs to work on defensive positioning and gap control. Did not see a lot of time PK. Good but not great speed will probably keep him on the blueline long term. Made a couple of poor turnovers in defensive/neutral zone, perhaps game speed adjustment is all that is needed. Did not look out of place against better competition. Simply put, offensive minded defensemen who looks to create first and score second, elite PP skills. As with others in this class a testiment to the recruiting efforts and thoroughness of Red, Gutie, Leach, & Alfie to find a player that was largely overlooked.
Herner: C
Imposing size on the ice, with immense length. Maintains position down low. Battles opposing team F to prevent position. Not overly physical along the boards, seemed to prefer to bear down on forwards as opposed to hit them. Did a good job getting the puck out of the zone. Kept the offensive play in front of him and did not get beat in transition. Needs to work on speed. Too often chased the offensive play. Needs to use length more to disrupt play with stick. Was not able to get a good assessment on offensive abilities. Did not disappoint or impress. Raw player still requiring development.
Goalie
Swayman: A-
Displayed great poise and an aggressive style. Extremely athletic. Multiple grade A saves. Very good stick. Had one grade A save in the 3rd off a rebound where he poked the puck away from offensive player stick before shot and quickly covered with glove. Comes out of crease to take angle away which means weak side defensemen will need to maintain position to take away weak side rebound or one-timer as witnessed by Acadia’s lone goal. Has all the tools. Development is key. Glad Alfie is around to work with him everyday. Will be fun to watch in Orono!
I thought I would provide a summary from my notes of the newcomers (freshmen, RS, transfer) performance in the exhibition game against Acadia. I think many of these points have been made by others on this thread already but I had some additional points that I thought were worth mentioning.
Forwards
Doherty: A
Made an impact on every shift. Excellent speed, tenacious, very high compete level. Very strong on his skates for his size. At times seemed like a man possessed speeding through the neutral zone taking on much bigger defensemen. Makes quick decisions with the puck, doesn’t play with it. Disrupted plays defensively, made things happen offensively. Had multiple scoring chances and created numerous scoring chances. Strong forecheck and backcheck. His PK work in the neutral zone led to Michel’s goal. Great motor. Wish he was ruled eligible last year. Doherty’s style might be the definition of a Red Gendron dream hockey player.
Holesinsky: B+
Excellent vision, poise, and skill. Fits the puck through seems in all three zones. Excellent and efficient distributor of the puck. Gets of a quick accurate shot. Game seems slow to him. Smooth skater with good speed. Pursues puck hard in all three zones. Had a couple of clean “pick-pockets” on the backcheck that were quite impressive. Very good in the face-off circle. Instant upgrade to a center position which lacked depth and skill last year.
Westerlund: B+
Sniper ability. Fantastic shot from face off circle high glove side under the crossbar late in the 1st was thwarted by a fantastic save by sieve. Release is quick, in stride, and accurate. Only had one shot sail over the net all night. Strong on the puck. Backcheck stood out. Plays hard and physical in all zones. Strong on his skates. Did not create a lot of opportunity for others but certainly seems to have the ability to be a finisher.
Tralmaks: B+
Combination of size and speed stood out immediately. Strong on the puck. Can really get moving in the transition game. Goes to the net hard and with aggression. Looked equally adept at creating and scoring. Doesn’t shy away from dirty work in corners. Had a goal taken away by sieve. Delivered a couple of big hits. Played extremely well with Pearson. The two of them created plays all night.
Defensemen
Binner: A-
Skated the puck seamlessly out of the zone multiple times. A couple of turnovers in own zone were only major blemishes i saw, all of which were just a second late, suggesting adapting to forecheck speed at next level thus not much to worry about. Displayed agressiveness on offense that I did not see last year. Defensive game is very sound and provides immediate improvement over UMaine departures from a year ago. Top four defensemen from day one (perhaps two pairing?). Still 2018 NHL draft eligible and would not surprise me if he is drafted (admittedly I am still surprised he wasn’t drafted last year).
Tiuraniemi: B+
Excellent vision. Outlet passes from own zone led to many chances up ice in transition. Crafty with the puck. Poised in the offensive zone. Walked the blueline very well. Good pokecheck despite average size. Smooth skater with speed. Able to chase puck down. Looked very good on PP. Had perhaps best display of skating of anyone on the night when he put a move on a forechecker and caused him to go crashing into the boards. Not overly physical but doesn’t shy away from contact either. Had a poor tripping penalty in the neutral zone, where he tried to poke the puck away and completely missed and got the skates instead. Took a second penalty (interference), something to watch but penalties have not been a concern for him in the past (10PIM in 61 games last year including playoffs) .
Keeper: B
Great to finally see him in person and against higher level competition. Quick hard accurate and low wrister from the point. Poise and vision in offensive zone are easily noticeable. Excellent anticipation of the developing offensive play. Does not force the puck. Game did not seem to fast for him. Needs to work on defensive positioning and gap control. Did not see a lot of time PK. Good but not great speed will probably keep him on the blueline long term. Made a couple of poor turnovers in defensive/neutral zone, perhaps game speed adjustment is all that is needed. Did not look out of place against better competition. Simply put, offensive minded defensemen who looks to create first and score second, elite PP skills. As with others in this class a testiment to the recruiting efforts and thoroughness of Red, Gutie, Leach, & Alfie to find a player that was largely overlooked.
Herner: C
Imposing size on the ice, with immense length. Maintains position down low. Battles opposing team F to prevent position. Not overly physical along the boards, seemed to prefer to bear down on forwards as opposed to hit them. Did a good job getting the puck out of the zone. Kept the offensive play in front of him and did not get beat in transition. Needs to work on speed. Too often chased the offensive play. Needs to use length more to disrupt play with stick. Was not able to get a good assessment on offensive abilities. Did not disappoint or impress. Raw player still requiring development.
Goalie
Swayman: A-
Displayed great poise and an aggressive style. Extremely athletic. Multiple grade A saves. Very good stick. Had one grade A save in the 3rd off a rebound where he poked the puck away from offensive player stick before shot and quickly covered with glove. Comes out of crease to take angle away which means weak side defensemen will need to maintain position to take away weak side rebound or one-timer as witnessed by Acadia’s lone goal. Has all the tools. Development is key. Glad Alfie is around to work with him everyday. Will be fun to watch in Orono!
NorthMike
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Plenty of seats to choose from.
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
Did they raise the price of a baked potatoe again?
Did they raise the price of a baked potatoe again?
Ma#1ne Hky
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Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?
Real Mainers pay anything for that "treat"...it's the other items that are too high and more or less not very good to eat...unless your coming in and want something quick and don't care.
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