UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

[walrus]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Holway with a nice rush, beautiful pass to Fossier, whiffs, wow Still end up with a goal as Vesey and Holway team up,, 4-2

 

[amkirby10]

Holway with a nice rush, beautiful pass to Fossier, whiffs, wow Still end up with a goal as Vesey and Holway team up,, 4-2

Fossier has been snakebitten for a while now, he's been sauced some good passes on odd man rushes and can't put it in the net.

 

[amkirby10]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

What an awesome pass by Pearson to feed Vesey for that goal.

 

[walrus]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

What an awesome pass by Pearson to feed Vesey for that goal.

Pretty nice pass from fossier to set it up.

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[walrus]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Good win. Vermont is as bad as their record though. Why Robbins isn't on 1st or 2nd line is beyond me. Pearson may be getting more comfortable. Holway may be best player Maine has after swayman. He certainly is the guy we needed to carry the puck. Nice the see them rack up some goals

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[northeastern]

have a feeling you guys are going to be there at the Garden.

 

[walrus]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

have a feeling you guys are going to be there at the Garden.

Too funny, let's see them win some games on the road first.

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[Bhall44]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Tonight they did what they couldn't do last night... score, persevere, and finish a team off. Friday night still stings. UVM is a complete mess right now. If not for Lekkas both nights would have been incredibly ugly. Should have been a 4 point weekend. Oh well, 9 games in and 9 points in Hockey East... we had 12 all of last season. Going in the right direction anyway! No matter how frustrating it can be....

 

[BobF]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

I have been sitting on the sidelines for a long time and will continue to do so for the most part. But I was fortunate to attend the 2-2 tie on Friday night, my first viewing of this team of the season. For all of you lamenting about how bad the team is and how they have defeated no one or blew it you are internet trolls. I have been critical of the team, coaching, and administration for several years now and hence apathetic, which is worse than being critical. I still lean toward apathy, but after the game Friday and then seeing the score today here is what I have come away with!

HOPE!

#1 We have a Goalie.
#2 Most of our impact players are either freshmen or sophomores
#3 We can Skate!

After going to the game and seeing Maine dominate and come away with a tie it was disappointing, but far better than past years. Then I read posts that we're slow or expletives about losing a point. Well hell they are not going to win a Championship over night! Maine has been bad for years and we are looking for signs of hope. This year we are seeing that. Yet most every post I read is we beat bad teams! Well every team we have defeated was ranked ahead of us in Hockey East and BU and Lowell are not exactly sisters of the poor. Folks there are still issues, but this years team is actually playing hard and is a heck of a lot better than most "experts" and most of us expected. ENJOY and let's hope this is the turn we have been waiting for!

With that said I can honestly say that the overall fan experience is depressing. Not sure what the University is doing to engage with fans, donors and potential donors since Friends group was essentially dissolved, but the atmosphere was lacking from an admin side and that does not give me a belief that the A.D. is doing the necessary work to embrace Maine alumni and fans who these days shell out $76 (with fees) for 2 tickets.

This Hockey team is entertaining and going in the right direction. Let's enjoy and embrace and see if indeed Red does have us trending in the right direction. Season is still young, but this team has much more talent than many are giving them credit for and is fun to watch.

 

[Chuck Murray]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Can someone give me the Cliffs Notes version of the answer to whether this year is really Red's last stand?

I mean, at least we know for sure darn sarf ... it's the not knowing that kills you sometimes ...

 

[Bhall44]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

I have been sitting on the sidelines for a long time and will continue to do so for the most part. But I was fortunate to attend the 2-2 tie on Friday night, my first viewing of this team of the season. For all of you lamenting about how bad the team is and how they have defeated no one or blew it you are internet trolls. I have been critical of the team, coaching, and administration for several years now and hence apathetic, which is worse than being critical. I still lean toward apathy, but after the game Friday and then seeing the score today here is what I have come away with!

HOPE!

#1 We have a Goalie.
#2 Most of our impact players are either freshmen or sophomores
#3 We can Skate!

After going to the game and seeing Maine dominate and come away with a tie it was disappointing, but far better than past years. Than I read posts that we're slow or expletives about losing a point. Well hell they are not going to win a Championship over night! Maine has been bad for years and we are looking for signs of hope. This year we are seeing that. Yet most every post I read is we beat bad teams! Well every team we have defeated was ranked ahead of us in Hockey East and BU and Lowell are not exactly sisters of the poor. Folks there are still issues, but this years team is actually playing hard and is a heck of a lot better than most "experts" and most of us expected. ENJOY and let's hope this is the turn we have been waiting for!

With that said I can honestly say that the overall fan experience is depressing. Not sure what the University is doing to engage with fans, donors and potential donors since Friends group was essentially dissolved, but the atmosphere was lacking from an admin side and that does not give me a belief that the A.D. is doing the necessary work to embrace Maine alumni and fans who these days shell out $76 (with fees) for 2 tickets.

This Hockey team is entertaining and going in the right direction. Let's enjoy and embrace and see if indeed Red does have us trending in the right direction. Season is still young, but this team has much more talent than many are giving them credit for and is fun to watch.

+1

 

[Bhall44]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Can someone give me the Cliffs Notes version of the answer to whether this year is really Red's last stand?

I mean, at least we know for sure darn sarf ... it's the not knowing that kills you sometimes ...

Unless a complete tanking occurs from here on out no it is not his last stand. He will have shown the team is going in the right direction. Then comes the discussion of the extension which will surely come with plenty of typical maine fan commentary

 

[Pucknut]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Can someone give me the Cliffs Notes version of the answer to whether this year is really Red's last stand?

I mean, at least we know for sure darn sarf ... it's the not knowing that kills you sometimes ...

I think you will see Red behind the bench again next year, the last year of his extension, but after that who knows????????

 

[BobF]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Can someone give me the Cliffs Notes version of the answer to whether this year is really Red's last stand?

I mean, at least we know for sure darn sarf ... it's the not knowing that kills you sometimes ...

Well if we lose to UHN 3x's he undoubtedly needs to go. But I know you posted only for me to give you that answer Chuck!

 

[Drew S.]

I have been sitting on the sidelines for a long time and will continue to do so for the most part. But I was fortunate to attend the 2-2 tie on Friday night, my first viewing of this team of the season. For all of you lamenting about how bad the team is and how they have defeated no one or blew it you are internet trolls. I have been critical of the team, coaching, and administration for several years now and hence apathetic, which is worse than being critical. I still lean toward apathy, but after the game Friday and then seeing the score today here is what I have come away with!

HOPE!

#1 We have a Goalie.
#2 Most of our impact players are either freshmen or sophomores
#3 We can Skate!

After going to the game and seeing Maine dominate and come away with a tie it was disappointing, but far better than past years. Then I read posts that we're slow or expletives about losing a point. Well hell they are not going to win a Championship over night! Maine has been bad for years and we are looking for signs of hope. This year we are seeing that. Yet most every post I read is we beat bad teams! Well every team we have defeated was ranked ahead of us in Hockey East and BU and Lowell are not exactly sisters of the poor. Folks there are still issues, but this years team is actually playing hard and is a heck of a lot better than most "experts" and most of us expected. ENJOY and let's hope this is the turn we have been waiting for!

With that said I can honestly say that the overall fan experience is depressing. Not sure what the University is doing to engage with fans, donors and potential donors since Friends group was essentially dissolved, but the atmosphere was lacking from an admin side and that does not give me a belief that the A.D. is doing the necessary work to embrace Maine alumni and fans who these days shell out $76 (with fees) for 2 tickets.

This Hockey team is entertaining and going in the right direction. Let's enjoy and embrace and see if indeed Red does have us trending in the right direction. Season is still young, but this team has much more talent than many are giving them credit for and is fun to watch.

Completely agree. Maine is much improved in the last couple years and heading in the right direction.

 

[Pucknut]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

I have been sitting on the sidelines for a long time and will continue to do so for the most part. But I was fortunate to attend the 2-2 tie on Friday night, my first viewing of this team of the season. For all of you lamenting about how bad the team is and how they have defeated no one or blew it you are internet trolls. I have been critical of the team, coaching, and administration for several years now and hence apathetic, which is worse than being critical. I still lean toward apathy, but after the game Friday and then seeing the score today here is what I have come away with!

HOPE!

#1 We have a Goalie.
#2 Most of our impact players are either freshmen or sophomores
#3 We can Skate!

After going to the game and seeing Maine dominate and come away with a tie it was disappointing, but far better than past years. Then I read posts that we're slow or expletives about losing a point. Well hell they are not going to win a Championship over night! Maine has been bad for years and we are looking for signs of hope. This year we are seeing that. Yet most every post I read is we beat bad teams! Well every team we have defeated was ranked ahead of us in Hockey East and BU and Lowell are not exactly sisters of the poor. Folks there are still issues, but this years team is actually playing hard and is a heck of a lot better than most "experts" and most of us expected. ENJOY and let's hope this is the turn we have been waiting for!

With that said I can honestly say that the overall fan experience is depressing. Not sure what the University is doing to engage with fans, donors and potential donors since Friends group was essentially dissolved, but the atmosphere was lacking from an admin side and that does not give me a belief that the A.D. is doing the necessary work to embrace Maine alumni and fans who these days shell out $76 (with fees) for 2 tickets.

This Hockey team is entertaining and going in the right direction. Let's enjoy and embrace and see if indeed Red does have us trending in the right direction. Season is still young, but this team has much more talent than many are giving them credit for and is fun to watch.

Welcome back Bob but here a couple of things you should be aware of.

A couple of compelling NCAA stats Maine has are #l in penalty minutes @17.50 per game AVG while at #60 in the PK with a 69.1 percentage. Giving up four power play goals this weekend doesn’t help. Ross Colton leads the nation in PP goals with seven including the two he got in the Friday game.

 

[amkirby10]

I have been sitting on the sidelines for a long time and will continue to do so for the most part. But I was fortunate to attend the 2-2 tie on Friday night, my first viewing of this team of the season. For all of you lamenting about how bad the team is and how they have defeated no one or blew it you are internet trolls. I have been critical of the team, coaching, and administration for several years now and hence apathetic, which is worse than being critical. I still lean toward apathy, but after the game Friday and then seeing the score today here is what I have come away with!

HOPE!

#1 We have a Goalie.
#2 Most of our impact players are either freshmen or sophomores
#3 We can Skate!

After going to the game and seeing Maine dominate and come away with a tie it was disappointing, but far better than past years. Then I read posts that we're slow or expletives about losing a point. Well hell they are not going to win a Championship over night! Maine has been bad for years and we are looking for signs of hope. This year we are seeing that. Yet most every post I read is we beat bad teams! Well every team we have defeated was ranked ahead of us in Hockey East and BU and Lowell are not exactly sisters of the poor. Folks there are still issues, but this years team is actually playing hard and is a heck of a lot better than most "experts" and most of us expected. ENJOY and let's hope this is the turn we have been waiting for!

With that said I can honestly say that the overall fan experience is depressing. Not sure what the University is doing to engage with fans, donors and potential donors since Friends group was essentially dissolved, but the atmosphere was lacking from an admin side and that does not give me a belief that the A.D. is doing the necessary work to embrace Maine alumni and fans who these days shell out $76 (with fees) for 2 tickets.

This Hockey team is entertaining and going in the right direction. Let's enjoy and embrace and see if indeed Red does have us trending in the right direction. Season is still young, but this team has much more talent than many are giving them credit for and is fun to watch.

I agree. Many critical players who are still young, and when this team clicks they look like world beaters, in my opinion. Progress being made, and I think the coming weekend will be a good test. Quinnipiac is reeling, got swept by UMass Amherst last weekend and spent this past weekend getting smoked by Harvard 6-2 and tying Dartmouth 0-0. Lets see what Maine can do against a team who's playing poor hockey in their own barn.

 

[dogtagger]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

I have been sitting on the sidelines for a long time and will continue to do so for the most part. But I was fortunate to attend the 2-2 tie on Friday night, my first viewing of this team of the season. For all of you lamenting about how bad the team is and how they have defeated no one or blew it you are internet trolls. I have been critical of the team, coaching, and administration for several years now and hence apathetic, which is worse than being critical. I still lean toward apathy, but after the game Friday and then seeing the score today here is what I have come away with!

HOPE!

#1 We have a Goalie.
#2 Most of our impact players are either freshmen or sophomores
#3 We can Skate!

After going to the game and seeing Maine dominate and come away with a tie it was disappointing, but far better than past years. Then I read posts that we're slow or expletives about losing a point. Well hell they are not going to win a Championship over night! Maine has been bad for years and we are looking for signs of hope. This year we are seeing that. Yet most every post I read is we beat bad teams! Well every team we have defeated was ranked ahead of us in Hockey East and BU and Lowell are not exactly sisters of the poor. Folks there are still issues, but this years team is actually playing hard and is a heck of a lot better than most "experts" and most of us expected. ENJOY and let's hope this is the turn we have been waiting for!

With that said I can honestly say that the overall fan experience is depressing. Not sure what the University is doing to engage with fans, donors and potential donors since Friends group was essentially dissolved, but the atmosphere was lacking from an admin side and that does not give me a belief that the A.D. is doing the necessary work to embrace Maine alumni and fans who these days shell out $76 (with fees) for 2 tickets.

This Hockey team is entertaining and going in the right direction. Let's enjoy and embrace and see if indeed Red does have us trending in the right direction. Season is still young, but this team has much more talent than many are giving them credit for and is fun to watch.

I agree with just about all that you've said. I realize the season is young, but Maine is now 4-2-1 in the last 7 games. I think they are playing pretty well for such a young team. If Swayman can keep opponents to 2 goals they will win games. Hopefully they can get a few points from Q next week.

 

[Chuck Murray]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

Well if we lose to UHN 3x's he undoubtedly needs to go. But I know you posted only for me to give you that answer Chuck!

Moi? OK, fair enough. Hope you guys are trending up ... not sure Red's the guy, but we shall see.

I just worry about you guys sometimes. I mean, at UNH we've gone from almost being really good to almost being really bad. UMaine has gone from being *THE best to (almost) the worst at times. We ****** about volatility, but you guys are really living it. Then again, I've read from some <s>shut-ins</s> recruiting experts recently that all a program needs is to upgrade its facilities, make the locker rooms really comfy, install TV's, computers, weight rooms, new scoreboard, and then you're good to go. That's how Walshy and Standbrook made all that Downeast magic happen back in the good ol' days, right??

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2017-2018 season, is this Reds last stand?

I agree. Many critical players who are still young, and when this team clicks they look like world beaters, in my opinion. Progress being made, and I think the coming weekend will be a good test. Quinnipiac is reeling, got swept by UMass Amherst last weekend and spent this past weekend getting smoked by Harvard 6-2 and tying Dartmouth 0-0. Lets see what Maine can do against a team who's playing poor hockey in their own barn.

Oh sure... kick us while we're down.

To be honest, after this weekend I don't know what to expect when Maine comes to town. I'd normally want to sweep but I'll settle for a split.