Deron Treadwell wrote:

> I'd like to hear from some people who were at the game Saturday night.
> >From what I heard on the radio the third period of Saturday's 4-1 loss to
> UNH sounded awful for Maine.  We took 5 penalties and gave UNH 4
> power-plays, two of those penalites by Niko.  (Yes the second period was
> also awful, but for different reasons.)
>
> This is very unlike Maine to shoot themselves in the foot so badly and not
> give themselves at least some opportunity to come back.  To be
> short-handed for 8 minutes in the last period down two goals is
> disappointing at best.

> Blair Marsh on the radio suggested that Maine was tired in third period
> both nights, but especially Saturday (he actually started saying that in
> the second when Maine was taking it on the chin).
>
> What was the impression from those that were there?  Is this just another
> example of what a young team must go through?  Maine teams have been
> successful with disipline and stamina the last few years and I hope this
> is an effect of the long trip to Florida and not a trend.
>
> -dt
>
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I watched the games on television in MA.  The combination of Conklin playing
well and Maine having trouble scoring all year resulted in the undisciplined
penalties.  The team was frustrated.  The penalty I found most disturbing was
the Metcalf cross check to a UNH player in the back of his head.  Other than
that, I think the team worked hard all weekend.

Might people have overestimated what this team is capable of?  Last year at
this time I was thinking if we only had a decent goalie.  This year, I'm
thinking if we could only score.  So things can turn around.  However, I
started watching Maine in '90 and can't recall a weaker offense.

The BU games this weekend are critical for both teams.  Both are on the verge
of having records not worthy of receiving at large bids for the NCAA's.  Maine
needs to sweep BU.

So far the most irritating thing I have witnessed at a game this year was a
couple of Maine players "chatting" with some BU players with smiles on thier
faces after Maine lost at Walter Brown this year.  I guess the Maine players
today do not despise BU like they used to.  It's unfortunate because I still
hate BU with a passion!

Frank '92