I think i can understand the logic...  he does not wantt eh boys to win in
teh hockey east tourney, and then rest on those laurels.... that they might
let down after winning in Boston...
 
who knows?  but I trust his motivational techniques...
 
 
jim>
>Apparently, Coach Walsh told his team *before* the game Friday that
>the NCAA Tournament was their goal and (essentially)the Hockey East
>Tournament didn't mean much.
>
>My question is for a team with only 16 scholarships, with NO NCAA
>Tournament experience and in a slump, was it the right thing to do to
>downplay the Hockey East Tournament?
>
>I like Walsh, so please understand I'm not bashing him.  I just want
>to solicite some opinions on the matter.  It could be that I heard
>*incorrectly*, which I hope is the case, because a lot of Maine fans
>traveled to Boston and they really wanted this championship.  It would
>be a shame if Maine (players and coaches) didn't.
>
>What's the deal with this?
>
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