I think that Maine was lucky to get out of the Volpe Arena with a win last
night; while I think that they looked great on offense, they didn't seem to
be able to get the puck out of their own end during the second and third
period.  This allowed Merrimack back into the game.
 
I was at the other end of the rink when Wansborough and Mike Rodrigues got
into their altercation, so I didn't really see what started it.  Looked
like Wansborough was trying to free the puck out from under the Merrimack
goalie.  He seemed to be pushing and shoving people around all evening.
I'm really surprised and can't understand why Brian White would leave the
bench (other than he saw that play had stopped and was coming out for a
line change).  I heard from someone that leaving the bench is cause for a
THREE game suspension (can anyone confirm).  They will definitely be missed
against BC tonight.
 
Once again, the officiating was (shall we say) not the best in the world.
The crowd was really riding Fitzgerald during the third period.  A few
people I spoke with  after the game feel that he missed calls on both
teams. By the way, can anyone tell me what the call was against Shawn Walsh
(I couldn't hear the PA announcer).
 
Maine had a very vocal crowd at the game (that really came alive during the
third period).  At the end of the overtime, Coach Walsh turned around
towards the fans, had a HUGE smile on his face, and high fived the crowd
before he went out for the handshake.  That was cool :-)
 
I won't be able to make the BC game tonight, but I hope that the Maine fans
that are there will cheer the Black Bears to victory against the Eagles.
 
Go BLUE!!
 
Lindsay A Huntoon
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