I think the most "telling" info was in the BDN write-up yesterday--every
weekend they have a section where they list key players for the
series...usually both goalies are listed. This weekend's write up only
listed Howard.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Deron Treadwell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 11:36 AM
Subject: Howard tonight?


> I'm sure those of us not in the know will be wondering all day who
> starts in goal, but check out these comments from the writeup in the
> Portland Press Herald.  Almost sounds like Jimmy Howard will play
> tonight:
>
> The Wildcats forced Maine freshman goalie Jimmy Howard to make 34
> saves. Howard allowed four goals for the first time.
>
> "That's too many shots," said Whitehead. "If they were all from the
> perimeter, that's different. But they weren't."
>
> The Black Bears had trouble clearing the puck out of their end, and too
> many sloppy passes gave the Wildcats additional chances. Howard,
> though, didn't find fault with his defense.
>
> "How good a goalie is is how he bounces back," said Howard. "I'll be
> ready."
>