Deron wrote, in part:
>Another interesting thing was during the pre-game Tim Whitehead said last
>week they wanted to beat LSSU at "their game" and he wanted to beat CC at
>"their game".  What about "our game" ??

The comment *was* in reference to our strengths.  Specifically, Coach
thought we could beat the (large, young) LSSU defenders down low ...
and we did.  He thought we could beat the (fast transitioning) CC
forwards in that a focus of the team and practice was our speed and fast
(offensive) transition game.

Certainly "we" executed the LSSU plan very well.  I didn't get to listen
to the CC game much, but the first period seemed to have more Maine
chances than CC.  Did CC make great adjustments during the 1st
intermission, or Maine pay less attention to their snipers, or Maine
take (relatively) too many penalties, or what?

I'm sticking to my moronic predictions that for this team to excell, it
must focus on defense, for they (other than Shields) won't score many
goals, and Heisten must be more of an overall leader.  JMHO.

   (Most people, I assume, would argue the large, experienced senior
   class provides all the leadership needed and will score goals at an
   unprecedented rate).

Time for a nap. ;-)

cheers, wayne

Wayne T. Smith
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