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From: "Deron Treadwell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: Rant on Shields Quote


> The reality here is that until Whitehead wins a national championship,
> he will always be compared to Walsh and will always fall short.  It's
> not fair, but like I said when I started this thread.. Maine hockey is
> what it is because we play for the right to compete for the national
> championship every year.  Walsh brought that attitude to Maine and I am
> certain Whitehead accepted those expectations when he accepted this
> position.
>
> Walsh is a Maine hockey martyr because he died coaching Maine after
> having re-built what he himself tore down.
>
> I am not sure Maine could have found a more different coach from Walsh
> than Tim Whitehead.  I *LOVE* this recruiting class and this group of
> players that Timmy has brought in.  I think Maine will only go as far
> as the goalies can take them this year, but I think the 1-2 year
> potential of this team is huge.  That is due to Tim Whitehead and his
> program.
>
> -Deron