> Jesus, D, Don't jump!!!!!
> From: Deron Treadwell <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2003/03/01 Sat PM 01:39:08 EST
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Will I come down off the ledge?
>
> I'm still trying to decide if I will jump or not, but I agree with the
> poster who said last night was by far the most frustrating game of this
> recent stretch.
>
> For starters Maine deserved to win, they played their hearts out.  There was
> no question of whether they were playing with heart, they were.  They were
> also finishing checks and playing the body and working their tails off down
> low.  They played so hard and dominated most of that game.
>
> When they made it 2-1 I thought that they might have finally climbed the
> hill.  Then it all came crashing down, hard.  I also agree it was completely
> unacceptable to let that player get behind your defense while protecting the
> lead.
>
> What makes it more frustrating is UNH/BC tied last night so had we held on,
> things would have been set up perfectly.  Now can only hope for a #2 seed at
> best.
>
> I thought Frank Doyle played ok, but I see no reason to not play Howard
> tonight.  Doyle made some good saves, but the first goal I think was a
> little soft.  Maine didn't allow any shots the first 10 minutes of the game,
> yet trailed 1-0 after the first period.
>
> I think tonight's game is absolutely critical for the confidence of the
> team.  If they don't win tonight, I think they could really have a hard time
> just advancing past the quarterfinals.  It is playoff time starting tonight.
>

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