Subject:  Re: Hockey East Awards - 2002-2003

OMG you ain't kidding. Schutte  IS well missed.  The first other player that comes to mind on leaving early was Barrett Heisten.  "Pure raw speed".  Should've stayed.



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> A well deserving recipient of this award!  Cliff has taken heat from
> some Maine fans over the course of his career, but no one has stepped
> up more this year than Cliff.  I was disappointed when I did not see
> his name on the 1st or 2nd team, but clearly they got it right when
> he named the winner of this award.
>
> Congratulations to Cliff and lets hope we get 4 more chances to see you
play!


I would contend that often that "heat" was often deserved.

But, I share in Bob's assesement of this season.  Loya has been a shining
star on the team this year and is well deserving of this award,
congtratulations!!

I got a kick out of Francis Nault's selection to the all-star team.  What
Hockey East didn't tell you was that his selection was as a result of all
the Grade A assists he's given Hockey East *opponents* this year!  (OH!...
BOOOOOOOOOOO!)

Seriously though, Francis has great numbers and I think that is why he
received the award.  No one here will claim that defense prowess is his
strength, but he is certainly a great offensive player.  He really did help
pick up the slack left by Peter Metcalf and Michael Schutte on offense from
the blue line.

I think we all miss Peter Metcalf the most from last year's team, but
Michael Schutte hasn't got much attention, but he has got to run second.
His versatility as a forward and defensemen and his offensive ability would
be great to have on this team right now.

-Deron