[log in to unmask],NNTP writes:
>Maine struggled to score goals this weekend (and really the last few
>weeks).  I think the loss of Kariya and Cullen, along with the timely
>goals
>of Stewart and Gustafsson shows a bit.  Maine is still looking for that
>player who is going to step up and be the on-ice leader like Kariya and
>Cullen.  We've got a great team, but even a team as balanced as Maine
>needs
>that go-to player to emerge.
 
i think that these two loses were very healthy for umaine,,,, i think
that boys played aggressively and that they did not go down with at
least a fighting chance... i think that the biggest problem among
others is that everyone is comparing this team to that of last
years....this a totally different team with different strengths and
weaknesses.  it is important to recognize that....no one will ever be
able to take the places of steve or cullen, we need to focus on the new
talent and the returners...if they are going to make a mark this
season, it is going to be on their own terms and not like that of last
years team.  we had a very good recruiting year and we need to take
that talent and showcase it to all its abilities.... ya know, sometimes
the best medicine taste the worst.....i think that it is important to
put these loses behind us and prepare of Boston university who will be
very tough as we know, this Friday night.....