Deron wrote, in part..
>Big mess at the end of the game.  Merrimack coach Ron Anderson refused to
>let his team shake hands after claiming Maine had too-many-men on the ice
>in a Merrimack power-play situation.  Anderson also refused to talk to the
>media.
 
Maybe a good choice for Anderson as he appeared angry for an extended
period of time near the end of the game, though I have no clue to the
cause of *his* problem.
 
No shaking hands 2 nights in a row.  Where is the class Maine & MC (and
maybe HEA)?
 
> ... Pontiz was supposed to red-shirt but Walsh felt the team needed him
 
Yea, that was too bad unless he thinks Ponitz will really have a
significant contribution this year (does anyone?).
 
>Ben Guite ... Mike Garrow and Robert Ek ... were scratched ...
 
Any knowledgable hockey analysts out there that would care to speak up?
 
   Here's some easy foddle to rebut..
 
1 Let's hope the defensive emphasis of Saturday night becomes the start
  of a trend toward a much better defensive club.  A little more stay at
  home and a less linger in the opponent's end would be a start.
 
2 Defensive zone coverage might be an emphasis this week in practice?
 
3 I wonder if the coaching staff is having the same trouble adjusting to
  a team unable to hit as the fans?
 
4 Maine appears to be giving up late period and late game goals. Anyone
  have stats to show that not true or care to say why?  I don't buy into
  "exhaustion", as the team has been reported to start the season in
  great shape .. and 4+ defense should not have a problem in that area.
  Anyone keeping stats, including plus-minus?  Where are the opponent
  goals coming from?  Is Maine trying to rely on speed for goals and
  defense?
 
Let's chat, gang!
 
Maine fan