Bob Fitta wrote:
 
> Here we are on the eve of Maine's second season and aside from Matt's mask
> and a NC$$ elegibility change all is quiet!
>
> Some random thoughts:
>
> -Maine needs to win the first game, it's been so long since the Friars have
> won in Alfond that if they get that monkey off their back they'll be that
> much tougher to sweep.
>
> -I'd feel better if Maine came out like they did the first game against UNH
> and buried the Friars.  That way they're left to lick their wounds and
> believe that they really can't win at Alfond.
>
> -Is their any concern on the goaltending front.  Matt had proven himself to
> be a steady #1 and then 8 goals in 4 plus periods.  Morrison comes in and
> blanks them over the final 2 periods of the weekend.  Is anybody concerned
> by that?
>
> -The #1 seed in the East is still a big question mark.  A Hockey East
> Championship means a trip to Albany and a bye.  It's been a long time since
> we've captured the Hockey East Title game and this year we have a more
> important reason for winning it.  A loss in the quarters or semis could
> mean a lower seeding and a trip to Minnesota instead of Albany.
>
> -Can Schutte produce on a line with the Heistens or would Shaneberger or
> Lawson be a better fit?  Loya certainly does not concern me on D, but the
> way the 4 lines had been working I'm concerned that Liscaks injury will
> result a less production from the Heisten line.
>
> -Favorite Providence-Maine memory, Game three NCAA regional (then it was 2
> of 3 at higher seeds ice) Maine is down a goal when Scott Pellerin rifles a
> shot top corner to send the game into overtime at Alfond.  In the OT Martin
> Robitaille holds the puck until he can balance himself and with the goalie
> down and out backhands the puck past a frantic PC defenseman sending Maine
> to the frozen four.
>
> -Finally, I am a huge Cory Larose fan, but take question Deron Treadwell on
> his post that Cory has now passed Steve Kariya in total points.  I checked
> my Press Guide last night and counted on my fingers a couple of times, but
> unless the latest stats (41pts this season) are off by 10 or 15 he still
> trails Steve.
>
> This takes nothing away from Cory, he is now a member of the top 10 all
> time knocking Joe Crespi from the ranks.  For those of you who never saw
> Crespi-Conn and gang play, they were an impressive group.
>
> Interested in your thoughts!
>
> Bob Fitta '83
>
> PS  When's the next newsletter coming out?
>
> Bob Fitta
> Advertising Account Manager
> Harvard Magazine
> http://www.harvard-magazine.com
> ph (617) 496-6631  fax (617) 495-0324
 
Hi there:
 
Trust me, Cory has 175 points in 138 games, surpassing Stevie at 174  points in
141 games. He is currently tied with Robitaille at 175 and needs to go to 179
to tie 7th place Rob Zamejc.....but who's counting, right ???
 
 
Wes Larose, Cor's Dad