Bob, I would have to agree.  I feel like, although I probably haven't met
anyone on the list, I feel like I know everyone on here.  I know I've had
brief conversations with people on here outside of the list (Deron and James
come to mind).  I'm sure things will die down during the summer, with the
exception of some recruiting updates and whatnot, but I would like to keep
some convresations going.  When I first came to the list, having graduated
from Orono, I was a bit intimidated (I got ripped pretty good on here for an
editorial I wrote in the campus paper, so I'm sure that didn't help) but I
feel very at home now with the other posters.

As for the team, it's unfortunate they aren't playing on Saturday.  An up
and down season for a team that seemed to be peaking at just the right time
ended against a very strong, extremely talented Wisconsin team.  Maine had
their chances, but just couldn't capitalize (0-7 on the power play, no real
good break out opportunities).  However, there weren't really any excuses
that could be made.  There were a couple of issues (mis-communication,
defensive breakdowns, etc.) but in the end Wisconsin just outplayed our boys
in blue.  In the end, we just have to tip our caps and congratulate them on
a fantastic game and season so far.

--Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: The Maine Hockey Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Bob Woodbury
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 7:17 PM
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Subject: Thanks

I think these last few weeks on the list have been the most fun of the
entire year. The Bears gave us a great finish. I think if we're honest,
Maine didn't really have a Frozen Four team. But they gave it a great run at
the end of the year and earned their place in the national tournament. I
want to thank them, and all of you guys, for a fun year.

People tend to disappear from the list about this time. But I don't think
it's really necessary. I have no knowledge of administering a list like
this, but I would not find it objectionable if a note appeared on my
computer from Wayne, Nonni, James, Deron, et al, to Wayne, Nonni, James,
Deron, et all, just asking how the summer is going. I would suggest the
hockey content would be more emotional than physical, but present.