Howard Quimby wrote:
>
> > UNH is the weakest at goal where Maine should have the decided edge with
> > Michaud.  <snip> LaRochelle's play  has been nothing short of abominable to
> > this point in the eyes of most  of the UNH faithful.
>
> You make it sound like Maine will be shooting at an open net this weekend.  ;)
>
> Larochelle holds the better numbers in Hockey East games
>
 
He has only played in four games in league to this point - and
those two teams are not among the elite of the league.  I think
the overall numbers to this point are more indicative as to the
strengths of the 2 goalies.  You have to remember that Michaud is
only a freshmen while LaRochelle is a junior.  LaRochelle's GAA
soared last year as the season wore on - I would expect no different
pattern this year!
 
He is fundamentally one of the worst looking goaltenders I have ever
seen.  I beg to differ that he was outstanding against Northeastern -
he was adequate at best.  There is not doubt in my mind that Umile
will have no problem pulling him for Matile just like he pulled
Cavicchi last year for LaRochelle.
 
-kct