I worry a little bit about the potential of running out of steam later in
the year.  The guys who were here previously aren't accustomed to working
this hard every shift of every game, and the young kids who are just coming
in may not have the experience of playing so many games (I'm not sure where
they've come from or how their schedules looked previously).  So, I worry a
bit that when we get into the new year and late in the HE schedule, the
kids will start to run out of gas (not intentionally, just naturally).


On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM, Matt Dewkett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> My observation is that as Red promised, the compete level is there.  Just
> about every shift, all game long so far.  It's clear we don't have the
> talent of other teams, but hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work
> hard.  That's our motto this season.
>
> Honestly, I wish we has those St.Lawrence games back.  I think we would
> have at least split.
>
> I just love that we seem to be giving up the Jeckyl and Hyde persona this
> team has had for so long.
>
> Best regards,
> Matt Dewkett
>
> On Nov 16, 2013, at 9:59 AM, Adam Parker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I didn't get to see this weekend's game (I was following some friends on
> Facebook and Twitter to keep up), but I got to see some earlier games (the
> series against UMass that wasn't league play) and I have to agree.  For me,
> the biggest difference is the feeling of effort.  A lot of the things the
> team did under Whitehead (like the constant dump and chase and the lack of
> consistent pressure) spoke to a team that wasn't pushing hard, wasn't
> conditioned and wasn't putting in the required effort all the time.  What
> we've seen so far - whether they are winning or not - is that the effort
> from the kids is always there.
>
> I'm sure it will still take some time, but I am hopeful that the right
> values and the right approach are being instilled in these kids.  A huge
> part of the long term success is going to be Red translating the changes
> and his approach to new recruits who can continue to help improve the
> program.
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Deron Treadwell <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
>
>> I got the chance to see UMaine hockey on TV last night for first time
>> this year.
>>
>> I will admit that I've been skeptical about the "Red Gendron era" as
>> being an immediate tonic for what ails Maine.  I am not going to get too
>> wrapped up in one game, but I saw some very positive things.  Most
>> noticeable differences were how Maine no longer just dumps the puck in,
>> they carry it so much more (yes!).  The forecheck (at least the lead
>> forechecker) is far more aggressive (and with a purpose).  I also love that
>> new line of Byron/Brown/ Morgan.  Hutton has also improved a lot since last
>> year.  His 3x5 SHG was also an example of the condition he is in because he
>> out sprinted the defenseman after having been killing penalties.
>>
>> A lot to like based on what I saw.  BC game next week will be a real test
>> though.
>>
>
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