Adam Parker asked me to post this for him ...

>My point was that Umile isn't the reason why they have been so good
>lately.  He was able to grab 2 of the best goalies to go through college
>hockey in the past decade (Ayers and Conklin) and that they are the ones
>that carry UNH to their successes.
>
>Even this year, the UNH defense was not very good late in the season
>(gave up 8 goals to UMass Lowell in the first 2 playoff games), but it's
>always the goalies that carry the team.

To which I reply ...

Those are two excellent goalies, but, in most of Umiles' years, some
other teams have had a better goalie.  I think you are neglecting a
Hobey Baker winner, a whole bunch of other excellent players, as well as
one of the best support staffs in HEA.

In the next couple of years, who will have a better record: UNH or Maine?
Coach Umile has the track record; Coach Whitehead must build it, IMHO.

...just my opinion ... cheers, wayne