Deron wrote, in part: > Now for the rub... Keith Johnson in the Portland Press Herald Dec. 29: > "Especially the juniors, we haven't had the best of luck down here," > Johnson said. "We haven't really played particularly well either, but > it feels good to split down here and get ready for the second half." I think Keith was just trying to get a good spin on things and get in a good frame of mind for the remainder of the season ... but I also suspect that wasn't said with much joy or conviction ... even with a terrific 12-6 record. I found this quote by a Duluth forward (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/13499241.htm) very interesting: "(The Black Bears) weren't as physical as I thought they'd be. Maine was intent on playing its system too much, which made it easier to play them." Happy New Year, Maine Hockey fans! (To all readers: please make a New Year's resolution to post to ME- [log in to unmask] ONCE A WEEK, and to turn a couple of friends on to ME-Hockey!) cheers, wayne