The "extra man on the ice," a term every home barn uses, applies only
when the team inside it is winning.
On Feb 8, 2009, at 1:44 PM, Anthony DelMonaco wrote:
> Stretch run to spring break? The inconsistent play is going to be
> lucky to get them into the HE Playoffs. It seems like they play
> terrible the first night and then get pissed off and give it hell
> the next night OR they play great the first night, get over
> confident and then get lit up like Fenway Park the next. The lines
> should be set, they should be confident with their linemates and as
> far as motivation goes, that scripted MAINE on the front of their
> sweaters should be enough for them to play their asses off night
> after night, no matter who is behind the bench motivating(or in
> this case NOT motivating) them. As far as the Alfond goes I think
> it's the most pathetic excuse of home ice advantage as I've seen.
> For the most part it seems the fans go out to be seen or to be able
> to say "I went to the hockey game", yes they are filling the seats,
> the money is needed to keep the program going but the place to me
> has lost a lot of it's intimidation in the past few years. I like
> the efforts put into the arena to make it more modern. But to say
> it's the extra skater I think is pushing it. I agree with Nonni
> about the Lake State/Bowling Green point, we aren't that far off.
> There is a need for change not only in the hockey program but the
> athletic department. Maybe Obama will bring us some change we can
> believe in....
>
> Tony
>
>
> From: Bill Dewkett <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:17:12 PM
> Subject: Re: {Disarmed} Re: Maine 1, UNH 0
>
> I agree with you Nonni, it is that time in the season where young
> no longer applies, lines should be set and the team ready for the
> stretch run. Deron, I also agree with you in that this is a
> Jekyll and Hyde team. I see displays of talent one night and
> wonder if they ever played hockey the next night. Is this a
> factor of the coaching staff getting them mentally ready or letting
> them get themselves mentally ready for a game? Since when has the
> Alfond crowd been unnerving to our players. The Alfond was and is
> always our “extra” skater on the ice. If they are young then it is
> between their ears and it is the coaching staff’s job to clean out
> the self-doubt. I also don’t see anybody leaving early.
>
> Bill
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Maine Hockey Discussion List [mailto:ME-
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nonni Daly
> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 12:23 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: {Disarmed} Re: Maine 1, UNH 0
>
> Deron, both you and I and everyone else should be getting tired of
> the "they are young" -- we've been hearing that since the first
> article popped into the BDN in August ... it is getting worn out
> fast! Have you considered that Maine is way more close to being
> the "next Bowling Green" or LSSU than you want to consider?
> I remember when "being young" was not an excuse -- it was a reason
> to overachieve. Am I the only one who remembers this?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Deron Treadwell
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: Maine 1, UNH 0
>
> I did not see Saturday's game, but watched Friday's on TV.
>
> This win was key because they closed out the deal. They arguably
> *should* have beaten UNH twice this season. (We won't talk about
> Bentley et al).
>
> I have admittedly not been very patient with Maine's decline and
> "rebuilding" and I don't get to see them as often as I'd like. But
> every time I do I am struck that unlike last year when I thought
> they were just terrible most of the time, I do see talent there.
> It is obvious. They are just so young and they are learning
> everything on the fly. I think this next recruiting class is
> crucial. Can we build on what we've got and keep taking steps
> forward? Or will there be more early defections?
>
> On that note, things would be much different if you still had Teddy
> Purcell and Andrew Sweetland on this team right now. Those two
> leaving early definitely set us back and have made this process
> more difficult. Being cynical like I am, I still am waiting to
> truly see what kind of talent we can recruit long-term without
> Grant Standbrook. We won't truly know that answer for years to
> come. I also like some of the things they've done to modernize
> Alfond Arena and it does help. Reputation is also important. We
> don't want to be the next Bowling Green.
>
> Deron
>
> From: Adam Parker <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:59:56 PM
> Subject: Maine 1, UNH 0
>
> Great game tonight. I'm sure everyone has thoughts, but having
> watched both games, I saw two distinctly different Maine teams over
> the two nights.
>
> There were 4 of us together in the Verizon, and we went up against
> the UNH Student Section (cheering, that is) and - I can safely say
> we won the battle! :)
>
> I thought the team looked a lot better tonight than last night. On
> Saturday they hustled, they skated hard, etc. I felt like on
> Friday they were just not trying. Maybe they didn't want to get
> caught out of position, but I felt like they could've pushed a bit
> more.
>
> Granted, they could still improve. They could get some more shots
> on net, and Darling could give up fewer rebounds. But, I was very
> happy with the effort, and more importantly, the result.
>
> Any thoughts?
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