I believe Ohio State already filled their position with an asst coach Jon On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Bob Woodbury <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > Thank you. I really appreciate this. I don't find the negativity in the > post others do, such as throwing coach Whitehead under the bus. In my mind, > he is strongly professing his great desire to be the team's head coach. I > like the post. He would not be my first choice, however. I think Gwoz and > the administration could come to a financial understanding. The difference > between the two base salaries isn't that big. I have followed the WCHA > closely ever since the interlocking schedules many years ago. Duluth is a > second home to me and for the past several years, I have live blogged UMD > men's hockey every Friday and Saturday night with Kevin Pates of the Duluth > News Tribune. I read the Duluth paper on line every day and Pates provides > links to other WCHA writers and columnists. No one has ever had anything > bad to say about George and Pates calls him "one of the good guys." His > record speaks for itself. In my very humble opinion, and I attended Maine > hockey games when they were played outdoors next to the river, George > Gwozdecki should be our first choice. Which doesn't mean Maine is his first > choice. But I believe the only other job he might consider, and with his > resume he can afford to be picky, is Ohio State. Just a humble opinion, > probably laced with a little naivete. And hope. > > On Apr 27, 2013, at 10:16 AM, John wrote: > > Bob's message was in the first offseason thread. They've moved on to the > second already. > > > http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?104368-Maine-Summer-2013-Pizza-Season&p=5707214&viewfull=1#post5707214 > > I wanted to reach out to all of the Black Bear supporters and fans in > order to connect and address all of the concerns you have about Maine > Hockey. Without a doubt, our program means the world to many people across > our state and I take immense pride that I have been able to compete in a > Maine Jersey and Coach some tremendous players the past 5 years. With every > ounce of my being, I will bring back the energy and electricity to Alfond > Arena that has been missing... once again it will be the absolute best > place in the country to watch a hockey game. > > Our players will be held accountable to preform at their absolute best > every time they step on the ice, as Coach Walsh held me accountable each > and every shift. You will see, a high tempo, hard nosed physical team who > can play with discipline and charisma. I understand that there is an > assumed connection with Coach Whitehead, but our coaching concepts and > philosophies differ. If my position becomes permanent, I would implement > the culture and brotherhood necessary to instill the passion our players > and fans are desperate to see. > > We are all a family... And I plan to initiate a grass roots effort to do > whatever is necessary to make each and every one of you feel a part of this > team. This connection has been lost and our players need your support. We > have to do this together, let’s bring back Maine Hockey to where it needs > to be. > > Feel free to call or email me with any questions or comments, I would love > your input and feedback, it will help me re-connect this program to our > community and our great state. (207-581-1166) [log in to unmask] > > Sincerely, Bob Corkum. > > > > > > On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Bob Woodbury <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > >> I've searched USCHO and haven't been able to find Corkum's letter. There >> has been no link to it on this thread. Could someone please send me in the >> right direction? I'd like to read it. >> >> On Apr 26, 2013, at 9:37 PM, Wayne Smith wrote: >> >> Thanks for the kind words, Bob. I was hoping to meet you in Pittsburgh. >> Sorry I didn't recognize you. The past two Frozen Fours have been most >> enjoyable meeting many friends from around Clegg hockey and spending >> enjoyable hours with my high school senior son, Ben. >> >> I think the release of Whitehead at this time has been inadvertently poor >> timing. Montgomery, though not my favorite, would have been a great >> candidate; I'm happy he'll have a great chance to show his stuff at DU. >> >> When I first read Corkum's letter, I was surprised that he knew and could >> express every problem the Maine Internet crazies (their label!) had with >> Whitehead. When I reread it, I realized while it was a great call to arms, >> it was, as someone said here, throwing his boss under the bus. I asked >> the opinion of a couple of people I trust. When they described the letter >> and UMaine complicity as "outrageous" and "outlandish", the outrageous term >> stuck with me and that's why I used it. >> >> So I'm hopeful someone on the search committee has better connections and >> ideas than us, and can find an individual to build the program in all >> respects to bring it to where we all want it. >> >> Cheers, Wayne >> On Apr 26, 2013 1:18 PM, "John" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Corkum posted his message on USCHO (or had Laura do it incognito) and >>> Laura posted it on Facebook. I'm guessing - and this is only a guess - >>> that Laura tried unsuccessfully to talk him out of it. Some of Corkum's >>> message was exactly what the fan base wanted to hear, but it wasn't very >>> professional. Aside from looking like a campaign message, he >>> unceremoniously threw Tim under the bus. Again, the fan base may have >>> eaten that up but from a professional standpoint, that was a huge mistake. >>> It now feels like a coup has taken place in Orono whether that is what >>> happened or not. If the school removes the interim tag it feels more like >>> a fait accompli than solid coaching hire. If the school shocks everyone >>> and picks someone else (please don't let it be Cronin!) Corkum is going to >>> have a hell of a time getting a new job with that message hanging over his >>> head. What head coach is going to want a guy who publicly campaigns for a >>> job by blaming everything on his old boss? >>> >>> At this point I would go for Gwozdecky even if it costs the school more >>> money. Look at it as an investment and realize all the return he can give >>> you in terms of ticket sales, merchandise and the like. The school already >>> admitted that it needs all those things to pay Whitehead so make the bold >>> choice and get the revenue train rolling. There's also the rumor that >>> wherever he ends up is where some of his recruits, currently committed to >>> Denver, will end up. But in the end, I think we get Corkum. Whether it is >>> a good choice or not, it feels horrible. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Fitta, Robert <[log in to unmask]>wrote: >>> >>>> Was Corkum's facebook post the same message I saw on USCHO? >>>> >>>> Wayne I have a feeling you are about to be disappointed. I think it >>>> is either Corkum or Cronin. By some of your earlier posts it did not sound >>>> like you were a huge Montgomery person either so curious who your favorite >>>> was or is? >>>> >>>> By the way I walked past you inside the Consol and only realized it >>>> after you and I had gone another 20 feet away from one another so did not >>>> conduct a chase to introduce and say hello. >>>> >>>> You joked, and said it was an inside joke, but whomever it is better >>>> be an upgrade or we have gone seriously downhill quickly. After being a >>>> Tim supporter for years seeing the glaring holes in the soph., jr., and >>>> senior classes last year from a recruiting standpoint finally confirmed we >>>> needed a change. I am not a Cronin the person fan, but he did seem to have >>>> things going in the right direction at NU and had recruited Gaudreau and >>>> Gillis to go to NU, no small feat! Loved Corkum as a player at Maine and >>>> the NHL and he has been a solid soldier until his campaign, could be a good >>>> head coach, but does he have the ability to run the entire organization. >>>> It is evident that one of Tim's problems was he was uncomfortable handing >>>> things off to others and thus rubbed many the wrong way with his management >>>> style. >>>> >>>> Only time will tell, but the hour glass is quickly running out on >>>> this search committee. And having been involved in a search committee >>>> before you can find all the candidates you want so long as you find the >>>> candidate that is already wanted by the group doing the hiring. Personally >>>> I would take Gwodzecky let him get things on track and have someone inline >>>> to replace him in 5 years. >>>> >>>> Bob Fitta '83 >>>> >>>> From: Wayne Smith <[log in to unmask]> >>>> Reply-To: The Maine Hockey Discussion List <[log in to unmask]> >>>> Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:06:25 -0400 >>>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>>> Subject: Re: Coach search >>>> >>>> What John said! >>>> >>>> Also, while Pellerin years ago wanted to return to UMaine to coach >>>> someday, I've heard his interest is NHL now. If Cronin was to get an >>>> interview, I'd be very disappointed ... probably enough to not want to be >>>> seen as a fan of the team. While some Maine fans have praised Corkum for >>>> his Facebook post (via the SID!), I found it ... outrageous for a candidate >>>> to say and very disappointing since it was via the Athletic office. Bad >>>> show all around. >>>> >>>> Gwozdecky may be limited to the states of Alaska and Maine if he's >>>> looking for a college head coaching job. I suspect DU let him go because >>>> his retirement payments would have been a huge increase going forward. So >>>> even if Gwozdecky's base salary requirements weren't that great, I suspect >>>> they'll be impossible for UMaine to swallow. >>>> >>>> So, barring other good candidates appearing, we'll be left with one >>>> that has not appeared to fill in the weaker points of Whiteheads coaching, >>>> and when Whitehead was fired, hasn't acted in a classy manner. Boy, am I >>>> pessimistic :-( >>>> >>>> Cheers, Wayne >>>> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM, John <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I don't feel the list is legit. If the school, or someone close to >>>>> the committee, leaked this list, I assume Tremblay (and perhaps Gendron) is >>>>> a head fake while the committee takes a closer look at Gwozdecky. In the >>>>> end, I think the job is still Corkum's. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM, DERON TREADWELL < >>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Why is Gwozdecky not on this list? >>>>>> >>>>>> I hear Tremblay is out. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also hear another Maine kid has gone elsewhere, Winkler to >>>>>> Northeastern. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Anthony DelMonaco < >>>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> There was talk on the Maine Hockey Facebook group of Red Gendron, >>>>>>> Sean Tremblay, Pellerin and Corkum being the search committees "final >>>>>>> four". Not sure if there is any truth to that but seems like a good bunch >>>>>>> to choose from. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Tony >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> *From:* Wayne Smith <[log in to unmask]> >>>>>>> *To:* [log in to unmask] >>>>>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5:07 PM >>>>>>> *Subject:* Coach search >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> Is there any word on the search process? Anyone know of people that >>>>>>> have applied or being looked at besides Corkum? >>>>>>> At least some think we'll have an interim head coach for some time. >>>>>>> Anyone want to start a petition to hire Whitehead? ;-) (Sorry, >>>>>>> inside joke) >>>>>>> Cheers, Wayne >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> "Victory? Victory you say? President Obama, not victory. The shroud of >>>>> the dark side has fallen. Begun the Age of Austerity has." >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> "Victory? Victory you say? President Obama, not victory. The shroud of >>> the dark side has fallen. Begun the Age of Austerity has." >>> >> >> > > > -- > "Victory? Victory you say? President Obama, not victory. The shroud of the > dark side has fallen. Begun the Age of Austerity has." > > >