Maine's Julie Poulin has transferred to BU

[nsgabo]

Women's Ice Hockey Welcomes Transfer Defenseman
BOSTON - Brian Durocher, head coach of the Boston University women's ice hockey team, has announced that former Maine defenseman Julie Poulin has transferred to BU and will join the program this fall.

Poulin was a Hockey East All-Star honorable mention selection as a sophomore last year, posting a team-high 18 assists to go along with seven goals. Her total of 26 points ranked second on the Black Bears and she took a team-high 109 shots on the season.

"Julie's succes on the ice and in the classroom will be an asset to our young program," said Durocher. "Her accomplishments at the college level will make her an immediate leader on our squad."

[JGeiser]

The story is she was cut from the Maine team for being a problem kid. She went to BU after being let go from the team by Perron.

[finalapprch]

The story is she was cut from the Maine team for being a problem kid. She went to BU after being let go from the team by Perron.

If true I would be disappointed in Durocher. Up to this point I thought he was building a program the right way. IMO other programs could look to BU for a "how to" in developing its talent for the future.

[JGeiser]

If true I would be disappointed in Durocher. Up to this point I thought he was building a program the right way. IMO other programs could look to BU for a "how to" in developing its talent for the future.

She is a good player. I saw her play last season and she put up some numbers for Maine. I have heard she was a nightmare in the locker room and did not get along with her teammates. I look at her dismissal as a step in the right direction for maine and a major selling point for their program in that they aren't going to take any %$#@ no matter how many points you put up. Teamwork is a virtue.

[puckcontrol]

I don't know this girl, but I don't think it is appropriate to make these negative comments about her on a public forum, especially about something so subjective. I think it would only serve to make her and her parents feel very bad if they saw these comments. Whether there is a problem with her or not is really just "opinion". Not trying to criticize the writers but maybe provide perspective that she is a young girl with a family and heh, no one is perfect; we all make mistakes. It is just that if you are a good hockey player like you say she is, then people form opinions that are not always the best, no matter what. Unfortunately, people sometimes "look for the worst" in someone like this.

[Black Bear Maniac]

I don't know this girl, but I don't think it is appropriate to make these negative comments about her on a public forum, especially about something so subjective. I think it would only serve to make her and her parents feel very bad if they saw these comments. Whether there is a problem with her or not is really just "opinion". Not trying to criticize the writers but maybe provide perspective that she is a young girl with a family and heh, no one is perfect; we all make mistakes. It is just that if you are a good hockey player like you say she is, then people form opinions that are not always the best, no matter what. Unfortunately, people sometimes "look for the worst" in someone like this.

No one is either right nor wrong, but I might suggest that we let this thread go. The fact is Julie has another opportunity to play at the college level and I hope she makes the best of it. :)

Black Bear Maniac
BBM :cool:

[THE Icemom]

I am going to express what will probably be an unpopular opinion...if a girl decides to change schools for whatever reason, good or bad, whose business is it but hers? Do you guys gossip like this when a co-worker leaves your employer?

Good Luck Julie in whatever you do and wherever you go.

[Hux]

If true I would be disappointed in Durocher. Up to this point I thought he was building a program the right way. IMO other programs could look to BU for a "how to" in developing its talent for the future.

Yeah, let's castigate Durocher for not throwing the kid under the bus. :rolleyes: I applaud him for having the stones to take the kid on, if indeed she is a handful, and giving the kid a chance to fly right. I think it shows that his commitment to the game is not just in developing players and winning games, but in developing quality people as well.

[finalapprch]

Yeah, let's castigate Durocher for not throwing the kid under the bus. :rolleyes: I applaud him for having the stones to take the kid on, if indeed she is a handful, and giving the kid a chance to fly right. I think it shows that his commitment to the game is not just in developing players and winning games, but in developing quality people as well.

Hux, you totally missed my point. There are too many coaches out there that are playing the transfer game. This only leads to the muscial chairs you are seeing this off season. I would rather see a coach work with the girls he has brought in and develop them into a top team. But beyond that what does it say to the other girls in the program. Forget about the upcoming freshman you better wait and see who I find on the waiver wire! IMO I don't believe this is how a team should be put together.

[finalapprch]

I am going to express what will probably be an unpopular opinion...if a girl decides to change schools for whatever reason, good or bad, whose business is it but hers? Do you guys gossip like this when a co-worker leaves your employer?

Good Luck Julie in whatever you do and wherever you go.

Well for one I would have a problem if a player joins my daughters team and she has a long history of being a less than steller person on another team.(I am not refering to the player mentioned in this thread) I would really have to question the coaches judgement. Not that I could do anything about it just that it would concern me.

[Cargo]

Well for one I would have a problem if a player joins my daughters team and she has a long history of being a less than steller person on another team.(I am not refering to the player mentioned in this thread) I would really have to question the coaches judgement. Not that I could do anything about it just that it would concern me.

In my experience personality conflicts/chemistry from one coach/experience can make a world of difference in behaviors. Another reason why one must always let the player decide what feels right for them.

[sheba]

BU is unique in that the program lacks the upperclassmen..indeed the strength of their captain Cara Hendry was a junior transfer last year with a bunch of novice freshmen (18!!)...and was an incredible captain with an impressive work ethic.

On the record, there were several Maine players who left their team this year, not to mention the head coach as well! so there were other issues(One transferred to PC along with 3 other transfers)

Julie was a leading scorer in assists and also academically - both freshman and sophomore years maintained over a 3.0 GPA -- so she wasn't a "problem" in the classroom. BU is a much BIGGER campus than Maine with a completely different attitude - it coud be a much better "match"..

Give her a chance!! Durcocher is a top shelf coach who is well-respected and can handle personality conflicts ... :D

[Hux]

And Matthews and Silva are no slouches, and will also have a positive impact on the players on Babcock Street.

[Black Bear Maniac]

BU is unique in that the program lacks the upperclassmen..indeed the strength of their captain Cara Hendry was a junior transfer last year with a bunch of novice freshmen (18!!)...and was an incredible captain with an impressive work ethic.

On the record, there were several Maine players who left their team this year, not to mention the head coach as well! so there were other issues(One transferred to PC along with 3 other transfers)

Julie was a leading scorer in assists and also academically - both freshman and sophomore years maintained over a 3.0 GPA -- so she wasn't a "problem" in the classroom. BU is a much BIGGER campus than Maine with a completely different attitude - it coud be a much better "match"..

Give her a chance!! Durcocher is a top shelf coach who is well-respected and can handle personality conflicts ... :D


Sheba since you want to speak "on the record", here it is.
Poulin was let go for not promoting the welfare of the team (She was allowed to keep her scholarship). Perron/Maine was gracious enough to let her transfer inorder to play. One player left to go home. She left college for personal family reasons. Another player wanted more playing time (she was informed she would probably receive less). She asked to be released and (Perron/Maine) obliged. All three players were not recruited by Coach Perron or Assistant Coach Steblen. Coach Perron was offered a first assistant coach position for the Maine Men's Hockey Program. This is considered a promotion!
There, for the record.

Black Bear Maniac :cool:
BBM

[JGeiser]

Black Bear Maniac is heated!! ...and so am I. You are all telling the Maine fans to stop gossiping about Poulin, however, we are speaking truth, not hearsay. BBM stated the facts which I know to be true as well. The kid did not play for her team, she played for herself. Then for you to turn around and say there was a problem at Maine is ridiculous..why cause a few kids left because they didn't fit into the framework and ideals of the program??

Maine was a top 4 hockey east squad. I hear they are better and stronger this season and the locker room is a much happier place due to additions and deletions to the program.

End the thread!

[sheba]

[QUOTE=Black Bear Maniac] Coach Perron was offered a first assistant coach position for the Maine Men's Hockey Program. This is considered a promotion!QUOTE]
From a HEAD coach to an ASSISTANT?? Are you seriously trying to insult and undermine women's programs by saying this?? Men coaches using the womens coaching as a stepping stone to the mens program?? Interesting there are others who have used their experience in the mens program to become Head coaches for women. But maybe you would view that as backwards?? and you wonder why womens hockey isn't taken seriously??

It doesn't seem right to try to tarnish the reputation of any player who seeks a transfer for whatever reason ..and Julie deserves a clean slate without any backstabbing gossip.

[sheba]

Black Bear Maniac is heated!! ...and so am I. You are all telling the Maine fans to stop gossiping about Poulin, however, we are speaking truth, not hearsay.

What is your definition of hearsay??

[sheba]

I have heard she was a nightmare in the locker room and did not get along with her teammates.

This is a good definition of "hearsay" ...and what many of us find offensive and objectionable.

Badmouthing a player doesn't belong in a public forum - these are still kids, someones daughters and its easy to see why anyone should want to avoid being associated with any organization that slings mud so readily.. you can count on losing a few future recruits by this conduct.

[JGeiser]

This is a good definition of "hearsay" ...and what many of us find offensive and objectionable.

Badmouthing a player doesn't belong in a public forum - these are still kids, someones daughters and its easy to see why anyone should want to avoid being associated with any organization that slings mud so readily..


Dear Julie's Mom,
Everyone at Maine wished her the best of luck.

However, where you say "badmouthing a player doesn't belong in a forum" is absolutely correct. In fact, that is what Julie did to her teammates during last season on this very same forum. I give her a clean slate, best wishes, hug and kisses and wish her well as she leaves Maine.

[EdSasha]

(QUOTE=Black Bear Maniac) "Coach Perron was offered a first assistant coach position for the Maine Men's Hockey Program. This is considered a promotion!"

From a HEAD coach to an ASSISTANT?? Are you seriously trying to insult and undermine women's programs by saying this?? Men coaches using the womens coaching as a stepping stone to the mens program?? Interesting there are others who have used their experience in the mens program to become Head coaches for women. But maybe you would view that as backwards?? and you wonder why womens hockey isn't taken seriously??

I may be wrong but I interpreted BBM's statement differently. I think it was meant tongue-in-cheek and meant to indicate BBM's displeasure that such antediluvian attitudes still exist in athletics programs.