UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

[Drew S.]

Low Point again...up 3-0...lead goes away and then OT slaps Maine in the face.

Maine's biggest problem right now is they just don't know how to win.

[Runsub5]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

......Road woes continue for Maine.

Good call.....

[Ma#1ne Hky]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Good call.....

Sadly on that one...but has been the norm for the past few years.

[Runsub5]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Sadly on that one...but has been the norm for the past few years.

Yes. Second consecutive game that Maine gives up the lead and allows 4 unanswered goals.

[Fishman'81]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Maine is much, much better this year than last year. It's not even close to be honest.

That statement is definitely arguable. Maine has had a cupcake OOC schedule this year, and the results, vs. last year, won't be any better in any real sense after you factor-in the relative SOS disparity.

[vtboyUMfan]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Anybody have a decent read on what kind of defensive talent Maine has coming on line next fall?

I know about Swayman at goal but I haven't really heard about any D-men.

[walrus]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Nothing can be said at this point. Bad teams find ways to lose. We used to see it all the time when Maine was good. Now we are on the other side and it ain't fun. Choking would be the commonly used term. I'm not shocked it happened. I would guess tonights result is just a formality at this point. The team knows it can't win on the road even with a 3 goal lead at this point. I actually feel bad for them

[Runsub5]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Last opportunity for a regular season win on the road tonight. Maine has lost 5 straight and are 0 - 10 - 3 on the road (2 - 3 - 0 on neutral ice). They could get a win, but I thought their best chance was last night.

[Ma#1ne Hky]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Nothing can be said at this point. Bad teams find ways to lose. We used to see it all the time when Maine was good. Now we are on the other side and it ain't fun. Choking would be the commonly used term. I'm not shocked it happened. I would guess tonights result is just a formality at this point. The team knows it can't win on the road even with a 3 goal lead at this point. I actually feel bad for them

We were all "spoiled" when Maine was good. Missed those times.

[Drew S.]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Nothing can be said at this point. Bad teams find ways to lose. We used to see it all the time when Maine was good. Now we are on the other side and it ain't fun. Choking would be the commonly used term. I'm not shocked it happened. I would guess tonights result is just a formality at this point. The team knows it can't win on the road even with a 3 goal lead at this point. I actually feel bad for them

Agreed. I'd add the cliche that winning and losing are habits. The last two games have conclusively proven that Maine has the talent to be much better than their record shows, they just have found ways to completely waste winning positions. In the offseason they need to spend a lot of time working on the mental side of the game.

Did many people watch the game? I thought the second goal was pretty soft. It seems like Bub will play great and then let in a clanger. Anyone else feel this way? The goal in ot was completely on Michel. The puck was on his stick and he just stood there and let the Merrimack player put it in.

[Ma#1ne Hky]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Agreed. I'd add the cliche that winning and losing are habits. The last two games have conclusively proven that Maine has the talent to be much better than their record shows, they just have found ways to completely waste winning positions. In the offseason they need to spend a lot of time working on the mental side of the game.

Did many people watch the game? I thought the second goal was pretty soft. It seems like Bub will play great and then let in a clanger. Anyone else feel this way? The goal in ot was completely on Michel. The puck was on his stick and he just stood there and let the Merrimack player put it in.

McGovern did his part last night, he didn't lose the game for Maine. He was strong in net.

[walrus]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Red said the team played great in BDN article.
http://bangordailynews.com/2017/02/1...-hockey-in-ot/

[NorthMike]

Red said the team played great in BDN article.
http://bangordailynews.com/2017/02/1...-hockey-in-ot/

Arent we sick of the excuses --- have to finish the game --- have to play 60 minutes. Bla bla bla.

[Pucknut]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

We were all "spoiled" when Maine was good. Missed those times.

Oh yeah I almost forgot!!!!!

[Ma#1ne Hky]

Re: UMaine Black Bears, 2nd verse same as the first 2016-2017

Red said the team played great in BDN article.
http://bangordailynews.com/2017/02/1...-hockey-in-ot/

Almost funny but it isn't...just old talk without any merit.