Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

[Huskiefan906]

Shawhan was a goalie coach at NMU and I think when Mel brought him in that was part of the goal, to get him to work with the goalies. Not saying I don't want Ellsworth because I absolutely do, but Shawhan is a good goalie coach himself.

Yes, but he has other duties now.....

[TECHFAN]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

Meh. I get the need for continuity and Shawhan is definitely qualified, but after Pearson and the other names being bandied about this is pretty underwhelming. Getting Ellsworth on staff would make me feel better though.

[geezer]

Here's the link:
Tech expected to name Shawhan hockey coach; Muckalt returning to U-M hockey as assistant

Interesting to note that he was a goalie...like Coach MacInnes...

Interesting also that he played 14 years of college hockey...impressive

[Huskiefan906]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

I see Ellsworth as a given, we need recruiting strength.

Just makes sense connecting the dots.

[bose301s]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

Meh. I get the need for continuity and Shawhan is definitely qualified, but after Pearson and the other names being bandied about this is pretty underwhelming. Getting Ellsworth on staff would make me feel better though.

This was pretty much exactly how I felt as well, I guess we'll see.

Interesting also that he played 14 years of college hockey...impressive

I noticed that as well, lol.

[Wi.Huskies Fan]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

I like the pick. He seems passionate about the program from his between period talks with Dirk during games. I think he learned some from Mel also. Seems to me he has good hockey sense and is knowledgeable about the game. Good hire for the Huskies. The players we have now know his personality and he knows their's. It should be a smooth transition. Looking forward to the '17-'18 season.

[Huskiefan906]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

How do you like a first line of Jackson Luchinni and L'Esperance

That seems to be the best in the years since Alex Petan left.

[bose301s]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

How do you like a first line of Jackson Luchinni and L'Esperance

That seems to be the best in the years since Alex Petan left.

So you mean the best in a season?

[Broseph Stalin]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

Not my initial pick but he's my guy now. Ellsworth would be a great add. I'm happy this is over!

[Burnt Orange Husky]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

...but Shawhan is a good goalie coach himself.

Hmmm...I seem to recall that Angus got caught behind the net in two big games, the last being against Denver and led to an easy goal. Not judging, just saying...

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

Hmmm...I seem to recall that Angus got caught behind the net in two big games, the last being against Denver and led to an easy goal. Not judging, just saying...

Coaches can only do so much, at some point it's on the players...

[davyd83]

If true I wonder what the chances of Ellsworth getting an assistant position is.

Why would Ellsworth make what is at best a lateral move both financially and position wise? And would the top assistant position and salary be available if Shuchuk were to remain on staff? Then you would also have to have an equal financial move for his wife and her job.

[giwan]

Coaches can only do so much, at some point it's on the players...

That 1st period against Denver looked like edgy nerves.

[davyd83]

Hmmm...I seem to recall that Angus got caught behind the net in two big games, the last being against Denver and led to an easy goal. Not judging, just saying...

I also seem to recall that Angus developed into one of the best goaltenders in the country.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech Off-season Revised - Onward and Upward

Not likely Ellsworth is going to Houghton. You don't immediately go to work for the guy that beat you for the same job you were vying for, unless that guy's name is Abe Lincoln, or you were previously reporting to that position (see: Shuchuk, Gary).

Besides, I'd like to see Shawhan pick a true outsider, or at least someone who has spent a significant amount of time coaching outside the Great State of Superior (I know that's Ellsworth, but...see above).

EDIT: This is all assuming he keeps Shuchuk and only hires one new assistant, which I don't see why he wouldn't for at least another year, unless he doesn't agree with Shuchuk's recruiting/coaching style.