Re: Merrimack College 2017-2018
Bottom line is the results have not been there (even if by "results" we're talking about middle of the pack in HE). Too many poor recruiting classes. Too many "unlucky bounces of the puck". Too many "Too Many Men on the Ice Penalties". Great, they had a couple nice wins against a very average UML team, and played a couple of strong games against a BC team that even their own fans admit overachieved this year. This is not "Everybody Gets a Trophy " league. They finished in 10th in a very weak year for Hockey East. UMass has completely blown right by them. How did Carvel recruit so well? No doubt in my mind that they'll be a preseason pick for 11th next year (no matter how far UNH has fallen). Status quo was not working.
Mark by all accounts is a terrific guy, and I certainly wish him well. However, as a long time fan I have absolutely no issues with this.
Bottom line is the results have not been there (even if by "results" we're talking about middle of the pack in HE). Too many poor recruiting classes. Too many "unlucky bounces of the puck". Too many "Too Many Men on the Ice Penalties". Great, they had a couple nice wins against a very average UML team, and played a couple of strong games against a BC team that even their own fans admit overachieved this year. This is not "Everybody Gets a Trophy " league. They finished in 10th in a very weak year for Hockey East. UMass has completely blown right by them. How did Carvel recruit so well? No doubt in my mind that they'll be a preseason pick for 11th next year (no matter how far UNH has fallen). Status quo was not working.
Mark by all accounts is a terrific guy, and I certainly wish him well. However, as a long time fan I have absolutely no issues with this.
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