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Re: Providence Friars 2018 / 2019
Have to really question the AD on this move. He had a veteran coach with the program on the right track and the AD replaces him with somebody who has never been a head coach and no playing career to speak of. As a scout for USA Hockey you have no relationship with the players, so that point is worthless.
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Re: Providence Friars 2018 / 2019
Originally posted by In the blue View PostHave to really question the AD on this move. He had a veteran coach with the program on the right track and the AD replaces him with somebody who has never been a head coach and no playing career to speak of. As a scout for USA Hockey you have no relationship with the players, so that point is worthless.
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Originally posted by WH Fan View PostI agree...even if it was time for a change, they could have done better on a replacement.Last edited by shelfit; 06-29-2018, 11:39 AM.
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Re: Providence Friars 2018 / 2019
If this was men's hockey, would anyone question replacing a coach that just had his first winning season since 2010-11? I wouldn't have had a problem with Deraney continuing as coach at PC, but they may have felt that after 20 years, one NCAA bid, and not making a HEA semi since 2013, it was time to try something else.
As for Kelly, he is at least familiar with the talent pool and has contacts in the coaching community. That has value. He is respected by other college coaches, if not by those who post here."... And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;" -- Rudyard Kipling
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Re: Providence Friars 2018 / 2019
I can't speak to why Deraney got fired but I know from at least one player on that team that is very upset that he is gone. Personally, I think Matt Kelly is a GREAT hire for Providence. He's very personable and clearly has connections throughout the US. I'll take gentlemanly wagers that we'll look back in 3 or 4 years and think he was a great hire!
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Originally posted by Rhode Island Red View PostOne down one to go, Matt Kelly filled one of his assistant positions from the Merrimack program.
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