Union Hockey 2011 Off Season Thread-"Union, We've Paid Our Dues"

[Ralph Baer]

Re: Union Hockey 2011 Off Season Thread-"Union, We've Paid Our Dues"

Wonder if anything will be said tonight at the hockey dinner about Keith or if they'll wait 'til it's official.

It's official http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hocke...75992050_x.htm

[Wholin1]

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It's official http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hocke...75992050_x.htm

No real surprise, but still disappointing to Union fans. Congratulations and good luck to Keith. It's not inconceivable that he and York could be facing each other's teams in Albany next season if York stays with Springfield and Kinkaid is assigned to the Albany Devils. Wouldn't that be something?

[lugnut92]

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It's not inconceivable that he and York could be facing each other's teams in Albany next season if York stays with Springfield and Kinkaid is assigned to the Albany Devils. Wouldn't that be something?

It will be interesting to see groups of RPI fans and Union fans cheering against each other at an AHL game rather than at the Field House or at Messa...

[Miami Ice]

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Kinkaid's departure, while a disappointment, highlights the success Nate Leaman has enjoyed at Union. The top DI programs are all dealing with this phenomenon of attracting top talent only to see some of that talent leaving after a year or two. It has to make the management of a top shelf team that much more difficult. RPI certainly survived what was originally thought to be two devastating departures. Union has a highly rated goalie on his way, who may very well establish himself as quickly as Kinkaid did. The Dutchmen have arrived...and with all the vissitudes of a premier program.

[A Shot and a Goal]

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Just stopping by to leave a link to a story about the Providence College job. The story associated with the link I'm providing says Nate Leaman is a finalist for the PC job and has interviewed for it.


http://www.collegehockeynews.com/new...iews_3_for.php

[DutchFace]

Re: Union Hockey 2011 Off Season Thread-"Union, We've Paid Our Dues"

Seems like it shouldnt be hard to confirm if he was in fact on the campus. Unless there is a guy who looks just like him walking around. That said, it could also be a smoke screen to gain negotiating leverage with other candidates.

But the fact is if Union does not make a philosophical commitment to running a top notch, competitive D-1 program he will leave - either for Providence or somewhere else.

Btw, why would he leave to join Providence when he could take the Penn State job (assume) instead? I would think Penn State would be 10x more attractive, no?

[LynahFan]

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Btw, why would he leave to join Providence when he could take the Penn State job (assume) instead? I would think Penn State would be 10x more attractive, no?

I don't think anyone will be "taking" the PSU job. It certainly IS more attractive than the Providence job, and it will therefore attract a range of top-flight candidates, none of which will probably be an absolute slam-dunk.

[Hokydad]

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Lets hope Union is smart enough to reward Rick Bennett and sign him on as the new HC before someone else does...

[Wholin1]

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The Providence Journal is reporting that Nate Leaman is the leading candidate for the PC job. http://sportsblog.projo.com/

[Wholin1]

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Lets hope Union is smart enough to reward Rick Bennett and sign him on as the new HC before someone else does...

Don't bet on it.

[rdf8585]

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At this point, with the latest Providence rumors, the writing seems to be on the wall. It'd be a real surprise to Leaman still coaching Union next year. The price of success for a small program like Union.

[AspyDad]

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Whollin1, sounds like Nate is gone. Who do u think the heir apparent is?

[AspyDad]

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[QUOTE=DutchFace;5124780]But the fact is if Union does not make a philosophical commitment to running a top notch, competitive D-1 program he will leave - either for Providence or somewhere else.QUOTE]

Maybe another urinal and stall in the Men's can would help.

[Wholin1]

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Whollin1, sounds like Nate is gone. Who do u think the heir apparent is?

Well I hate to think in terms of Nate in the past tense, but I can only guess, and am hoping if Nate is leaving that Rick Bennett gets the nod. IMO he has been quietly instrumental in Union's recent success. I know the boys on the team like and respect him highly. This is quickly turning into the (off)season of our discontent.

[Hokydad]

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hearing that there is a swing down in RI and it is now not as close to being done as thought. Heard Quinn is getting some late action from the school