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  • The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

    Some very interesting and positive comments about Bears hockey have been posted recently, especially after winning the Times Argus tourney.
    Potsdam's record could be better for a few bounces here and there, "where are you Hockey Gods?".
    Big month for the Bears coming up, hosting Neumann for a pair this weekend, a road trip to Elmira on the 15th to face off against a very familiar face, and right back into SUNYAC play from then on out.
    This could turn out to be a one of the best seasons in recent years for the Bears.
    Perhaps some noise in the post season? Lets hope so, at least from this fans perspective.
    LETS GO BEARS!

    "Never play flag football in the nude"-Bob Kevoian

    "Don't let anyone tell you what we do builds character, it only reveals it." J.Marsh

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    Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

    I agree, the Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread - BUT - do they have any fans to support it.

    Potsdam - under several different coaches - has rised to the occasion many times, but seldom have been able to string them together.

    Is Potsdam's success the result of their opponents underestimating them (similar to this), or their ability to kick-it-up-a-notch when they feel they have nothing to lose (or both)?
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    • #3
      Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

      I can agree the fans of the program are few, however with the recent success hopefully more will come along. Its a tough market when Clarkson and St.Lawrence are D-1 in your backyard.
      Aaron Saul and Darcy Pettie did a tremendous job with the recenting recruiting. I believe the current coaching staff are continuing that job of recruiting.
      Potsdam has some been hanging in with some great competition lately and winning a few of those. I think the program is headed in the right direction.
      LETS GO BEARS!

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      "Don't let anyone tell you what we do builds character, it only reveals it." J.Marsh

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      • #4
        Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

        We at Norwich were very impressed with the coach and the way the team represented their school. On the ice they play a good brand of hockey and never give up, what else can you ask for.
        Cadet Crosby '63

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        • #5
          Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

          Going in the right direction they are - their best overall performance (and first time over .500) at this point in the season since 2001.

          Jan. 2, 2010 - Overall 6- 5- 2 / Conference 3- 4- 1
          Jan. 8, 2009 - 3- 8- 3 / 2- 4- 2
          Jan. 5, 2008 - 6- 7- 3 / 4- 3- 2
          Jan. 9, 2007 - 5-10- 0 / 3- 4- 0
          Jan. 3, 2006 - 3- 8- 4 / 2- 4- 1
          Jan. 8, 2005 - 5- 9- 1 / 2- 5- 0
          Jan. 9, 2004 - 6- 7- 1 / 4- 3- 0
          Jan. 7, 2003 - 7- 7- 2 / 2- 4- 1
          Jan. 12, 2002 - 7- 9- 0 / 2- 5- 0
          Jan. 6, 2001 - 10- 3- 2 / 4- 1- 2
          Larry Normandin
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          • #6
            Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

            Norm thanks for your stats, I was just shootin' from the hip.
            LETS GO BEARS!

            "Never play flag football in the nude"-Bob Kevoian

            "Don't let anyone tell you what we do builds character, it only reveals it." J.Marsh

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            • #7
              Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

              Originally posted by CROSBYNU63 View Post
              We at Norwich were very impressed with the coach and the way the team represented their school. On the ice they play a good brand of hockey and never give up, what else can you ask for.
              Thanks for the kind words, these kids enjoyed the tournament for obvious reasons.
              It should provide to be a valuable experience with such good competition.
              LETS GO BEARS!

              "Never play flag football in the nude"-Bob Kevoian

              "Don't let anyone tell you what we do builds character, it only reveals it." J.Marsh

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              St.Lawrence '00


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              • #8
                Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                Yes, they do. Go Bears.

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                • #9
                  Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                  Well, they've proven they can play with anyone anywhere and can come back from third period deficits... I wouldn't want to play them right now. We'll see how they are fairing in a month when the Cards make the trip west.
                  Steve
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                  • #10
                    Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                    Some notable results:

                    Jan. 2, 2010 – Potsdam 4 at Norwich 4 (Won tournament in Shootout)
                    Dec. 4, 2009 – Potsdam 3 at Plattsburgh 3
                    Nov. 27, 2009 – Potsdam 6 at Utica 3
                    Nov. 24, 2009 – Potsdam 4 vs Skidmore 1 (played in Lake Placid)
                    Nov. 22, 2008 - Potsdam 4 vs Plattsburgh 4
                    Oct. 24, 2008 – Potsdam 6 vs Adrian 6
                    Feb 15, 2008 – Potsdam 4 vs Plattsburgh 2
                    Jan 11, 2008 – Potsdam 3 vs Manhattanville 2
                    Oct. 20, 2007 – Potsdam 6 at Adrian 4
                    Jan 20, 2006 – Potsdam 4 vs Plattsburgh 3
                    Nov 27, 2004 – Potsdam 3 at Plattsburgh 2
                    Larry Normandin
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                    • #11
                      Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                      Originally posted by norm1909 View Post
                      Some notable results:

                      Jan. 2, 2010 – Potsdam 4 at Norwich 4 (Won tournament in Shootout)
                      Dec. 4, 2009 – Potsdam 3 at Plattsburgh 3
                      Nov. 27, 2009 – Potsdam 6 at Utica 3
                      Nov. 24, 2009 – Potsdam 4 vs Skidmore 1 (played in Lake Placid)
                      Nov. 22, 2008 - Potsdam 4 vs Plattsburgh 4
                      Oct. 24, 2008 – Potsdam 6 vs Adrian 6
                      Feb 15, 2008 – Potsdam 4 vs Plattsburgh 2
                      Jan 11, 2008 – Potsdam 3 vs Manhattanville 2
                      Oct. 20, 2007 – Potsdam 6 at Adrian 4
                      Jan 20, 2006 – Potsdam 4 vs Plattsburgh 3
                      Nov 27, 2004 – Potsdam 3 at Plattsburgh 2
                      You missed this embarassment on senior night last year...
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                      • #12
                        Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                        Originally posted by Ozz View Post
                        You missed this embarassment on senior night last year...
                        Ouch, Potsdam certainly has a way with raining on the parade - maybe Remy's decal fits them better
                        Last edited by norm1909; 01-05-2010, 10:35 AM.
                        Larry Normandin
                        SUNY Cobleskill '83-SUNY Plattsburgh '00

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                        God gave everyone patience-The wise use it.

                        Trust is like paper - Once crumbled it can never again be perfect.

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                        • #13
                          Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                          I have said from day 1 of this season that Potsdam is a darkhorse and shouldn't be taken lightly. As far as fans go it seems to be all about who they are playing it seems as though that there they have eclipsed 800 in three games two being SUNYAC rivals Oswego and Brockport and the third being tiny Canton.




                          Originally posted by norm1909 View Post
                          I agree, the Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread - BUT - do they have any fans to support it.

                          Potsdam - under several different coaches - has rised to the occasion many times, but seldom have been able to string them together.

                          Is Potsdam's success the result of their opponents underestimating them (similar to this), or their ability to kick-it-up-a-notch when they feel they have nothing to lose (or both)?

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                          • #14
                            Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                            Originally posted by cooperalls View Post
                            I have said from day 1 of this season that Potsdam is a darkhorse and shouldn't be taken lightly. As far as fans go it seems to be all about who they are playing it seems as though that there they have eclipsed 800 in three games two being SUNYAC rivals Oswego and Brockport and the third being tiny Canton.
                            Perhaps, I should have been more specific, as they certainly have a significant fan base, including the large numbers who make the nearly 200 mile roundtrip when they play in Plattsburgh. My concern, is do they have enough supporters on USCHO to support a dedicated thread - I hope so, the more the merrier
                            Last edited by norm1909; 01-06-2010, 06:36 PM.
                            Larry Normandin
                            SUNY Cobleskill '83-SUNY Plattsburgh '00

                            Temper is one thing you can't get rid of by losing it.

                            God gave everyone patience-The wise use it.

                            Trust is like paper - Once crumbled it can never again be perfect.

                            Twitter w/ Bob Emery

                            WIRY (Windows Player)
                            WIRY (Chrome/Android Player)

                            Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand!

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                            • #15
                              Re: The Potsdam Bears deserve their own thread....

                              Originally posted by norm1909 View Post
                              Perhaps, I should have been more specific, as they certainly have a significant fan base, including the large numbers who make the nearly 200 mile roundtrip when they play in Plattsburgh. My concern, is do they have enough supports on USCHO to support a dedicated thread - I hope so, the more the merrier
                              For the time being, please refer to me as a Nation of One.
                              LETS GO BEARS!

                              "Never play flag football in the nude"-Bob Kevoian

                              "Don't let anyone tell you what we do builds character, it only reveals it." J.Marsh

                              SUNY Potsdam '98

                              St.Lawrence '00


                              Mike St. Louis is not a BUM!

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