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  • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

    Originally posted by BlackI View Post
    NHL.com article about goalies in the draft has Thiessen 5th...
    https://www.nhl.com/news/2018-nhl-dr...rs/c-298954008
    Interesting...last year Swayman was rated #12...and he did a fine job once he became the starting goalie for Maine..."HOPEFULLY" this bodes well for Maine to have two outstanding goalies once they are together, I would think that Swayman is @ Maine for 3 seasons...just imo on that.

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    • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

      Originally posted by Ma#1ne Hky View Post
      Interesting...last year Swayman was rated #12...and he did a fine job once he became the starting goalie for Maine..."HOPEFULLY" this bodes well for Maine to have two outstanding goalies once they are together, I would think that Swayman is @ Maine for 3 seasons...just imo on that.
      Not sure where Thiessen gets drafted, since some things I've read claim this isn't a draft with a lot of top end talent in goal but it is considered deep position. So will be interesting to see where/if he gets drafted. I wonder how much the injury will factor into things. Evidently he couldn't participate in Dubuque's tryout camp in USHL. But I agree, that combo seems as solid as solid gets. Got to love the talent in goal combined with Alfie grooming the Maine goalies. Get some staunch defense going and Maine could be back in contention for HE title and NCAA playoff spots.
      Last edited by BlackI; 06-10-2018, 05:26 PM.

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      • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

        Originally posted by BlackI View Post
        Not sure where Thiessen gets drafted, since some things I've read claim this isn't a draft with a lot of top end talent in goal but it is considered deep position. So will be interesting to see where/if he gets drafted. I wonder how much the injury will factor into things. Evidently he couldn't participate in Dubuque's tryout camp in USHL. But I agree, that combo seems as solid as solid gets. Got to love the talent in goal combined with Alfie grooming the Maine goalies. Get some staunch defense going and Maine could be back in contention for HE title and NCAA playoff spots.
        Agreed, solid in net and get the defense back in order and good things can happen...defense wins in the playoffs and NCAA's and oh yes you do need players to put the puck in the net also...but solid defense/goaltending is where to start a foundation of winning.

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        • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

          Originally posted by Ma#1ne Hky View Post
          ... and oh yes you do need players to put the puck in the net also...
          I don't think that will be a problem for this year's squad. The two incoming forwards, JSS and Dawe, are gifted skill sets of hands.

          Hoping Butala and Spicer can give defensive defenseman flavor, though counting on rooks for that isn't a great plan. Who coaches defense at Maine on the ice?

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          • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

            Called the Ticket Box Office today, ask them about the upcoming hockey schedule...had seen some by a Quinnipiac poster and called to find out if all is in order...was told there could be some changes and that in 1 to 2 weeks the schedule should be out and finalize in a manner that everyone can count on it...myself I try to figure dates so I can be at all the homes games possible....but anyways a little tidbit on the schedule to date.

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            • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

              Originally posted by Ma#1ne Hky View Post
              Called the Ticket Box Office today, ask them about the upcoming hockey schedule...had seen some by a Quinnipiac poster and called to find out if all is in order...was told there could be some changes and that in 1 to 2 weeks the schedule should be out and finalize in a manner that everyone can count on it...myself I try to figure dates so I can be at all the homes games possible....but anyways a little tidbit on the schedule to date.
              Ramp up. I have a feeling we got great winning spirits. Just wish coach would bring in Drobot, because he wins.

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              • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                Gene Reilly is head coach now in USHL...
                https://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...sen/699757002/

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                • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                  Originally posted by BlackI View Post
                  Not sure where Thiessen gets drafted, since some things I've read claim this isn't a draft with a lot of top end talent in goal but it is considered deep position. So will be interesting to see where/if he gets drafted. I wonder how much the injury will factor into things. Evidently he couldn't participate in Dubuque's tryout camp in USHL. But I agree, that combo seems as solid as solid gets. Got to love the talent in goal combined with Alfie grooming the Maine goalies. Get some staunch defense going and Maine could be back in contention for HE title and NCAA playoff spots.
                  I think you could be right that Thiessen does not get Drafted next weekend...been following the NHL Network and they say there will be a lot of Goaltenders to choose from...imo "IF/When " Thiessen gets Drafted will be in the late rounds. {late 6th rd. - late 7th rd.---Maybe a team with multi picks from the 5th round on will take a flyer on him, as usual just imo}.

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                  • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                    Originally posted by Ma#1ne Hky View Post
                    I think you could be right that Thiessen does not get Drafted next weekend...been following the NHL Network and they say there will be a lot of Goaltenders to choose from...imo "IF/When " Thiessen gets Drafted will be in the late rounds. {late 6th rd. - late 7th rd.---Maybe a team with multi picks from the 5th round on will take a flyer on him, as usual just imo}.
                    It is a reasonable and fair opinion. Let's hope he gets drafted!

                    For example, Keeper wasn't drafted. Anyone feel 100% confident he will be in a Maine jersey next year?

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                    • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                      Originally posted by BlackI View Post
                      It is a reasonable and fair opinion. Let's hope he gets drafted!

                      For example, Keeper wasn't drafted. Anyone feel 100% confident he will be in a Maine jersey next year?
                      I think for this upcoming season yes...beyond that is quite iffy.

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                      • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                        Originally posted by Ma#1ne Hky View Post
                        I think for this upcoming season yes...beyond that is quite iffy.
                        Some rule changes. Most interesting is you can dress an extra skater...

                        https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ne...Recommends.php

                        From BDN...

                        https://bangordailynews.com/2018/06/...nute-overtime/
                        Last edited by BlackI; 06-16-2018, 02:31 PM.

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                        • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                          This site has Thiessen ranked 5th goalie overall in the draft...
                          http://www.planetehockey.com/news-dr...ste,75078.html

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                          • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                            Originally posted by BlackI View Post
                            Some rule changes. Most interesting is you can dress an extra skater...

                            https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ne...Recommends.php

                            From BDN...

                            https://bangordailynews.com/2018/06/...nute-overtime/
                            Saw that and wonder what the advantage to a extra skater will be and if the Coaches were pushing for it..?

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                            • Re: UMaine Black Bears Recruiting

                              Originally posted by BlackI View Post
                              This site has Thiessen ranked 5th goalie overall in the draft...
                              http://www.planetehockey.com/news-dr...ste,75078.html
                              Interesting, as I said watched a lot of the NHL Network and his name never came up {unless I missed his name} with all the available goalies through out the hockey playing world. But anyways if he gets Drafted only points that he is on NHL teams radar.

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                              • Originally posted by Ma#1ne Hky View Post
                                Saw that and wonder what the advantage to a extra skater will be and if the Coaches were pushing for it..?
                                What does Maine goes for with the 19th skater? I would assume it would be a seventh dman, but maybe they to horses for courses with it.

                                I doubt this would happen, but why not let teams dress 23 skaters in the first four weeks or something like that? It would be good to give everyone a chance early in the season.
                                Originally posted by BobbyBrady
                                Crosby probably wouldn't even be on BC's top two lines next year

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