| This is exactly the point I was trying to make - NOT belittle US collegiate
hockey players. The NCAA system of developping athletes produces ethics
problems. The athletes take up seats in classes (the ones they actually
attend) while people like your friend get the shaft. Then, look at the
attitude eminating from NBA and NFL pros that were stroked and pampered
through their college years. Compare that to NHL players.
While far from perfect, I think the Major Junior leagues in hockey
are the best way for athletes to be prepared for pro leagues. Those that
dont make it can always go back to school after they have had their shot,
and the universities are no worse for the wear. |
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| Again, theres more, I just dont want to type anymore. I can admit,
Keenan
made some good moves too (probably better that Burke), but the way he
makes
good hard-working hockey players look bad just to prove a point (or
something) is why I really hated to see him coaching the nucks. |
| On 28 Jan 1997 22:13:40 GMT, wrote:
Excellent reply, Joe. There are a few people who hate Lemieux and
instead of just saying so, come up with ridiculous reasons. Another
point to be noted in his skipping back to back games was that if the
second game was at home, he would play the home game to avoid travel.
And more importantly it is the folks in Pittsburgh who are paying his
salary and want to see him play on home ice. Nothing wrong with that.
As for his comments on officiating, I dont see anything
wrong with
that. Hockey officiating is by far the most inconsistent of any major
sport and if anybody can do something to change it, it is the superstars
who must voice their opinion. Lemieux summed up the NHL best in his
garage league quote. Note that for most Lemieux haters, when Gretzky
complains, he does not whine but is the sports ambassador but when
Mario does it, it is whining and he has no class.
Seriously, how many players stay with. |
| That the NCAA should have easily won. The CIAU is great hockey, but
its filled with players who aspire to goals other than hockey careers.
They are mostly CHL has-beens who couldnt make the grade at the pro
level and are looking to play some competitive hockey while earning
a degree toward a real job.
The top NCAA players ARE aspiring NHLers and hotter prospects. These guys
are recruited. |
