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Radio Replacement?
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:20 pm
by BGDrew
Has anyone heard if the athletic department is going to replace Andy or not? I heard a rumor that all the responsibilities are going to be given to BGRSO, but haven't heard anything for sure.
Re: Radio Replacement?
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:22 pm
by TG1996
BGDrew wrote:Has anyone heard if the athletic department is going to replace Andy or not? I heard a rumor that all the responsibilities are going to be given to BGRSO, but haven't heard anything for sure.
What a novel concept.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:19 pm
by Puckhead
Speaking of replacements: anyone heard anything about an assistant
hockey coach. Any rumors?
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:32 pm
by heyman
I believe a BG graduate and ex-NHL guy was hired but since it's not up anywhere I can't say the name.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:35 pm
by TG1996
heyman wrote:I believe a BG graduate and ex-NHL guy was hired but since it's not up anywhere I can't say the name.
That would be awesome. I know there are a number of Falcons who spent time in the NHL that have taken on coaching roles of late. Or just having someone that has an attachment to BG *and* the NHL experience would be outstanding!
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:42 pm
by BGDrew
As I go to dig out my media guide...
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:56 pm
by TG1996
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:09 pm
by BGDrew
Touché. Anybody have some guesses?
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:20 pm
by TG1996
I have a few, though they all seem to be working in positions where becoming a second or third assistant at BG doesn't seem to fit. I'd think it would have to be "off the board" a little, someone who's recently removed from playing.
And I don't think Peter Ratchuk is it.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:37 pm
by BGDrew
I tried Google'ing a few names, and just couldn't come up with any that made sense. Does anyone else think having a complete BG coaching staff might be a bad thing? I felt that when they hired DC it was a great hire because it brought in someone who had outside knowledge.
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:24 am
by tiznow
Agreed, the player I was thinking of is an assistant in the AHL, I don't think he will come to BG.
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:05 am
by BGFan
Gee, I have a good idea who it is....
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:54 am
by JoeFalcon
My sources tell me that Jack Reilly, formerly associated with the Minnesota Youth Hockey Program, is on the radar screen.
"Gordon, if you miss this shot, you're not just letting me down--you're letting the whole team down too."
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:57 am
by Puckhead
I've heard Tdd Rierden. Many years in NHL and IHL or Ahl.
I agree with Drew ( scary ain't it ) that hiring someone like DC with outside knowledge would be good.
Why is this still a secret? Like the contract extension? Sorry the "Grassy Knoll" side of my brain working again.
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:27 pm
by TG1996
Puckhead wrote:I've heard Tdd Rierden. Many years in NHL and IHL or Ahl.
I agree with Drew ( scary ain't it ) that hiring someone like DC with outside knowledge would be good.
Why is this still a secret? Like the contract extension? Sorry the "Grassy Knoll" side of my brain working again.
I had forgotten about Rierden, but he was around the "era" I was thinking about. I remember going to games as a freshman thinking Todd looked about 8 foot tall on his skates.
And outside knowledge has its benefits, but I'd say hiring someone who's been through four years at BG has a great upside as well. (To talk up the "family" quality of campus, features of the education, etc.)