For those that haven't seen this I included the Saint Cloud times perspective on this matter. I think McLeod has a case of wishful thinking if thinks this matter is over.
This is the second league action against St. Cloud State in three weeks and the third of the season. Motzko received a league reprimand for his actions toward an official following a 6-4 loss Jan. 30 at Colorado College. And Aaron Marvin was suspended one game for a Nov. 13 hit from behind on Sioux captain Chay Genoway that ignited the situation that resurfaced Saturday.
"Unfortunately, I can't win when it comes to talking about what happened," Motzko said on his radio show Monday when talking about the Lamoureux-Marvin conflict. "We're in a position (in the standings) where we can't afford to lose anyone. All I can say is I'm really glad Aaron Marvin is going to play Friday. It gives us a better chance to win."
Lamoureux, a sophomore forward, was suspended for “violating the WCHA Code of Conduct/Sportsmanship Rules.” Late in the first period, he tried to instigate an altercation with Marvin. The two dropped their gloves and removed their helmets to fight, only the two linesmen jumped in and pinioned their arms before the could throw any punches. Each received a double-minor for unsportsmanlike conduct and a 10-minute misconduct. Both later acknowledged the intention was to settle the dispute brewing since Marvin hit Genoway, causing a concussion that has kept the latter off the ice since.
“We have addressed this with both parties,” WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod said Thursday. “I know Mario Lamoureux may have said he doesn’t feel that way, but we have assurances from both teams that this is something we’re putting behind us.” [SC Times]
McLeod notes specifically about Mario not agreeing. Why bother? The kid needs to just shut his mouth and Hak should be telling him to zip it cuz he's just making it worse.
ReplyDeleteMcLeod doesn't give a crap about feedback and isn't open to reason, critique, or changing his mind.
Amy it was a stupid ruling, I am sure most don't agree with it. Basically the WCHA has taken sides when it shouldn't have.
ReplyDeleteI say it's not about taking sides at all. It's about control. They've got it controlled that the coaches can't say negative things to the media or get a fine and possibly more. So, once Mario ran his mouth you know it pissed them off and they're going under that vague rule.
ReplyDeleteHas nothing to do with sides...has everything to do with "don't you dare say bad things about us!!" BABIES.
I'm guessing next season the players will be under the same rules of not being able to say negative things to the media.
I say if you can't stand some feedback then quit and move on. That's exactly what McLeod and Sheppard need to do.
This probably has to do with McClown and Shep knowing that they can't count on support from the Sioux.
ReplyDeleteThey're pandering to St Clown.
Why doesn't our AD step in and rip these guys. I agree that a player shouldn't be making comments in the media, and apparently Hak will be fined so someone should step up and take a stand. This is getting out of control, its like a bad dream.
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