By Annie Maroon/DFP
Last week, Wes Myron became the third Boston University men’s hockey player in 14 months to leave the team midseason in search of better playing opportunities. BU (13–11–1, 10–7–1 Hockey East) coach Jack Parker said Myron was unhappy with his playing time and role on the team.
On Sunday, Parker spoke highly of those players who might have been frustrated with their minutes early in their time here, but stuck around and saw their work pay off — including the Terriers’ captain and their top scorer.
“[Senior captain Wade] Megan had his struggles his first two years before he blossomed into a great player,” Parker said. “Some of that might have been that we didn’t play him enough. Some of it had to do with him getting faster and stronger.
“[Sophomore forward Cason] Hohmann was miserable last year, but he didn’t leave.”
Wow – Parker’s words about Cisse and Myron are pathetic. He represents BU, show some class. Parker is not bigger than BU.
How about just say nothing. I’m sure they would have a few choice words for Parker as well. The kids have more class!
Show some class? How about the players show some class and respect for the University and hockey program they have committed to. Leaving your teammates out to dry like that is a pathetic move. Have some mental toughness to face adversity and maybe you will learn a little about yourself along the way. Builds characters, and it sounds like the guys who left were just “characters.”
Cisse and Myron showed nothing in college hockey. Both showed a lack of energy in any shift. How can you throw out a free college education when your chance of making any real money in pro is zero? When their careers in pro are over, after making very low pay, where will they be in the job search? It is not easy ot there. Ask many recent grads.
I agree Parker might be better off saying nothing…BUT his comments are dead on…there’s plenty of players in college hockey that didn’t start out so well but ended with great careers
Interesting that Parker comments (bashes) Cisse and Myron but never said a word about Glass.
I think the way you avoid losing guys during the season is to look for recruits who are committed to playing hockey and getting an education. If someone is just here for hockey, it’s likely they’ll leave if things don’t go well on the ice. Typically, championship teams have a strong senior class. As I recall, we had six or seven seniors in 2009. I realize that you can’t completely ignore the legitimate pro prospects who are apt to leave after a couple of years if you want to compete for a national championship, but I believe the best way to develop a strong team culture that will endure from class to class is to spend about two out of every three scholarships on guys who you believe are likely to go the distance in the classroom and on the ice. I really like the idea of rooting for student-athletes rather than hired guns. If I wanted to root for hired guns, I’d pay to watch professional teams.
Good. so then we can have a bunch of Ryan Rukkia’s and 13 games a year.
N0, what we need are more guys like Kevin Shattenkirk and Alex Chiasson who are both solid in the classroom and on the ice. If im not mistaken, both of them were pretty dam close to graduating in three years.
good you can pay to watch them play (and lose) at 430 on monday
I think the way you avoid losing guys during the season is to look for a better coach!