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Neato wrote on Jan 13, 2008 12:01 PM:

" The trade obviously didn't help as they were beaten on Friday and Saturday night by the Witchita Falls Wildcats. Wonder who Smith will blame for the losses and trade now? "




wow.. wrote on Jan 8, 2008 7:59 AM:

" I really hope they didnt get rid of JC for nothing. Future considerations is about as good as 6 rolls of white tape and a set of water bottles. Just because a player asks for a trade doesn't mean you should give them away. I wonder if any team would even take kincaid, i think mcdonalds might take him. "




Responsibility wrote on Jan 3, 2008 3:45 AM:

" Coach Smith has done nothing but take responsibility for this team. I commend the move of last years players that were selfish and were not willing to buy into a philosophy of team play. Smith has shouldered and taken responsibility for this organization, he is the only reason Jr. A Hockey is up and running in the Mat-Su Valley. Remember folks he is one of the top two winningest coaches in the State of Alaska at all levels and you don't accomplish this by not having any backbone or having any ability to motivate. Good Job Jamie "




Dan Ref wrote on Dec 31, 2007 1:51 PM:

" Production from players is not something coaches can always produce. No different than you armchair quarterbacks making plays for a game. You have no control. Jamie knows if a player isnt producing to try other methods and practice. But the next step is to move them on and get someone else. He has a whole team to improve and thats how junior hockey is. If you dont like it, then go back to playing your playstation and you can make your own decisions. Jamie cant just pause the game like you can.

Good job Jamie and valley hockey! "




About Time wrote on Dec 30, 2007 12:27 PM:

" JC and Kinkaid. Two players tied with a -13. You can't blame a coach for that. JC had no heart for the game any more, didn't want to mix it up with the opposing offense, refused to make contact on the backside. And his turnovers on defense continued to cause headaches. Kinkaid, running around with his sunglasses on like he is a rock star has no desire to get any better and is a constant distraction. Both players were the only ones who completely blew off their mid season interviews. No wonder one gone and the other on the wire. "




Disappointed fan wrote on Dec 30, 2007 9:27 AM:

" “We weren’t getting a lot of production out of him,” Smith said. The Coach continues to blame players and doesn't take any of the responsibility. What's next, blame the referees and start trading them out? Blame the fans and start hauling others in from Anchorage or Denver? Smith either can't or won't motivate his team AND has no spine. I'm more disappointed with the coach than I am the team. "




dude wrote on Dec 30, 2007 7:57 AM:

" The aves keep having D problems. I hope the can get someone reliable to replace JC. "