I wonder if Mr Housley will coach HS again in 2010?

StayAtHomeD · Post by **StayAtHomeD** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:50 am

I understand his son will be graduating so I wonder if he continues in Stillwater or moves on to the NHL coaching ranks? I just can't see him wanting to coach college since he went straight from HS to the NHL himself.

I would say he has done a pretty solid job in a tough place to win. HM takes so many of their top players ect.

Thoughts?

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:58 am

I could see this happening, but I doubt it right now...

StayAtHomeD · Post by **StayAtHomeD** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:07 am

starmvp wrote:I could see this happening, but I doubt it right now...

Let's hope he makes his decision before Brett Favre makes his!

Seriously though, maybe he is just content with what he is doing-coaching during the season and doing the Tourney in the spring.

It will be interesting.

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:49 am

Hill is hard on stillwater, W.B.L. , and woodbury. That tends to help us up in F.L. That's got to be hard on a coach when they see would be " TOP PLAYERS" Head down the street [36] to play for Hill. Not to mention get beat by them in sections.

StayAtHomeD · Post by **StayAtHomeD** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:28 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Hill is hard on stillwater, W.B.L. , and woodbury. That tends to help us up in F.L. That's got to be hard on a coach when they see would be " TOP PLAYERS" Head down the street [36] to play for Hill. Not to mention get beat by them in sections.

Your boys in FL had a pretty good year. I was really expecting them to make some noise in the sections. How do they look for next year?

pioneers · Post by **pioneers** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:45 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Hill is hard on stillwater, W.B.L. , and woodbury. That tends to help us up in F.L. That's got to be hard on a coach when they see would be " TOP PLAYERS" Head down the street [36] to play for Hill. Not to mention get beat by them in sections.

Actually, Highway 5 is a much quicker route.

The Exiled One · Post by **The Exiled One** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:24 pm

I was thinking that if the Gophers hang on to their head coach, they certainly won't hang on to their first assistant. Since Hill is supposed to be the guy who works with the defensemen, I wonder if Housley would be a candidate to replace him?

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:03 pm

F.L. lost Four to graduation.

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:39 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Hill is hard on stillwater, W.B.L. , and woodbury. That tends to help us up in F.L. That's got to be hard on a coach when they see would be " TOP PLAYERS" Head down the street [36] to play for Hill. Not to mention get beat by them in sections.

Haven't you heard?....the pipeline from Stillwater to Hill-Murray has been closed by Coach Housely. I suspect he will stay & reap all the rewards.

ilbok · Post by **ilbok** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:41 pm

The question,

"Will Housley coach again in 2010?"

begs another ...

When did he start?

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:03 pm

Keep all pipes closed utill they have to play Shattuck first round. [ " they go there for the education"]

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:47 pm

The Exiled One wrote:I was thinking that if the Gophers hang on to their head coach, they certainly won't hang on to their first assistant. Since Hill is supposed to be the guy who works with the defensemen, I wonder if Housley would be a candidate to replace him?

How about Housley coming in as a volunteer D coach for the Gophers? I have heard that he has invested right and likely doesn't need the money. I know he has a nice crib on the St. Croix.

Bill Watson, former Hobey Baker winner is a volunteer coach for the Bulldogs ......... why not Housley?

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:59 pm

What would that do,or, how would that effect the U of M program?

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:13 pm

old goalie85 wrote:What would that do,or, how would that effect the U of M program?

From what I hear, the U of M D Coach is John Hill and John Hill was not a defensemen.

Phil Housely has earned more NHL points than any other American born defensemen. Up until recently, he led all American born NHL players (forwards and D) in points.

I think he could help at the U of M.

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:59 pm

I was wondering from a recruits point of view. If my kid plays D i would think a coach like him would be quite a draw.

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:16 pm

old goalie85 wrote:I was wondering from a recruits point of view. If my kid plays D i would think a coach like him would be quite a draw.

UMD draws value from Bill Watson, he has an impressive resume. Take a look:

http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-mens-h ... e=coaching

council member retired · Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:41 pm

would a great coach be able to persuade those kids to stay at the local resident? Or build a atmosphere they wouldn't want to leave?

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:05 am

Rather than dwell on what he accomplished as a player, people should look at what he has done as a coach. I doubt he has any shot at coaching in a major college program, but coaches looking to hire will look at his coaching resume first. He will coaching, not playing. Has he developed players? Is he respected in the coaching community? How does he carry himself on/off the ice?

A school struggling and looking for a name, may throw him a bone. The fact that he hasn't accomplished much during his time at Stillwater has to say something. Also, the fact that he wasn't able to attract local players to play for him also says something.

I selfishly want him to stay right where he is. His presence at Stillwater makes options around him look that much better.

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:25 am

Lechner to U of St Thomas.
Housley to Hill

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:42 am

mulefarm wrote:Lechner to U of St Thomas.
Housley to Hill

Not funny trying to kill a guy with a sudden heart attack.

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:42 am

If Lechner goes to St Thomas, Look for Steve Czech to get the Hill job.

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:48 am

I doubt Lex will give up all that he has at HM for another job. People should know, he enjoys coaching hockey, but baseball is his passion. It would also be tough to give up his AD job.

If/when he does hang it up, Bill Schafhauser will slide over from the girl's program and join his brother to run the boy's team.

The Exiled One · Post by **The Exiled One** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:04 am

Pioneerprideguy wrote:Rather than dwell on what he accomplished as a player, people should look at what he has done as a coach. I doubt he has any shot at coaching in a major college program, but coaches looking to hire will look at his coaching resume first.

The first assistant coach at many major college programs is expected to develop the defensemen and recruit. Obviously, he should do a fair job at developing defensemen. And, I don't know how Housley would feel about flying all over North America talking to kids, but with his name recognition, he would probably do pretty well at it. I would agree with you that he doesn't seem to have the pedigree to be a collegiate head coach... yet.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:12 am

breakout wrote:
old goalie85 wrote:What would that do,or, how would that effect the U of M program?

From what I hear, the U of M D Coach is John Hill and John Hill was not a defensemen.

Phil Housely has earned more NHL points than any other American born defensemen. Up until recently, he led all American born NHL players (forwards and D) in points.

I think he could help at the U of M.

Tom Strehlow wasn't a goalie in high school at Mahtomedi, yet he coaches the goalies for the Zephyr's.

StayAtHomeD · Post by **StayAtHomeD** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:48 am

The Exiled One wrote:
Pioneerprideguy wrote:Rather than dwell on what he accomplished as a player, people should look at what he has done as a coach. I doubt he has any shot at coaching in a major college program, but coaches looking to hire will look at his coaching resume first.
The first assistant coach at many major college programs is expected to develop the defensemen and recruit. Obviously, he should do a fair job at developing defensemen. And, I don't know how Housley would feel about flying all over North America talking to kids, but with his name recognition, he would probably do pretty well at it. I would agree with you that he doesn't seem to have the pedigree to be a collegiate head coach... yet.

I would think they could put Housley right into the NHL as an assistant and he would fit right in. He was the ultimate pro hockey player. The way he took care of his body and his work ethic is legendary. I would think he would get much more respect in the NHL.