Dick Umile Quotes on Education (2 Quotes)

I'm afraid it's something we're going to have to deal with more. I think they should stay four years and get their education, but I'm biased. Even if a player goes pro after two or three years, he's made you a better program. They can come back and get their degrees. It's better to have them for two or three years than not at all. It makes recruiting more complicated.

There's no question they've done a lot for the league, the state of Maine, and the University of Maine. They're a big-time playoff hockey program.