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2022 Winter Olympics Men’s Hockey TV Schedule Wednesday, February 9 Preliminary Round – Russian Olympic Committee vs. Switzerland When: 3:50 a.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – Czech Republic vs. Denmark When: 8:30 a.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Latvia When: 11:10 p.m. ET on CNBC Thursday, February 10 Preliminary Round – Finland vs. Slovakia When: 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – U.S. vs. China When: 8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – Canada vs. Germany When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Preliminary Round – Denmark vs. Russian Olympic Committee When: 11:10 p.m. ET on CNBC Friday, February 11 Preliminary Round – Czech Republic vs. Switzerland When: 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Slovakia When: 3:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Preliminary Round – Latvia vs. Finland When 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Preliminary Round – Canada vs. U.S. When: 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network Saturday, February 12 Preliminary Round – Germany vs. China When: 3:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Preliminary Round – Russian Olympic Committee vs. Czech Republic When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Preliminary Round – Switzerland vs. Denmark When: 12:00 p.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – Slovakia vs. Latvia When: 11:10 p.m. on CNBC Sunday, February 13 Preliminary Round – Finland vs. Sweden When: 4:40 a.m. ET on USA Network Preliminary Round – China vs. Canada When: 8:10 a.m. ET on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Preliminary Round – U.S. vs. Germany When: 8:10 a.m. ET on USA Network Monday, February 14 Qualification Playoff – 11:10 p.m. on CNBC Qualification Playoff – 11:10 p.m. on USA Network Tuesday, February 15 Qualification Playoff – 3:40 a.m. on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Qualification Playoff – 8:10 a.m. on Peacock and nbcolympics.com Qualification Playoff – 11:00 p.m. on USA Network Wednesday, February 16 Qualification Playoff – 1:30 a.m. ET on USA Network Qualification Playoff – 3:40 a.m. ET on USA Network Qualification Playoff – 8:30 a.m. ET on USA Network Thursday, February 17 Semifinal – 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network Friday, February 18 Semifinal – 8:45 a.m. ET on USA Network Saturday, February 19 Bronze Medal Game – 8:10 a.m. ET on CNBC Gold Medal Game – 11:10 p.m. ET on USA Network https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2022/02/03/2022-winter-olympics-a-guide-to-mens-hockey-at-the-beijing-winter-games/

Say what you will about Korea's National Team in 2018, but at least that time was overwhelming made up of Korean Players with only a few forgien imports, China may as well be the Canada B-Team. What's more embarrassing, getting beat badly, or being so worried about getting beat badly that you hire a team of mostly foreigners to represent your country? https://thediplomat.com/2022/02/china-recruited-canadians-to-avoid-embarrassment-on-olympic-ice/

MN State beats Northern 7-0, Dryden McKay sets record for Most Career Shutouts in college hockey, as well as school record for Most Wins by Goaltender.

He Tied Millers Record.

The UMass team owes there goalie a steak dinner, he was the sole reason that game wasn't 4-0.

https://www.nhl.com/news/former-st-louis-blues-captain-david-backes-retires-from-nhl/c-326105120 Not sure if he lives in the St. Louis area. but I wonder if a Retired pro-player might be interested in coaching a new NCAA D1 Team set to start in Next year...

UAH will not restart there program unless they are joining a conference, and I don't think UAA will have as much of a chance without a program. If the expansion has taught us anything is that hockey expands slowly, They could start there own conference, or see if the WCHA or College Hockey America would be willing to sponsor mens hockey again. I think a Lifeboat conference would be a more realistic option.

Well not so sure, I think we could make Flickertails work.

That is a good point, However lets look at the situation, Currently UAF and ASU are homeless, UAH and UAA have programs that have funding but won't be playing, Lindewood and Augustana are Both going to be adding college hockey, I think we have a real shot at see a lifeboat conference. ASU isn't as attractive an add as they thought they would be, and The NCHC isn't exactly looking to add new Teams, the CCHA is looking to keep the Conference geographically coherent, So outside of Augistana, they are not going to be interested in any of these teams. The Big-ten wants to expand within there existing member schools rather than affiliates. Bottom line you have enough schools here to make a conference, which is better for all of them, it means one school is guaranteed a trip to the National Tourney, and for at least a few years that would be probably between ASU and UAF, it could also make it easier for other non-traditional market teams to come in and have a home until there are enough teams in a given region to warrant breaking off to form a new conference.

First I don't think you will see any realignment happen for at least a few years, there are too many teams coming into college hockey, Augustina, Lindenwood are going to be coming in the next two years, Additionally UAH still has funding to restart the program once it can find a conference, TN State is looking, and of course there is the possibility that UAA may still get a chance to keep its program, along with UAF, and as much as some people are drooling over the Idea of Adding ASU I'm not a big fan of adding the Power Five schools until they have all given up on the idea of adding hockey to the PAC12 as a sponsored sport, as I think all in all the Big ten adding hockey has been a net negative. Besides if all the homeless schools were to come together they might be able to make a lifeboat conference until more schools add hockey, and then some real realignment could start to happen. For example if another Southern School adds hockey along with TN state, Then UNO, UAH Lindenwood might be able to create a southern Hockey Conference. Additionally out west if schools like UNLV and AZU were to add hockey it could create some realignment potential, there is also the possibility of UW or Oregon adding hockey, which would be great for the AK schools.

My bet is that he knows by the time Hastings contract is up that he's going to be too old to get the official nod for anything more than interim head coach, Its entirely possible they want someone who Hastings can train to be a long-term successor. Currently Mike's Contract expires in 2027 At which point he will be getting pretty close to retirement age, there is always a possibility that he may get another extension for a shorter term after that but, but I'm sure they want to bring on someone younger who might want to take over once Mike is ready to retire or call it quits, someone who Mike can train to emulate his coaching style and philosophy.

Is it just me or does it look like an Albino Cardinal...

I think emotions were still too high at the time the logo came out, I would say this would be a massive improvement on the current logo. I wouldn't expect that they will ditch the current logo anytime soon, but eventually they might give this a look in order to try an generate more sales... I think the fact that its from the artist who designed the Last Fighting Sioux logo might help.

I think Aldrich would be Interim, Not Sure it would make much sense a a long-term solution, the main advantage it has over there current facility is capacity. Also keep in mind the CCHA has indicated that its members are committing to upgrading a number of facilities related issues. Live video stream production upgrades featuring new synchronized CCHA-branded TV motion graphics package. Further live video stream production upgrades featuring additional camera angles, additional available replays, intermission & post-game interviews, etc. (Committed by 2023-24 season). Referee microphones to announce decisions through the public address (PA) system and television & radio broadcasts, keeping players, staff and fans informed throughout the game. Best-available 'official video review system' in hockey with high-definition (HD) cameras recording at an impressive 1080p resolution at 60 frames-per-second (fps), including installation of blue line cameras, for quicker and more accurate reviews. NHL replica goals, netting and skirts. Enhancements to visitor's dressing rooms in select arenas to provide professional experience for players. Upgrades to arena lighting in select arenas to enhance TV production quality. Addition of skate sharpener exhaust systems provided to all eight teams to improve air quality for team equipment managers. Some of these enhancements may in the end make St. Thomas Consider just building a whole new arena, Possibly on or near the Fairgrounds (Because parking and open space, to say nothing of use in offseason). However I think the league as a whole is willing to be a little more forgiving with St. Thomas, as they are making a Big jump, this I think is Directed more at BGSU, Ferris, and Some of the other Michigan Teams who's Broadcasts are painfully basic, often a small basic camera crew that just plays the radio broadcast for commentary. CCHA is definitely looking to not just become more geographically compact but be an improvement on the overall product.

I would say in general there are plenty of Alums but it will be interesting to see how many come out to watch them as a D-1 team. If they could fill Aldrich, with those low ceilings it could definitely become a loud and intimidating place to play.

Target Center is probably a little further afield than they would like, but could definitely work for big games, Aldrich arena, can seat about 3500 might be the better option for the short term. I still think Renovating Warner and Lee is the best option long-term, it could work for both hockey and basketball as well plus I know it needs to undergo some updates and upgrades anyways, so you have the potential for state funding ontop of whatever St. Thomas might put up. I wonder if Roy Wilkins Auditorium still has the equipment for making ice? The last time it was used to host hockey was back in the 70's so I doubt it still has the equipment, though these venues love to keep there schedules full so who knows if the city would be willing to get it back into shape for hockey. Target Center - Frozen Faceoff - Capacity 19,356 Rose and Lee Warner Coliseum- last time it hosted MN State Hockey Regionals - Capacity 6000 Aldrich Arena - Maplewood, MN - Capacity 3500 Roy Wilkins Auditorium Last Time it Hosted Hockey - 1972 - Capacity around 8000?

https://www.startribune.com/wcha-minnesota-state-mankato-bemidji-state/600074499/ Well, we knew it was coming ever since the 7 teams announced that they would leave, still sad to see it go, in her heyday there was nothing like the Final Five at the Excel.

Pretty weird to think that Sioux Falls has the facilities to support two Hockey teams, Sioux Falls arena, though old, could do the job, and the new Denny Sanford Premier Center is more than up to the task, which is good because I think the University of Sioux Falls has also expressed interest in the past. The Arena is the biggest Financial Hurdle for most teams, so already have a couple of serviceable facilities makes a huge difference. Sioux Falls Arena set up for Hockey Denny Sanford Premier Center

Any opinions on the New St. Thomas Sweaters?

That is a good point, there needs to be some sort of adjusted cap for payments, I think it should act as more of a stipend for students, basically if there tuition, Housing, and meal plan is covered, then any payments should more or less be in the reasonable realm spending money, may slightly more, but not drastically above what kids are payed for on campus jobs. This would also be a way for the Money making sports to subsidize the loss leader sports.

Maybe even add an NCAA hockey mode to the NHL game.

So as I understand it UAH still has funding for the program, its just been put on ice, granted, they will likely have to rebuild from scratch now but still there is funding and the have a facility that more than up to the task. I think UAH could Really Floursish in atlantic Hockey, and if Lindenwood and Tennesee state start a trend in the south maybe they could help forge a southern hockey conference.

True... but you know some idiot would start playing "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT" at all there games...

My bet would be the CCHA, but I would bet they won't do it right away, the are probably going to want to give the conference a few years to find its footing, and give the auggies a few years to get there house in order.