I think you're mistaken, ESPN3 is the online channel. ESPNU is a TV network available on dish,direct or your cable provider. The Marriot in Mpls. had ESPNU on its channel guide. Midco has it also.
The fire Hak chant everyone is getting their panties in a twist over was from one LOUD, drunk guy in the suite next to ours. I did not hear a sustained chant from the crowd.
Everyone's been complaining about lack of fan participation and you complain about what little fan participation there is? The "Thank You" is a tradition throughout college hockey.
Don't think they're allowed to bring in signs anymore either. They used to check them so they weren't too obnoxious,now I believe they're flat out banned.