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Looks like the REA also schedule a concert the night of the Youngstown game.

What's an FPA?

Some new UAA renderings. Their Board of Regents is going to officially enter an MOU with the Seawolf Hockey Alliance tomorrow. Doesn't mean anything is going to get built, but it's another step in the right direction. Meeting May 21, 2025 - Board of Regents' Facilities and Land Management Committee Agenda Category Full Board Consent Agenda Subject Approval to sign and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the Seawolf Hockey Alliance (SHA) Type Action Recommended Action MOTION: “The Facilities and Land Management Committee recommends that the Board of Regents grant authorization to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to sign and execute the MOU, as presented, between UAA and the Seawolf Hockey Alliance (SHA) to facilitate the development of formal agreements between the parties to pursue construction of a Division 1 competitive community ice complex on the Anchorage Campus (the “project”). This motion does not grant approval for a ground lease of land or overall project approval – any such actions will be subject to future Board approval. This motion is effective May 21, 2025.” Rational and Recommendation: During the February 20-21, 2025 Board of Regents (BOR) meeting the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) brought forward a request to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Seawolf Hockey Alliance (SHA) to jointly pursue a new community ice complex. The board passed a motion for UAA to draft an MOU for presentation at the May 2025 BOR meeting. This action is the follow-on of that motion based upon UAA and SHA development and negotiation of the authorized draft MOU. This MOU is meant to serve as a non-binding, general framework for future agreements between the university and SHA in pursuit of a Division 1 competitive ice complex. The MOU positions SHA as the primary fundraiser for this effort, with UAA securing necessary project approvals and ensuring master plan and programmatic alignment. Both UAA and SHA will guide the technical aspects of the building design and fundraising plan. The MOU does not grant approval for any ground lease or overall project approval. The anticipated next steps following execution of this MOU is for UAA to prepare a request for Formal Project Approval (FPA) for consideration, prospectively at the September 2025 BOR meeting. In addition to FPA, UAA and SHA will develop a more detailed development agreement that will set specific terms on items such as fundraising, design considerations, timeline to execute the project, building/space naming plan, the terms of which will be shared with the BOR as part of the FPA approval. https://go.boarddocs.com/ak/alaska/Board.nsf/files/DGPMPZ5C471D/$file/20250521 - UAA-SHA MOU presentation.pdf

I don't think P3 projects should be counted as fundraising and the fundraising for the Pollard addition took forever, and it's way smaller than originally planned. Happy they got it done, and they were creative, but I strongly disagree that he deserves any credit for fundraising.

Anyone send an email and get a response? Curious what they say...

Where is their office? Doesn't UND already rent out the entire first floor? Curious if they are mixed in with the athletic department offices there?

UND hasen't opted in yet. There isn't a limit for schools that don't opt in.

For the next two years, the NCHC could allow a company like Roku to simulcast some games or show replays on its "fast" channel in conjunction with better promotion of the NCHC app, by also listing the hockey games in their sports "on now" section.

So, stealing? 80-85% of the NCHC's subscription revenue goes back to the schools (or UND in this case).

All of Notr Dames home games are on Peacock, no? That would still be a deal breaker unless the NCHC streaming deal were also through Peacock I'd think.

Watching this Mario Lamoureux interview and he made an interesting comment about Dane Jackson that was nice to hear. From 3 months ago, before the coaching search.

You dont know that he didnt.

"ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) President's Council has approved a new governance structure that recognizes the strong partnership between key multi-sport conferences and positions the league for continued success as the dominant conference in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)." The presidents are in charge of moves like this, not Fenton.

It's so refreshing seeing you be optimistic!

Assuming Rhombus's 1883 Ale is no longer being sold, this could be a great opportunity for an amazing UND branded beer with much greater distribution. Very cool news though - this will be a well known destination similar to the Blue Moose, Parrots Cay, Toasted Frog, Red Pepper, etc.

Wow. The timing of the temporary relocation of the bombers to the Grand Forks AFB couldn't have been better, to help compensate for the loss of Canadian traffic.

Any mention of charitable gambling? UND has a chance to finally get their foot in the door without taking an opportunity away from an existing non profit. The cause would match well with the location near the athletics facilities.

Interesting mention of Midco here... https://herosports.com/fbs-fcs-hidden-geology-lesson-conference-realignment-ksks/

This is part of an email response from Heather Weems prior to the NCHC's annual meeting last spring:

With all due respect, the post you responded to didn't say that, hense the confusion. Looking back, it seems that most of the discussion was questioning CBSSN's commitment to the league given the fact that they have reduced the number of games they broadcast annually. Weather or not CBSSN would be willing to sign a new contract for simlar terms, it's logical that the league would explore their options, no? The NCHC.TV contract with Sidearm doesn't expire until after 2026-27 season, but the CBSSN contract expired at the end of this season without any announcment regarding an extension. That makes sense though given the future rights for the MWC and PAC are still up in the air, imo. The move to conference sites for the conference tournament is potentially another issue, so I don't think it's accurate to say that it's a fact the NCHC will be with CBSSN next year.

Thanks for posting.

Care to elaborate?

Schmaltz did an interview with him recently and it was great. He does a great job with his guests and interviews, imo. A lot of people may not like his schtick, but I think he does a good enough job of not letting that bleed into interviews with his guests - his Chyzik interview is a great example of that. I haven't seen this one yet, but I'm somewhat suprised that he did it with Gucci rather than with Guage on his other pod. Not everyone likes his humor, but he doesn't take it too seriously so I don't see why anyone should be offended by it. I find it to be a nice change of pace compared to everything else that's out there. He's talented though, no doubt about that imo.

I can't really read this, but it may be your answer? https://www.grandforksgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/54855

Click and scroll down - Ray Richards development update... https://www.grandforksgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/54839/638803203801039249