breakin face Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 First time poster long time readed here, I am just curious as to where everybody sees the WCHA in the next five years. Do you think the league is looking to expand, disband, or stay exactly the same. I far one wouldn't be shocked to see the State University of Bemidji in place of the dogheads at Michigan Tech. I hope the league is still going to be top notch year in and year out, but with grumblings of a new western league forming with the Colorado schools and the Alaska's I am worried we will lose two solid members in Denver and CC. Hit me with facts bloggers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 First time poster long time readed here, I am just curious as to where everybody sees the WCHA in the next five years. Do you think the league is looking to expand, disband, or stay exactly the same. I far one wouldn't be shocked to see the State University of Bemidji in place of the dogheads at Michigan Tech. I hope the league is still going to be top notch year in and year out, but with grumblings of a new western league forming with the Colorado schools and the Alaska's I am worried we will lose two solid members in Denver and CC. Hit me with facts bloggers!!! there is no way denver and cc leave the wcha for a new western conference with the the alaska schools they would be fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxman Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 First time poster long time readed here, I am just curious as to where everybody sees the WCHA in the next five years. Do you think the league is looking to expand, disband, or stay exactly the same. I far one wouldn't be shocked to see the State University of Bemidji in place of the dogheads at Michigan Tech. I hope the league is still going to be top notch year in and year out, but with grumblings of a new western league forming with the Colorado schools and the Alaska's I am worried we will lose two solid members in Denver and CC. Hit me with facts bloggers!!! Sorry, but MTU has a very long WCHA history. I would prefer to keep them. If anyone leaves, it should be UAA. That might not be good from their perspective, but to me they are the weakest link in the conference. There are geographically remote from the rest of the conference. I am not seeking to get rid of them, just that it would make more WCHA sense for them to go. MTU is fine geographically and they have had their good years in the league. Houghton is also a good place to visit as a fan. If anyone leaves, I believe that we would have several schools clamoring to get in (especially Bemidji), but I would hate to lose anyone other than UAA. I view the formation of a Big 10 conference a bigger threat to the WCHA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I think the league is going to disband, and all the teams will either fold, or join Hockey East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakin face Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sorry, but MTU has a very long WCHA history. I would prefer to keep them. If anyone leaves, it should be UAA. That might not be good from their perspective, but to me they are the weakest link in the conference. There are geographically remote from the rest of the conference. I am not seeking to get rid of them, just that it would make more WCHA sense for them to go. MTU is fine geographically and they have had their good years in the league. Houghton is also a good place to visit as a fan. If anyone leaves, I believe that we would have several schools clamoring to get in (especially Bemidji), but I would hate to lose anyone other than UAA. I view the formation of a Big 10 conference a bigger threat to the WCHA. I have a feeling Anchorage is here to stay, they have no where to go. Tech on the other hand would be a nice fit in the CCHA with six Michigan schools already in it. There is no way the CCHA would adopt another Alaska team causing their schools to shoot out to AK twice a year. There is absolutely no way the coaches and athletic directors would allow that to happen. I can see a conference consisting of Denver, CC, Air Force, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Omaha, and the potential British Columbia schools being a legit possibility. The Big Ten conference has been beaten to death already, and frankly if it was going to happen it would have happened by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I heard that the WCHA traded Alaska Anchorage to Hockey East. In exchange, the WCHA gets Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 OK, but seriously, nobody in their right mind would leave the WCHA. And, I can't see the WCHA adding teams (borderline too many already). The most that can happen is the scheduling agreement with Bemidji so their program can stay afloat until a viable conference choice comes up ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 What "grumbligs" of a new conference?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I heard that the WCHA traded Alaska Anchorage to Hockey East. In exchange, the WCHA gets Maine. I heard it was to the ccha for miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 What "grumbligs" of a new conference?? I am thinking we shouldn't feed the troll. There hasn't been any grumbling that I have heard except maybe the virg foss article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverman Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I heard that the WCHA traded Alaska Anchorage to Hockey East. In exchange, the WCHA gets Maine. Great!!!! Oh your just pulling my chain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverman Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I would love for the CCHA to trade UNO for MTU. Should have let them go a few years back when they wanted to leave!! Da*n McCloud should have let UNO into the WCHA!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Schwartz Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I would love for the CCHA to trade UNO for MTU. Should have let them go a few years back when they wanted to leave!! Da*n McCloud should have let UNO into the WCHA!! Why would you rather have Nebraska Omaha in the WCHA rather than Michigan Tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I hope we get in the EZAC. That should bump our winning percentage up a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I think the league is going to disband, and all the teams will either fold, or join Hockey East. UND isn't going hockey east. They're going to join the CCHA! UMN will join AHA to exact revenge on Holy Cross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 UND isn't going hockey east. They're going to join the CCHA! UMN will join AHA to exact revenge on Holy Cross! As if the AHA would take a third rate program like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2HKY Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 If the WCHA loses teams (Minnesota & Wisconsin) it probably can be blamed on the Big Ten Network. I personally would hate to see it happen, but I think it probably will at some point. The Big Ten would love to give their teams more exposure and generate more fan interest by playing each other. It is ultimately about making money. Capital Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) If the WCHA loses teams (Minnesota & Wisconsin) it probably can be blamed on the Big Ten Network. I pesonally would hate to see it happen, but I think it probably will at some point. The Big Ten would love to give their teams more exposure and generate more fan interest by playing each other. It is ultimately about making money. Capital Times You can talk about this all you want it probably isn't going to happen, it isn't going to affect UND all that much... I have heard about this since I was in my late 20's, just for the record I am now 41, yeah ok... UND would still be a power house reguardless if there is a Big ten conference or not, there would only be 6 teams and they would still have to play other teams, they are not guarenteed sucess either. Say they get 6 teams I doubt your going to see 5 of BTHC teams making the NCAA tourney... Some one is going to lose... Edited April 20, 2008 by Goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighting Sioux Fan Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 How long does it take a new conference to get an auto bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 How long does it take a new conference to get an auto bid? If I am not mistaken wouldn't they have to wait before they were given an auto bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherz Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 A Big 10 conference would be pretty awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherguy33 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Normally, I would dismiss the Big Ten hockey league becoming a reality. In the past the words have come from people hoping to to see a Big Ten Conference in Hockey. Common sense and money were always the issues. However, with the advent of th BTN and the fact that Illinois and Penn State are successfully growing teams in the ACHA with support from the Universities. You cant just laugh it off anymore. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Illinois would not be Universities dismissed if they came together to form a league. Auto bids would not be an issue, I wouldn't want to see it. I never thought I would see a school build a womens soccer stadium, softball stadium, Women's hockey arena and a Rowing house because they have a football program either. Dumber things have been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I never thought I would see a school build a womens soccer stadium, softball stadium, Women's hockey arena and a Rowing house because they have a football program either. Dumber things have been done. Rather keep them barefoot and pregnant, huh? Seriously, your Neanderthal garb is showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherguy33 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Rather keep them barefoot and pregnant, huh? Seriously, your Neanderthal garb is showing. Get off of your high horse. Your judgemental as* is showing..... You have no idea how wrong you are. I was talking about the "business" model of building and using capital that would be more wisley spent elswhere at a public U. Know it all...explain the need for Ridder Arena? The very core of why Ridder is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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