SiouxVolley Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 16 hours ago, Yote 53 said: Wouldn't it be ironic if D1 hockey took off in the SEC before it ever does in the PAC? With ASU going D1 we hear about other PAC schools kicking the tires, and hockey has really grown out West, but the PAC schools are hurting for money because of bad TV deals. The SEC is flush with cash and there are some ACHA club programs in the SEC with good followings. I could legitimately see some SEC schools starting D1 programs. You can only build so many football and baseball facilities. At some point you have to spend that money in order to keep your tax exempt status. I still think the Big Ten needs to really put some pressure on Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana to start D1 programs. All schools have facilities in place, under construction, or have plans for facilities in various stages. Well the SEC Network is making more $ each year while the PAC12 network is floundering. The SEC and BIG can afford hockey so much more easily than other conferences. Wouldn't be surprised if UGA adds men's hockey and women's lax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 5 hours ago, SiouxVolley said: Well the SEC Network is making more $ each year while the PAC12 network is floundering. The SEC and BIG can afford hockey so much more easily than other conferences. Wouldn't be surprised if UGA adds men's hockey and women's lax. That's what happens when your commissioner is incompetent.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 San Jose Barracuda @sjbarracuda Today, San Jose City Council approved a 200,000 square-foot expansion of @S4A_Ice at San Jose, which will add two recreational ice sheets to the facility, including a 4,200-seat, two-story arena which will serve as the new home for the #SJBarracuda http://www.sjbarracuda.com/news/detail/san-jose-city-council-approves-expansion-to-solar4america-ice-at-san-jose San Jose State plays there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXpucks Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Don't know if they'll ever make D1, but UMC is bringing back hockey in the ACHA, and have hired GF Youth Hockey Director Steve Johnson as coach....http://www.kroxam.com/2020/01/31/umc-hires-former-und-st-cloud-state-assistant-coach-steve-johnson-to-coach-club-hockey-team/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Watched some of UND vs P-Fort Wayne mbb last night and saw it was in a hockey arena. The Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL draw the most fans in that league. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wane.com/sports/komets/komets-boast-top-attendance-numbers-in-echl/amp/ Would think all these cities would be good for college hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Looks like the America East schools (VT, UNH,, Me, and UM-Lowell) want to breakaway from Hockey East and form their own confernce. They can add HE member Merrimack and one of Sacred Neart and Holy Cross to make six. https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2020/01/31_Finalists-Emerge-For-Hockey.php That would create a couple openings in the AHA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dden3 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 2:16 PM, Blackheart said: That depends...did you mean to type UND and typed UNO by mistake? Nope meant UNO. It is 50 miles from Lincoln and part of the NE university system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel_Sioux Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 9:09 PM, farce poobah said: Speaking of hockey down south, is there any possibility of UND / NCHC hosting a Frozen Four in Nashville? Hmmmm. Why would they? Nashville is pretty far away from all of the NCHC school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 44 minutes ago, Rebel_Sioux said: Why would they? Nashville is pretty far away from all of the NCHC school. Didn't they try to host one at MSG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90siouxfan Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 didn't Wisconson host in Tampa in 16? I don't think geography is a significant consideration for hosting a frozen four? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 There are people here that are convinced the High Point DI hockey arena is a lie. https://www.construction.com/projects/high-point-university-ice-hockey-facility/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 3:17 PM, Rebel_Sioux said: Why would they? Nashville is pretty far away from all of the NCHC school. Miami RedHawks are fairly close. UAH Chargers a couple hours closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbone Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 4:18 PM, 90siouxfan said: didn't Wisconson host in Tampa in 16? I don't think geography is a significant consideration for hosting a frozen four? Maine is closer to Anaheim, and Alaska Anchorage was the host there. That was a darn good Maine team that won also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The Vegas Knights bought an AHL team that will play in Orleans Arena. Wonder what the diminishing chances are of a UNLV startup. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/golden-knights-buy-ahl-franchise-to-relocate-to-las-vegas-valley-1952339/amp/ A lot more and cheaper tickets now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, SiouxVolley said: The Vegas Knights bought an AHL team that will play in Orleans Arena. Wonder what the diminishing chances are of a UNLV startup. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.reviewjournal.com/sports/goldenknights/golden-knights-buy-ahl-franchise-to-relocate-to-las-vegas-valley-1952339/amp/ A lot more and cheaper tickets now too. Most likely doesn't, UNLV needs other people willing to help donate to start the program and Bill Foley is willing to donate. This just give UNLV another arena to play in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 hours ago, cberkas said: Most likely doesn't, UNLV needs other people willing to help donate to start the program and Bill Foley is willing to donate. This just give UNLV another arena to play in. This article says the Knights are building another arena for the AHL team and that would open up again the Orleans. Also, Vegas will bid on the 2025 World Juniors. https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/if-vegas-is-getting-a-second-arena-will-the-world-junior-championship-come-to-town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 hours ago, SiouxVolley said: This article says the Knights are building another arena for the AHL team and that would open up again the Orleans. Also, Vegas will bid on the 2025 World Juniors. https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/if-vegas-is-getting-a-second-arena-will-the-world-junior-championship-come-to-town It suppose to be the arena in downtown Henderson NV that's being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 7:14 PM, SiouxVolley said: Looks like the America East schools (VT, UNH,, Me, and UM-Lowell) want to breakaway from Hockey East and form their own confernce. They can add HE member Merrimack and one of Sacred Neart and Holy Cross to make six. https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2020/01/31_Finalists-Emerge-For-Hockey.php Where in that article do you read into the idea of a breakaway conference involving Vermont, UNH, Maine, and UMass-Lowell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxphan27 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, MafiaMan said: Where in that article do you read into the idea of a breakaway conference involving Vermont, UNH, Maine, and UMass-Lowell? It’s all right there in the tea leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, MafiaMan said: Where in that article do you read into the idea of a breakaway conference involving Vermont, UNH, Maine, and UMass-Lowell? He's going by that America East has those schools in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/iowa-hawkeyes-mens-club-ice-hockey-team-will-call-crs-imon-ice-arena-home-beginning-next-year-20200211 Iowa not using the new rink near campus is a pretty clear indicator they aren't going to add hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 4:46 AM, MafiaMan said: Where in that article do you read into the idea of a breakaway conference involving Vermont, UNH, Maine, and UMass-Lowell? This editorial says Hockey East should follow the lead of the strongest hockey conference, the NCHC, rather than going to a multi sport conference. https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2020/02/11_Commentary-Hockey-East-Can.php BU and Northeastern used to be members of America East too, so any changes could have been easily accomplished ten years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yote 53 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 8:17 AM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/iowa-hawkeyes-mens-club-ice-hockey-team-will-call-crs-imon-ice-arena-home-beginning-next-year-20200211 Iowa not using the new rink near campus is a pretty clear indicator they aren't going to add hockey. Iowa volleyball is using the new arena. No idea how a small club hockey team could afford to pay the rent on a building like Iowa Arena. I don't see how what a club hockey program does has any bearing on a varsity hockey program. If a school decides to go D1 they go D1, doesn't matter what the club situation is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 15 minutes ago, Yote 53 said: Iowa volleyball is using the new arena. No idea how a small club hockey team could afford to pay the rent on a building like Iowa Arena. I don't see how what a club hockey program does has any bearing on a varsity hockey program. If a school decides to go D1 they go D1, doesn't matter what the club situation is. ...Did you watch Penn State and ASU transition? They were at the top of club hockey and made the jump smoothly. Moving the team 30 miles north rather than investing in the potential D1 arena across the street is a sign there is no support from the parent institute, and a step backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 This article says Colorado is the most underrated hockey hotbed in the country. https://theathletic.com/1602942/2020/02/14/could-the-state-of-colorado-be-the-most-underrated-hockey-hotbed-in-america/ I would rate North Dakota higher, specifically Greater Grand Forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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