SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dustin said: Love the idea (it's not a new one), but I know there are some logistics problems in this case. The biggest problem is that the venues and host institutions would not know they are supposed to hold a regional until just a few days before it is supposed to start. Maybe there could be a week delay between the conf. championships and NCAA starting? Not sure how much that would help. Or announce the #1 seeds at the conclusion of the regular season? I don't think any potential #1 seed would find its way out the NCAA tournament at that point. worked in the past.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: worked in the past.... When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Dustin said: When? didn't und host a regional at REA around '05 that had Michigan up here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: didn't und host a regional at REA around '05 that had Michigan up here.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_tournament '06 i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, SIOUXFAN97 said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_NCAA_Division_I_men's_ice_hockey_tournament '06 i guess Yes. But we were awarded the bid two years ahead of time so the venue was available. also, we were the two seed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: didn't und host a regional at REA around '05 that had Michigan up here.. 2006. That was not hosted by a #1 seed (which was Minnesota). That regional was bid well in advance. I’d be ok with a return to this format, but it’s not what is being suggested earlier in the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sioux rube Posted March 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2023 Congrats to Bismarck’s very own Britta Curl who by the way stayed in Bismarck through her senior year 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dustin said: 2006. That was not hosted by a #1 seed (which was Minnesota). That regional was bid well in advance. I’d be ok with a return to this format, but it’s not what is being suggested earlier in the thread. didn't know they were advance bids...interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 what would be the attendance be if the west regional was in an "allegiant" city....LV or Phoenix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: what would be the attendance be if the west regional was in an "allegiant" city....LV or Phoenix? 1500-2000 at best. Attendance is even falling in the basketball tournament as there are more and more empty seats. Need to go back to on campus sites. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, siouxweet said: 1500-2000 at best. Attendance is even falling in the basketball tournament as there are more and more empty seats. Need to go back to on campus sites. Not sure campus sites help if NCAA prices tickets out of reach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, nodakvindy said: Not sure campus sites help if NCAA prices tickets out of reach. Yes but it is easier for local fans to shell out $40-$50 a ticket without having the additional travel and hotel expenses. These kids have fought all year to get to this point and deserve more than playing in front of empty arenas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 All regional games are available on ESPN+ this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I can already see a Denver Michigan final and me hating every minute of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 3 hours ago, cowboys5xsbs said: I can already see a Denver Michigan final and me hating every minute of it Not if Chrona is hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 Minot State wins the ACHA national championship. They will play Denver and CC next season. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 6 hours ago, cowboys5xsbs said: I can already see a Denver Michigan final and me hating every minute of it Could be worse. Could be Minnesota vs Michigan. I'm hoping the #3 seeds come through to the Four: Tech vs tOSU and Western vs Mankato. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 New arena for WMU https://wwmt.com/news/local/downtown-kalamazoo-event-center-arena-westnedge-avenue-county-southwest-michigan-first-private-funds-public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, cowboys5xsbs said: New arena for WMU https://wwmt.com/news/local/downtown-kalamazoo-event-center-arena-westnedge-avenue-county-southwest-michigan-first-private-funds-public I'll miss Lawson, but you need bright and shiny things to attract kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hky Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2023/03/21_Merrimacks-Borek-Opens-Up.php Puts things into perspective. And maybe a team to root for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxHawkGuy Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 WMU v BU on ESPNU right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, SiouxHawkGuy said: WMU v BU on ESPNU right? ESPN2 and ESPN+. All tournament games are on the latter. Mankato Cloud is on ESPNU, Cornell Denver on ESPNews and Canisius/MN on ESPN2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: ESPN2 and ESPN+. All tournament games are on the latter. Mankato Cloud is on ESPNU, Cornell Denver on ESPNews and Canisius/MN on ESPN2. Ah yes, the annual "Oh crap, does my cable/streaming package include [insert random ESPN channel here]?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kevin G said: Ah yes, the annual "Oh crap, does my cable/streaming package include [insert random ESPN channel here]?" ESPN+ carrying it is clutch. Having them corner the market on hockey makes it dangerously easy to watch too much puck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I think Lane Hutson is my new favorite player. Watching a skilled dman just wheel all over the ice is so refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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