SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 15 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said: worked in the past.... When? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 minute ago, Dustin said: When? didn't und host a regional at REA around '05 that had Michigan up here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petey23 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sioux rube Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Congrats to Bismarck’s very own Britta Curl who by the way stayed in Bismarck through her senior year 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIOUXFAN97 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 what would be the attendance be if the west regional was in an "allegiant" city....LV or Phoenix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 All regional games are available on ESPN+ this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I can already see a Denver Michigan final and me hating every minute of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur Posted March 22 Popular Post Share Posted March 22 Minot State wins the ACHA national championship. They will play Denver and CC next season. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farce poobah Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboys5xsbs Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 New arena for WMU https://wwmt.com/news/local/downtown-kalamazoo-event-center-arena-westnedge-avenue-county-southwest-michigan-first-private-funds-public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hky Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxHawkGuy Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 WMU v BU on ESPNU right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 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]?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpa0305 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I think Lane Hutson is my new favorite player. Watching a skilled dman just wheel all over the ice is so refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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