nodak651 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Per Schloss, The Gazelle Group, which runs the College Basketball Invitational, is gauging interest for a secondary college hockey postseason event. https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/an-nit-for-college-hockey-a-group-is-exploring-the-idea Quote Teams will be required to submit a $30,000 bid to host a quarterfinal, $30,000 to host a semifinal and $40,000 to host a championship game. Road teams will receive a travel stipend between $5,000 and $20,000, depending on travel distance. Host teams would retain revenue from tickets, media, sponsorships, parking and concessions. Host teams also would be responsible for the cost of game operations. Would likely be an additional revenue driver for the REA/UND, and it would give the younger guys additional ice time and game experience, which would help with the following year. The hockey team has higher goals, however, and I could see how they wouldn't be interested. Pretty sure some p5 schools don't participate in the basketball NIT, for example, because they feel like they are above it in a way. Could see how the coaches would feel the same way. Thoughts? Would/should UND participate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiSioux Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I don't know how I feel about this. At first glance I'm not super interested. I feel like players are wanting to go pro when the season is done... why add extra meaningless games? I don't think it us something I would travel to go see because again, what's the point? I assume there is some sort of trophy but what's it for, 17th best team in the country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hoping we're in the real one, but not a terrible idea. Could see guys opting out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, WiSioux said: I don't know how I feel about this. At first glance I'm not super interested. I feel like players are wanting to go pro when the season is done... why add extra meaningless games? I don't think it us something I would travel to go see because again, what's the point? I assume there is some sort of trophy but what's it for, 17th best team in the country? Omaha, St Cloud and other teams would relish an opportunity to raise that banner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said: Omaha, St Cloud and other teams would relish an opportunity to raise that banner. NIT Participant banner…sounds a lot like Omaha. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Kinda hate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxFanSince1990 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 hours ago, WiSioux said: I don't know how I feel about this. At first glance I'm not super interested. I feel like players are wanting to go pro when the season is done... why add extra meaningless games? I don't think it us something I would travel to go see because again, what's the point? I assume there is some sort of trophy but what's it for, 17th best team in the country? 2 hours ago, Wilbur said: Hoping we're in the real one, but not a terrible idea. Could see guys opting out though. From a UND perspective, I agree with both of you. At the same time, it could also be kinda fun if it was viewed in the same respect as a spring game in college football. Let the guys who want to sign pro leave. There are a lot of guys that put in a ton of work during the season that don't see the ice much. Let those guys and the younger kids get some more game reps than usual and use it to build for the following season. Let the third string goalie play a period, etc. Fans would also get to see the team once or twice more. Biggest draw back imo is that the first round would be the same weekend as regional but perhaps it could help UND fans cope, lol. Could also help to build fan support at smaller or newer programs (see sdsu basketball and their nit run). Not really much to dislike if ya accept it for what it is imo. I'd prob watch regional games instead, personally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A HG Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Sounds good to me! Sadly, it looks like we're trending towards seeing our team have regular appearances in it if it happens. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianvf Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 48 minutes ago, Big A HG said: Sadly, it looks like we're trending towards seeing our team have regular appearances in it if it happens. #DebbieDowner # 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Should be a no for hnd our standard is nattys not nittys my mom nits I smash nattys 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Wish the poll had a third option...should but probably won't. Unpopular take, but (1) only two teams end the year happy; (2) why not get the extra practices and games; (3) if it's a money maker, then the revenue can only help the program and department. Let the pro-bound bail, but clear the benches and get some ice time for those guys further down the trough. Also, even if you end up on the road, a chance for UND fans (and prospects) in unusual parts of the country a chance to see the team and its legendary traveling fan base. Win the darn thing, and feel good about the next season. Banners optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 2 hours ago, nodak651 said: From a UND perspective, I agree with both of you. At the same time, it could also be kinda fun if it was viewed in the same respect as a spring game in college football. Let the guys who want to sign pro leave. There are a lot of guys that put in a ton of work during the season that don't see the ice much. Let those guys and the younger kids get some more game reps than usual and use it to build for the following season. Let the third string goalie play a period, etc. Fans would also get to see the team once or twice more. Biggest draw back imo is that the first round would be the same weekend as regional but perhaps it could help UND fans cope, lol. Could also help to build fan support at smaller or newer programs (see sdsu basketball and their nit run). Not really much to dislike if ya accept it for what it is imo. I'd prob watch regional games instead, personally. What if you have the odd situation where 3 or so defensemen want to possibly start their pro career and burn a year on their contract. I certainly hope it doesn’t happen, because there aren’t that many hockey teams like there is in basketball. Nearly every team making a postseason tourney seems odd, because many wouldn’t even have winning records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, gfhockey said: Should be a no for hnd our standard is nattys not nittys my mom nits I smash nattys Your best post yet! "Nittys" Priceless. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeRemote Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 No downside. Kids get to play hockey and fans get to drink beer. Opt out or not, somebody gets ice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakgirl93 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSSD Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Does it help build the sport? Does it give an opportunity for other schools to build programs? If the answer is yes to two questions. Then I would say yes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 10 hours ago, NoiseInsideMyHead said: Wish the poll had a third option...should but probably won't. Unpopular take, but (1) only two teams end the year happy; (2) why not get the extra practices and games; (3) if it's a money maker, then the revenue can only help the program and department. Let the pro-bound bail, but clear the benches and get some ice time for those guys further down the trough. Also, even if you end up on the road, a chance for UND fans (and prospects) in unusual parts of the country a chance to see the team and its legendary traveling fan base. Win the darn thing, and feel good about the next season. Banners optional. Not sure you'll see many fans traveling for this after a season long of travel, but maybe I'm too pessimistic about the whole idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 12 hours ago, gfhockey said: my mom nits Mmmmm .... k ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak651 Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 11 hours ago, NoiseInsideMyHead said: Wish the poll had a third option...should but probably won't. Unpopular take, but (1) only two teams end the year happy; (2) why not get the extra practices and games; (3) if it's a money maker, then the revenue can only help the program and department. Let the pro-bound bail, but clear the benches and get some ice time for those guys further down the trough. Also, even if you end up on the road, a chance for UND fans (and prospects) in unusual parts of the country a chance to see the team and its legendary traveling fan base. Win the darn thing, and feel good about the next season. Banners optional. Agree. I just added it as a second poll question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Hard Pass....we are either good enough to play in the NCAA tournament or not. If this does happen, we might as well start handing out participation ribbons to everyone when they step foot on campus their freshman year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweethockey Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 NIT=Not In Tournament 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxHawkGuy Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Some games could definitely outdraw some regionals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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