fightingsioux4life Posted October 2 Posted October 2 It would be awesome to have the Frozen Four in Madison Square Garden in New York. 1 Quote
Big Green Posted October 2 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, cberkas said: 2027 and 2028 Regionals will be in Fargo Why does UND keep bailing out the NCAA by submitting to host in Fargo? Submit bids to host at the REA and nowhere else. I don't think many teams are submitting bids so either they accept the REA, host in Empty arenas or they will need to start having #1 Seeds host. UND call their bluff. Quote
cberkas Posted October 2 Author Posted October 2 1 minute ago, Big Green said: Why does UND keep bailing out the NCAA by submitting to host in Fargo? Submit bids to host at the REA and nowhere else. I don't think many teams are submitting bids so either they accept the REA, host in Empty arenas or they will need to start having #1 Seeds host. UND call their bluff. Brad did say a few years ago UND bids both Fargo and the REA every year. The problem in the West/Midwest regionals is there isn't that many AHL/ECHL sized arenas to host, NHL arenas are only for the Frozen Four. Quote
Big Green Posted October 2 Posted October 2 24 minutes ago, cberkas said: Brad did say a few years ago UND bids both Fargo and the REA every year. The problem in the West/Midwest regionals is there isn't that many AHL/ECHL sized arenas to host, NHL arenas are only for the Frozen Four. Kind of makes my point. The NCAA will NEVER choose the REA if Fargo is an option. Only Bid the REA every year. Besides the Fact if I'm the GF Chamber I'd be a little pissed that we are bidding to host in Fargo. Quote
tnt Posted October 2 Posted October 2 7 minutes ago, Big Green said: Kind of makes my point. The NCAA will NEVER choose the REA if Fargo is an option. Only Bid the REA every year. Besides the Fact if I'm the GF Chamber I'd be a little pissed that we are bidding to host in Fargo. If they bid every other year, that might mean that one or the other bid for last year's West Regional, and they ended up putting it in a small arena in Missouri. I'm guessing they would avoid the Ralph at all costs unless they are forced with no other bids at all. Of course last year might have been an exception since they had one in Sioux Falls, and having them that close would be strange, but to me a super small arena could be considered a strange move too. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 2 Posted October 2 4 minutes ago, Big Green said: Kind of makes my point. The NCAA will NEVER choose the REA if Fargo is an option. Only Bid the REA every year. Besides the Fact if I'm the GF Chamber I'd be a little pissed that we are bidding to host in Fargo. Then someone bids with temporary ice in the Winter Show Building in Valley City (5000 rodeo seats) and gets it because it's just them and a campus rink (REA) bidding. @siouxrube is probably writing up the bid now. 1 Quote
cberkas Posted October 2 Author Posted October 2 3 minutes ago, tnt said: If they bid every other year, that might mean that one or the other bid for last year's West Regional, and they ended up putting it in a small arena in Missouri. I'm guessing they would avoid the Ralph at all costs unless they are forced with no other bids at all. Of course last year might have been an exception since they had one in Sioux Falls, and having them that close would be strange, but to me a super small arena could be considered a strange move too. Lindenwood hosting last year was because of the Frozen Four this year. Really a dumb reason because Denver wanted to host that regional. Right now, there looks to be a rotation between Fargo, Sioux Fall, and Loveland with two hosting a single year The 2028 Frozen Four is hosted by Denver and looks like they also want to bid Ball Arena to host. Ball Arena is hosting the 2025 US Hall of Fame Game. Quote
Big Green Posted October 2 Posted October 2 7 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Then someone bids with temporary ice in the Winter Show Building in Valley City (5000 rodeo seats) and gets it because it's just them and a campus rink (REA) bidding. @siouxrube is probably writing up the bid now. Perfect. Nothing will change if the NCAA can put it in Fargo and sell out a 5K arena. If UND is serious about wanted to have #1 seeds host they need to stop bailing the NCAA out by hosting in Fargo. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 2 Posted October 2 9 minutes ago, Big Green said: Perfect. Nothing will change if the NCAA can put it in Fargo and sell out a 5K arena. If UND is serious about wanted to have #1 seeds host they need to stop bailing the NCAA out by hosting in Fargo. And risk playing in which converted cattle barn where? Fargo/Scheels is not my first choice but it is my second. 2 Quote
Big Green Posted October 2 Posted October 2 21 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: And risk playing in which converted cattle barn where? Fargo/Scheels is not my first choice but it is my second. First of all a converted Cattle barn is not going to happen. Secondly there are 4 regional's so a 1 in 4 chance to get sent to a crappy place. And Finally they will be playing in the same place as 3 other teams so no advantage or disadvantage. #1 Seeds will never host as long as Fargo/Scheels is an option. Something you need to make short term sacrifices for long term fixes. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted October 2 Posted October 2 8 minutes ago, Big Green said: First of all a converted Cattle barn is not going to happen. Do not harsh @siouxrube and my mellow. We're writing up the NDWS Bldg in VC's bid for 2029 right now. Quote
Langster019 Posted October 2 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, Big Green said: First of all a converted Cattle barn is not going to happen. Secondly there are 4 regional's so a 1 in 4 chance to get sent to a crappy place. And Finally they will be playing in the same place as 3 other teams so no advantage or disadvantage. #1 Seeds will never host as long as Fargo/Scheels is an option. Something you need to make short term sacrifices for long term fixes. You’re far too confident to think they’ll give REA the bid. As stated in another post, they’ll avoid it at all costs. And why would UND give up an hour drive home crowd vs fly somewhere? Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted October 2 Posted October 2 1 minute ago, Langster019 said: You’re far too confident to think they’ll give REA the bid. As stated in another post, they’ll avoid it at all costs. And why would UND give up an hour drive home crowd vs fly somewhere? Considering we won #8 without a "home" regional, I don't think flying somewhere is necessarily a huge disadvantage. Quote
Big Green Posted October 2 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, Langster019 said: You’re far too confident to think they’ll give REA the bid. As stated in another post, they’ll avoid it at all costs. And why would UND give up an hour drive home crowd vs fly somewhere? They will not have a choice if no one else bids. But ultimately the goal is to have #1 seeds host. Goal would be to have a #1 seed from out east come to REA where UND is and UND win the regional. #1 seeds should host Quote
.357 Posted October 2 Posted October 2 1 hour ago, fightingsioux4life said: Considering we won #8 without a "home" regional, I don't think flying somewhere is necessarily a huge disadvantage. Having the regional in Fargo is good mostly for the fans - more convenient & less costly. As far as the team is concerned, it's also less costly & more convenient, but it hasn't amounted to jack for success. Flub after flub. If a team is hungry & clicking on all cylinders, they'll win anywhere. 2 Quote
AlphaMikeFoxtrot Posted October 2 Posted October 2 Lots of future conference opponents announced recently too. Good to see Bucky back on the calendar. Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce should talk to Auggie about playing us at Sanford Center rather than Midco Arena, at least for the Saturday game. 10k seats rather than 3k. Quote
farce poobah Posted October 3 Posted October 3 St Cloud improvements! https://www.stcloudlive.com/sports/college/broadcast-talent-shuffles-for-scsu-mens-hockey-broadcasts?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar 1 Quote
Blackheart Posted October 3 Posted October 3 12 hours ago, farce poobah said: St Cloud improvements! https://www.stcloudlive.com/sports/college/broadcast-talent-shuffles-for-scsu-mens-hockey-broadcasts?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar Did they get Geno Parrish to come back? 1 Quote
Langster019 Posted October 3 Posted October 3 16 hours ago, Big Green said: They will not have a choice if no one else bids. But ultimately the goal is to have #1 seeds host. Goal would be to have a #1 seed from out east come to REA where UND is and UND win the regional. #1 seeds should host There will always be other bids. But yeah hopefully we get to a point of campus hosts Quote
farce poobah Posted October 3 Posted October 3 4 hours ago, Blackheart said: Did they get Geno Parrish to come back? I wish I could give you the answer that you'd like to hear. (Yes he's coming back. The best contrarian indicator around ... if he complains about a call, the correct call is the opposite of what he says.) But at least no more Jim Rich trolling UND fans by (deliberately?) massacring the names ... Quote
Blackheart Posted October 3 Posted October 3 46 minutes ago, farce poobah said: I wish I could give you the answer that you'd like to hear. (Yes he's coming back. The best contrarian indicator around ... if he complains about a call, the correct call is the opposite of what he says.) But at least no more Jim Rich trolling UND fans by (deliberately?) massacring the names ... I saw a broadcast last year? with Jim and Geno. Gotta say it was really a treat listening to two super-homers basically cheering for their team. Makes me appreciate what Midco has with Alex Heinert and team. Quote
brianvf Posted October 4 Posted October 4 Very sad news about Chad Demers: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/chad-demers-a-grafton-hockey-star-dies-after-six-year-battle-with-brain-cancer RIP 3 Quote
Blackheart Posted October 4 Posted October 4 2 hours ago, cberkas said: So, ASU was the Seattle bid If Seattle was to get it there slogan would be something like...Come for the Frozen Four! Stay for the rain. Quote
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