Future destinations games

[fightingsioux4life]

We should focus on getting this program back into contention for Nattys, not scheduling more of these "destination games".

What good are these games if we continue to lose them?

[brianvf]

  On 11/19/2024 at 6:28 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

What good are these games if we continue to lose them?

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Essentially just a boost to the destination city economy with the swarm of UND fans.
But yeah, not very exciting to go to them with how the team has played recently in them.

[siouxkid12]

  On 11/19/2024 at 6:28 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

We should focus on getting this program back into contention for Nattys, not scheduling more of these "destination games".

What good are these games if we continue to lose them?

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Good destination games are in april

[tnt]

  On 11/19/2024 at 3:51 PM, Lobo said:

Ticket prices start at $160 too. 

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What were ticket prices to the Arizona State game at T-Mobile?  I do like that they put down which end UND shoots twice at. 

[tnt]

  On 11/19/2024 at 6:28 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

We should focus on getting this program back into contention for Nattys, not scheduling more of these "destination games".

What good are these games if we continue to lose them?

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It is kind of a buzzkill for the weekend.  When you are talking 225 bucks for the event, I am thinking if you want a friends trip, pay that money and golf Bandon Dunes or some destination golf course and then, other than some bad golf, you don't have something to drag down your friends trip.  Kind of a pessimistic look at things, but I just remember the last few have had that buzzkill that made the trip home less than enjoyable. 

[jdub27]

  On 11/19/2024 at 6:28 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

We should focus on getting this program back into contention for Nattys, not scheduling more of these "destination games".

What good are these games if we continue to lose them?

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Based on the amount of people that show up and what they are able to charge for tickets, I'd say people are speaking with their wallets and want the REA and athletic department to continue with them. Not hard to do the math on what they will net top line for this game. Not to mention the UND supporters across the US they are able to get to one spot to connect with. 

[Siouxperfan7]

  On 11/19/2024 at 6:28 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

We should focus on getting this program back into contention for Nattys, not scheduling more of these "destination games".

What good are these games if we continue to lose them?

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Walking and chewing gum and the same time is possible here. 

[fightingsioux4life]

  On 11/19/2024 at 8:58 PM, jdub27 said:

Based on the amount of people that show up and what they are able to charge for tickets, I'd say people are speaking with their wallets and want the REA and athletic department to continue with them. Not hard to do the math on what they will net top line for this game. Not to mention the UND supporters across the US they are able to get to one spot to connect with. 

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Well, I won't be spending a dime on traveling all that distance for a non-postseason game.

[dustnyou]

Destination games are a great recruiting point. To tell a recruit they will play in Vegas or Madison Square Garden, etc. that’s a plus. There’s also prob some 14 yr old stud hockey player from the area that will go to the game with his pops. Fall in love with UND and choose them over others as a 4.5 star recruit because he watched them in Austin two years ago…. 

[gfhockey]

  On 11/19/2024 at 11:26 PM, dustnyou said:

Destination games are a great recruiting point. To tell a recruit they will play in Vegas or Madison Square Garden, etc. that’s a plus. There’s also prob some 14 yr old stud hockey player from the area that will go to the game with his pops. Fall in love with UND and choose them over others as a 4.5 star recruit because he watched them in Austin two years ago…. 

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Not anymore

 

4.5 star recruit will get more then free car washes for a year at a big ten school

[dustnyou]

  On 11/19/2024 at 11:30 PM, gfhockey said:

Not anymore

 

4.5 star recruit will get more then free car washes for a year at a big ten school

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Yeah. Damn.  You’re probably right GFhockey… I don’t think I like this change in college hockey. 

[fightingsioux4life]

  On 11/19/2024 at 11:30 PM, gfhockey said:

Not anymore

 

4.5 star recruit will get more then free car washes for a year at a big ten school

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That doesn't stop Denver from recruiting well and winning Nattys.

[siouxkid12]

  On 11/19/2024 at 11:30 PM, gfhockey said:

Not anymore

 

4.5 star recruit will get more then free car washes for a year at a big ten school

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How well have those 4.5 star recruits worked out for B10 schools? B10 schools ain’t winning nattys. We need to stop worrying what other schools do and get the right players and playing the ones you recruit. Instead of relying on portal transfers for important positions, trust your recruiting and get them to play hockey at 110% every game. 

[brianvf]

  On 11/19/2024 at 11:30 PM, gfhockey said:

4.5 star recruit will get more then free car washes for a year at a big ten school

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You think McKamey is only getting car washes to come to UND? 

[gfhockey]

  On 11/20/2024 at 12:02 AM, brianvf said:

You think McKamey is only getting car washes to come to UND? 

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He got the upgraded. Ultimate package

[Big A HG]

  On 11/20/2024 at 12:03 AM, gfhockey said:

He got the upgraded. Ultimate package

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Free vacuum and hand dry!

[Blackheart]

  On 11/20/2024 at 12:03 AM, gfhockey said:

He got the upgraded. Ultimate package

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Maybe one of those scented Christmas trees that hangs from the mirror?

[jdub27]

  On 11/19/2024 at 10:45 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

Well, I won't be spending a dime on traveling all that distance for a non-postseason game.

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That's fine. Just because it isn't your cup of tea (and that's fine) doesn't mean it still won't be wildly successful for the hockey program. But that's a weird reason to criticize it.

Until the idea runs out of steam, they will keep happening. 

[fightingsioux4life]

  On 11/20/2024 at 2:52 AM, jdub27 said:

That's fine. Just because it isn't your cup of tea (and that's fine) doesn't mean it still won't be wildly successful for the hockey program. But that's a weird reason to criticize it.

Until the idea runs out of steam, they will keep happening. 

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It would be even better for the program if we would start winning these games.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

At least we never told our fans what they should and should not wear to destination games! 

[cberkas]

  On 11/20/2024 at 2:59 AM, fightingsioux4life said:

It would be even better for the program if we would start winning these games.

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3-2 

[cberkas]

  On 11/20/2024 at 3:07 AM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

At least we never told our fans what they should and should not wear to destination games! 

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This would make me wear exactly what not to wear 

[brianvf]

  On 11/20/2024 at 3:07 AM, AlphaMikeFoxtrot said:

At least we never told our fans what they should and should not wear to destination games!

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Ha.  Hey Notre Dame fans, travel to Ireland for this game, and then wear a crappy sweatshirt to the game.  Don't pack your ND jerseys.     

[Blackheart]

  On 11/20/2024 at 2:59 AM, fightingsioux4life said:

It would be even better for the program if we would start winning these games.

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^this!

[SIOUXELEVENS]

Maybe the destination game should be the frozen four , different jerseys , destination games all gimmicks , just focus on winning when it counts.