PCM Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 May 1, 2007/For Immediate Release WCHA Maintains Moratorium On Expansion MADISON, Wis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedGrn Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 That's kind of a shame, but okay for now. Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing BSU in the WCHA. They are new to DI and have become relatively competitive relatively quickly. Good luck to them in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejm Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 As much as I hate to say this, I think the NCAA needs to get involved in college hockey as it pertains to conference membership. I have no problem at all with the WCHA closing its doors to new members, but the 59 teams currently playing DI hockey could certainly be divided in a more equitable fashion. Without regard to geography or time-honored rivalries, why not "steal" two teams from each of the CCHA and ECACHL and move them into the CHA. The NCAA should also do whatever it can to expand DI hockey, by helping DIII teams make the jump, or encouraging current club teams. Attendance figures for DIII hockey would seem to indicate that promotion possibility is quite limited, as only nine teams averaged over 1000 attendance for the season just completed. It would be great to see the number of DI teams to get up into the 70s, or 80s, with eight conferences each with an auto-bid. Hockey unfortunately, remains a niche sport. Atlantic Hockey - 10 CCHA - 12 CHA - 5 ECACHL - 12 Hockey East - 10 WCHA - 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison101 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 That's kind of a shame, but okay for now. Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing BSU in the WCHA. They are new to DI and have become relatively competitive relatively quickly. Good luck to them in the future. Long live the memory of Beaver Hockey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Long live the memory of Beaver Hockey! I doubt they will cancel their program. I think the Athletic director was grand standing a bit. There would be serious outrage in Bemidji. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Long live the memory of Beaver Hockey! Yeah that is why they are building a new stadium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Yeah that is why they are building a new stadium... They will still have hockey. I still think the NCAA is going to step in and come up with a solution. Just a hunch. If not I believe the NCAA will start taking NCAA bids away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 They will still have hockey. I still think the NCAA is going to step in and come up with a solution. Just a hunch. Yeah, but will they make a good solution or will they pull a Matt Millen/Kevin McHale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux7>5 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Yeah that is why they are building a new stadium... I heard that building that new stdium was contingent on BSU getting into the WCHA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I heard that building that new stdium was contingent on BSU getting into the WCHA. Not the state portion anyway. I don't think they will leave that on the table... NCAA Solution: UND can not play hockey any more because they are hostile and abusive. BSU take their place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 NCAA Solution: UND can not play hockey any more because they are hostile and abusive. BSU take their place... The Beavers are hostile and abusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Can the NC$$ just step in and 'reorganize' college hockey uninvited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyMom Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Can the NC$$ just step in and 'reorganize' college hockey uninvited? They know what's best for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 They know what's best for everyone. Duh!!!! I fogot............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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