Re: UConn to apply to Hockey East
I think this is the key point with respect to UConn, not whether they have the ability to become a competitive HE program, but if they'll put in the necessary effort and money. Previously, the department let the program wallow in dogshiiiit for years with an abysmal coach and no scholarship support. I would be encouraged that they would put in the necessary investment and effort with there being a new president, and new AD, specifically an AD who is from a big time hockey school in Michigan. Of course, he was a football player, but also was an associate AD there and no doubt understands the commitment necessary to support a big time hockey program. A competitive UConn program would be a great addition to HE, with lots of alumni in the Boston area, existing rivalries with current HE teams from other sports, and a national brand name that NESN and NBC Sports no doubt would prefer over RPI or Holy Cross. I can tell you, some of the yahoo football fans would go apeshiit over the chance to go to a BC-UConn hockey game, though many don't realize UConn will be losing that game 8-0 for the foreseeable future.
And for the love of Kevin Dineen, DON'T PUT THE GAMES IN HARTFORD.
Originally posted by MattS
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And for the love of Kevin Dineen, DON'T PUT THE GAMES IN HARTFORD.
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