Re: Atlantic Hockey Future
A lot of this talk about AIC, Bentley and Sacred Heart all being doormats of the AHA is nonsense too. In 9 years Sacred Heart has finished in the top half 6 times including 2 second place finishes. Only AIC has consistently been at or near the bottom yet recently they became much more competitive in league games. I think the biggest problem for the AHA is getting fans in the seats and even getting students in for free is a problem. The schools have got to promote the fact that they are playing at a high level with only about 50 other colleges. These games should be major athletic events at these schools. Do giveaways, run promotions and make them something that the locals and students want to be a part of. Putting some effort and money into this would more than pay for itself with pride and activity greatly increased and the possibility of greater revenue as well. If they don't desire to do this as part of the Division 1 landscape then they should consider giving it up.
A lot of this talk about AIC, Bentley and Sacred Heart all being doormats of the AHA is nonsense too. In 9 years Sacred Heart has finished in the top half 6 times including 2 second place finishes. Only AIC has consistently been at or near the bottom yet recently they became much more competitive in league games. I think the biggest problem for the AHA is getting fans in the seats and even getting students in for free is a problem. The schools have got to promote the fact that they are playing at a high level with only about 50 other colleges. These games should be major athletic events at these schools. Do giveaways, run promotions and make them something that the locals and students want to be a part of. Putting some effort and money into this would more than pay for itself with pride and activity greatly increased and the possibility of greater revenue as well. If they don't desire to do this as part of the Division 1 landscape then they should consider giving it up.
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