The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

[MavsFan]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

I believe the Gutterson (Vermont) and Penn State's arena are 200x90. The idea being that having a hybrid NHL/international rink makes the transition between the two on the road easier.

That's what Mankato did when they renovated the ice surface last summer; they went from 200X100 to 200X90.

[gfmorris]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

The IRA Rink in Grand Rapids, MN, where the CHA held their conference tournament one year...

I was writing a piece for the WCHA Final Five program (I think that's what it was for) yesterday, and in doing so I had to look up how many times UAH was in the CHA tournament final (six). The Wikipedia page lists that one year as being at the Glas. I mean, GR was all-but home ice, but ...

GFM <— didn't fix it, and just laughed at it.

[blackswampboy]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

There were some rinks I worked in the minors that were in that 180 range where the whole neutral zone was about what normally sits between the blue and center red lines. The worst seemed to be the old Nashville Auditorium. It was about a stride and a half. In the days of the "two line pass" rule, it really sucked.

Like the old Toledo Sports Arena maybe? 180x80. yikes.

[davyd83]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

Like the old Toledo Sports Arena maybe? 180x80. yikes.

That place was a pit. Guys on opposite sides of the dressing room better not lean over to tie their skates at the same time because they'd smack their heads!

[MavsFan]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

Like the old Toledo Sports Arena maybe? 180x80. yikes.

Chicago Stadium, the old home of the Blackhawks, was 188X85.

[pdt1081]

Like the old Toledo Sports Arena maybe? 180x80. yikes.

OSU's old ice arena was only 185x85.

[bueller]

OSU's old ice arena was only 185x85.

You mean their playoff arena?

[davyd83]

You mean their playoff arena?

Getting back to the WCHA...best arena: Bemidji, without a doubt, #2 Michigan Tech. As for the worst facility...let's just say it sits in one of college hockey's most beautiful cities.

[bigblue_dl]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

Getting back to the WCHA...best arena: Bemidji, without a doubt, #2 Michigan Tech. As for the worst facility...let's just say it sits in one of college hockey's most beautiful cities.

Oh, I don't think the Verizon Wireless Center is that bad.

[davyd83]

Oh, I don't think the Verizon Wireless Center is that bad.

The Verizon is actually a pretty decent place. It's probably around the middle of the league.

[stuckinwi]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

Getting back to the WCHA...best arena: Bemidji, without a doubt, #2 Michigan Tech. As for the worst facility...let's just say it sits in one of college hockey's most beautiful cities.

I've not been to them all yet... But I can't argue at all with that last point from the ones I've seen..

[fairbanks hockey puck]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

Now lets pronounce the arena//Ewigleben Ice Arena...
I was told A-vah-glave-in,,,I see wiki has it different....oh well Ferris State Ice Arena will work...

[Freddie]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

Getting back to the WCHA...best arena: Bemidji, without a doubt, #2 Michigan Tech. As for the worst facility...let's just say it sits in one of college hockey's most beautiful cities.

You're right. Big Rapids is certainly a picturesque little village.

[aparch]

Now lets pronounce the arena//Ewigleben Ice Arena...
I was told A-vah-glave-in,,,I see wiki has it different....oh well Ferris State Ice Arena will work...

Lemme try...

Dumby Barn.


[Let's see how many old posters are still around]

[davyd83]

Re: The New WCHA IV (2013-14): Unlocked and Cocked

You're right. Big Rapids is certainly a picturesque little village.

So is the town in Ohio. And those two rinks are quite comparable. And neither would end up on the bottom of the list.