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I'd go for Toledo in a heartbeat. I think if you guaranteed more than one year to them and promoted it well each year you'd grow. There's a lot of NMU/MTU/ Ferris/ LSSU alumni in the Detroit area, and the rink is nice. You'd also need bg to Guarantee not to leave during that period though.MTU: Three time NCAA champions.
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Originally posted by manurespreader View PostI'd go for Toledo in a heartbeat. I think if you guaranteed more than one year to them and promoted it well each year you'd grow. There's a lot of NMU/MTU/ Ferris/ LSSU alumni in the Detroit area, and the rink is nice. You'd also need bg to Guarantee not to leave during that period though.
I kid, I kid....not really though.
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
These are state schools. There would be significant political implications to holding the conference tournament in a state that doesn't have a school in the conference. Legislators would certainly be asking why the financial rewards were going to Illinois or Wisconsin.My guy is a hard-nosed hockey player who is not afraid to crash the net. Your guy is a goon who runs the goalie.
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
I'm pretty sure the schools would want to receive the largest share possible when the WCHA, as a 501C3, 'distributes it's surplus funds to member organizations at the end of each year with equal amounts to each organization.' So why not hold the championship wherever gets the WCHA the biggest income?
And, if thanks to sponsorship dollars, half empty Grand Rapids or St. Paul brings in more money, then so be it.Last edited by aparch; 08-26-2014, 05:37 AM.“Demolish the bridges behind you… then there is no choice but to build again.”
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
Toledo has a large number of good places to eat downtown including Tony Packos and The Maumee Bay Brewing Company. Another place to go that is within walking distance is The Toledo Museum of Art, which is considered world class. On top of that is the world class Toledo Zoo, one of the first zoos in the world to host pandas outside of China. There is plenty to do and see there.
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
Interesting rumbling from the Let's Play Hockey Twitter account this morning.
"@LetsPlay_Hockey: Piggybacking off of reports by @HouseOfSparky and @chnews, progress is being made toward Arizona State adding NCAA Division I hockey.
The ASU administration is in the due diligence phase. Logical landing areas initially could be the NCHC or WCHA (eventually Pac-12?).
Arizona State currently has three teams playing ACHA (club) hockey. The Division 1 team is the defending national champion.
ASU’s D1 team has a budget of $350,000 & recently received a $250,000 gift for a new locker room/training center at Oceanside Ice Arena.
ASU’s [ACHA] D1 team plays a 40-game schedule & has 7 former USHL players on its roster, including recent Northeastern transfer Ryan Belonger.
ASU sells out home gms w/ 800 fans. When facing archrival Arizona on the road at the Tucson Convention Ctr, gms sell out w/ 7,000 fans.
Arizona State hockey opened camp yesterday with 150 players trying out. The [ACHA] D1 team’s first game is on Sept. 19 vs. Niagara.“Demolish the bridges behind you… then there is no choice but to build again.”
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
Originally posted by aparch View PostInteresting rumbling from the Let's Play Hockey Twitter account this morning.
I highly doubt they end up in the WCHA. The bigger question is what will the WCHA do when the backstabbers lure MSU-M away to stay at an even number?Having a clear conscience just means you have a bad memory or you had a boring weekend.
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Originally posted by bigblue_dl View PostOn one hand, do we really need a larger footprint, on the other, another warm weather road trip destination would be fun.
I highly doubt they end up in the WCHA. The bigger question is what will the WCHA do when the backstabbers lure MSU-M away to stay at an even number?"The use of common sense and logic will not be tolerated and may result in fine and/or suspension."- Western Professional Hockey League By-laws. 1999-2000.
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Originally posted by BGFan View PostToledo has a large number of good places to eat downtown including Tony Packos and The Maumee Bay Brewing Company. Another place to go that is within walking distance is The Toledo Museum of Art, which is considered world class. On top of that is the world class Toledo Zoo, one of the first zoos in the world to host pandas outside of China. There is plenty to do and see there.
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Originally posted by bigblue_dl View PostOn one hand, do we really need a larger footprint, on the other, another warm weather road trip destination would be fun.
I highly doubt they end up in the WCHA. The bigger question is what will the WCHA do when the backstabbers lure MSU-M away to stay at an even number?
That said, I have a hard time seeing ASU joining up with a bunch of D2/3 schools and Bowling Green.“We offer no apology for our location at 64 51’21’’ north latitude. We are building for the future and we are confident that well directed effort and education are the forces which make progress possible”
—UA President Charles E. Bunnell, 1925
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
Originally posted by Slap Shot View PostFor Ohio I'd much prefer Columbus or Cincinnati.
The Walleye drew 6,000/game again last season at the Huntington--a tournament can sell in Toledo, if it's done right.Last edited by blackswampboy; 08-26-2014, 04:44 PM.Bowling Green St. Univ. '88 • SUNY Potsdam '79
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
Originally posted by Slap Shot View PostFor Ohio I'd much prefer Columbus or Cincinnati.
Toledo has a decent downtown and a brand new arena that is perfectly-sized.
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Originally posted by Squarebanks View PostIt would solve the conference tourney issues. Who doesn't like Phoenix in March?
That said, I have a hard time seeing ASU joining up with a bunch of D2/3 schools and Bowling Green.
I'm sure they are running the numbers, but they are not really attractive, After all they do need a new rink to start with plus a few other things.MTU: Three time NCAA champions.
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Re: The New WCHA, 2014 Offseason: See-ya, Bruce
Originally posted by FadeToBlack&Gold View PostToledo has a decent downtown and a brand new arena that is perfectly-sized.Originally posted by dicaslover
Yep, you got it. I heart Maize.
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Maybe I'm missing something but you just asked me which MSU I go to and then you knew the theme of my homecoming, how do you know one and not the other?
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