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Originally posted by Downstate_RIT_Fan View PostThis assumes that HC beats Niagara right? If Niagara wins then Romo would get the lowest seed. After next weekend the lowest seed gets Romo, the next lowest Canisius and the highest remaining seed would get RIT.
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Originally posted by Rochester View PostMy question is, is RIT really in third or fourth and will RIT play Mercyhurst?
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Originally posted by RIT Winters View PostRIT is definitely picking the right time of year to peak. It's very encouraging to see that even on a night when the MGM line is held scoreless and the other team's goalie stands on his head, the team is able to win thanks to stellar defense and strong goaltending.
Rotolo and the defense have been playing very well lately. They will be even more of a key come the playoff games. Here's hoping all 3 series go 3 games so they are extra tired.2006-07 Atlantic Hockey Champions!
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Originally posted by Downstate_RIT_Fan View PostThis assumes that HC beats Niagara right? If Niagara wins then Romo would get the lowest seed. After next weekend the lowest seed gets Romo, the next lowest Canisius and the highest remaining seed would get RIT.RIT Tigers
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Can someone please explain to me why a school with 18,000 students and a city metropolitan area with 1.1 million can't sell out at senior night? We have a beautiful new arena and a winning team.
Does rit not advertise?R I T HOCKEY
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Originally posted by Rochester View PostCan someone please explain to me why a school with 18,000 students and a city metropolitan area with 1.1 million can't sell out at senior night? We have a beautiful new arena and a winning team.
Does rit not advertise?RPI Engineers
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Originally posted by Downstate_RIT_Fan View PostOn TV it still looked like a pretty good crowd, student sections looked full so you have to give RIT that, the students showed up for their team.
And that's why it won't sell out. There are those who won't get dressed and drive over, walk to the rink from one of the lots and pay to see a game the can see on TV for free and in the comfort of their home It's not like football where you can tail gate, get rip roaring drunk and then go catch a game sad to say.RIT Tigers
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Originally posted by blazer777 View PostAnd that's why it won't sell out. There are those who won't get dressed and drive over, walk to the rink from one of the lots and pay to see a game the can see on TV for free and in the comfort of their home It's not like football where you can tail gate, get rip roaring drunk and then go catch a game sad to say.
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Although I'm a little surprised we didn't have a single sell out (especially on opening night) I don't think we can complain about attendance this season. Every game was at least hundreds more people than Ritter can hold and for the second half of the season we were above 3,000 every night, I think.
The team was bad last year so people weren't overly excited about the season, which is why attendance has improved as we've gone on. I'm sure playoff attendance will also be pretty high.
But it's all about building the base. A few successful years and some more buzz around the program and these problems will solve themselves. A move to the ECAC with games against more noteworthy programs will help too.Last edited by RIT Winters; 03-01-2015, 07:40 PM.RIT
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Originally posted by RIT Winters View PostAlthough I'm a little surprised we didn't have a single sell out (especially on opening night) I don't think we can complain about attendance this season. Every game was at least hundreds more people than Ritter can hold and for the second half of the season we were above 3,000 every night, I think.
The team was bad last year so people we're overly excited about the season, which is why attendance has improved as we've gone on. I'm sure playoff attendance will also be pretty high.
But it's all about building the base. A few successful years and some more buzz around the program and these problems will solve themselves. A move to the ECAC with games against more noteworthy programs will help too.RPI Engineers
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You kind of need TV to generate the buzz about the program. Showing RIT winning more games is likely to induce people to come up and buy a ticket when they can. But I also think RIT is in a good spot with their attendance. It was shown that RIT needed the more room, and there is more room to grow for getting a really big game.
I don't know if a move to ECAC would generate that much more attendance. College hockey fans might recognize the team names coming in, but would the casual fan? Would games against Brown be better attended than games against Sacred Heart, for example? Let's not forget that a move to ECAC would likely mean at least short term a worse winning percentage, which to me could nullify the gains of better teams.2006-07 Atlantic Hockey Champions!
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Originally posted by komey1 View PostYou kind of need TV to generate the buzz about the program. Showing RIT winning more games is likely to induce people to come up and buy a ticket when they can. But I also think RIT is in a good spot with their attendance. It was shown that RIT needed the more room, and there is more room to grow for getting a really big game.
I don't know if a move to ECAC would generate that much more attendance. College hockey fans might recognize the team names coming in, but would the casual fan? Would games against Brown be better attended than games against Sacred Heart, for example? Let's not forget that a move to ECAC would likely mean at least short term a worse winning percentage, which to me could nullify the gains of better teams.
Additionally, hockey fans in the community will be more drawn in because these bigger name teams actually have drafted players on their rosters, so there is a draw to see (potential) future pro players playing rather than a bunch of guys you've never heard of on Mercyhurst.RIT
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Originally posted by kwh7433 View PostAnd it's not like RIT's target student is a sports fan, let alone a hockey fan.
Originally posted by blazer777 View PostTigers play the winner of 6 vs. 11. Bentley plays Merceyhurst at Bentley
One last note, the referee who waived off the goal last night, despite video evidence that seemed to suggest his call was wrong, was also part of a crew at Niagara this year that refused an RIT request to review a goal. Here is to hoping we don't see him again this year...Last edited by Tom Naeger; 03-01-2015, 08:15 PM.Course, That's Just my Opinion, I Could Be Wrong.
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Originally posted by kwh7433 View PostAnd it's not like RIT's target student is a sports fan, let alone a hockey fan.
That being said, definitely a niche market and I know it won't resonate with everyone. If RIT could push the tail gate engironment it may being in some bigger crowds.RIT Tigers
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