2013 Regional sites announced

[Friartown]

Re: 2013 Regional sites announced

Thank you Brown for bringing hockey back to RI

[JDUBBS1280]

Interesting. Michigan "wised up" on knowing that they weren't getting Yost bids anymore and can probably turn Van Andel into home ice against anyone else not in the state of Michigan, where it'd be neutralish and avoid having to play BC in Providence, NH in Manchester etc.

NCAA is implementing a "neutral site preferred" policy moving forward.

[irishfan85]

Re: 2013 Regional sites announced

Love the regional in Providence. Great city. Fun places to eat and drink. Beats the hell out of Manchester, Bridgeport, Worcester and Albany.

[Alton]

Re: 2013 Regional sites announced

Interesting. Michigan "wised up" on knowing that they weren't getting Yost bids anymore and can probably turn Van Andel into home ice against anyone else not in the state of Michigan, where it'd be neutralish and avoid having to play BC in Providence, NH in Manchester etc.

Yep, I had the same thoughts. They submitted bids for Yost every year, and finally went with the neutral site 2+ hours away. The unfortunate situation for Michigan is that while they are hosting a regional in Grand Rapids (134 miles from Ann Arbor), there is a regional taking place in Toledo (53 miles from Ann Arbor) that would be a much easier road trip for the majority of their fans.

[bronconick]

Re: 2013 Regional sites announced

Interesting. Michigan "wised up" on knowing that they weren't getting Yost bids anymore and can probably turn Van Andel into home ice against anyone else not in the state of Michigan, where it'd be neutralish and avoid having to play BC in Providence, NH in Manchester etc.

[Alton]

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-hock...100511aaa.html

Northeast: Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH (hosted by New Hampshire)
East: Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI (hosted by Brown)
Midwest: Huntington Center, Toledo, OH (hosted by Bowling Green)
West: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI (hosted by Michigan)