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Originally posted by QUAlum2004 View PostUntil they get a real rink and put out a real commitment they will never even come close to becoming another QU. I don't even see them taking the next step with a new rink. Total pipe dream for them to ever think they will get on the level of a Quinnipiac.
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Originally posted by LTsatch View PostButch, I am sorry but I should have put "lovely" in quotes as the Wonderland of Ice is no better than Milford.
I am a West Haven blue Devil fan, so I feel your pain with the ND boys.
Most credit Quinnipiac President Lahey for having the plan for the expansion.
My 23 year old daughter paid for her own Predators ticket last night, odd hockey town, but she loves it there. Sooo inexpensive
Found an interesting article about area hockey and QU's expansion, makes good reading and gives you an idea about how much SHU would have to put into being another QU
http://deadspin.com/how-quinnipiac-t...ey-h-472545033
Good news, Mr Valentine does appear to be open ears about making SHU a hockey school. Let's go to games! The more people go to games, the more others follow. There are people there who are cheering as is. Can't go wrong with another D1 college hockey program. It's really up to us. More college hockey games can't hurt, right?
SHU plays in Milford because ND-Fairfield plays there.Last edited by Butch; 01-10-2014, 02:49 PM.
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Originally posted by Butch View PostSomeone from ND-WH wanted to beat me up after the game.
QU got where it got because of Pecknold. Man will have a statue of himself erected in Hamden.
I can get a Nashville Predators ticket or Anaheim Ducks ticket for the price of a college game anywhere here.
I am a West Haven blue Devil fan, so I feel your pain with the ND boys.
Most credit Quinnipiac President Lahey for having the plan for the expansion.
My 23 year old daughter paid for her own Predators ticket last night, odd hockey town, but she loves it there. Sooo inexpensive
Found an interesting article about area hockey and QU's expansion, makes good reading and gives you an idea about how much SHU would have to put into being another QU
http://deadspin.com/how-quinnipiac-t...ey-h-472545033Last edited by LTsatch; 01-10-2014, 01:22 PM.
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Originally posted by LTsatch View PostAny Division One team that plays in something called an Ice Pavilion deserves to be mocked! Of course they could upgrade to Bridgeport's lovely Wonderland of Ice, where Fairfield Prep draws more than SHU.
New coach is something to consider. QU got where it got because of Pecknold. Man will have a statue of himself erected in Hamden. But we should encourage SHU and local media to focus some more of their resources on helping make SHU a hockey school. Not many schools get such an opportunity and Fairfield County can REALLY use top tier college hockey. Right off the Merritt Parkway. Drive to and from games would be nice. I use CT-15 to get to QU games and I-95 to get to Yale games. It would also help propel SHU in perception amongst their target audience for college students. SHU hockey would be more desirable a product than the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, methinks, with proper maneuvers. AHL tickets here are not cheap. College hockey tickets are. I can get a Nashville Predators ticket or Anaheim Ducks ticket for the price of a college game anywhere here.Last edited by Butch; 01-10-2014, 12:42 PM.
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Any Division One team that plays in something called an Ice Pavilion deserves to be mocked! Of course they could upgrade to Bridgeport's lovely Wonderland of Ice, where Fairfield Prep draws more than SHU.Last edited by LTsatch; 01-10-2014, 11:28 AM.
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Originally posted by LTsatch View PostDon't forget where you guys came from, another dump of a rink. QU is very lucky to have a dedicated AD with vision, I don't think SHU has the resources to make the quantum leap that QU took, too risky. They could take small steps and try to play more games in Bridgeport, but how many fans are going to show to justify the expense of renting the arena, UConn will have the same problem in Hartford.
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Originally posted by QUAlum2004 View PostWho would want to go to the dump that is the Milford Ice Pavilion?
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Originally posted by LTsatch View PostI am still surprised that SHU is still a D1 program. Maybe little Bobby can figure something out to bring them back up the ladder. Up until three seasons ago they were contending for an Atlantic title, unfortunately that still did not help attendance. As we saw last season, there are already two great strong programs in the greater New Haven/ Bridgeport metro area, along with the Sounds Tigers and popular high school hockey, there may just not be enough college hockey fans in the area on a given weekend. I am an avid hockey fan and live 4 miles from SHU's home rink and have still not been to a game.
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I am still surprised that SHU is still a D1 program. Maybe little Bobby can figure something out to bring them back up the ladder. Up until three seasons ago they were contending for an Atlantic title, unfortunately that still did not help attendance. As we saw last season, there are already two great strong programs in the greater New Haven/ Bridgeport metro area, along with the Sound Tigers and popular high school hockey, there may just not be enough college hockey fans in the area on a given weekend. I am an avid hockey fan and live 4 miles from SHU's home rink and have still not been to a game.Last edited by LTsatch; 01-10-2014, 09:07 AM.
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Until they get a real rink and put out a real commitment they will never even come close to becoming another QU. I don't even see them taking the next step with a new rink. Total pipe dream for them to ever think they will get on the level of a Quinnipiac.
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I see no thread for SHU's season. I think this school has the chance to become another QU, being the second largest Catholic school in New England. I am not a Catholic or Christian but doesn't matter to me. Someone contact Bobby Valentine and get him to go all-in on hockey! Build a 2-3000 seat rink on-campus! And change the **** logo and maybe name. The logo sucks. "Pioneers" doesn't sound right, either, when your state's name is a native American word. Those of us in CT should support SHU, IMO. Go to games. We can use a fourth program and SHU is a perfect candidate. The school is getting donations and is still growing.
As for this season so far, not much good to say! Couldn't even win one vs RMU!
PS: SHU needs a new coach. Someone ante up 200K to hire a Rand Pecknold.Tags: None
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