Re: What if the Committee Decides to Makes Changes to the Tournament Design?
I'm guessing the big problem here is that you haven't read the rest of the thread. Or maybe you simply ignore everything you disagree with. Yes, the idea of having two rounds on campus sites was one of many ideas discussed. But most on this thread were talking about having just the first round on campus. That would fully address the issue you raise. It would also lessen the advantage given the higher seeds.
I'd be strongly against having the pairwise eliminate a conference champ, AHA or otherwise. Still, it might actually be preferable to the status quo in the West...
I get that your comment was sarcastic, something you thought no one in their right mind would agree with. You got a serious reply as one last attempt to convey to you what a huge problem the regionals have been in the West. If you come to these threads with an open mind, you might actually learn something. I certainly have. At the top of the list is that regionals in the East are working a bit better than I thought. A close second is that the coaches like the status quo more than I thought. Those insights mean it's time to reconsider, not shut up. An open mind. You might try it.
I certainly respect that opinion, at least as a guiding principle. I'm a diehard fan too. Trouble is, the idea that anyone would be locked out of a Western regional under the current format is LOL funny. As the Eagles might put it, the diehard fans are "already gone" from the Western regionals.
Of the tweaks I just suggested, only the "community based rinks" would raise this issue. But for me, it's still a manageable problem. No matter how small the venue, a limited number tickets could be made available to those willing to purchase well in advance. If a shortage of advance tickets actually arose, then you move to larger facilities going forward. To take this possibility seriously, I'd only award regionals one year at a time. That way, if the problem actually occurred, the damage could be limited to a single season.
And even more to the point, nothing needs to change in the East. If the buildings currently in use suit the purpose, fine. Keep doing exactly what you're doing. For 2, 3 or even all 4 regionals. But only a lemming would continue to schedule regionals in places like Toledo and Fort Wayne.
Originally posted by FiveHole12
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How about this?.... since teams 5-16 PWR suck (you know, it was decided on the ice during conference championships), and usually at least one conference champion sucks (AHA)... take the top four PWR and send them to the FF. Done deal... no attendance issues and lots of happy folks here at the USCHO fan Forum.
I get that your comment was sarcastic, something you thought no one in their right mind would agree with. You got a serious reply as one last attempt to convey to you what a huge problem the regionals have been in the West. If you come to these threads with an open mind, you might actually learn something. I certainly have. At the top of the list is that regionals in the East are working a bit better than I thought. A close second is that the coaches like the status quo more than I thought. Those insights mean it's time to reconsider, not shut up. An open mind. You might try it.
My opinion... I enjoy watching the games live, whether the building is full or not. I enjoy watching a #15 team taking on a #2. Not much difference in the talent levels anymore in the tournament. Good hockey. I get the chance to see good hockey at a regional that has been announced a year or two in advance. I am more than likely locked out at a campus site. College hockey already has it's issues with a limited fan base. Locking out diehards is not a way to endear their loyalty.
Of the tweaks I just suggested, only the "community based rinks" would raise this issue. But for me, it's still a manageable problem. No matter how small the venue, a limited number tickets could be made available to those willing to purchase well in advance. If a shortage of advance tickets actually arose, then you move to larger facilities going forward. To take this possibility seriously, I'd only award regionals one year at a time. That way, if the problem actually occurred, the damage could be limited to a single season.
And even more to the point, nothing needs to change in the East. If the buildings currently in use suit the purpose, fine. Keep doing exactly what you're doing. For 2, 3 or even all 4 regionals. But only a lemming would continue to schedule regionals in places like Toledo and Fort Wayne.
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