2016/2016 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago

[leswp1]

Re: 2016/2016 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago

Looks like Frozen Fenway will be back again. Since Lowell was one of 4 teams that wasn't involved this time, we'll probably be involved next time.

Originally Posted by Joe Bertagna
So despite critics, most of whom not active participants in these events, we (Hockey East) will work with the Red Sox to do this again and give more players and families the chance to experience and enjoy it.

Not sure what Kool-aid he has been drinking. The ice always sucks, they have had all sorts of weather issues, and the sight lines are abominable.

[ScottK]

Re: 2016/2016 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago

Not sure what Kool-aid he has been drinking. The ice always sucks, they have had all sorts of weather issues, and the sight lines are abominable.

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to leswp1 again."

[chiefs11]

Not sure what Kool-aid he has been drinking. The ice always sucks, they have had all sorts of weather issues, and the sight lines are abominable.

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[UMLFan]

Re: 2016/2016 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago

Congrats to Lowell's Wuilito Fernandes on becoming the first player from Lowell to be selected in the MLS Draft. He was chosen in the Third Round by Dallas.

[Patman]

Looks like Frozen Fenway will be back again. Since Lowell was one of 4 teams that wasn't involved this time, we'll probably be involved next time.

No. not if the school has any self-respect

[chiefs11]

No. not if the school has any self-respect

Stop that sounds so silly 😜 Scott don't go put the pen down

[chiefs11]

Stop that sounds so silly 😜 Scott don't go put the pen down

You two Patman

[UML Puck Hawk]

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No. not if the school has any self-respect

Well since the move to D1 I wouldn't say they have made many decisions that went against the almighty dollar. That being said I wonder how much say the school has, as I had heard the revenue for the event goes to Hockey East, and then is redistributed to the schools. Something about the upgrades to Schneider being supported by Frozen Fenway. If that's true, well... we haven't heard much about the new practice rink.

[Middle Street]

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If that's true, well... we haven't heard much about the new practice rink.

Interesting that you bring that up. I saw an article on the Globe website today saying the University system has earned a favorable bond rating as it plans to borrow $280 million for capital projects.

I searched to see if the Tsongas expansion is part of this and it doesn't appear to be. According to this report it doesn't look like its in the plans for the next 5 years. See page 74.
https://www.umassp.edu/sites/umassp....20Document.pdf

They still have it on the list of projects, but no approved funding and committed timeline yet.

[WrathOfAramark]

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No. not if the school has any self-respect

Might disappoint.. This article with the godfather Joe B. in the Herald says otherwise.

“I do think that it’s a special opportunity for the kids. They do act like kids when they’re out there on the ice at Fenway Park and they stop to look around the place,” said Bertagna, who cited UMass-Lowell and Vermont as schools who have expressed an eagerness to return to the event. “I think it could be successful again.”

[Patman]

Might disappoint.. This article with the godfather Joe B. in the Herald says otherwise.

I never said they have self-respect

Edit: but they should... the school sees it as a recruiting tool and the players don't know our history of dealing with the bull****.

I just see the Fenway thing as way overdone and more of a risk than reward.

[leswp1]

Re: 2016/2016 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago

Happy Birthday riverchief1!!

[Leecoffee9]

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Awful quite for such a big weekend.
Always great games against PC.
Hoping the boys bring their best tonight.

[UMLFan]

Re: 2016/2016 Lowell Thread: Hoping for Chicago

Awful quite for such a big weekend.
Always great games against PC.
Hoping the boys bring their best tonight.

Was thinking that as well. Huge weekend. I think we're all smart enough to know that PC's record doesn't quite match the talent they have. It's a very young squad that's building for the future ... but very very talented. Bazin's teams have had their hands full with PC ... so I fully expect this to be another two close games.

Also, have a great birthday Stowell!

[Patman]

Was thinking that as well. Huge weekend. I think we're all smart enough to know that PC's record doesn't quite match the talent they have. It's a very young squad that's building for the future ... but very very talented. Bazin's teams have had their hands full with PC ... so I fully expect this to be another two close games.

Also, have birthday Stowell!

He was in a dream I had last night so he must be up to something