The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

[AMC]

Unless I am mistaken, all leagues will use 3x3 instead of 5x5 after 60 minutes. The shootout after that will only be in some leagues.

To me, if the results of a 3x3 overtime are entered into the RPI calculations as a win or loss, then we should recognize that is the law of the land. "What does the RPI accept" seems to be a good road map.

To the extent some leagues persist with shootouts or other forms of completing games that the RPI ignores, I think we are safe to either ignore those results or award alternate belts (honestly, I'd be fine with referring to them as ties for the purposes of belts, but to each their own).

[dxmnkd316]

Oh ffs. Ish.

Well, I guess I see why you want nothing to do with alts for that.

My heart says if it’s not good enough for the playoffs...
my head says, “Jeeze, give it a rest, jerry”

[Ralph Baer]

Unless it becomes universal for every league, keep it separate. Or does this mean that all leagues must use 5v5 for 5 then go to 3v3?

I tend to agree with the premise this is stupid human tricks. But then again, rules change and so must we.

I also tend to agree that unless it’s the same rules in the playoffs, then clearly there’s a distinction between the two in terms of legitimacy.

Unless I am mistaken, all leagues will use 3x3 instead of 5x5 after 60 minutes. The shootout after that will only be in some leagues.

[dxmnkd316]

Unless it becomes universal for every league, keep it separate. Or does this mean that all leagues must use 5v5 for 5 then go to 3v3?

I tend to agree with the premise this is stupid human tricks. But then again, rules change and so must we.

I also tend to agree that unless it’s the same rules in the playoffs, then clearly there’s a distinction between the two in terms of legitimacy.

[vizoroo]

Since the 3 x 3 is becoming universal, no alternate needed. But the shoot out or sudden death shoot out, Oh my no! (they are fun when you win-thank you Troy Terry.)

[sezenack]

I would stick with alternates. 3v3 is not real hockey and is not used in postseason play for a reason

[drshoen]

My opinion would be to transfer belts upon a win in 3x3 OT, since it's now an NCAA rule. For the sake of completeness, I would keep the current alternates in play until they are combined, but no longer create new alternates. I would still keep alternates for shootouts, for those leagues that use them. My 2 cents...

[Ralph Baer]

The NCAA has approved 3-on-3 overtime. The question is how should this be treated here. I am torn between being a traditionalist and my desire not to have to follow a lot of alternate Belts. I assume that the leagues which go to a shootout after OT will continue that way, Nothing will change there.

I am seeking opinions on how to treat 3x3 OT.

Of course, we may have a whole year to decide. :-D ;-)

[Kepler]

Re: The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

Is this the first season without a title game since then ncaa started?

Yes.

[Ralph Baer]

Re: The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

The CT Ice tournament was a 2 year deal, so Sacred Heart will definitely have to defend the CT Belt at some point in the season

Thanks. I suspect that Minnesota will also play another in-state school.

[legal_hit]

Can someone help me - I am completely lost but someone tagged me to see the thread

I think they haven't started yet. Or perhaps it is just an evil plan on John's party to get us sucked back into USCHO.

[leswp1]

Re: The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

Can someone help me - I am completely lost but someone tagged me to see the thread

[sezenack]

Re: The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

The CT Ice tournament was a 2 year deal, so Sacred Heart will definitely have to defend the CT Belt at some point in the season

[dxmnkd316]

Re: The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

Is this the first season without a title game since then ncaa started? Any other curiosities about this season?

[Ralph Baer]

Re: The College Hockey Championship Belt Part IV

                   Current Holder         Next Defense
The Belt           Cornell                next season
The Belt Alt 3x3   Michigan               next season
The Belt Alt SO    Maine                  next season
AHC Belt           Sacred Heart           next season
B1G Belt           Penn State             next season
B1G Belt Alt 3x3   Michigan               next season
B1G Belt Alt SO    Minnesota              next season
ECAC Belt          Cornell                next season
HEA Belt           Maine                  next season
NCHC Belt          Minnesota Duluth       next season
WCHA Belt          Minnesota State        next season
Ivy Belt           Cornell                next season
New England Belt   Boston College         next season
Connecticut Belt   Sacred Heart           next season 
Massachusetts Belt Boston College         next season
Michigan Belt      Michigan Tech          next season
Minnesota Belt     Minnesota              next season at earliest
New York Belt      Cornell                next season
D II Play up Belt  Minnesota State        next season
D II P u Alt SO    American International next season
D III Play up Belt Rensselaer             next season
Play up Belt       Rensselaer             next season

Corrections are always appreciated.