>>> RIT Tigers 2020-21: A Season "Reconsidered" <<<

[TigerFan86-87]

Canisius has played only five games this year, by far the lowest in AHC, and one of the lowest in the NCAA. So, it has to be asked -- what is it that Canisius is doing wrong that's causing so many of their games to be cancelled?

Maybe they have more of an "abundance of caution" than anyone else. Then again, we're probably all so sick of that phrase, maybe it's something else.

Funny how the NJ Devils played the Buffalo Sabres, then revealed that two of their players were under COVID protocol, while the same weekend CC played RIT then subsequently cancelled the next contest a mere three days later. Hmmm. Something going on at the Key Bank and Harbor Centers? (I realize the CC-RIT game was at the GPC, but nonetheless)

[jflory81]

Great weekend for the Tigers. Adriano was great Friday night while the Tigers got their footing and while I didn't see Saturday's game (aside from RMU's 2nd goal) it looks like he was at least passable there. Looks like they're gonna ride him with Drackett really struggling this year.

[XCTiger]

With tonights game with Niagara, and both of the remaining womens games postponed, is it safe to assume that the Tigers may have played their last games this season?

[35TH40TH]

Ed T.
What "don't" you know? Wink wink
Seems like XCTiger is correct in calling the season!

[Russell Jaslow]

Ed T.
What "don't" you know? Wink wink
Seems like XCTiger is correct in calling the season!

Since the men's team had games against two different opponents cancelled, and the women's teams had games against two different opponents cancelled, all this week, it sounds like the onus is on RIT this time.

[TigerFan86-87]

Since the men's team had games against two different opponents cancelled, and the women's teams had games against two different opponents cancelled, all this week, it sounds like the onus is on RIT this time.

But Mercyhurst (RIT's would-be Saturday opponent) also had games against two different opponents cancelled, so....
Who knows? All they say is AHA Covid protocols, never singling out the school with the issue.

[XCTiger]

Maybe the AHA playoff championship won't be decided on the ice, but in the testing labs. Whoever can play is crowded, and moves on to the NCAAs. ;->

[Russell Jaslow]

But Mercyhurst (RIT's would-be Saturday opponent) also had games against two different opponents cancelled, so....
Who knows? All they say is AHA Covid protocols, never singling out the school with the issue.

And I never would want the AHA to single out any school.

But it doesn't mean I can't try... :-)

[Russell Jaslow]

Maybe the AHA playoff championship won't be decided on the ice, but in the testing labs. Whoever can play is crowded, and moves on to the NCAAs. ;->

Don't laugh. The NCAA has already said for basketball, at a certain point, the bracket is locked down and no games will be delayed. You can't play, your opponent moves on.

[Ed Trefzger]

And I never would want the AHA to single out any school.

But it doesn't mean I can't try... :-)

After a couple of schools gave out conflicting information, "Atlantic Hockey COVID-19 protocols" is the stock answer.

[Ed Trefzger]

Maybe the AHA playoff championship won't be decided on the ice, but in the testing labs. Whoever can play is crowded, and moves on to the NCAAs. ;->

If a team can't play in the playoffs then they're done. Re-seeding or giving a team a bye will be the result depending on timing.

[jflory81]

So it looks like RIT @ Canisius next weekend in a best of 3 for the Western Semifinals.

I assume the playoffs eventually will pit the East winner and the West winner against each other to decide the one automatic NCAA birth?

[mar7967]

So it looks like RIT @ Canisius next weekend in a best of 3 for the Western Semifinals.

I assume the playoffs eventually will pit the East winner and the West winner against each other to decide the one automatic NCAA birth?

Yes, in the semifinal round.
"The only East-West crossover will come during championship weekend where the semifinals will see the top remaining seed coming out of the West playing the lowest remaining seed coming out of the East and vice versa"
Source: https://atlantichockeyonline.com/new...announced.aspx

[jflory81]

Yes, in the semifinal round.
"The only East-West crossover will come during championship weekend where the semifinals will see the top remaining seed coming out of the West playing the lowest remaining seed coming out of the East and vice versa"
Source: https://atlantichockeyonline.com/new...announced.aspx

Weird that they're doing it in the Semi-finals rather than the Finals. Also given that the entire playoffs are being played on campus, are they expecting teams to play Friday night at AIC and then travel to Robert Morris for a Saturday Night game if the top seeds hold? That's an 8 hour drive! Seems like they should have given another weekend or at least made the Championship round games on Friday and Sunday rather than Friday and Saturday.

[LtPowers]

Anyone else find this season frustrating and unsatisfying?


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