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[John J. MacInnes]

NMU & Tech literally partnered LAST YEAR to host Notre Dame back-to-back nights...

No, Notre Dame owed both of them return series and welched on it by playing singles with both. There was no agreement with Tech and NMU to bring in ND for that format. Just because they happened to each play the single on the same weekend doesn't mean that was the intention on how it was arranged.

[moose97]

NMU has shown no interest in partnering on a schedule like that. Tech has tried repeatedly to no avail. Lake State and UMD are too far from Houghton to make it feasible.

NMU & Tech literally partnered LAST YEAR to host Notre Dame back-to-back nights...

[davyd83]

The GLI doesn't need to draw 10k per night. If the rent for Van Andel Arena is even half what they were paying for the LCA I would be shocked.
I'm ok with Tech, State, Western, Ferris for year 1 of the GLI 2.0 but enough with the same "anchor" teams over and over again. Make it Tech, another Michigan school (no less than three years since last appearance) and two new invite teams from anywhere (like all those independent teams looking for games). Give Tech fans new teams to see each year and limit appearances by other Michigan teams so their fans show up when they are in it.

Were Tech & Michigan paying rent or was Olympia including that with them running the tourney? How much were the appearance fees for State & Team #4. One of the reasons the GLI went to all Michigan and nearby schools like Notre Dame and Bowling Green was due to the expense of bringing teams from Boston or Denver. If you have Tech, another “local” team and two more, who pays to bring those other 2 in? In regular games, if Tech were to host Boston College, there is generally a return trip involved. In a showcase, or tournament, how do you compensate those other teams?

[Lost_Husky]

Any word on defensemen Tech is/can bring in or are we going to see a very young D-core?

[JohnsonsJerseys]

If that's the case, well i'm hopeful but not optimistic about attendance.

The GLI doesn't need to draw 10k per night. If the rent for Van Andel Arena is even half what they were paying for the LCA I would be shocked.
I'm ok with Tech, State, Western, Ferris for year 1 of the GLI 2.0 but enough with the same "anchor" teams over and over again. Make it Tech, another Michigan school (no less than three years since last appearance) and two new invite teams from anywhere (like all those independent teams looking for games). Give Tech fans new teams to see each year and limit appearances by other Michigan teams so their fans show up when they are in it.

[J.D.]

If that's the case, well i'm hopeful but not optimistic about attendance.

You have nothing to worry about, dumpster fire MSU is now the big attraction for the once prestigious GLI!

[manurespreader]

If that's the case, well i'm hopeful but not optimistic about attendance.

[HuskyDut]

All in-state field. Three conferences. New location.

My prediction: Tech, State, Western, Ferris. Van Andel Arena. That's close to three of those schools and Tech travels well. I'm all for it if that turns out to be the case. UofM and LCA can suck it.

[Laker Dude]

NMU has shown no interest in partnering on a schedule like that. Tech has tried repeatedly to no avail. Lake State and UMD are too far from Houghton to make it feasible.

It sounded like Joey said lake state and tech are going out to play Clarkson and st Lawrence in the fall of 2023 and 2025. Tech hosts st Lawrence for 2 this fall and Clarkson for 2 in the fall of 2024

[John J. MacInnes]

Tech really needs to work with NMU or maybe Duluth to bring Eastern teams to the Midwest. Two teams can come West and play Tech and NMU/UMD on back to back nights. Two opponents in one weekend, good pairwise opportunity just like a tourney only it generates some gate revenue and keeps the team off the road early in the season.

NMU has shown no interest in partnering on a schedule like that. Tech has tried repeatedly to no avail. Lake State and UMD are too far from Houghton to make it feasible.

[JohnsonsJerseys]

And only 1 non con home series.

Tech really needs to work with NMU or maybe Duluth to bring Eastern teams to the Midwest. Two teams can come West and play Tech and NMU/UMD on back to back nights. Two opponents in one weekend, good pairwise opportunity just like a tourney only it generates some gate revenue and keeps the team off the road early in the season.

[John J. MacInnes]

I see the schedule dropped . All except Michigan not doing the GLi. I figure it will be someone else who hasn't said yes yet. plus MSU and who? NMU?, Ferris?
And only 1 non con home series.

All in-state field. Three conferences. New location.

[manurespreader]

I see the schedule dropped . All except Michigan not doing the GLi. I figure it will be someone else who hasn't said yes yet. plus MSU and who? NMU?, Ferris?
And only 1 non con home series.

[giwan]

The GLI need to remain in a location that is saturated with alumni of the programs participating. That is likely going to be the Midwest. I think a rotating venue might also help boost attendance. The GLI has been on cruise control for years because fans figure "well if I don't go this year I can always go next year..." However if it rotated between 3-5 venues, now it suddenly becomes an event to look forward to an the local alumni groups will have a couple years to plan and make it a significant event, knowing it won't be back again for several years. An annual event eventually, like a yearly alumni reunion, gets stale because "there is always next year..."

Just look at how Tech runs their sports alumni reunions. They are generally every five or more years. By not making them a regular event, it helps generate excitement to not miss the event because the next one won't be for another five years. You also don't have to invest the resources to plan the event every year as well.

Like this idea. Three venues sound about right. Chicago, somewhere in WI and in Michigan meaning Detroit area

[JohnsonsJerseys]

The GLI need to remain in a location that is saturated with alumni of the programs participating. That is likely going to be the Midwest. I think a rotating venue might also help boost attendance. The GLI has been on cruise control for years because fans figure "well if I don't go this year I can always go next year..." However if it rotated between 3-5 venues, now it suddenly becomes an event to look forward to an the local alumni groups will have a couple years to plan and make it a significant event, knowing it won't be back again for several years. An annual event eventually, like a yearly alumni reunion, gets stale because "there is always next year..."

Just look at how Tech runs their sports alumni reunions. They are generally every five or more years. By not making them a regular event, it helps generate excitement to not miss the event because the next one won't be for another five years. You also don't have to invest the resources to plan the event every year as well.