Colgate 2021-22

[iowabasedtraveler]

Shabby, I will reply about Boston and the Frozen Four from the road. Leaving in minutes for Birmingham, Ala., and a family wedding later in the week. Johnstown on Friday was my 57th (and likely final) hockey game of the season and my 123rd rink at which I have seen a hockey game, lifetime. I am already looking forward to following Colgate again, starting in October, at home and on the road. 15k miles and counting…

[sshablak]

Iowa, what did you think of the Frozen Four, how about the great restaurants, ambience of Boston etc ?

[iowabasedtraveler]

I got to the arena at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown, Penna., tonight. Walking around, I see a guy with a Colgate cap.
“Are you a Colgate fan?”
”Well, yeah, my son just finished up there.”
“His name?”
“Griffin Lunn.”
“Oh, from Lockport, N.Y… the fastest player on our team! And I see he just won a team award this week.”
”Yeah, on Monday evening.”
That was a fun exchange. Nice family.

[QuasiCosmos]

Colgate Men's Hockey presents 2021-22 Team Awards
https://colgateathletics.com/news/20...am-awards.aspx

[Sol Diablo]

Colgate is headed to Tempe, Ariz., on Friday-Saturday, October 14-15, to open Arizona State’s brand-new Multi-Purpose Arena.
WOO HOO!!

Very nice to see Colgate is the first to experience our new arena! Wear your shorts, sandals & sunscreen to the arena, then switch to hoodies. long pants, knit caps & ear muffs upon entering.........

[iowabasedtraveler]

Shabby, my friend from Manlius winters in Apache Junction, but mid-October is too early. I will have to contact Sol Diablo for help with airport/hotel/arena transportation.
he he he

[sshablak]

Iowa, I know where you'll be Oct 14-15, you have a friend there too, right ?

[iowabasedtraveler]

Colgate is headed to Tempe, Ariz., on Friday-Saturday, October 14-15, to open Arizona State’s brand-new Multi-Purpose Arena.
WOO HOO!!

[iowabasedtraveler]

Thanks, CU13 and Shabby. I got “Blackie” in January and am at 12,721 miles already. Sitting at Logan Airport now with Clarkson Doug and awaiting arrival of Minnesota grad Alaska Mike (who flew Fairbanks here via Seattle and Kraken game). Excited about all games. Will hit Pawtucket, Fall River and Cape Cod on off-day Friday.

[sshablak]

Gas up the new vehicle Iowa ! Ye Old Union Oyster House, maybe ?

[CU13]

I’m not going but am so glad you are as you are a great ambassador for Colgate! Have a great time!!

[iowabasedtraveler]

Anybody else going to be representing Colgate in Boston this weekend?
In the past, I always saw ‘Gate season ticket holders Dave & Helen from Holland Patent (N.Y.), but they dropped their Colgate tix this year (after three decades) after being told that they had to renew online.

[iowabasedtraveler]

“tangible progress?”
Of course. Anytime kids go to Lake Placid (ECAC site) or (Regional site) or (Frozen Four site), it is real progress (especially when they haven’t gone for awhile). Hopefully they remember that (positive) feeling and want to return.

As for other subjects… I have gone to Allentown, Penna., previously and it is a fine host city, despite it technically not being in the Midwest. With Penn State trying to grow its market and culture, both East and West, Allentown is a good fit. I just wish Des Moines (Iowa) or Omaha (Nebr.) would bid on the Midwestern Regional.

I went to Worcester, Mass., on Friday, Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, and Worcester again on Sunday. This year’s NCAA tournament was filled with incredibly close (one-goal) games. I saw and spoke with ‘Colgate Dad’ Pierre McGuire briefly at Worcester last night. I am excited about the possibilities in Boston for the Frozen Four, though I hope Minnesota wins it all (or, at least, Michigan loses it all). Denver will be the only team that I have not seen in-person this season. Apparently, West is Best and East is Least this season.

[Wicked Slappaahs]

I've been a raider fan for decades and followed the team closely this season. I was curious if anyone knew the reason why one of the assistant coaches never wears a tie when he is on the bench. Colgate University is a prestigious school, and the dress down approach is something I do not see from other coaches throughout the country. If there is a medical reason why he doesn't wear a tie I completely understand.

The casual attire seems to be a Covid related casualty to the dress codes of old, as evidenced by D1 basketball coaches wearing sweat suits or casual attire, etc. on the sidelines of games. I believe I saw during the Western Michigan game on Sunday none of their coaches had ties on.... not sure how I feel about it, but I guess I am a bit traditionalist in this regard.

[DavidNardolillo]

The short answer is that there aren't many western venues bidding on the regionals.

I am not surprised. Hosting NCAA hockey regionals is a pain in the neck operationally and fiscally, but something that might make financial sense for smaller arenas that need to fill the calendar. I am pretty sure that part of the reason some of these places bid it is to keep a current NCAA portfolio in service of trying to get NCAA basketball regionals/Sweet 16.

For hockey, I'd rather see the top 4 seeds host the opening rounds at their own rinks rather than playing at half full arenas far from the fan base.