CCHA v2.9.1 - BGSU BSU FSU LSSU MSU MTU NMU UST & Special Guests - The Augie Vikings

[manurespreader]

I like that the league is working towards a more professional product.

[thebrain]

The league needs to contract with a production company to handle all aspects of the game. It might be difficult, but not undo able, given the geographical spread of the conference and not knowing where the championship game will be until a week beforehand.

[thebrain]

Almost every team in the league has issues ranging from mid-range to major with their broadcast. Which is funny because an elevated viewing experience was one of Don's new CCHA key points and basically nothing has changed other than the scorebug looking the same on each broadcast. It's embarrassing that Augustana came in as a brand new year-one program and instantly had the best presentation in the league, and it's not even close.

And today Midco, the cable company behind Augustana’s TV production, laid off its play-by-play announcer and several others.

https://www.therinklive.com/mens-col...s-on-streaming

[AgentClass]

But Mankato and Augie have standalone TV broadcasts that go to Flo as well. Everyone else just uses the radio call...with video...for Flo. Big difference. Realize that we are...mostly...all small markets. Expecting to see on Flo what you're seeing on over the air, or network cable, TV, is unrealistic.

Yeah as a Mavs fan the production quality is good enough, but I would love if they just added the radio call. TV PxP is awful and it's amazing that he's been doing it for 24 years.

[beaverhockeyfan]

Bemidji State has lost forward Lleyton Roed, who signed a three year entry level contract with the Seattle Kraken.

[Iwearpurple]

Yeah as a Mavs fan the production quality is good enough, but I would love if they just added the radio call. TV PxP is awful and it's amazing that he's been doing it for 24 years.

And Mike Sullivan is one of the best play by play announcers in college hockey.

[njmav1]

Yeah as a Mavs fan the production quality is good enough, but I would love if they just added the radio call. TV PxP is awful and it's amazing that he's been doing it for 24 years.

Dave Brown is now available. Can they afford him?

[Bale]

For one day, I'm going to annoyingly be chanting "let's go tech. [Smack desk] Let's go tech [smack desk] Let's go tech [smack desk]...." in my office

Over and over and over and over.

[manurespreader]

Random thoughts/questions. 1. What happens to a kid who goes in the portal and doesn't get any interest from the rich schools? Obviously he's not going back to the school he decided to leave, so is he just out? I'm thinking about all these NMU players who are bailing out. plus others of course.
Second, congrats to BG on the new coach, and does this mean any additional improvement to the facilities?

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

Random thoughts/questions. 1. What happens to a kid who goes in the portal and doesn't get any interest from the rich schools? Obviously he's not going back to the school he decided to leave, so is he just out? I'm thinking about all these NMU players who are bailing out. plus others of course.
Second, congrats to BG on the new coach, and does this mean any additional improvement to the facilities?

tl;dr: Yep!

Construction started mid-season on the new front entrance. Closing in the south end with the suites has started (they've knocked a hole in the outside wall for the new elevator shaft). They haven't started on the away locker rooms yet. All told it's almost $6m in upgrades.

The project includes making necessary upgrades to improve the existing building systems, life safety, accessibility, and daily function, including upgrades to the locker rooms and restroom renovations. It also includes the creation of a new mezzanine on the south end of the main rink to include private suites, concessions, a club room, additional spectator seating, and the addition of a 1,000 square-foot lobby at the west main entrance. The newly renovated main entrance will highlight achievements, creating opportunities for trophy displays and encourage future growth. The project budget will be $5.75M.

[Pirateasaur]

Random thoughts/questions. 1. What happens to a kid who goes in the portal and doesn't get any interest from the rich schools? Obviously he's not going back to the school he decided to leave, so is he just out? I'm thinking about all these NMU players who are bailing out. plus others of course.
Second, congrats to BG on the new coach, and does this mean any additional improvement to the facilities?

You are allowed to exit the portal and return to your original team. I think most players do just that.

[pdt1081]

You are allowed to exit the portal and return to your original team. I think most players do just that.

Depends on the coach. Very uncommon.

[Puckstopper467]

Watching the playoffs one thing really stands out is the how the Top schools will just keep reloading with top CCHA players via the portal. Teams like Ferris, BG, LSSU, and NMU better wake up as they are a loooooong way from even discussing a CCHA Bid. The CCHA will only get the auto bid moving forward and Mankato, Tech, BSU, and coming up St Thomas are going to challenge for that bid.

[John J. MacInnes]

Depends on the coach. Very uncommon.

In NMU's case, what does this say about Potulny's future? I know he has 2 years left on his deal, but I have this intuition that Comley wants to install one of his guys in that job before he leaves as AD. The clock would be ticking on that scenario if it's going to happen, but with the end of the Wildcat season a while ago now it's less and less likely that it happens this off-season.

[devildog]

As a Wildcat grad and fan, I am very concerned with the current situation at NMU. I thought our play this year was uninspired and lacked any kind of urgency. That is either on the coach or the coach needs different players. So, maybe Grant is encouraging these boys to hit the road or he has lost the team and has a major problem on his hands. If he has lost the team and half the team is bolting, then he needs to go.

As far as the CCHA and NMU becoming a feeder system to the big schools, I have no interest in that at all. The one thing I loved about college hockey was the fact that small schools had a chance to win. With the consolidation of the big school conferences, and shoving the small schools to the side, it has removed that which drew me to being a college hockey fan.