Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic City!

[OsecnUC]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

You still gotta give Colgate some credit - down to an elimination game, they pulled out two wins on the road. Now they'll be coming into town with all the confidence in the world and have nothing to lose. It's the most dangerous type of opponent, but I hope Nate will have the boys focused and ready.

This is where having the bye is not always a good thing. I always worry when the boys are playing well and then have some downtime while others are playing. There is the chance of coming out lazy and taking time to ramp it back up to speed while Colgate is coming off the intensity and adrenaline high of this weekend. Amen to Nate having the boys focused.

GooooooU

[achillesrink-3-7-5]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

I'd still much rather take my chances with a bye and deal with a home series against a hot team. Just ask RPI, Princeton, and Clarkson how happy they are about missing out on the bye right about now.

It should be a battle next weekend, but Union didn't get to be the #1 seed by looking past opponents.

[OsecnUC]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Sure, RPI, P-ton, & Clarkson would have loved the bye, but they were the home team playing a hot team...
I'm not discounting the bye, just saying that often it's much like a train where it is easy to overcome hills in the way when it has momentum on its side. When it stops for a rest, it takes time and energy to get it back to a normal pace. I'm confident that they will be able to get back up to speed as long as they are truly focused on the task at hand and not looking past the series.

[Yale84]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Congratulations to Union on a great season, and on being voted #4 in this week's USCHO poll. Hope to see you guys in Atlantic City, and then again in St. Paul. Great recognition for the ECAC.

[Chefvad]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Honestly ever since I have moved, I have missed the team and the success has finally started Good luck to all from snowy Rochester NY the Union flag will be waving here!

[Miami Ice]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Let's hope the bye is akin to taking some time off from lifting...usually you return stronger.

[rdf8585]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Just curious, but has everyone who ordered tickets online for this weekend (and chose to get them via the mail) received them?

[Wholin1]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Just curious, but has everyone who ordered tickets online for this weekend (and chose to get them via the mail) received them?

I phone ordered mine a week ago today, Monday, but haven't gotten them as of today. I called the Athletic Department today and they allege that they were mailed Friday. I would guess they'll show tomorrow, but who knows?

[rdf8585]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Yeah, waiting on mine too. I ordered them on 2/23, minutes after they went on sale, and they said on Friday that they went out on Thursday. But I still haven't gotten them despite my close proximity to the school. Usually takes 1 day in the mail. Time for an e-mail.

On the plus side, it looks like these games are selling very well and are probably locks to be standing room only. If anyone is considering going, I'd recommend getting them prior to this weekend.

[Goaliefan]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

I ordered my tickets on Thursday by phone and got them today.

[Wholin1]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

I ordered my tickets on Thursday by phone and got them today.

I think the people in the ticket office are very nice, but frankly that office does not run like a well oiled machine. Part of the problem may be that due to the space limitations of the rink, I believe the ticket office personnel are actually located in the athletic department offices so maybe it's the left hand right hand thing. I can't imagine what it will be like if they have to handle NCAA tickets.

[LTsatch]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

I think the people in the ticket office are very nice, but frankly that office does not run like a well oiled machine. Part of the problem may be that due to the space limitations of the rink, I believe the ticket office personnel are actually located in the athletic department offices so maybe it's the left hand right hand thing. I can't imagine what it will be like if they have to handle NCAA tickets.

Don't worry, you only get a quarter of what the four teams are allotted, in Yale's case at Bridgeport that equals 400 tickets for the University box office, of course we do not know where you will end up, but that is what we have experienced. I think the ticket office will be able to handle it. Lot of pundits putting Union in Manchester, I hope that holds true for the fans sake. Bridgeport and Manchester have the same (10,000) capacity so I would think that the 400 number would hold true, if I was in a Union fans place I would buy tix for Manchester now and sell them if they did not end up there. Much cheaper to buy at the box than on Ticketmaster though.

[LTsatch]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Don't worry, you only get a quarter of what the four teams are allotted, in Yale's case at Bridgeport that equals 400 tickets for the University box office, of course we do not know where you will end up, but that is what we have experienced. I think the ticket office will be able to handle it. Lot of pundits putting Union in Manchester, I hope that holds true for the fans sake. Bridgeport and Manchester have the same (10,000) capacity so I would think that the 400 number would hold true, if I was in a Union fans place I would buy tix for Manchester now and sell them if they did not end up there. Much cheaper to buy at the box than on Ticketmaster though.

A little back story form the Yale thread, we were wondering why a basketball school was co-hosting our regional at Bridgeport. This post was from 03/01.

Goblue, good question, my best guess is money. Once the financial guarantee to the NCAA is achieved, Fairfield and Yale will split an honorarium which could be in the ball park of between $50,000 and $100,000. The NCAA ultimately decides the honorarium based on how well they feel the hosts conducted the Regional. In 2009, from what I'm told, the honararium was around $75,000. $37,500 is not a bad pay-day for a mid major school like Fairfield.

If the guarantee is not met, then Fairfield and Yale would split whatever is owed to the NCAA. -so there is a sharing of risk. From what I hear, Yale handles all of the hockey stuff and Fairfield handles the logistics / facility side of things.

What you have to keep in mind is that before the 2009 Regional was ever played, there was no idea to know exactly how a Regional would be accepted "in Bridgeport". So I can understand why the schools wanted to share the risk. Now, knowing the success of the 2009 Regional, it's logical to ask why is Fairfield involved at all.

Side note: The guarantee budget number has been achieved for 2011. East Regional has sold approx. 3200 tickets, not including the 1600 for the four schools who compete. It should be a great Regional again.

[rdf8585]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

Yeah, it's disappointing. This is at least the third incident I've had with tickets this year. Prior to any playoff orders, I think I've spent about $90 on tickets during the season. I wouldn't think it would be too hard to get all tickets mailed within a few (3 or less) business days of an order. I'm going on nearly two weeks waiting on tickets for this weekend and had similar waits on orders before. They've always been helpful when I've had a problem, but ideally, there wouldn't be problems. I give them credit for having an easy, user-friendly online ticketing system, but processing orders leaves much to be desired.

[uniondutch21]

Re: Union College Dutchmen Hockey 2010-11: There's one way and that's to Atlantic Cit

You got your tickets already? I ordered mine the day they went on sale and still haven't gotten them...i'll call on wednesday if nothing in the mail.