St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

[SNChockey]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

It's not even a game, it's a scrimmage. A glorified practice.

I've spoken with Wisconsin twice now, including once this morning, and they confirmed once again it's not an event that is open to spectators.

That is not the story being told by St Norbert athletic and school reps. St Norbert fans are being told that the "scrimmage" IS open to the public. I had that confirmed by SNC today, so clearly there are some wires that got crossed here...

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

That is not the story being told by St Norbert athletic and school reps. St Norbert fans are being told that the "scrimmage" IS open to the public. I had that confirmed by SNC today, so clearly there are some wires that got crossed here...

Well they are wrong.

[altazo]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

As bizarre as it sounds, it seems as though it is some UW fans who most want this scrimmage (or practice, or however you want to minimize it) to be closed to the public...

[Chuck Schwartz]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

As bizarre as it sounds, it seems as though it is some UW fans who most want this scrimmage (or practice, or however you want to minimize it) to be closed to the public...

I don't think there's anyone who wants this to be closed to the public. I even wrote on my website how the powers that be are missing an opportunity by keeping this behind closed doors. I'm simply correcting people who have been misinformed. Obviously I wouldn't want people to plan on coming to Madison if they are going to be shutout at the door.

I don't know if it's the case on this thread, necessarily, but I've seen people comment elsewhere who are confusing Wisconsin's Red/White scrimmage that SNC is hosting being open to the public with the UW/SNC scrimmage at LaBahn in Madison. People have been seeing "scrimage, open to the public" and assuming that means the UW/SNC scrimmage, while it's actually the Wisconsin Red/White scrimmage.

[pete99race]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

Known recruits for the 2014-15 season, listed by position:
Forward:
1 -- Tanner Froese, Estevan, Sask. 6' 0", 175#.
Captained the Estevan Bruins last season in the SJHL.
2 -- Kyle Lee, Wausau, Wi. 5' 8", 170#.
Played for the NAHL champion Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
3 -- Mitch Amatto. Calgary, Alberta. 5' 9", 170#.
Played for the Calgary Canucks in the AJHL.
Defense:
1 -- Chris Rygus, Mississauga, Ontario. 6' 4", 225#.
Captained the BCHL champion Penticton Vees.
2 -- Sean Campbell, East Lansing, Mich. 5' 10", 174#.
Played for the Michigan Warriors in the NAHL.
3 -- Nils Lidberg, Karlstoga, Sweden, 5' 10", 196#.
Played for Farjestad J20.
Goalie:
1 -- Olle Walberg, Malmo, Sweden, 6' 1", 168#.
Played for Malmo Allsvenskan.

[bakdraft21]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

Known recruits for the 2014-15 season, listed by position:
Forward:
1 -- Tanner Froese, Estevan, Sask. 6' 0", 175#.
Captained the Estevan Bruins last season in the SJHL.
2 -- Kyle Lee, Wausau, Wi. 5' 8", 170#.
Played for the NAHL champion Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
3 -- Mitch Amatto. Calgary, Alberta. 5' 9", 170#.
Played for the Calgary Canucks in the AJHL.
Defense:
1 -- Chris Rygus, Mississauga, Ontario. 6' 4", 225#.
Captained the BCHL champion Penticton Vees.
2 -- Sean Campbell, East Lansing, Mich. 5' 10", 174#.
Played for the Michigan Warriors in the NAHL.
3 -- Nils Lidberg, Karlstoga, Sweden, 5' 10", 196#.
Played for Farjestad J20.
Goalie:
1 -- Olle Walberg, Malmo, Sweden, 6' 1", 168#.
Played for Malmo Allsvenskan.

nice crew as always it would seem, the Rygus kid looks to have been going to either Colgate or Clarkson at one time or another

[SNChockey]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

I don't know if it's the case on this thread, necessarily, but I've seen people comment elsewhere who are confusing Wisconsin's Red/White scrimmage that SNC is hosting being open to the public with the UW/SNC scrimmage at LaBahn in Madison. People have been seeing "scrimage, open to the public" and assuming that means the UW/SNC scrimmage, while it's actually the Wisconsin Red/White scrimmage.

On this thread, it is not a problem of SNC fans confusing the Red/White scrimmage with the UW/SNC scrimmage. The UW/SNC scrimmage is on the SNC schedule, fans really want to see how St Norbert would match up against DI (even if it is just a scrimmage), and it's a big deal for the team to have this opportunity. We may be DIII, but we're not confusing hosting an event and playing in one.

[pete99race]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

We just got confirmation from the SNC SID, that the Oct. 25 scrimmage with UW is CLOSED to the public.
What a joke!!! I understand that UW is hosting this event and can set the rules any which way they like.
But it surely stonewalls the hockey fans in Wisconsin of the chance to witness this match up in person..

[altazo]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

UW's reasoning behind this decision is so completely obvious that I'm actually kinda embarrassed for them.

So, is the red vs white scrimmage also closed to the public? How about if they had the U-18 team or a CIS school scheduled as an exhibition? I highly doubt it.

Whatever... Maybe it's not too late to reschedule St. Thomas as per the original schedule . (Seriously though, does anyone know if St. Thomas picked up another game, or are they also left with 24 on their schedule?)

Edit: how about if SNC family members who would be able to attend are allowed to if they sign a promissory note to NEVER SPEAK OF WHAT TOOK PLACE INSIDE THE ARENA UNDER PENALTY OF $200k FINE. Seriously though, it's the biggest shame that those folks can't watch their son's play against the "big boiz."

[pete99race]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

UST at 25 games...looks like they added a game vs Aurora on Jan. 18
http://www.uscho.com/scoreboard/st-t...key/2014-2015/

[WIFan423]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

Sounds like the scrimmage on the 25th is open to family. Still a mistake not to be open to any and all, seems like a good way to be a fundraiser for the schools and/or local youth hockey.

[pete99race]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

Heard from Tim D. that, as of now, there is no webcast planned for the scrimmage...

[bakdraft21]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

We just got confirmation from the SNC SID, that the Oct. 25 scrimmage with UW is CLOSED to the public.
What a joke!!! I understand that UW is hosting this event and can set the rules any which way they like.
But it surely stonewalls the hockey fans in Wisconsin of the chance to witness this match up in person..

the way SNC has been playing the past few yrs and more,know wonder that UW is even scrimmaging them.....I am also sure we will get a inside opinion as well soon after the game,throat clear,scrimmage

[bakdraft21]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

Heard from Tim D. that, as of now, there is no webcast planned for the scrimmage...

that would be evidence

[joecct]

Re: St. Norbert College, 2014-15 - The Drive for Five

Maybe it's to stop the scratched UW players from transferring.