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Theres just something wrong with that.Nice! Also, you got to come to an ASU hockey game, tailgating in 75-80F weather, beer & taco's in the sun, shorts & sandals, put the jersey on when you walk into the arena to stay warm......
Thats why Tampa Frozen fours rule
I hope to one day. Maybe next year.Nice! Also, you got to come to an ASU hockey game, tailgating in 75-80F weather, beer & taco's in the sun, shorts & sandals, put the jersey on when you walk into the arena to stay warm......
Was very easy to get used to, after going to UND hockey games in the frozen desert at -35F, rush from the car to get into the arena to warm up, slipping & sliding on the ice covered parking lot........
I’ve been to a bunch of Florida’s panthers games in Sunrise, FL. Also, we used to go to Estero every winter for the Florida Classic we used to cohost with Cornell. It was fun going to games in flip flops and shorts. Margaritas were the pregame drink of choice. Those were the days. Not sure why they discontinued that tournament, it was fun for the fans.
Tell your coach to do a home and home series with Maine and I’ll make sure to go then!
My wishlist for future H & H series:
These would all be great series. I'd also throw Western Michigan on there, I think that could be a fun series to have. In general I'd like to see more games against the western conferences and less against the ECAC and AHA, but you can't have it all I suppose.
Maine had a home and home scheduled with Pedo State but COVID happened. Michigan is just not going to happen. Minnesota is not likely either. Arizona State would be an interesting series to be sure. North Dakota is the most likely. The two schools have a lengthy history and head coach Brad Berry spoke highly of the Maine fans when they came east for the Icebreaker.
Hopefully 2 Western series from here on out.....one H and one A (@denver next season).
I think the only way Michigan happens is if they do 1 game @ Maine and 1 @ BC/BU/UNH. They did a series @UNH a few years ago. Would probably be a Friday/Sunday thing if 2 different opponents. A one off Michigan game might be a good game for Portland? They can sell 6K tickets and be closer to their other opponent for the weekend whether it be UNH or 1 of the Boston teams.
I’m just hoping the beat the piss out of each other. I can’t root for either one.
It's academic unless it triggers an incredibly unlikely collapse by the Eagles. No one from Hockey East is going to catch BC for the top seed in the east. Even a H2H win in the final won't be enough for Maine.
Excellent thought. Michigan would be a perfect fit for Portland. That would generate considerable interest in southern Maine, and as you say, be close to a different venue in the Boston area maybe so they can play another opponent that weekend. Make it happen.
I vaguely remembered this so I looked it up, and it is true, the Wolverines played a pair at the Whitt on Nov 22-23, 2019. If they were willing to play in Durham, why is Orono considered so out of the question? Too remote maybe, but they presumably flew into either Logan or Manchester, so what's the difference flying to Bangor instead?
I've never understood the "remote" thing that a lot of people spout off about traveling to Orono. It's 4 hours from Boston...a long ride for sure but all on I-95 and most of it is not a "busy" drive. Secondly....anyone that flies into Bangor is literally 10-15 minutes from campus and again.....right off 95. The difficulty for Maine scheduling Michigan might be due to a few factors......#1 is financial. Michigan sells out wherever they play.....Whittemore Center seats 6,500......1,500 more than Alfond. Not sure what Michigan's demands are for H & H series....but Alfond might just be too small to suit Michigan's financial demands. #2....Alfond's reputation.....any OOC opponent wants a chance to at least split on the road.....not sure the odds are in Michigan's favor in that regard. #3......Over the past 20 years, Maine has not been PWR point worthy opponent....obviously that is changing so this will be less of a factor going forward. #4.....Boston schools are always going to be more attractive if Michigan is traveling to the East Coast.....Boston is a better recruiting base and more accessible to their alums.
