Minnesota State Applies to the NCHC

[fairbanks hockey puck]

Re: Minnesota State Applies to the NCHC

Well Miami and WMU can replace Alaska aka UAF and UAA if the schools eliminate athletics via budget cuts...The whole university system is up for a restructure..Board of Regents are to meet again I think in September...

ALSO

Nanook assistant coach Corbin Schmidt tendered his resignation today. His wife too, who also worked for the U. Last week the rifle coach said bye--bye and two more folks in athletics have already left....Maybe they know something......

[MavHockey14]

I'm guessing there's many in our state that would insist the Gophers get thrown in on the deal.

I miss the old Final Five and everyone there hating on the rodents, but good riddance. It's fun watching Minnesota be irrelevant for a change.

[5mn_Major]

Re: Minnesota State Applies to the NCHC

Well Miami and WMU can replace Alaska aka UAF and UAA if the schools eliminate athletics via budget cuts...The whole university system is up for a restructure..Board of Regents are to meet again I think in September...

ALSO

Nanook assistant coach Corbin Schmidt tendered his resignation today. His wife too, who also worked for the U. Last week the rifle coach said bye--bye and two more folks in athletics have already left....Maybe they know something......

Really a shame. Alaska as a state is rich and can easily afford this for its residents.

[ticapnews]

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Nice to see the fallout from Pedo State's arrival is still having such a positive impact on college hockey.

[joecct]

Really a shame. Alaska as a state is rich and can easily afford this for its residents.

Was. Oil is $45/bbl. That kills state revenue.

[Spartanforlife4]

Re: Minnesota State Applies to the NCHC

So how do we go about trading the WCHA name and Bemidji State to the NaCHo while getting WMU and MU in return?

GFM

I feel like a WMU/Miami return to the Midwest would be inching closer and closer at this point, especially if ASU is to follow into the NCHC, even moreso if the Alaskas have to combine.

[fairbanks hockey puck]

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Really a shame. Alaska as a state is rich and can easily afford this for its residents.

so true...trouble is no one saved any monies knowing the oil will not last forever....certainly not $100 a barrel. Now another $$ special session called by the governor and the legislature won't do a **** thing...so everyone who lives here suffers>>>

[Red Cloud]

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Nice to see the fallout from Pedo State's arrival is still having such a positive impact on college hockey.

You're disgusting. Why couldn't you have just stayed gone, exactly?

[5mn_Major]

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Was. Oil is $45/bbl. That kills state revenue.

I suppose. Couple that with tax breaks the state was giving and the fact that Alaska is CNBC's 49th best state for business. There's serious issues.

[First Time, Long Time]

I feel like a WMU/Miami return to the Midwest would be inching closer and closer at this point, especially if ASU is to follow into the NCHC, even moreso if the Alaskas have to combine.

If they want to leave...they have to pay up.

The NCHC has a massive buyout for anyone that jumps ship. According to multiple sources, the buyout equates to a year of the league’s operating expenses. Right now, that’s roughly $1.5 million. It also requires a 24-month notice. If it’s less, the buyout goes up.

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[5mn_Major]

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I miss the old Final Five and everyone there hating on the rodents, but good riddance. It's fun watching Minnesota be irrelevant for a change.

If by irrelevant you mean winning five straight conference titles and going to the NC game a couple years back...then yes, irrelevant.

[4four4]

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I miss the old Final Five and everyone there hating on the rodents, but good riddance. It's fun watching Minnesota be irrelevant for a change.

The more irrelevant Minnesota is the less likely people care as much about college hockey in the state of Minnesota.

[First Time, Long Time]

The more irrelevant Minnesota is the less likely people care as much about college hockey in the state of Minnesota.

And for the fans of the other 4 teams in the state...That's just fine.

[JohnsonsJerseys]

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There's no way it doesn't happen at this point. MSU would never do this unless the ink was dry.

I agree. I would also tend to believe that they'll join the NCHC starting in 2017-18 or they'll be playing as an independent that season. I doubt the WCHA is going to tangle with the 2016-17 schedule as this point since the schedule is already out, but they won't be around for a second season. Don't let the door hit you in the ***** on the way out Mavs.
Ryan J

[4four4]

Re: Minnesota State Applies to the NCHC

And for the fans of the other 4 teams in the state...That's just fine.

It could also mean the best players leave for the CHL. Which is fine by me, I would rather win a Stanley Cup.