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2015 WCHA Offseason
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blackswampboy
New member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
congrats to BG recruit Chris Pohlkamp and the Sioux Falls Stampede on winning the Clark Cup!
congrats to BG recruit Chris Pohlkamp and the Sioux Falls Stampede on winning the Clark Cup!
beaverhockeyfan
Well-known member
And Dillon Eichstadt, a Bemidji State recruit!
And Troy Loggins, playoff MVP and NMU recruit.
aparch
Acetaminamerican
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
Any word on if the America One / Eversport / WCHA collaboration is continuing for a third year? After the hot out of the box start in 2013-14, 2014-15 started with a huge stumbling block that they worked hard to amend by the end of last season.
If the partnership continues, I do hope that continued upgrades are realized throughout the league. There seemed to be plenty of good and steady progress at the end of the season.
What I'd like to see most is an iTunes / Google Play app built around the video feeds. Especially if the new AppleTV coding allows for an app store as rumored. Airplay and streaming to set top boxes work okay, but having dedicated apps on them could/should allow for wider adoption of the WCHA.tv package.
We set the bar for streaming (that was broken by NCHC.tv), I'd like to see the WCHA reclaim the title as best college hockey streaming platform.
Any word on if the America One / Eversport / WCHA collaboration is continuing for a third year? After the hot out of the box start in 2013-14, 2014-15 started with a huge stumbling block that they worked hard to amend by the end of last season.
If the partnership continues, I do hope that continued upgrades are realized throughout the league. There seemed to be plenty of good and steady progress at the end of the season.
What I'd like to see most is an iTunes / Google Play app built around the video feeds. Especially if the new AppleTV coding allows for an app store as rumored. Airplay and streaming to set top boxes work okay, but having dedicated apps on them could/should allow for wider adoption of the WCHA.tv package.
We set the bar for streaming (that was broken by NCHC.tv), I'd like to see the WCHA reclaim the title as best college hockey streaming platform.
Huskiefan906
Well-known member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
How many horses in the race for the WCHA title this year.
5 or less, what does everyone think?
Mankato, Tech, BG, Alaska, Bemidji??
Will Ferris be back?
Can NMU challenge?
Will UAA bounce back?
UAH should rise in the standings?
LSSU should improve?
How many horses in the race for the WCHA title this year.
5 or less, what does everyone think?
Mankato, Tech, BG, Alaska, Bemidji??
Will Ferris be back?
Can NMU challenge?
Will UAA bounce back?
UAH should rise in the standings?
LSSU should improve?
gfmorris
New member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
I haven't talked to Matt at the league offices (if I had, I wouldn't be able to say anything), but I sure hope that it gets there. But there needs to be some parity across the league. UAH has one of the worst broadcasts, and it's not just because of the guy they had doing it: it's coach's camera high, single shot, with no replay and no ads. Having been a part of it, I'd describe the production as bare-bones.
I would be very surprised if we're anywhere but where we were last year.
GFM
I haven't talked to Matt at the league offices (if I had, I wouldn't be able to say anything), but I sure hope that it gets there. But there needs to be some parity across the league. UAH has one of the worst broadcasts, and it's not just because of the guy they had doing it: it's coach's camera high, single shot, with no replay and no ads. Having been a part of it, I'd describe the production as bare-bones.
I would be very surprised if we're anywhere but where we were last year.
GFM
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
I'm pretty sure you can expect some changes for next season, stay tuned.
I'm pretty sure you can expect some changes for next season, stay tuned.
blackswampboy
New member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
this'll stir up some passions...
2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Hockey Fans
rankings of some college towns that matter:
#12 Big Rapids
#18 Bowling Green
#21 Houghton
#35 Mankato
#38 Marquette
#39 Sault Ste. Marie
#50 Fairbanks
#51 Bemidji
#70 Huntsville
#73 Anchorage
"So for all of you diehard and rookie fans, WalletHub crunched the numbers to find which U.S. cities offer the best deals for hockey enthusiasts. We ranked 74 of the largest cities using a total of 18 key metrics that range from ticket prices to stadium accessibility to the performance level of each city’s teams. The results, as well as additional hockey insight from seasoned sports experts and a detailed methodology, can be found below."
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283/
this'll stir up some passions...
2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Hockey Fans
rankings of some college towns that matter:
#12 Big Rapids
#18 Bowling Green
#21 Houghton
#35 Mankato
#38 Marquette
#39 Sault Ste. Marie
#50 Fairbanks
#51 Bemidji
#70 Huntsville
#73 Anchorage
"So for all of you diehard and rookie fans, WalletHub crunched the numbers to find which U.S. cities offer the best deals for hockey enthusiasts. We ranked 74 of the largest cities using a total of 18 key metrics that range from ticket prices to stadium accessibility to the performance level of each city’s teams. The results, as well as additional hockey insight from seasoned sports experts and a detailed methodology, can be found below."
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283/
gfmorris
New member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
So you're a top city if you win. Got it. It's a metric. It's maybe an interesting metric. I just don't know that it's a valuable one. (I'd say that if Huntsville were higher.)
I got word from the league, with respect to WCHA.tv, that we should "stay tuned". That's not what I got last offseason.
GFM
So you're a top city if you win. Got it. It's a metric. It's maybe an interesting metric. I just don't know that it's a valuable one. (I'd say that if Huntsville were higher.)
I got word from the league, with respect to WCHA.tv, that we should "stay tuned". That's not what I got last offseason.
GFM
RapidsCity
New member
I'd put Anchorage, Huntsville and Marquette as my top 3 in the league.this'll stir up some passions...
2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Hockey Fans
rankings of some college towns that matter:
#12 Big Rapids
#18 Bowling Green
#21 Houghton
#35 Mankato
#38 Marquette
#39 Sault Ste. Marie
#50 Fairbanks
#51 Bemidji
#70 Huntsville
#73 Anchorage
"So for all of you diehard and rookie fans, WalletHub crunched the numbers to find which U.S. cities offer the best deals for hockey enthusiasts. We ranked 74 of the largest cities using a total of 18 key metrics that range from ticket prices to stadium accessibility to the performance level of each city’s teams. The results, as well as additional hockey insight from seasoned sports experts and a detailed methodology, can be found below."
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283/
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
If you can get there Anchorage is beautiful. Marquette sucks... too much wet cat smell.. I'll let you know about Huntsville after this year's long trip 
If you can get there Anchorage is beautiful. Marquette sucks... too much wet cat smell.
. I'll let you know about Huntsville after this year's long trip blackswampboy
New member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
if you win and don't charge an arm/leg (see Ann Arbor, Grand Forks, Duluth...).
or maybe even if you don't win so much, but offer cheap tix and easy access.
but yeah, it's the slow season.
speaking of metrics, the BG players are wearing training shirts printed with ".0002" this summer. ouch.
if you win and don't charge an arm/leg (see Ann Arbor, Grand Forks, Duluth...).
or maybe even if you don't win so much, but offer cheap tix and easy access.
but yeah, it's the slow season.
speaking of metrics, the BG players are wearing training shirts printed with ".0002" this summer. ouch.
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
Ha, that's brilliant
if you win and don't charge an arm/leg (see Ann Arbor, Grand Forks, Duluth...).
or maybe even if you don't win so much, but offer cheap tix and easy access.
but yeah, it's the slow season.
speaking of metrics, the BG players are wearing training shirts printed with ".0002" this summer. ouch.
Ha, that's brilliant
JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
Houghton ranked #3 for most accessible rink. So they're saying we're easy? I'm not sure I want to be highly ranked in that category.
I can tell you from personal experience that walking up the hill from Wadsworth Hall for games was NOT easy. Shuttle buses now for dorm students because they don't want to walk up the hill?? Man this generation needs to toughen up. Back in my day... [insert story of Western settlers, harsh weather, uphill both ways, no self-propelled ice resurfacing machines, etc.]
Ryan J
this'll stir up some passions...
2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Hockey Fans
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283/
Houghton ranked #3 for most accessible rink. So they're saying we're easy? I'm not sure I want to be highly ranked in that category.
I can tell you from personal experience that walking up the hill from Wadsworth Hall for games was NOT easy. Shuttle buses now for dorm students because they don't want to walk up the hill?? Man this generation needs to toughen up. Back in my day... [insert story of Western settlers, harsh weather, uphill both ways, no self-propelled ice resurfacing machines, etc.]
Ryan J
Each city in the WCHA has many positives. Some have a few negatives. Like rapidscity, I really enjoy Huntsville and Anchorage, even though they are long trips. Bowling Green also stands near the top of my list as well.Houghton ranked #3 for most accessible rink. So they're saying we're easy? I'm not sure I want to be highly ranked in that category.
I can tell you from personal experience that walking up the hill from Wadsworth Hall for games was NOT easy. Shuttle buses now for dorm students because they don't want to walk up the hill?? Man this generation needs to toughen up. Back in my day... [insert story of Western settlers, harsh weather, uphill both ways, no self-propelled ice resurfacing machines, etc.]
Ryan J
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
How is the possible with the OUUUUUUUUUUTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEOUS parking costs?
Houghton ranked #3 for most accessible rink. So they're saying we're easy? I'm not sure I want to be highly ranked in that category.
I can tell you from personal experience that walking up the hill from Wadsworth Hall for games was NOT easy. Shuttle buses now for dorm students because they don't want to walk up the hill?? Man this generation needs to toughen up. Back in my day... [insert story of Western settlers, harsh weather, uphill both ways, no self-propelled ice resurfacing machines, etc.]
Ryan J
How is the possible with the OUUUUUUUUUUTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGEOUS parking costs?
gfmorris
New member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
Yeah, I get that. But what they're saying is that the value proposition is in winning for a reasonable price. I maintain that you can have a good time while you're not winning, but yeah, winning is nicer.
GFM <— figures this is better than another thread on regionals
if you win and don't charge an arm/leg (see Ann Arbor, Grand Forks, Duluth...).
or maybe even if you don't win so much, but offer cheap tix and easy access.
but yeah, it's the slow season.
speaking of metrics, the BG players are wearing training shirts printed with ".0002" this summer. ouch.
Yeah, I get that. But what they're saying is that the value proposition is in winning for a reasonable price. I maintain that you can have a good time while you're not winning, but yeah, winning is nicer.
GFM <— figures this is better than another thread on regionals
blackswampboy
New member
purpleinnebraska
Well-known member
Re: 2015 WCHA Offseason
We were ranked #1 for "Best Performing" teams? Sadly, this must be "regular season only"
this'll stir up some passions...
2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Hockey Fans
rankings of some college towns that matter:
#12 Big Rapids
#18 Bowling Green
#21 Houghton
#35 Mankato
#38 Marquette
#39 Sault Ste. Marie
#50 Fairbanks
#51 Bemidji
#70 Huntsville
#73 Anchorage
"So for all of you diehard and rookie fans, WalletHub crunched the numbers to find which U.S. cities offer the best deals for hockey enthusiasts. We ranked 74 of the largest cities using a total of 18 key metrics that range from ticket prices to stadium accessibility to the performance level of each city’s teams. The results, as well as additional hockey insight from seasoned sports experts and a detailed methodology, can be found below."
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-hockey-fans/13283/
We were ranked #1 for "Best Performing" teams? Sadly, this must be "regular season only"
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