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Nate LePage, Siena '13
Now THAT, I would love to see!
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2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
- Thread starter TonyTheTiger20
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Now THAT, I would love to see!
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
Get ready for a bunch of eastern FFs!
2018: Minneapolis, MN (UM)
2019: Hamden, CT (QU)
2020: Boston, MA (BU)
2021: Erie, PA (MU)
2022: State College, PA (PSU)
Source: http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2017-04-18/2019-2022-future-nc-ncaa-championship-sites
Get ready for a bunch of eastern FFs!
2018: Minneapolis, MN (UM)
2019: Hamden, CT (QU)
2020: Boston, MA (BU)
2021: Erie, PA (MU)
2022: State College, PA (PSU)
Source: http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2017-04-18/2019-2022-future-nc-ncaa-championship-sites
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Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
That sucks (2019-2022). Shortest drive from WI is 12 hrs. Glad I went to St. Charles. I'm not sure UW will be in the mix for this year with the Olympics going on.
That sucks (2019-2022). Shortest drive from WI is 12 hrs. Glad I went to St. Charles. I'm not sure UW will be in the mix for this year with the Olympics going on.
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
I really like BC's chances for 2019 if Flanagan and Keller both make the Olympics. And just down the road from me! (I mean, like, 45 minutes down the road, but still, down the road!)
I really like BC's chances for 2019 if Flanagan and Keller both make the Olympics. And just down the road from me! (I mean, like, 45 minutes down the road, but still, down the road!)
rangersrule
New member
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
As of now the only Olympic loss the Badgers seem to have is Clark. Pankowski wasn't part of the most recent USA World Championship team and I wonder how much Team USA will really change at the forward position after winning so she may be back for her senior year. Almost all of the top teams in the country lose something due to the Olympics and graduation. The Badgers had a very strong supporting cast behind their "stars" with the likes of Norby, Roque, Wellhausen, Cogan, etc. up front and Rolfes, Gardner, Williams on defense. And with a very good class of freshmen plus Kepler coming in I'm not sure I would count Bucky out of next seasons NCAA's yet.
As of now the only Olympic loss the Badgers seem to have is Clark. Pankowski wasn't part of the most recent USA World Championship team and I wonder how much Team USA will really change at the forward position after winning so she may be back for her senior year. Almost all of the top teams in the country lose something due to the Olympics and graduation. The Badgers had a very strong supporting cast behind their "stars" with the likes of Norby, Roque, Wellhausen, Cogan, etc. up front and Rolfes, Gardner, Williams on defense. And with a very good class of freshmen plus Kepler coming in I'm not sure I would count Bucky out of next seasons NCAA's yet.
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Russell Jaslow
Registered User
One point of clarification in case anyone misreads Tony's post.
The Erie location is not the Mercyhurst on-campus rink. It's the downtown arena where it was the last time Erie hosted.
All the others listed are in the respective on-campus rinks.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
To me they probably can't overcome losing Pankowski, Clark and Shirley. They would be top 10 all year, but getting an at large bid might be tough. UW needs Pankowski and Sophie Shirley not to get centralized. Shirley could fill Clark's spot. Losing Clark and Shirley would deny them a lot of creative speed. Pankowski just doesn't have the wheels of Clark. From what I've gleaned of the web, there is a good chance Canada goes young and fast, then Shirley is probably gone.
To me they probably can't overcome losing Pankowski, Clark and Shirley. They would be top 10 all year, but getting an at large bid might be tough. UW needs Pankowski and Sophie Shirley not to get centralized. Shirley could fill Clark's spot. Losing Clark and Shirley would deny them a lot of creative speed. Pankowski just doesn't have the wheels of Clark. From what I've gleaned of the web, there is a good chance Canada goes young and fast, then Shirley is probably gone.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
Don't lie to yourself, BC has no chance. They have to get through Clarkson first.
Don't lie to yourself, BC has no chance. They have to get through Clarkson first.
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
Yeah thanks -- meant to say those were just the hosts.
Don't be ridiculous
HA ... I'll take our chances
thirdtime's . . .
Active member
Re: Future Frozen Fours
Re: Future Frozen Fours
I once drove to State College for the women's national rugby championships and it is the ultimate "You can't get there from here" destination.
I'd be more than happy to see the Eagles win it all at QU, which would give the Crimson an extra year to rebuild for Agganis in 2020.
Re: Future Frozen Fours
I once drove to State College for the women's national rugby championships and it is the ultimate "You can't get there from here" destination.
I'd be more than happy to see the Eagles win it all at QU, which would give the Crimson an extra year to rebuild for Agganis in 2020.
ZedLeppelin
Motormouth
Re: Future Frozen Fours
Re: Future Frozen Fours
If I still live here in 2022, I'll feel like a kid at Christmas having the Frozen Four here at Penn State. You're right that it's the middle of nowhere (don't tell the Amish that), but it's only a weekend stay. State College has plenty of restaurants and the typical amount of bars in a college town, if that's your thing, and maybe there will be other events on campus on the off day, too.
Re: Future Frozen Fours
If I still live here in 2022, I'll feel like a kid at Christmas having the Frozen Four here at Penn State. You're right that it's the middle of nowhere (don't tell the Amish that), but it's only a weekend stay. State College has plenty of restaurants and the typical amount of bars in a college town, if that's your thing, and maybe there will be other events on campus on the off day, too.
bluffrinkrat
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Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
I find it interesting or maybe just strange that the last 18 years of women's hockey champions can be divided into 3 six year segments where 1 of 2 teams won. The last six years it was Minnesota and Clarkson. The six years before that was Wisconsin and UMD. And the six years before that was Minnesota and UMD. Minnesota and Wisconsin for the next six years? Maybe. BC and Clarkson? No way!
Those two teams before Y2K that won really don't matter anymore. Sad really.
I find it interesting or maybe just strange that the last 18 years of women's hockey champions can be divided into 3 six year segments where 1 of 2 teams won. The last six years it was Minnesota and Clarkson. The six years before that was Wisconsin and UMD. And the six years before that was Minnesota and UMD. Minnesota and Wisconsin for the next six years? Maybe. BC and Clarkson? No way!
Those two teams before Y2K that won really don't matter anymore. Sad really.
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FireKnight
Let's go Tech!
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
Clarkson is actually looking to upgrade Cheel (on our dime of course). Part of the marketing ploy is that they want to upgrade it to the point where it would be capable of holding higher profile events and the women's FF is specifically noted. The TD Center in Hamden has the advantage of having the locker rooms because they made it a multipurpose facility.
Clarkson is actually looking to upgrade Cheel (on our dime of course). Part of the marketing ploy is that they want to upgrade it to the point where it would be capable of holding higher profile events and the women's FF is specifically noted. The TD Center in Hamden has the advantage of having the locker rooms because they made it a multipurpose facility.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
I was really impressed with the TD with the way it was designed and laid out. And Quinnipiac did a great job hosting the FF last time.
FireKnight
Let's go Tech!
Re: 2019 and 2020 Frozen Four
Army has a similar arena, although smaller scale for both hockey and round ball. It's really a great use of space and it's good for these events. Army couldn't host a women's FF with their arena, but it's been used for many higher profile high school events for both sports.
Army has a similar arena, although smaller scale for both hockey and round ball. It's really a great use of space and it's good for these events. Army couldn't host a women's FF with their arena, but it's been used for many higher profile high school events for both sports.