My guess is that Endicott’s relatively new, on-campus rink would suffice. Especially since KB Willet at Point worked in 2019 (even though Willet has more seating capacity.)
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2023 D3 Bracketology
- Thread starter Pioneer247
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My guess is that Endicott’s relatively new, on-campus rink would suffice. Especially since KB Willet at Point worked in 2019 (even though Willet has more seating capacity.)
Quasi Hatrack
Member
I had no idea, I apologize! But like spwood said, that wouldn't change anything this time around. I will be sure to add that in next time around
No problem. We're a little inconsistent this year and the bottom half of the WIAC is so weak I can reluctantly see a need for that AQ to possibly come into play.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
My guess is that Endicott’s relatively new, on-campus rink would suffice. Especially since KB Willet at Point worked in 2019 (even though Willet has more seating capacity.)
1,000 seats....I'm not sure that's enough...but maybe that's why I said they might have a shot. Willett I believe was 1500 or 1600 and it was packed.
Pioneer247
Member
1,000 seats....I'm not sure that's enough...but maybe that's why I said they might have a shot. Willett I believe was 1500 or 1600 and it was packed.
I'm not gonna lie, and I'm biased, so just know that going in, but with the new building next door with 3 full sheets + the 4000 seat arena, if you have to defer from the top team for whatever reason, Utica would have to be the favorite if they were in there, just because of how easily you could accommodate everybody
Pioneer247
Member
What I think the bracket would look like as of 1/15 (with the WIAC auto-bid now included):
CCC: Endicott (1)
MASCAC: Plymouth State (6)
MIAC: St. Scholastica (37)
NCHA: Aurora (18)
NEHC: Hobart (3)
NESCAC: Amherst (24)
SUNYAC: Oswego State (T-12)
UCHC: Utica (5)
WIAC: UW-Stevens Point (T-9)
At-Large:
Curry (2)
Adrian (4)
Norwich (7)
Round 1:
Oswego @ Adrian
Amherst @ Utica
Norwich @ Plymouth State
St. Scholastica @ Aurora
Quarterfinals:
QF1: Norwich/Plymouth @ Endicott
QF2: Amherst/Utica @ Curry
QF3: Oswego/Adrian @ Hobart
QF4: St. Scholastica/Aurora @ UW-Stevens Point
Frozen Four:
QF1 v. QF4
QF2 v. QF3
CCC: Endicott (1)
MASCAC: Plymouth State (6)
MIAC: St. Scholastica (37)
NCHA: Aurora (18)
NEHC: Hobart (3)
NESCAC: Amherst (24)
SUNYAC: Oswego State (T-12)
UCHC: Utica (5)
WIAC: UW-Stevens Point (T-9)
At-Large:
Curry (2)
Adrian (4)
Norwich (7)
Round 1:
Oswego @ Adrian
Amherst @ Utica
Norwich @ Plymouth State
St. Scholastica @ Aurora
Quarterfinals:
QF1: Norwich/Plymouth @ Endicott
QF2: Amherst/Utica @ Curry
QF3: Oswego/Adrian @ Hobart
QF4: St. Scholastica/Aurora @ UW-Stevens Point
Frozen Four:
QF1 v. QF4
QF2 v. QF3
Pioneer247
Member
This is what I think the bracket would look like as of 1/21:
CCC: Endicott (1)
MASCAC: Plymouth State (7)
MIAC: St. Scholastica (24)
NCHA: Aurora (12)
NEHC: Hobart (T-3*)
NESCAC: Amherst (13)
SUNYAC: Oswego (T-16)
UCHC: Utica (T-3*)
WIAC: Stevens Point (10)
At-Large:
Curry (2)
Adrian (T-3*)
Wesleyan (6)
Ranking of T-3 teams:
Utica
Hobart
Adrian
Round 1:
Plymouth State @ Wesleyan
Amherst @ Utica
Oswego @ Adrian
St. Scholastica @ Aurora
Quarterfinals:
QF1: Plymouth State/Wesleyan @ Endicott
QF2: Amherst/Utica @ Curry
QF3: Oswego/Adrian @ Hobart
QF4: St. Scholastica/Aurora @ Stevens Point
Frozen Four:
QF1 v QF4
QF2 v QF3
CCC: Endicott (1)
MASCAC: Plymouth State (7)
MIAC: St. Scholastica (24)
NCHA: Aurora (12)
NEHC: Hobart (T-3*)
NESCAC: Amherst (13)
SUNYAC: Oswego (T-16)
UCHC: Utica (T-3*)
WIAC: Stevens Point (10)
At-Large:
Curry (2)
Adrian (T-3*)
Wesleyan (6)
Ranking of T-3 teams:
Utica
Hobart
Adrian
Round 1:
Plymouth State @ Wesleyan
Amherst @ Utica
Oswego @ Adrian
St. Scholastica @ Aurora
Quarterfinals:
QF1: Plymouth State/Wesleyan @ Endicott
QF2: Amherst/Utica @ Curry
QF3: Oswego/Adrian @ Hobart
QF4: St. Scholastica/Aurora @ Stevens Point
Frozen Four:
QF1 v QF4
QF2 v QF3
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
I'm not gonna lie, and I'm biased, so just know that going in, but with the new building next door with 3 full sheets + the 4000 seat arena, if you have to defer from the top team for whatever reason, Utica would have to be the favorite if they were in there, just because of how easily you could accommodate everybody
Shouldn't matter.
The top seed ought to host, even if it hosts it outdoors in a frozen cow pasture.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
My guess is that Endicott’s relatively new, on-campus rink would suffice. Especially since KB Willet at Point worked in 2019 (even though Willet has more seating capacity.)
Do they have four locker rooms? Plus something for the refs?
What is the hotel situation in that area?
bruinsfan11
Member
Hotel situation is fine on the North Shore.
There are 4 locker rooms; men and women’s teams have separate locker rooms.
There are 4 locker rooms; men and women’s teams have separate locker rooms.
just a question, as I’ve been to a number of arenas. Is each of the 4 locker rooms large enough for a collegiate team, or would two be needed for each team? That could factor into the equation.Hotel situation is fine on the North Shore.
There are 4 locker rooms; men and women’s teams have separate locker rooms.
Hotel situation is fine on the North Shore.
There are 4 locker rooms; men and women’s teams have separate locker rooms.
I think you need one for the officials as well???
bruinsfan11
Member
I think you need one for the officials as well???
Endicott has 6 locker rooms total so should be fine (I would imagine a ref locker room also).
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
just a question, as I’ve been to a number of arenas. Is each of the 4 locker rooms large enough for a collegiate team, or would two be needed for each team? That could factor into the equation.
To Jerry's point...Norwich has six "visiting" locker rooms along with the main ones for the men's and women's teams for a total of eight and then a refs room.
However, two visiting locker rooms have to be combined in order to fit a college team. So they really only have five full-size locker rooms with the three visiting and two Norwich ones. But obviously it's enough to host as Kreitzberg has hosted the men's three times and the women's once.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Hotel situation is fine on the North Shore.
There are 4 locker rooms; men and women’s teams have separate locker rooms.
Nobody travels to see D-3 hockey, anyway. Hotel space won't be an issue anywhere.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Nobody travels to see D-3 hockey, anyway. Hotel space won't be an issue anywhere.
That’s not entirely true. When the D3 tournament has been at neutral sites and folks have been able to plan for it, there had definitely been a small contingent of folks who have traveled to it, no matter where it’s been.
Ive had St. Norbert fans, Elmira fans, Middlebury fans ask me about ticket situations at various sites throughout the years. I know for sure Don Hammond, Elmira fan has been to most if not all D3 final hours since 2006.
That’s not entirely true. When the D3 tournament has been at neutral sites and folks have been able to plan for it, there had definitely been a small contingent of folks who have traveled to it, no matter where it’s been.
Ive had St. Norbert fans, Elmira fans, Middlebury fans ask me about ticket situations at various sites throughout the years. I know for sure Don Hammond, Elmira fan has been to most if not all D3 final hours since 2006.
As a Hobart fan we got a pretty good contingent to travel to Steven's Point in 2019, almost all by air. Of course, if my team is not in the finals, no way I'm traveling anywhere. Happy to visit Beverly or Utica if we make it, but would like a rockem/sockem game in the Cooler on the way.
PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
As a Hobart fan we got a pretty good contingent to travel to Steven's Point in 2019, almost all by air. Of course, if my team is not in the finals, no way I'm traveling anywhere. Happy to visit Beverly or Utica if we make it, but would like a rockem/sockem game in the Cooler on the way.
Hobart had a very strong showing at Stevens Point. I remember watching the Point/Hobart game and being impressed how many fans there were. I think Hobart had more than Norwich. Geneseo probably had the smallest contingent IIRC.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Nobody travels to see D-3 hockey, anyway. Hotel space won't be an issue anywhere.
First of all, you need to house four teams.
Secondly, who's to say there isn't something else going on in the area that has already reserved the majority of rooms available in that area?
Hobart had a very strong showing at Stevens Point. I remember watching the Point/Hobart game and being impressed how many fans there were. I think Hobart had more than Norwich. Geneseo probably had the smallest contingent IIRC.
We had a great pregame at the Hotel bar where our Presidents bet on the outcome of the Pointers v. Statesmen game as the Hobart President bet our best NYS wine and the Pointer Prez offered Wisconsin's best local cheese. Our best goalie ended up with mono and even so, we put up a good fight but had to hand over the wine after the game.Nice people in Wisconsin, but anytime they'd see us with Hobart gear they'd just shake their heads and say they were sorry for the beating we were going to take...they sure loved those Pointers.
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PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
We had a great pregame at the Hotel bar where our Presidents bet on the outcome of the Pointers v. Statesmen game as the Hobart President bet our best NYS wine and the Pointer Prez offered Wisconsin's best local cheese. Our best goalie ended up with mono and even so, we put up a good fight but had to hand over the wine after the game.Nice people in Wisconsin, but anytime they'd see us with Hobart gear they'd just shake their heads and say they were sorry for the beating we were going to take...they sure loved those Pointers.
That Point team was special that year. Hobart and Norwich both gave heroic efforts to try and knock them off, but it just wasn't meant to be.