They were talking about it last week on the BSU radio broadcast. I guess after 11 days on Alaska, a trip to Phoenix would seem like a good idea.
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ASU Hockey
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They were talking about it last week on the BSU radio broadcast. I guess after 11 days on Alaska, a trip to Phoenix would seem like a good idea.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
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I'd wonder about their commitment if WCHA is the goal... sorry guys... yesterday's gone.
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That being said, anything to prevent the whole 3 games in 3 nights deal. Saw the box for today's abomination. I know they had to scrap by to get Div 1 opponents for this season but 3 in 3 with a (saturday night off) rested Merrimack isn't much fair to anybody.
I'd wonder about their commitment if WCHA is the goal... sorry guys... yesterday's gone.
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That being said, anything to prevent the whole 3 games in 3 nights deal. Saw the box for today's abomination. I know they had to scrap by to get Div 1 opponents for this season but 3 in 3 with a (saturday night off) rested Merrimack isn't much fair to anybody.
manurespreader
Still upright
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I know a lot of WCHA fans are worried about additional travel, but having asu might mean fewer trips to alaska for everyone.
If Asu is really sharing an arena with anyone, I think that's a mistake. its bound to have too many seats, and the packing and unpacking of equipment, etc etc. is a bigger pain every year. I seriously doubt that you are going to be able to make money having to support a huge arena with very few fans in attendance.
And that lack of your own arena is going to hurt your recruiting.
I know a lot of WCHA fans are worried about additional travel, but having asu might mean fewer trips to alaska for everyone.
If Asu is really sharing an arena with anyone, I think that's a mistake. its bound to have too many seats, and the packing and unpacking of equipment, etc etc. is a bigger pain every year. I seriously doubt that you are going to be able to make money having to support a huge arena with very few fans in attendance.
And that lack of your own arena is going to hurt your recruiting.
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My understanding, so take this for what its worth, is the only thing ASU would be responsible for is their practice facility and locker room/office space. Most of that is being covered from boosters. The Coyotes/land partnership that this stadium would be on would cover the rest. While not the ideal 5k arena, this would be the most economically sound decision for ASU.
My understanding, so take this for what its worth, is the only thing ASU would be responsible for is their practice facility and locker room/office space. Most of that is being covered from boosters. The Coyotes/land partnership that this stadium would be on would cover the rest. While not the ideal 5k arena, this would be the most economically sound decision for ASU.
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If the current 14 home 14 road games a year were to stay if Arizona St joins, in some years you would lose an Alaska trip for an Arizona trip, but in others you would lose a Lake Superior or Ferris for Arizona. From a cost perspective, would Arizona St be paying the same level of subsidies as the Alaska schools or Huntsville?
LordofBrewtown
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I should have specified. In reality, ASU is gone with Division I competition at the end of January this year. Will that be the case next year?
I should have specified. In reality, ASU is gone with Division I competition at the end of January this year. Will that be the case next year?
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
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We shall see... the tough thing this time of year is that as long as conference have even numbers (and not all do) then a weekend off for one team is a weekend off for a conference member as well. I think it makes for difficulty with the scheduling jigsaw.
We shall see... the tough thing this time of year is that as long as conference have even numbers (and not all do) then a weekend off for one team is a weekend off for a conference member as well. I think it makes for difficulty with the scheduling jigsaw.
riverchief1
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Re: ASU Hockey
Dunno. Depends upon who ASU can get agreements with for those needing non-conference games to fill out their schedules. I know Lowell's last non-conference game is 2/19 this year but as was noted earlier, nothing will be able to be had most likely later in February and most definitely not in March as conference tournaments start.
And many of us are still wondering why ASU's back up goalies were banished to the other side of the ice behind the doors and weren't allowed to sit on the bench at Lowell. Is this the norm for ASU and if so, why? Felt sorry for them, wanted to send over refreshments and a game program, maybe have our in-game hostess see if they wanted to do trivia on the big screen during a time out or something.
Dunno. Depends upon who ASU can get agreements with for those needing non-conference games to fill out their schedules. I know Lowell's last non-conference game is 2/19 this year but as was noted earlier, nothing will be able to be had most likely later in February and most definitely not in March as conference tournaments start.
And many of us are still wondering why ASU's back up goalies were banished to the other side of the ice behind the doors and weren't allowed to sit on the bench at Lowell. Is this the norm for ASU and if so, why? Felt sorry for them, wanted to send over refreshments and a game program, maybe have our in-game hostess see if they wanted to do trivia on the big screen during a time out or something.
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I have no idea on the goalie question. It looked like they dressed three goalies. Would there be a space issue on the bench?
Not sure when the schedule will come out and have only heard about the three-year deal with Bemidji State. We go back there next year and then they are out in Tempe/Phoenix the following season. But we are playing a full D-1 schedule according to reports, so it will be interesting how they fit it all in prior to the start of conference playoffs.
Dunno. Depends upon who ASU can get agreements with for those needing non-conference games to fill out their schedules. I know Lowell's last non-conference game is 2/19 this year but as was noted earlier, nothing will be able to be had most likely later in February and most definitely not in March as conference tournaments start.
And many of us are still wondering why ASU's back up goalies were banished to the other side of the ice behind the doors and weren't allowed to sit on the bench at Lowell. Is this the norm for ASU and if so, why? Felt sorry for them, wanted to send over refreshments and a game program, maybe have our in-game hostess see if they wanted to do trivia on the big screen during a time out or something.
I have no idea on the goalie question. It looked like they dressed three goalies. Would there be a space issue on the bench?
Not sure when the schedule will come out and have only heard about the three-year deal with Bemidji State. We go back there next year and then they are out in Tempe/Phoenix the following season. But we are playing a full D-1 schedule according to reports, so it will be interesting how they fit it all in prior to the start of conference playoffs.
riverchief1
Well-known member
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There shouldn't be. Both of Lowell's backups are always on the bench, one at each end and the benches are the same depth and length.
I know Lowell will owe ASU two games in Arizona, don't know if it will be next season or the season after.
There shouldn't be. Both of Lowell's backups are always on the bench, one at each end and the benches are the same depth and length.
I know Lowell will owe ASU two games in Arizona, don't know if it will be next season or the season after.
Middle Street
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It will be in January during the 2017-18 season. I've linked my source in the Lowell thread.
It will be in January during the 2017-18 season. I've linked my source in the Lowell thread.
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I think that ASU doesn't want to be indie, so they'll join whoever will take them. I figured the NCHC, but they allegedly have eyes on some AHA schools.
Ditto for the Clarkson trip
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The plan initially was to play independent for two seasons. There has been discussion through some scheduling success that they may extend that a year. Also, have heard that a conference announcement could come this season on where they would eventually be playing. As mentioned above, the BSU radio guys made it seem like the WCHA was courting ASU the most.
The plan initially was to play independent for two seasons. There has been discussion through some scheduling success that they may extend that a year. Also, have heard that a conference announcement could come this season on where they would eventually be playing. As mentioned above, the BSU radio guys made it seem like the WCHA was courting ASU the most.
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Uhhh got any sauce on that? The only one that would make sense is Air Force, and I don't see them leaving a conference with Army. Maybe Robert Morris or Mercyhurst?
Uhhh got any sauce on that? The only one that would make sense is Air Force, and I don't see them leaving a conference with Army. Maybe Robert Morris or Mercyhurst?
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I was at the first UMass Lowell game last Friday and while ASU is getting kicked mightily wherever it goes, I have to really, really applaud the school for fielding a program.
The thing I love about college hockey is that even so-called 'lesser' schools can rise to the top. We've seen Lake Superior, Union, Q, Colorado, Providence and a host of other schools lacking marquee names do very well in this sport. In basketball and football, the 'usual suspects' are there at the beginning and at the end. But in hockey, you never really know.
Now ASU is paying its dues, and it isn't fun getting outscored 12-2 over the course of two nights. But I thought ASU played Lowell very tough in the 1st & 3rd. The dues they are paying now will result in a stronger program, and hopefully a 'quid-pro-quo' arrangement will have a lot of these eastern schools traveling to Tempe next year. This year's travel budget for them must be huge.
I was at the first UMass Lowell game last Friday and while ASU is getting kicked mightily wherever it goes, I have to really, really applaud the school for fielding a program.
The thing I love about college hockey is that even so-called 'lesser' schools can rise to the top. We've seen Lake Superior, Union, Q, Colorado, Providence and a host of other schools lacking marquee names do very well in this sport. In basketball and football, the 'usual suspects' are there at the beginning and at the end. But in hockey, you never really know.
Now ASU is paying its dues, and it isn't fun getting outscored 12-2 over the course of two nights. But I thought ASU played Lowell very tough in the 1st & 3rd. The dues they are paying now will result in a stronger program, and hopefully a 'quid-pro-quo' arrangement will have a lot of these eastern schools traveling to Tempe next year. This year's travel budget for them must be huge.
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Great post. We certainly have had some tough games of late. We seemed to be much more competitive early on and actually had a few decent wins. I'm not sure if it is the youth, but towards the end of the season the results were tough. We have a long way to go, but being a New England transplant, I never thought my alma mater would get college hockey and couldn't be happier they did it. I look forward to seeing how we can build our program over the next few years.
Great post. We certainly have had some tough games of late. We seemed to be much more competitive early on and actually had a few decent wins. I'm not sure if it is the youth, but towards the end of the season the results were tough. We have a long way to go, but being a New England transplant, I never thought my alma mater would get college hockey and couldn't be happier they did it. I look forward to seeing how we can build our program over the next few years.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
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I have to imagine Niagara is chaffing like no tomorrow though who is to say what has changed institutionally there. Still, nothing seems natural.
I have to imagine Niagara is chaffing like no tomorrow though who is to say what has changed institutionally there. Still, nothing seems natural.
riverchief1
Well-known member
Re: ASU Hockey
Hey, take a look at Hockey East for ASU. Geography doesn't seem to matter as Notre Dame doesn't belong in HE, yet they're in the conference. So what the heck, come on in ASU.
Hey, take a look at Hockey East for ASU. Geography doesn't seem to matter as Notre Dame doesn't belong in HE, yet they're in the conference. So what the heck, come on in ASU.
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