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ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
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UnionHockeyManiac
Union Hockey fan for life
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Just a little update on the bus/free ticket situation. People can sign up until Thursday (sign-ups started yesterday) and there are currently 20 students signed up for 100 spots...I'm really hoping it gets filled up but again, it's tough since we must vacate the dorms by Friday at the latest. I guarantee you that if school was in session, they would need more than 100 spots.
There has never been a bigger buzz on campus about the hockey team than there is right now (the second most is maybe right after the 1/16 RPI game this year where the rink was 300-400 people over capacity and we jumped to #7 in the PWR). For once, I'm not the only one talking about Union hockey.
Just a little update on the bus/free ticket situation. People can sign up until Thursday (sign-ups started yesterday) and there are currently 20 students signed up for 100 spots...I'm really hoping it gets filled up but again, it's tough since we must vacate the dorms by Friday at the latest. I guarantee you that if school was in session, they would need more than 100 spots.
There has never been a bigger buzz on campus about the hockey team than there is right now (the second most is maybe right after the 1/16 RPI game this year where the rink was 300-400 people over capacity and we jumped to #7 in the PWR). For once, I'm not the only one talking about Union hockey.
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
I would assume game 2 would definitely start 1 hour after the conclusion of game 1. After 7PM would be a safe bet.
I would assume game 2 would definitely start 1 hour after the conclusion of game 1. After 7PM would be a safe bet.
UnionHockeyManiac
Union Hockey fan for life
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
They'll sell beer even though it's ECAC hockey, right?
They'll sell beer even though it's ECAC hockey, right?
klumpmypants
New member
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Yes. That rule only applies to on-campus events.
Yes. That rule only applies to on-campus events.
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
IIRC, they won't or can't. Which is weird because they always used to have it at the Governor's Cup. I'm told it's an ECAC thing.
IIRC, they won't or can't. Which is weird because they always used to have it at the Governor's Cup. I'm told it's an ECAC thing.
DarthBruno
The Force is with Brown hockey.
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Someone wrote this when giving me another cute little red spot this afternoon:
"You may be one of the most annoying new posters I've seen yet."
I'm so flattered!
Someone wrote this when giving me another cute little red spot this afternoon:
"You may be one of the most annoying new posters I've seen yet."
I'm so flattered!
StayPuftMMcu
Registered User
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Only in Broadway Joe's, not in the actual arena. Wish they would realize that intermissions are spent down at the bar anyway, not like they're keeping anyone sober by not selling it in the rink.
Also, this thread has been super fun to read.
Only in Broadway Joe's, not in the actual arena. Wish they would realize that intermissions are spent down at the bar anyway, not like they're keeping anyone sober by not selling it in the rink.
Also, this thread has been super fun to read.
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
The ECAC is more uptight about alcohol than the MAAC is, and that's saying something. The MAAC allowed alcohol, but only one per customer (TUC usually allows two) and required vendors to stop serving before halftime at the championship game.
I can see why campuses wouldn't want to have alcohol served to some extent (which, contrary to the know-it-all, is not strictly because those buildings are on campus, but rather, because of the ECAC's rule - I've been to a few on-campus buildings outside the league that serve alcohol, notably, Agganis and Magness), but to restrict alcohol sales at the neutral-site, off-campus tournament is pretty foolish, in my view. Let people have a good time and let the venue make some bucks.
The ECAC is more uptight about alcohol than the MAAC is, and that's saying something. The MAAC allowed alcohol, but only one per customer (TUC usually allows two) and required vendors to stop serving before halftime at the championship game.
I can see why campuses wouldn't want to have alcohol served to some extent (which, contrary to the know-it-all, is not strictly because those buildings are on campus, but rather, because of the ECAC's rule - I've been to a few on-campus buildings outside the league that serve alcohol, notably, Agganis and Magness), but to restrict alcohol sales at the neutral-site, off-campus tournament is pretty foolish, in my view. Let people have a good time and let the venue make some bucks.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
He's jealous because he used to get all those comments.
The ECAC's ban on alcohol was one thing, but apparently they're banning weapons, and that's a second amendment infringement. We really could have avoided a lot of problems if the Founders had just written hard cider* into the Constitution.
In any case, the no alcohol rule seems to work in most buildings. The difference between a typical ECAC crowd and, say, an NHL game, is night and day, and I doubt it's because the former are gunning for their sheepskins.
(* actually, hard cider sucks, but if the NRA can extend a musket to a semi-automatic, we could extend cider to anything imbibable)
He's jealous because he used to get all those comments.
The ECAC's ban on alcohol was one thing, but apparently they're banning weapons, and that's a second amendment infringement. We really could have avoided a lot of problems if the Founders had just written hard cider* into the Constitution.
In any case, the no alcohol rule seems to work in most buildings. The difference between a typical ECAC crowd and, say, an NHL game, is night and day, and I doubt it's because the former are gunning for their sheepskins.
(* actually, hard cider sucks, but if the NRA can extend a musket to a semi-automatic, we could extend cider to anything imbibable)
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FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Doesn't banning weapons have something to with a recent incident at a hockey game? I can't remember what level, but I seem to remember reading something about it. Not that I'd have a need to bring weapons to a game... unless the game were in Potsdam, I'd have to defend myself somehow.
Doesn't banning weapons have something to with a recent incident at a hockey game? I can't remember what level, but I seem to remember reading something about it. Not that I'd have a need to bring weapons to a game... unless the game were in Potsdam, I'd have to defend myself somehow.
Kepler
Cornell Big Red
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
IIRC, it was the usual high school hoops stabbing.
IIRC, it was the usual high school hoops stabbing.
UnionHockeyManiac
Union Hockey fan for life
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Oh wow. So there's going to be no beer at the TUC? Gonna have to pre-game it hard. I thought for sure they would have it there. Ridiculous.
Oh wow. So there's going to be no beer at the TUC? Gonna have to pre-game it hard. I thought for sure they would have it there. Ridiculous.
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Correct, Albany High. or the" high" as the locals call it.
Correct, Albany High. or the" high" as the locals call it.
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
Either last year or the year before, there was a Brooklyn Brewery stand on the Pearl St. end of the concourse...inside the arena. They only sold their lager and their stout, but I was able to enjoy a lager between games.
Don't hold your breath that will happen, but there is a possibility.
Either last year or the year before, there was a Brooklyn Brewery stand on the Pearl St. end of the concourse...inside the arena. They only sold their lager and their stout, but I was able to enjoy a lager between games.
Don't hold your breath that will happen, but there is a possibility.
hockeyplayer1015
Capt
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
FWIW: Online, the best I can get as a single ticket right now is 111, row L. I know that likely doesn't tell the entire story, and that the 4 schools get 2 sections near each goal line/corner, however if a single can't be found on the sides...
FWIW: Online, the best I can get as a single ticket right now is 111, row L. I know that likely doesn't tell the entire story, and that the 4 schools get 2 sections near each goal line/corner, however if a single can't be found on the sides...
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
I think this year's draw is being greatly underestimated. I watched last year's games, and SLU and Cornell both brought very large contingents. The other two teams were Yale and Princeton, who probably brought a few hundred combined. This year however, we have Union, which should get at the least 1,500 or so. Brown won't travel well obviously, but the other three teams create possibly the best scenario not involving Clarkson or RPI.
I think this year's draw is being greatly underestimated. I watched last year's games, and SLU and Cornell both brought very large contingents. The other two teams were Yale and Princeton, who probably brought a few hundred combined. This year however, we have Union, which should get at the least 1,500 or so. Brown won't travel well obviously, but the other three teams create possibly the best scenario not involving Clarkson or RPI.
hockeyplayer1015
Capt
Re: ECAC Semifinals & Finals: Albany, NY
I personally felt Yale drew considerably well last year compared to what everybody was guessing going into the weekend. Obviously their performance has increased their fan support from their days of poor play earlier in the 00's, but I would have been looking forward to the potential crowd had they gotten past Brown.
I think SLU will bring +/- 1,000. That's generally what they have brought in the recent past when they have made it to Albany. Obviously, I would love to be closer to 1,500... but I just don't think its going to happen.
I personally felt Yale drew considerably well last year compared to what everybody was guessing going into the weekend. Obviously their performance has increased their fan support from their days of poor play earlier in the 00's, but I would have been looking forward to the potential crowd had they gotten past Brown.
I think SLU will bring +/- 1,000. That's generally what they have brought in the recent past when they have made it to Albany. Obviously, I would love to be closer to 1,500... but I just don't think its going to happen.