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ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
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Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
Did you mean to put Nazareth in the two spot? Bold...do you know something the rest of us don't?
Did you mean to put Nazareth in the two spot? Bold...do you know something the rest of us don't?
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
This league is tought to call...but here goes:
1. Hobart
2. Utica
3. M'ville
4. Neumann
5. Elmira
6. Nazareth
I have some confidence in Hobart/Utica being the elite two out of the league this year but 3-5 may come down to who can keep their key players healthy. I don't think Naz will end up the doormat like LV was....but I don't see them stepping into the conference and winning a lot of games in year one or two....
This league is tought to call...but here goes:
1. Hobart
2. Utica
3. M'ville
4. Neumann
5. Elmira
6. Nazareth
I have some confidence in Hobart/Utica being the elite two out of the league this year but 3-5 may come down to who can keep their key players healthy. I don't think Naz will end up the doormat like LV was....but I don't see them stepping into the conference and winning a lot of games in year one or two....
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Pioneers#1
Just call me Pio#1....
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
I'm as clueless about them as you are for this upcoming season! I just believe they will surprise the hell out of everyone.
Did you mean to put Nazareth in the two spot? Bold...do you know something the rest of us don't?
I'm as clueless about them as you are for this upcoming season! I just believe they will surprise the hell out of everyone.
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
In that vein:
1. Elmira
2. Hobart
3. M'ville
4. Nazareth
5. Neumann
6. Utica
I'm as clueless about them as you are for this upcoming season! I just believe they will surprise the hell out of everyone.
In that vein:
1. Elmira
2. Hobart
3. M'ville
4. Nazareth
5. Neumann
6. Utica
Pioneers#1
Just call me Pio#1....
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
;And for all I know, that could very well be the standings at the end of the year! It's a huge dice role this season... as it is every season for the EcacWest
;And for all I know, that could very well be the standings at the end of the year! It's a huge dice role this season... as it is every season for the EcacWest
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
Stopped by the UC AD's office the other day, got my season tickets, but did not leave there particularly enlightened as far as what Utica is bringing in this season.
Does it really matter?
EC, M-ville, Hobart etc. load up every year with OJHJ cast-offs, as does Oswego.
Until Heenan finds a way to recruit in his home Province- which is allowed in Utica now- the Pioneers will face a talent deficit. It's as simple as that.
Stopped by the UC AD's office the other day, got my season tickets, but did not leave there particularly enlightened as far as what Utica is bringing in this season.
Does it really matter?
EC, M-ville, Hobart etc. load up every year with OJHJ cast-offs, as does Oswego.
Until Heenan finds a way to recruit in his home Province- which is allowed in Utica now- the Pioneers will face a talent deficit. It's as simple as that.
Captain Obvious
...the Man, the Myth, the Legend...
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
Hopefully in a good way. You will now buy a ticket with a seat number. I don't know, but I would guess that there are a block of seats behind the visitor's bench which are set aside for visiting fans. I will try to find out this week.
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
The seating will be doled-out arbitrarily by the thoroughly disingenuous POS that is TicketBastard, and that has never worked-out for me, in other venues. (Is there a less consumer-friendly entity than that one, this side of Verizon?)
I predict that casual fans will stay away after being assigned nosebleed seats for no apparent reason, or after being unable to find a block of seats to house a family... People won't be able to walk up at the last minute and expect to sit in any available seat anymore, and that's going to hurt attendance mightily, once word gets around. Visiting fans will suffer similar treatment, no doubt.
This arrangement is going to be a disaster, IMO. UC (or The Aud, or both) has someone asleep at the wheel.
I have my season tickets, so it won't effect me, but it's an incredibly stupid decision to treat Utica hockey as though you are holding it hostage to a legion of rabid D-3 fans; about half of the attendees at any particular game are just there because there's nothing else to do in that decrepit burg. I'll be stunned if the average locals agree to jump through hoops to gain entry to UC games... At least 45% of them appear to go just to drink beer and walk around aimlessly.
If the current deal stays put, Utica will certainly NOT lead the nation in attendance this year.
You heard it here first!
The seating will be doled-out arbitrarily by the thoroughly disingenuous POS that is TicketBastard, and that has never worked-out for me, in other venues. (Is there a less consumer-friendly entity than that one, this side of Verizon?)
I predict that casual fans will stay away after being assigned nosebleed seats for no apparent reason, or after being unable to find a block of seats to house a family... People won't be able to walk up at the last minute and expect to sit in any available seat anymore, and that's going to hurt attendance mightily, once word gets around. Visiting fans will suffer similar treatment, no doubt.
This arrangement is going to be a disaster, IMO. UC (or The Aud, or both) has someone asleep at the wheel.
I have my season tickets, so it won't effect me, but it's an incredibly stupid decision to treat Utica hockey as though you are holding it hostage to a legion of rabid D-3 fans; about half of the attendees at any particular game are just there because there's nothing else to do in that decrepit burg. I'll be stunned if the average locals agree to jump through hoops to gain entry to UC games... At least 45% of them appear to go just to drink beer and walk around aimlessly.
If the current deal stays put, Utica will certainly NOT lead the nation in attendance this year.
You heard it here first!
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
^^^ I'd take that bet.
Their attendance would really have to drop drastically for them not to lead the nation. I thought they averaged just over 3,000 a game? Is there another school that even averages 2,000? Norwich? I know there's no team that does in the western region anyways...
^^^ I'd take that bet.
Their attendance would really have to drop drastically for them not to lead the nation. I thought they averaged just over 3,000 a game? Is there another school that even averages 2,000? Norwich? I know there's no team that does in the western region anyways...
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PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
Utica - 3523
Oswego - 2434
Plattsburgh - 1850
Geneseo - 1583
Norwich - 1421
Middlebury - 1395
St.Norbert - 1149
Elmira - 1118
UWSP - 979
Babson - 944
Yea...I don't see over 1,000 people leaving Utica....
Utica - 3523
Oswego - 2434
Plattsburgh - 1850
Geneseo - 1583
Norwich - 1421
Middlebury - 1395
St.Norbert - 1149
Elmira - 1118
UWSP - 979
Babson - 944
Yea...I don't see over 1,000 people leaving Utica....
Fishman'81
Black Bear since D-2
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
Maybe not, but I'm convinced that attendance will suffer pursuant to people being jerked-around by TM. (Ticket prices went up a buck a pop, too.)
Maybe not, but I'm convinced that attendance will suffer pursuant to people being jerked-around by TM. (Ticket prices went up a buck a pop, too.)
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
I don't think it will "effect" anyone - it may affect some people, but effect (which means cause when used as a verb), I don't think so
I don't think it will "effect" anyone - it may affect some people, but effect (which means cause when used as a verb), I don't think so
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
(a) people start talking about the skating that's happening prior to 10/15
(b) the ECAC-West start the annual bash Utica thread(s)
(c) Oswego wants to know why it doesn't play Norwich and Norwich, once again, explains that it has one non-conference game to play with.
(d) and Prof explains his affection for effect.
Ah, you know it's getting close to October 15 whenI don't think it will "effect" anyone - it may affect some people, but effect (which means cause when used as a verb), I don't think so
(a) people start talking about the skating that's happening prior to 10/15
(b) the ECAC-West start the annual bash Utica thread(s)
(c) Oswego wants to know why it doesn't play Norwich and Norwich, once again, explains that it has one non-conference game to play with.
(d) and Prof explains his affection for effect.
Birdwatcher
Registered User
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
There are others too:
There, their, they're
are, our,
to, two, too
its, it's
know,no
plus others!
I don't think it will "effect" anyone - it may affect some people, but effect (which means cause when used as a verb), I don't think so
There are others too:
There, their, they're
are, our,
to, two, too
its, it's
know,no
plus others!
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
Nah.....we are not getting anxious.
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Nah.....we are not getting anxious.
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Remember to watch for ECAC-West Pick 'em, the original D-III pick 'em game, now entering its 2nd decade!
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: ECAC West 2012-2013 Predictions
My favorite: Loose, lose.
Nope. Not getting anxious at all. Figment of your imagination.
My favorite: Loose, lose.
Nope. Not getting anxious at all. Figment of your imagination.