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Elmira College 15-16
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PrezdeJohnson09
Proud supporter of Osmirwich hockey
Good move in my book.
Re: Elmira College 15-16
whom, I can't possible see getting into the "Entertainment" business, Hockey alone will never support that place.
JMHO
BTW, It was reassuring to hear a Senior (Player) say that the Playing at the Domes was a big reason he came to Elmira. ;-)
Sorry Derek, I don't see how. As I see it, it's an escape for the City/County to unload the place. To say it will help revitalize downtown is just ridiculous. Those going to the games will not add eating at the downtown venues, shopping in ? (What is downtown?) If the previous games held at First Arena couldn't attract "students" then how can this be any different. It tells me that the Jackals are done, a year or two maybe, the County can then dump the place on the College
whom, I can't possible see getting into the "Entertainment" business, Hockey alone will never support that place.
JMHO
BTW, It was reassuring to hear a Senior (Player) say that the Playing at the Domes was a big reason he came to Elmira. ;-)
PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
Re: Elmira College 15-16
And they go to college for the academics too. I've had Hobart players tell me the same thing....
As far as eating downtown, who's to say they won't? When we go down and play, we normally eat at one of the places around there. Actually a lot of us from our team does, and that's just minor hockey. What is there around Murray??? ......exactly.... You say students won't be attracted to First Arena....like they're attracted to the Domes now? That building is empty. Yes, the last game Elmira played at the First Arena was only a 960 crowd, which is right about what they've been getting at the men's games. This was against DIII giant WESLEYAN. 2015-2016 Average attendance 895. You bring in Hobart or Utica with some PR and I will put money on it that its one of the biggest attendance nights of the season. Look at when Geneseo came in back in 2004, it was one of the highest attended games of the season.
While the Jackals may be done, I won't be surprised some smaller league steps in. Ask yourself this: How many people won't drive from Pine City to First Arena compared to how many people from the City don't drive out to Pine City anymore but might take a shorter drive to First Arena. You're talking 0.7 miles to First Arena compared to nearly 10 to Murray. Plattsburgh never had a student section either. It took the players and a big push from the administration (yup you have to want it) and now there is.
In short, I will venture to say Elmira GAINS more fans than they do LOSE what they have now....
And they go to college for the academics too. I've had Hobart players tell me the same thing....
As far as eating downtown, who's to say they won't? When we go down and play, we normally eat at one of the places around there. Actually a lot of us from our team does, and that's just minor hockey. What is there around Murray??? ......exactly.... You say students won't be attracted to First Arena....like they're attracted to the Domes now? That building is empty. Yes, the last game Elmira played at the First Arena was only a 960 crowd, which is right about what they've been getting at the men's games. This was against DIII giant WESLEYAN. 2015-2016 Average attendance 895. You bring in Hobart or Utica with some PR and I will put money on it that its one of the biggest attendance nights of the season. Look at when Geneseo came in back in 2004, it was one of the highest attended games of the season.
While the Jackals may be done, I won't be surprised some smaller league steps in. Ask yourself this: How many people won't drive from Pine City to First Arena compared to how many people from the City don't drive out to Pine City anymore but might take a shorter drive to First Arena. You're talking 0.7 miles to First Arena compared to nearly 10 to Murray. Plattsburgh never had a student section either. It took the players and a big push from the administration (yup you have to want it) and now there is.
In short, I will venture to say Elmira GAINS more fans than they do LOSE what they have now....
eaglesnest2016
New member
Re: Elmira College 15-16
[video]http://www.mytwintiers.com/news/local-news/ec-hockey-teams-one-step-closer-to-playing-in-first-arena[/video]
It's about time ! Good move for EC and Elmira's community. Purple seats will now be used for the purpose! If Oswego and Utica can do it ,, here we come too.
[video]http://www.mytwintiers.com/news/local-news/ec-hockey-teams-one-step-closer-to-playing-in-first-arena[/video]
It's about time ! Good move for EC and Elmira's community. Purple seats will now be used for the purpose! If Oswego and Utica can do it ,, here we come too.
elbojpb
Well-known member
Re: Elmira College 15-16
Pine Valley - Pine City is on the opposite side of Elmira. And there is the Ye Old Hickory House in Pine Valley for the finest in dining experiences.
The administration of the college abandoned this program 10 years ago.
Pine Valley - Pine City is on the opposite side of Elmira. And there is the Ye Old Hickory House in Pine Valley for the finest in dining experiences.
The administration of the college abandoned this program 10 years ago.
PSUChamps2001
Member of the REAL Zoo Crew
Re: Elmira College 15-16
Valley City, same chit different day. Fact is there is little to nothing around Murray. As far as the Hickory House....yea...Ill drive into Elmira or wait till after the game to eat thanks...
Valley City, same chit different day. Fact is there is little to nothing around Murray. As far as the Hickory House....yea...Ill drive into Elmira or wait till after the game to eat thanks...
Re: Elmira College 15-16
Will be change EC playing downtown. I know one of the reason, Albert played at EC was the domes. I sure in the long run will be better for both hockey teams. We never went to Hickory House after games, was good food and cold beer before though. Bigger Issues are getting some role players.
Will be change EC playing downtown. I know one of the reason, Albert played at EC was the domes. I sure in the long run will be better for both hockey teams. We never went to Hickory House after games, was good food and cold beer before though. Bigger Issues are getting some role players.
Re: Elmira College 15-16
Something has to be done. I never wanted to see EC move downtown. I like the feel of the domes. Closeness to the ice. My kids have a mountain of pucks they've collected through the years from players and ref's. The freedom to sit where you like with who you like. Downtown is a never ending commercial every time play stops. BUT....when an alumni and 25 year booster member, that scheduled his entire winter life around EC games, lost interest to the point that I didn't even know and ECAC-West tournament game was being played until I saw the score in the paper a couple days later it's time to do something.
Something has to be done. I never wanted to see EC move downtown. I like the feel of the domes. Closeness to the ice. My kids have a mountain of pucks they've collected through the years from players and ref's. The freedom to sit where you like with who you like. Downtown is a never ending commercial every time play stops. BUT....when an alumni and 25 year booster member, that scheduled his entire winter life around EC games, lost interest to the point that I didn't even know and ECAC-West tournament game was being played until I saw the score in the paper a couple days later it's time to do something.
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So! What happens then? The College sure isn't in the "Entertainment" Industry, two College Hockey Teams with an average of 25 home games a year between them IS NOT going to keep that place open.
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Not to mention the Girls tend to play on Sat and Sunday afternoons. I thought the city or county now owned the area?
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Not to mention the Girls tend to play on Sat and Sunday afternoons. I thought the city or county now owned the area?
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No, The arena is privately owned but the Jackals were given to the City of Elmira/Chemung County, which made me wonder, *** does Santulli have to do with it, he seems to run the show. He screwed up the National Warplane Museum, watch him screw this up too.
Re: Rink Ownership
No, The arena is privately owned but the Jackals were given to the City of Elmira/Chemung County, which made me wonder, *** does Santulli have to do with it, he seems to run the show. He screwed up the National Warplane Museum, watch him screw this up too.