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Elmira College 2013-14

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admiral0417 said:
Whomever had the idea of the mini-game back in the early 80's should be held accountable. Although Plattsburgh won more of those than they lost, it always seemed unfair and utterly ridiculous. How can you fight like heck all year, advance to the playoffs and have it decided in 5 minutes ?? What was the hurry to get the game done anyway?? A lot of great teams bit the dust because of those games. Teams never knew what strategy to use when your whole season was riding on a 5 minute "period". There was also games that went beyond the mini to the dreaded shootout. I actually like the best of 3 series' used in the early 2000's. But the conferences are too cheap these days and the NCAA doesn't allow more that 30 games I believe. Heck, one year Plattsburgh played 41 !!
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Dang. A 5 minute mini game does seem kinda crazy. At least the mini game format used most recently in the NCHA was 20 minutes...
 
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admiral0417 said:
In those days there was no St. Norbert, RIT, Utica.
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Even though this was before I was even born, I have to differ with you on one of these: RIT, who won the DII Championship in 1983. Granted, that was their only NCAA Tournament appearance (somewhat corroborating what you said about it being hard to get into the tourny), but they won the championship once, so you can't really say they were of no significance back then.

(Then again, the same can be applied to Neumann because of 2009)
 
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I was talking more about the late 1970's and very early 80's when RIT played more a D3 schedule. They quickly got real good when Brian Mason got there and did win it all in '83. If I'm not mistaken, D2 as we knew it ended at about this time. I didn't mean to slight RIT, they just were not a factor in the time period I was referring to.
 
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admiral0417 said:
I was talking more about the late 1970's and very early 80's when RIT played more a D3 schedule. They quickly got real good when Brian Mason got there and did win it all in '83. If I'm not mistaken, D2 as we knew it ended at about this time. I didn't mean to slight RIT, they just were not a factor in the time period I was referring to.
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D-III held its first NCAA tourney in 1984, won by Babson. D-II also played in 1984 with Bemidji St claiming the crown. D-II languished (no titles) from 85-92 and then resurfaced (restructured) in 1993 with NCAA Championships until 1999 (won by St. Michaels) after which D-II championships were discontinued. The period 1993-1999 is the only time span which saw NCAA titles in all three divisions. Full listing at http://www.thebeaverpond.com/hockey_champs.htm
 
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I thought the Mini games were 15 mins. In the case where Elmira lost to WRF in the mini game, it was due to a couple of things. 1) After loosing game #1 on Friday, Elmira HAD to win Saturday, WRF only needed a tie. Elmira came out hustling and took control of the game, when Rivers Falls knew they were going to loose the game, they backed off and saved what they had for the mini game, Elmira couldn't afford to do that. I was at those games and there hasn't been anything that can compare to that weekend, Yet :-)
 
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jconnor said:
I thought the Mini games were 15 mins. In the case where Elmira lost to WRF in the mini game, it was due to a couple of things. 1) After loosing game #1 on Friday, Elmira HAD to win Saturday, WRF only needed a tie. Elmira came out hustling and took control of the game, when Rivers Falls knew they were going to loose the game, they backed off and saved what they had for the mini game, Elmira couldn't afford to do that. I was at those games and there hasn't been anything that can compare to that weekend, Yet :-)
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We didn't have mini games in the ECAC East, but there were mini games in the NCAA quarters until the tournament expanded past 8 teams. I remember that mini games in the NCAA were 10 minutes long, and then devolved into sudden death. Eventually the NCAA made the minigame 20 minutes as a fairer test. To me, the best plan would be a race to 3 points, with a full game (plus infinite length OT, if needed) to determine the winner if points are 2-2 after 2 games.
 
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admiral0417 said:
Whomever had the idea of the mini-game back in the early 80's should be held accountable. Although Plattsburgh won more of those than they lost, it always seemed unfair and utterly ridiculous. How can you fight like heck all year, advance to the playoffs and have it decided in 5 minutes ?? What was the hurry to get the game done anyway?? A lot of great teams bit the dust because of those games. Teams never knew what strategy to use when your whole season was riding on a 5 minute "period". There was also games that went beyond the mini to the dreaded shootout. I actually like the best of 3 series' used in the early 2000's. But the conferences are too cheap these days and the NCAA doesn't allow more that 30 games I believe. Heck, one year Plattsburgh played 41 !!
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I know we beat Babson in a mini game 3 in 87 to advance, seemed unfair at the time to babson as well, who knows, there are always non-hockey isssues that seem to get in the way.....30 31 games whatever it takes:p
 
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The Minigame (or the DMG) is a complete period (20 mins).

From what I was told by a Salem old timer, they went into the DMG and got hit with a bench minor for failure to fill out the lineup before the DMG (and then lost).
 
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Elmira getting new away threads next year! Best ones I have seen for them in awhile.

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Unless the colors on my monitor are askew, these will be the only non-purple items in the entire Domes complex.
 
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llama said:
Soaring Eagle fans...what are you hearing? Is the list on D3 Hockey not accurate? If it is accurate, anyone surprised they didn't bring in some more guys?
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Accurate per what information is publicly available or has been credibly reported. Did just add another one yesterday, but I'd wager you'll see a few more names with "fr." after them when the roster comes out.
 
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And Elmira's new home jerseys for next year!

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Pretty impressive set of new duds for EC this year if you ask me! Well done Coach Saul and the designers on this one. Wish I got to see them in person more....

Was hoping that the Potsdam game for the week of Thanksgiving would stick but I see its gone now.
 
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I noticed a Nolan in the new recruits this yr, I played with a Nolan,mark from Mass., at Elmira my frshmen yr 83',wonder if its his kid?? He was a very good dman back in the day
 
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