Getting the CHA back to six teams - let the speculation begin ...

[osualum86]

I think Ohio State should go to the CHA.

Far less likely to lose out on NCAA tournament
More respect in-conference
Easier travel (maybe?)

We're not losing out on any NCAA Tournaments now as it is (2018, 2020, 2021 with Frozen Fours in 2018 and 2021). Based on the conversations I have had with opposing fans, we are respected in our conference. If teams in our conference aren't respecting us, they will after they play us. The only point you are actually correct on would be the travel aspect. However, this was already visited by the OSU Athletic Department in the past (early 2000s if I remember correctly) and thankfully, the powers that be decided to stay in the WCHA. As the old adage goes, "If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best." Enter Coach Nadine Muzerall and the OSU Women's Hockey Program is now a perennial top 5 program. So, no, don't think we need to go to the CHA to be successful.

 

[Timothy A]

I think Ohio State should go to the CHA.

Far less likely to lose out on NCAA tournament
More respect in-conference
Easier travel (maybe?)

I agree with this based on location. OSU for every WCHA team is out if left field in terms of location.
OSU seems to be locked into the top 3 of the WCHA, so they won't be missing the NCAA's anytime soon, especially with the expansion to 11.
OSU has plenty of in-conference respect in the WCHA. Surely you have peeked into the WCHA threads. I don't know how they could be more respected in the CHA.

 

[Lindsay]

I assume title ix was just stirring the pot, haha. I remember getting the education on the 100 year history between Minn and OSU when this topic came up in the past.

 

[Timothy A]

I assume title ix was just stirring the pot, haha. I remember getting the education on the 100 year history between Minn and OSU when this topic came up in the past.

I have a hard time "reading" Title IX's posts often, sarcasm vs really wants to discuss. We need the smiley/wink/frown faces dealios back.

 

[TitleIXHockey]

I have a hard time "reading" Title IX's posts often, sarcasm vs really wants to discuss. We need the smiley/wink/frown faces dealios back.

Always a little bit of both The lack of respect I think is from the fans who only really consider Ohio State a "western" school when they're up against a threatening eastern team and otherwise don't really regard them well. WCHA rooting interests seem to be
1. their team
2. UMD unless #1
3. Wisc/Min unless #1
4. Bemidji / St. Cloud / St. Thomas / Mankato
5. Is Ferris State here? Hamline? No???
6. Anyone???
7. Ugh, Ohio State, I GUESS

I claim Ohio State for the east.

 

[ARM]

I claim Ohio State for the east.

Your post says more about the state of hockey in the East than anything WCHA fans could say, given the fact that you feel a need to try to poach teams from the WCHA.

OSU fans -- what say you? Do you consider yourself a Western team, or would you rather be lumped in with those in the East?

 

[TitleIXHockey]

Your post says more about the state of hockey in the East than anything WCHA fans could say, given the fact that you feel a need to try to poach teams from the WCHA.

OSU fans -- what say you? Do you consider yourself a Western team, or would you rather be lumped in with those in the East?

To be fair, you're all east to me.

 

[osualum86]

Your post says more about the state of hockey in the East than anything WCHA fans could say, given the fact that you feel a need to try to poach teams from the WCHA.

OSU fans -- what say you? Do you consider yourself a Western team, or would you rather be lumped in with those in the East?

I am fine with us in the WCHA.