They may not be happy, but they may not have any options. They really got screwed by the old WCHA. Forced to build a WCHA capacity barn to join, then getting left in the dust by North Dakota, Duluth, Omaha, St Cloud & Minnesota and now possibly Mankato is really awful for the program.
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LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
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Sovereign recorded it and sent it to Eddie Bishop, the SID. He is out of the office until this Wednesday. Maybe we'll see something then.
beaverhockeyfan
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Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
But we were out of options. It was either build the barn or drop hockey. The CHA was dead with Robert Morris and Niagara going to the AHA and life as an independent we all know is not doable. On the plus side, the City of Bemidji did get a nice venue for a city their size that can host a multitude of other events.
The thing that really bugs me about the demise of the WCHA is that BSU paid the admission fees over a three year period, and during that time, they were not allowed to reap any of the profits from the WCHA tournament. When BSU finally does become a full fledged member, boom, the league blows up.
But we were out of options. It was either build the barn or drop hockey. The CHA was dead with Robert Morris and Niagara going to the AHA and life as an independent we all know is not doable. On the plus side, the City of Bemidji did get a nice venue for a city their size that can host a multitude of other events.
The thing that really bugs me about the demise of the WCHA is that BSU paid the admission fees over a three year period, and during that time, they were not allowed to reap any of the profits from the WCHA tournament. When BSU finally does become a full fledged member, boom, the league blows up.
potternmu
Member
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
Interesting article about LSSU and athletic subsidies today. - From MLive.
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/lake_superior_state_has_highes.html#incart_big-photo
Interesting article about LSSU and athletic subsidies today. - From MLive.
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/08/lake_superior_state_has_highes.html#incart_big-photo
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Tooth Squid
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Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
How is this Eddie's Job? Shouldn't the radio station hosting the show be responsible for podcasting the show? What a joke.
How is this Eddie's Job? Shouldn't the radio station hosting the show be responsible for podcasting the show? What a joke.
LSSULaker889294
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
1976-86 All-Decade Team announced: http://lssulakers.com/sports/50anniversary/Releases/76-86-all_decade_team
Voting for the 1986-96 All-Decade Team is now open: http://lssulakers.com/sports/50anniversary/All-Decade_86-96
1976-86 All-Decade Team announced: http://lssulakers.com/sports/50anniversary/Releases/76-86-all_decade_team
Voting for the 1986-96 All-Decade Team is now open: http://lssulakers.com/sports/50anniversary/All-Decade_86-96
LSSULaker889294
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
WCHA Introduces Changes To Overtime, Points Structure And Nets
http://www.wcha.com/men/pres1516/201608/aug23wcm.php#sthash.war3kMi4.2OoFlvRl.dpuf
I have mixed feelings about the changes.
WCHA Introduces Changes To Overtime, Points Structure And Nets
http://www.wcha.com/men/pres1516/201608/aug23wcm.php#sthash.war3kMi4.2OoFlvRl.dpuf
I have mixed feelings about the changes.
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
I don't mind the net changes, but dislike the other changes. I've always hated shootouts and always will. There's nothing wrong with regular season ties.
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
I have to imagine that 23 ties in the regular season had something to do with it. Ties are good in my eyes, shootouts are bearable, but I dislike the back to back sudden death overtimes. Just not a fan.
I have to imagine that 23 ties in the regular season had something to do with it. Ties are good in my eyes, shootouts are bearable, but I dislike the back to back sudden death overtimes. Just not a fan.
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
Arizona State has applied to join the NCHC:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/sites/default/files/NCHC-Ray Anderson.pdf
Arizona State has applied to join the NCHC:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/sites/default/files/NCHC-Ray Anderson.pdf
PerkyforPrez
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
It would have been nice if they went with 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams for this decade.
It would have been nice if they went with 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams for this decade.
LSSULaker889294
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
No surprise here.
No surprise here.
With so many great players from no doubt the best decade (1986-96) of the 50 year history of Laker Hockey, I agree with you here.
LSSULaker889294
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
Last week's Laker Hockey Talk show is finally available: http://lssulakers.com/sports/m-hockey/2016-17/Audio/Laker_Hockey_Talk_8-16
Last week's Laker Hockey Talk show is finally available: http://lssulakers.com/sports/m-hockey/2016-17/Audio/Laker_Hockey_Talk_8-16
LakerBaker
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Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
I can't wait for Lake Superior State University hockey and the third season under head coach Damon Whitten, who is steering the good ship Laker to success.
I agree with Bill Crawford, this is a much better team than a lot of people think, and is a dark horse contender for a top-4 finish and home ice in the playoffs.
Methinks they return a lot of talent, including on defence, with Soo, Ontario's Aiden Wright and Garden River First Nation product Owen Headrick, fresh from an eye-opening season as a freshman, where he was the best player on the ice most nights for the LSSU Lakers, as several of the scouts in attendance would agree.
Ringy Dingy!
I can't wait for Lake Superior State University hockey and the third season under head coach Damon Whitten, who is steering the good ship Laker to success.
I agree with Bill Crawford, this is a much better team than a lot of people think, and is a dark horse contender for a top-4 finish and home ice in the playoffs.
Methinks they return a lot of talent, including on defence, with Soo, Ontario's Aiden Wright and Garden River First Nation product Owen Headrick, fresh from an eye-opening season as a freshman, where he was the best player on the ice most nights for the LSSU Lakers, as several of the scouts in attendance would agree.
Ringy Dingy!
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
The 2016-17 Roster is available: http://www.lssulakers.com/sports/m-hockey/2016-17/roster
There is no link to it yet on the website, but keying it into the address bar worked.
The 2016-17 Roster is available: http://www.lssulakers.com/sports/m-hockey/2016-17/roster
There is no link to it yet on the website, but keying it into the address bar worked.
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
Thanks jsmithe. The roster is pretty much as expected. I didn't see any surprises.
LakerBaker
New member
This is a really young team, and methinks in the next few years this is going to be a very dangerous team.
Damon Whitten is leading the good ship Laker back to the promised land, man.
LSSULaker889294
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
I haven't really thought about it. Guesses would be Correale (C) and Henke (A). For a second A, maybe Wright or Chatham or Defiel.
I haven't really thought about it. Guesses would be Correale (C) and Henke (A). For a second A, maybe Wright or Chatham or Defiel.
Laker Dude
Registered User
Re: LSSU Lakers 2016 off-season thread
I wonder if there is any chance of Defiel being captain. With Motte being the captain a couple years ago at Ferris, I think there is a chance it could happen.
I wonder if there is any chance of Defiel being captain. With Motte being the captain a couple years ago at Ferris, I think there is a chance it could happen.