Mcha 2010-11

[NUProf]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Great post.
"Big game experience" during the regular season is a huge advantage for teams to prepare,improve, and succeed at the highest level. There are great rivalries developing within the MCHA, but the 20 game conference schedule will restrict the rate of improvement to the highest level.

The interlock teams play a 19 game schedule and still find room for some pretty good NC games - although we (Norwich) ended up having to schedule an extra game against Castleton to fill out our schedule. NC scheduling depends of willing partners. Holiday tournaments provide good opportunities for non-traditional matchups.

I think it would help create more "big game experiences" if the NCAA would allow out of region games to count during the break. It would encourage more excursions into hostile territory. It was good to see Adrian out here last week - I just wish that those games would have counted for NCAA purposes. What is really dumb is that your game with Buffalo St. won't count, even though it's closer than most of the West is to Adrian.

 

[NorthernLite]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

The interlock teams play a 19 game schedule and still find room for some pretty good NC games - although we (Norwich) ended up having to schedule an extra game against Castleton to fill out our schedule. NC scheduling depends of willing partners. Holiday tournaments provide good opportunities for non-traditional matchups.

I think it would help create more "big game experiences" if the NCAA would allow out of region games to count during the break. It would encourage more excursions into hostile territory. It was good to see Adrian out here last week - I just wish that those games would have counted for NCAA purposes. What is really dumb is that your game with Buffalo St. won't count, even though it's closer than most of the West is to Adrian.

I've never really understood the NCAA's logic behind the exclusion of out of region games for tournament consideration.
Is it strictly to discourage longer trips that might interrupt attendance at classes ?
I'm sure over the years some of these games could have made a meaningful difference in the tournament selection process.

As for Buffalo State's proximity to Adrian...I think you would find it is closer than any western venue. Lake Forest may be the exception ???

 

[NUProf]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

I've never really understood the NCAA's logic behind the exclusion of out of region games for tournament consideration.
Is it strictly to discourage longer trips that might interrupt attendance at classes ?
I'm sure over the years some of these games could have made a meaningful difference in the tournament selection process.

As for Buffalo State's proximity to Adrian...I think you would find it is closer than any western venue. Lake Forest may be the exception ???

It was originally justified on class time and expense basis. It was proposed/passed, but never implemented to allow out of region games during school breaks to count as in region games if both teams agreed. The fear now seems to be that it gives some kind of advantage to well-financed programs.

The reality is that the system was designed for sports like basketball where there are lots of teams in close proximity. Adrian and hockey don't fit. But the NCAA is all about one size fits all solutions. This means that hockey's problems don't exist.

 

[NorthernLite]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

It was originally justified on class time and expense basis. It was proposed/passed, but never implemented to allow out of region games during school breaks to count as in region games if both teams agreed. The fear now seems to be that it gives some kind of advantage to well-financed programs.

Very admirable !

 

[fornax]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

you can take ti to the bank forresters have one bad night and everyone wants to put the gosesteppers from msoe in lake palcid. the gungelwealds here might want to look at the third period and see lfc was ready. down and not out but the pete rose staircase climbers dont weant to admit it. different story tomorrow night with the krampus of kingswall behinf the bench. boys will be ready to go you cant write things off so easly but you need to look at the facts. so thats what ill tell you buckle in because lfc isnt some ride on the love canal tho tyler canal was pretty good haha

 

[bigmrg74]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

you can take ti to the bank forresters have one bad night and everyone wants to put the gosesteppers from msoe in lake palcid. the gungelwealds here might want to look at the third period and see lfc was ready. down and not out but the pete rose staircase climbers dont weant to admit it. different story tomorrow night with the krampus of kingswall behinf the bench. boys will be ready to go you cant write things off so easly but you need to look at the facts. so thats what ill tell you buckle in because lfc isnt some ride on the love canal tho tyler canal was pretty good haha

Wow!!!

 

[joeyc3402]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

you can take ti to the bank forresters have one bad night and everyone wants to put the gosesteppers from msoe in lake palcid. the gungelwealds here might want to look at the third period and see lfc was ready. down and not out but the pete rose staircase climbers dont weant to admit it. different story tomorrow night with the krampus of kingswall behinf the bench. boys will be ready to go you cant write things off so easly but you need to look at the facts. so thats what ill tell you buckle in because lfc isnt some ride on the love canal tho tyler canal was pretty good haha

OK, I really have to know: what is a "pete rose staircase climber?"

 

[Hammer]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Well, he's alive.

Gosesteppers and gungelweads. That's good stuff. And I'm not even going to address his ride on the love canal.

 

[Toe Blake's Brother]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

you can take ti to the bank forresters have one bad night and everyone wants to put the gosesteppers from msoe in lake palcid. the gungelwealds here might want to look at the third period and see lfc was ready. down and not out but the pete rose staircase climbers dont weant to admit it. different story tomorrow night with the krampus of kingswall behinf the bench. boys will be ready to go you cant write things off so easly but you need to look at the facts. so thats what ill tell you buckle in because lfc isnt some ride on the love canal tho tyler canal was pretty good haha

Heeeee's baaack! Only I believe that he is confused as MSOE may be in Lake Placid. Skiing maybe! The best will be in Minnesota!

 

[XYZ]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Heeeee's baaack! Only I believe that he is confused as MSOE may be in Lake Placid. Skiing maybe! The best will be in Minnesota!

Um, that's Lake Palcid to you, buddy.

This latest bout of incoherence has inspired me to perhaps work on a project today. I do have some free time...

 

[Hammer]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Short of alcohol being involved, I don't even want to know what that could possibly motivate you to do.

 

[Toe Blake's Brother]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Um, that's Lake Palcid to you, buddy.

This latest bout of incoherence has inspired me to perhaps work on a project today. I do have some free time...

Thanks for the correction. Lake Palcid, was'nt there a movie made about this place involving a man eating alligator? No, it must have been a croc.

 

[Purpie_and_Goldie]

you can take ti to the bank forresters have one bad night and everyone wants to put the gosesteppers from msoe in lake palcid. the gungelwealds here might want to look at the third period and see lfc was ready. down and not out but the pete rose staircase climbers dont weant to admit it. different story tomorrow night with the krampus of kingswall behinf the bench. boys will be ready to go you cant write things off so easly but you need to look at the facts. so thats what ill tell you buckle in because lfc isnt some ride on the love canal tho tyler canal was pretty good haha

Gaga Gaga o la la, rum ma mum ma ma ma

 

[joeyc3402]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Looking forward to the first-ever games between two top-10 ranked MCHA teams.

 

[Hammer]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Hopefully we get MCHA officiating instead of the CCHA crews we've had in the past.

 

[AVFC]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Hopefully we get MCHA officiating instead of the CCHA crews we've had in the past.

Hammer, which Adrian squad do you expect to show up for this series? Are the Bulldogs disinterested in everything short of NCAA tourney hockey (kind of like the Redwings)? Vegas needs to know.

 

[Hammer]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Hard to tell. It could be all of the above. I thought we were off to the races after they pasted Marian opening night, and had a 2-0 lead early in the next game. From there we've been all over the board.

If Adrian plays like they're capable, it's their weekend. If not, who knows?

 

[bigmrg74]

OK, I really have to know: what is a "pete rose staircase climber?"

If I had to guess, it's some kind of variation of a Cleveland Steamer.

 

[AVFC]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Multiple meaningful conference series here in 10/11? I hardly recognize this conference. This has the potential to be a pretty exciting series thanks in part to a healthy dose of bad blood. If they come to play, the Bulldogs should pick up a pair of close victories. If they take a period or two off this weekend, they could be in trouble.

 

[Hammer]

Re: Mcha 2010-11

Adrian 6
MSOE 1

The focused Adrian team came to play. I don't think MSOE played badly. I just think they ran into a cement truck in Adrian tonight.