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Michigan Tech Huskies 2020-21: * Our 100th Anniversary * No Catchy Title Needed *****

FadeToBlack&Gold said:
Frankly, I see it as a likely end to the GLI as we know it. It may continue to exist in some new fashion, but I think the days of it being an annual holiday tournament in Detroit are over. Honestly, that frees us up to consider a lot of alternatives after this season.
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Dr Sanregret, time for a bold move.
 
My next questions are about what the buildings will look like. Will the Tech band be allowed to attend and play? How much of the seating will be allocated? Are these games part of the season ticket package at the schools who are hosting, or sold completely separately? Who gets the ticket revenue? Does this mean these games fall under the B1G media agreements for TV coverage?

I think I already know the answers to the second and third questions.
 
If we want to set up a road game at U of Mi and MiSU over Christmas break, ok... I understand the value of having Tech play in front of the Alumni, but we already play in BG and at Ferris. A Tech hockey fan living Lower MI should be able to make one or both of those series without too much hassle. I don't see the benefit of playing in AA or EL, calling it the GLI, and getting no return games. This kind of agreement is U of Mi and MiSU dream. Two non-conference games at home, they don't have to travel, and they look like they are the hosts. (I don't care how Tech markets this, location creates the perception.)
 
I'll likely end up going to the Great Lakes Imitational games at Yost (if I get in for free). Even with the home ice advantage, I'm not pleased with it. My favorite parts of the GLI are the Huskies Pep Band and cheering for Tech when they aren't playing my alma mater.

I hope the band still travels downstate for the games.


I like the suggestions of a rotating venue and invitees for it (even if it means no UM).
Another option if scheduling with LCA is the issue, try Van Andel (GR)? If you keep at least one of the B1G teams, there will be a sizable local fan base.
 
FYI : Wisconsin now has a Christmas tournament. The following was announced mid June.

The inaugural Holiday Face-Off college hockey tournament will be held at Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, Dec. 28-29, 2021, and will include Bowling Green, Providence, Wisconsin and Yale.

Semifinal play will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 28 with the championship game and third-place game on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Matchups and game times will be announced at a later date.

“We are proud to bring major college hockey to Fiserv Forum as we continue to offer a diverse list of events at the arena,” added Fiserv Forum and Bucks president Peter Feigin. “Milwaukee has a rich history of college hockey tournaments, and we look forward to continuing the tradition by hosting the Holiday Face-Off at Fiserv Forum.”
 
TheDee said:
FYI : Wisconsin now has a Christmas tournament.
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They've had them before as well but they don't last long. Badgers fans get excited for a couple years and then it fades away. Not to mention the Bucks have no long term interest in hockey using their building. They wouldn't let the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) use the Fiserv. As a result, the Admirals now play in an even older facility (shared with UW-Milwaukee, among others) than their former facility, the Bradley Center (which is now gone). I give the Badgers tourney, three years tops and it will be toast.
 
Michigan State included the GLI games in the season ticket offer they emailed out today.

"The 2021-22 home slate will include 18 games, including seven non-conference games and 11 vs. Big Ten opponents. Two of the non-conference games will be Dec. 29-30 as part of the Great Lakes Invitational showcase. MSU will host Western Michigan on Dec. 29, then meet Michigan Tech on Dec. 30 at Munn. "
 
Think we could leverage the "new GLI" format for a 1.5 for 1 series out of State? (I would include Michigan, but we all know how much Michigan likes leaving Ann Arbor.) Joe always talks about the 2 of 1 Tech gets offered and how we can't get a 1 for 1. Maybe this is a compromise?
 
Western Michigan suddenly has a coaching vacancy. Maybe Chris Brooks would like to return to his alma mater and coach his son, who will be a freshman this fall.
 
Lost_Husky said:
…Joe always talks about the 2 of 1 Tech gets offered and how we can't get a 1 for 1. Maybe this is a compromise?
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Need to stop taking bad away game deals. Completely. Keep talking to the press about how they are afraid to play in Houghton. (Which is true). Become a pain the butt to those that won’t play. There are way better alternatives to playing multiple away games to the UofM and MSU every year.
 
Redridge said:
Need to stop taking bad away game deals. Completely. Keep talking to the press about how they are afraid to play in Houghton. (Which is true). Become a pain the butt to those that won’t play. There are way better alternatives to playing multiple away games to the UofM and MSU every year.
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Yes. Just trying to think of how we can turn this awful "new" GLI format to some benefit for us because right now I see none.
 
redwing61 said:
Western Michigan suddenly has a coaching vacancy. Maybe Chris Brooks would like to return to his alma mater and coach his son, who will be a freshman this fall.
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I have no doubt that he would've jumped at the top job, but that's not available. He's already been the head assistant at WMU, why come back for a job that he already had?
 
The problem with not taking 2-for-1s is that plenty of other small schools will do it just to have big names on their schedules and hopefully beat them on the road for NCAA comparison purposes. There's only so much you can do as individual institutions.
 
Lost_Husky said:
Yes. Just trying to think of how we can turn this awful "new" GLI format to some benefit for us because right now I see none.
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Boston has the beanpot. Minnesota has created a ”state of hockey” tournament that will rival the beanpot some day. Michigan needs to develop something similar. Maybe this is Tech’s opportunity to create that intra-state tournament. Invite one more to even it up, or give the #1PWR or last years champion a round 1 bye...
 
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