Michigan Tech Offseason Thread

[manurespreader]

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Isn't beck's beer?

So if the treadmill is going, that free's up the room for use in another way, yes? Sorry it didn't work out though. Feel bad for that alum who paid for it. maybe we can sell it to someone from Denver.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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Isn't beck's beer?

Never tell that to a German.

If they uninstall the treadmill, it can really only be used as a small office off the main conference room. As I recall, the room is not that big. The treadmill is on a raised platform, with the motor set underneath.

I doubt they will actually remove the treadmill. It may eventually get some limited use, who knows.

 

[Flashy Man]

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If they uninstall the treadmill, it can really only be used as a small office off the main conference room.

Speaking of the conference room, it's no more. It was remodeled into a player's lounge with couches, televisions, and game tables.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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Speaking of the conference room, it's no more. It was remodeled into a player's lounge with couches, televisions, and game tables.

So I noticed when I attended the Winter Carnival BLC Hangover Luncheon. Had to walk around to find the new location.

 

[JohnsonsJerseys]

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I've taken a few days to reflect on the closing game and the season. One thing I noticed right from the opening face-off (other than the missed shots) is that Tech's D was very agressive in pinching down. On multiple occasions per period this kept Tech alive in the O-zone and helped them sustain pressure. It was clear from the drop of the puck that Tech was playing to win with nothing to lose. I was sitting with a group of UND fans during the game and they were impressed with Tech's play.

Overall a great season that I think exceeded any fan's expections from this past fall. I was happy with the DU game. Tech had a chance to win and just got a bad bounce at the end.

Not really related to Tech, but there was a sly smirk on my face as UND rolled the Gophers in the third period of the WCHA semi-final game. That game was the definition of "the wheels coming off" for a team. If the Gophers lose their opening NCAA game, they are going to be thinking about the semi-final game all summer.

I'm not a fan of the Mac being expanded....right now. Pack the seating we have now, then think about more seats (unless they see more suites as a needed positive cash flow item). A packed small rink looks better than a 50% full big rink. A scoreboard with video would get some financial support from me. It's really the only major element the Mac lacks compared to most other rinks.

Ryan J

 

[The Darkness]

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So this has probably been discussed, but as many as you know I haven't been around very much lately.

Is tech trying to hang something at center ice like at most Hockey arenas, or are they are going to accept the simple fact that they have limited space and instead put a scoreboard/jumbotron at the ends of the arena more like a football field. I think the football field approach would be much better at the JMSIA.

 

[Flashy Man]

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So this has probably been discussed, but as many as you know I haven't been around very much lately.

Is tech trying to hang something at center ice like at most Hockey arenas, or are they are going to accept the simple fact that they have limited space and instead put a scoreboard/jumbotron at the ends of the arena more like a football field. I think the football field approach would be much better at the JMSIA.

It will be a centerhung display. The wall is being reserved for future developments in the works. It wouldn't make sense to make an investment on a display only to scrap it in a few years because some donor suddenly donates to finish the renovations.

 

[huskyfan]

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center hung. Air Force has the end wall version. it works out quite well.

 

[The Darkness]

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It will be a centerhung display. The wall is being reserved for future developments in the works. It wouldn't make sense to make an investment on a display only to scrap it in a few years because some donor suddenly donates to finish the renovations.

I don't think center hung videoboards work that well in smaller areanas. My biggest concern would be for the people in those nice boxes that were recently put in. If the videoboard in the arean hang any lower then the cuirrent scoreboard how would that effect their sightlines?

Besides if you have endzone videos boards and you expand the arena why can't you just move the video board and hang it above the added seating?

 

[Flashy Man]

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I don't think center hung videoboards work that well in smaller areanas. My biggest concern would be for the people in those nice boxes that were recently put in. If the videoboard in the arean hang any lower then the cuirrent scoreboard how would that effect their sightlines?

Besides if you have endzone videos boards and you expand the arena why can't you just move the video board and hang it above the added seating?

The geometry of MacInnes Ice arena would not cause a new centerhung to block the other end of the ice, especially since a new board could actually be hung closer to the trusses. The plans for that end would not allow for an end wall, since above the concourse level would be a crows nest for the pep band.

 

[giwan]

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The geometry of MacInnes Ice arena would not cause a new centerhung to block the other end of the ice, especially since a new board could actually be hung closer to the trusses. The plans for that end would not allow for an end wall, since above the concourse level would be a crows nest for the pep band.

These drafted plans are available for viewing somewhere?

 

[Flashy Man]

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These drafted plans are available for viewing somewhere?

No, a former coach once showed them to me.

 

[manurespreader]

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These drafted plans are available for viewing somewhere?

My thought exactly, Let us have a look. I suspect there is more than one plan. I like a new scoreboard, as long as it doesn't mess things up lighting wise.. I wonder if the trusses are stressed for the additional weight.
I think going forward there will be a lot more sell outs.I think the atmosphere will get back to what it used to be and I think the plans for expansion should add more seats,( maybe 500 or so) as well as some suites, as well as other facilities behind. Maybe you move the huskies club down there, and make the present room into another two suites. I also think the university could promote certain hockey weekends better. Winter carnival for instance, should be a complete sell out. Offer alumni a package with hotel, car, hockey, and WC activities for one price.

 

[Flashy Man]

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My thought exactly, Let us have a look. I suspect there is more than one plan. I like a new scoreboard, as long as it doesn't mess things up lighting wise.. I wonder if the trusses are stressed for the additional weight.
I think going forward there will be a lot more sell outs.I think the atmosphere will get back to what it used to be and I think the plans for expansion should add more seats,( maybe 500 or so) as well as some suites, as well as other facilities behind.

The roof was apparently over designed incase of record snowfalls, also quite a bit of weight has been taken out in the past few years when they removed a bunch of useless ventilation equipment. The next spot for seating expansion would be retractable seating where the bleachers currently sit.

 

[Shirtless Guy]

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The roof was apparently over designed incase of record snowfalls, also quite a bit of weight has been taken out in the past few years when they removed a bunch of useless ventilation equipment. The next spot for seating expansion would be retractable seating where the bleachers currently sit.

the plan there was to turn that in to some kind of club level seating wasn't it?

 

[The Darkness]

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The roof was apparently over designed incase of record snowfalls, also quite a bit of weight has been taken out in the past few years when they removed a bunch of useless ventilation equipment. The next spot for seating expansion would be retractable seating where the bleachers currently sit.

I really hope an engineering school wouludn't mess this up. Of course this is the same place that gave us "The Institution" so I can't really assume any well thought out plans are made there.

 

[manurespreader]

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i'm not a big fan of retractable seating. I think it all ought to be the same.

 

[giwan]

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I really hope an engineering school wouludn't mess this up. Of course this is the same place that gave us "The Institution" so I can't really assume any well thought out plans are made there.

Tech being an engineering school has nothing to do with it, as more then one building on campus has or had issues during construction. Even after people on campus said that won't work here because........

 

[Flashy Man]

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I really hope an engineering school wouludn't mess this up. Of course this is the same place that gave us "The Institution" so I can't really assume any well thought out plans are made there.

Also, the new scoreboard in all likelihood would weigh less than what is currently there.

 

[The Darkness]

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Tech being an engineering school has nothing to do with it, as more then one building on campus has or had issues during construction. Even after people on campus said that won't work here because........

I am perfectly aware that Tech is not doing the actual construction or running any of the number. And if they were it would be admin people and not actual engineering students or professors. Still a major construction error at an engineering school would still reflect poorly on the school, just because of public perception.

Also, the new scoreboard in all likelihood would weigh less than what is currently there.

With all of the new technology and processes that has come along since that board went up I can't think of any reason why the new videoboads shouldn't be comparable in terms of weight if not lighter. I'm more concerned with the spacing and viewablity, and the overall atmosphere created.