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Minnesota Cup

Re: Minnesota Cup

Runninwiththedogs said:
Lol.

Are we really pretending that schools are going to replace the Final Five revenue with this "tournament?"
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Who said it would replace it? It was said it would help offset the loss. Comprehension not your bag?

How many other non-conference home games are going to send teams home with a check?

From a recruiting stand point it will not be dynamite for any one team involved. However, I think it is good for all of the Minnesota D-1 programs collectively. The tournament will help showcase all of the programs and keep them highly visible to our home grown talent.
 
Bronzebacks said:
Who said it would replace it? It was said it would help offset the loss. Comprehension not your bag?

How many other non-conference home games are going to send teams home with a check?

From a recruiting stand point it will not be dynamite for any one team involved. However, I think it is good for all of the Minnesota D-1 programs collectively. The tournament will help showcase all of the programs and keep them highly visible to our home grown talent.
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Very well said. It isn't perfect for any party, but it's something. As a Gopher fan I hope we travel to the other schools, even if it is a little less frequently.

Also, any thoughts on making the Championship game of this tourney part of Hockey Day? That might allow us to have some different teams playing on that day and might bring in some more revenue for the teams.
 
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It would mess with scheduling, seeming the Wild would be playing there that evening. But it isn't a bad idea.
 
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Plus the chance of the Gophers not being on Hockey Day Minnesota might cause some FSN people to have a coronary.
 
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ScoobyDoo said:
Yes. No one is happier that Penn State started hockey. No one. In fact he busted up the Showcase prior to Penn State adding hockey because Ohio State wasn't included.
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That's the part that sucked, I really liked watching the college hockey showcase showcase because you could see Michigan and Michigan State play.
 
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Dalangalang said:
You also have to factor in the sponsorship deals that will be in place for this event. Do we really think this thing is going to be called the Minnesota Cup? Not a chance! Some Minnesota company (Target, Best Buy, 3M, TCF, etc) will pony up some $ to host this. Plus there will be TV $.
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And Concession money (BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
 
Re: Minnesota Cup

Bronzebacks said:
Who said it would replace it? It was said it would help offset the loss. Comprehension not your bag?

How many other non-conference home games are going to send teams home with a check?

From a recruiting stand point it will not be dynamite for any one team involved. However, I think it is good for all of the Minnesota D-1 programs collectively. The tournament will help showcase all of the programs and keep them highly visible to our home grown talent.
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Go ahead and stick your head in the sand. If your program isn't visible now, playing a single game *possibly* against the Gophers isn't going to change that. They sure as heck won't be visible in the years when they're playing the early game against MSUM or Bemidji (I'm going to assume the tournament won't be organized such that conference opponents would be scheduled to play each other on the first day, but that may be an unsafe assumption.)

I'm laughing my azz off at anyone who thinks schools are going to walk away with equal checks.

I love the Pavlovian response I get from certain posters. They see I've posted, don't bother to read what I've written, and start yapping like little rabid dogs. It's good to be the queen.
 
Runninwiththedogs said:
Go ahead and stick your head in the sand. If your program isn't visible now, playing a single game *possibly* against the Gophers isn't going to change that. They sure as heck won't be visible in the years when they're playing the early game against MSUM or Bemidji (I'm going to assume the tournament won't be organized such that conference opponents would be scheduled to play each other on the first day, but that may be an unsafe assumption.)

I'm laughing my azz off at anyone who thinks schools are going to walk away with equal checks.

I love the Pavlovian response I get from certain posters. They see I've posted, don't bother to read what I've written, and start yapping like little rabid dogs. It's good to be the queen.
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And we're all laughing at your stupid azz :)
 
Re: Minnesota Cup

So as of today the state of Minnesota will have five teams in this tourney but tomorrow we possibly could have six teams in this tourney?
 
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First off, it'll NEVER happen on Hockey Day Minnesota, what if the Gophers are playing for third? Plus IF this thing gets good TV ratings why not have them as two separate entities. Would make more sense on Hockey Day to show Gophers on FSN against a non-conference opponent... Like hey, how about another Minnesota team?

I think we'll see a SLIVER of F5 money from this. Beersong's numers are generous and I don't think you'll be able to sell many tickets for individual games... Probably either a day pass or a whole thing pass. I'd suggest every year the two not playing (if Moorehead joins) could schedule a non-conference series to be played early but they won't wanna split up the pie with two more teams.

And wow... We're only on page 4 of this thread and I have already found two posters who make RwD look smart and articulate. Congrats hon, you're only shooting for the bronze and at this rate you may not even medal.
 
SCSU Euro said:
First off, it'll NEVER happen on Hockey Day Minnesota, what if the Gophers are playing for third? Plus IF this thing gets good TV ratings why not have them as two separate entities. Would make more sense on Hockey Day to show Gophers on FSN against a non-conference opponent... Like hey, how about another Minnesota team?

I think we'll see a SLIVER of F5 money from this. Beersong's numers are generous and I don't think you'll be able to sell many tickets for individual games... Probably either a day pass or a whole thing pass. I'd suggest every year the two not playing (if Moorehead joins) could schedule a non-conference series to be played early but they won't wanna split up the pie with two more teams.

And wow... We're only on page 4 of this thread and I have already found two posters who make RwD look smart and articulate. Congrats hon, you're only shooting for the bronze and at this rate you may not even medal.
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The Hockey Day comment was just a random thought. I agree though, not likely. Would like to see it though.

As for the finances, the schools wouldn't agree to it if it didn't make sense financially. So, it has to be of some financial benefit to these schools IMO.
 
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4four4 said:
If he believes this would not get done I highly doubt he would be stupid enough to come out and say MSU Moorhead hockey is close.
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Dude. We are making fun of a typo. Calm down.

SCSU Euro said:
First off, it'll NEVER happen on Hockey Day Minnesota, what if the Gophers are playing for third? Plus IF this thing gets good TV ratings why not have them as two separate entities. Would make more sense on Hockey Day to show Gophers on FSN against a non-conference opponent... Like hey, how about another Minnesota team?

I think we'll see a SLIVER of F5 money from this. Beersong's numers are generous and I don't think you'll be able to sell many tickets for individual games... Probably either a day pass or a whole thing pass. I'd suggest every year the two not playing (if Moorehead joins) could schedule a non-conference series to be played early but they won't wanna split up the pie with two more teams.

And wow... We're only on page 4 of this thread and I have already found two posters who make RwD look smart and articulate. Congrats hon, you're only shooting for the bronze and at this rate you may not even medal.
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I only need one person to post to illustrate I am smart and articulate: myself. But, there are legions of posters who provide additional contrast that highlights my attributes.
 
Re: Minnesota Cup

SCSU Euro said:
First off, it'll NEVER happen on Hockey Day Minnesota, what if the Gophers are playing for third? Plus IF this thing gets good TV ratings why not have them as two separate entities. Would make more sense on Hockey Day to show Gophers on FSN against a non-conference opponent... Like hey, how about another Minnesota team?

I think we'll see a SLIVER of F5 money from this. Beersong's numers are generous and I don't think you'll be able to sell many tickets for individual games... Probably either a day pass or a whole thing pass. I'd suggest every year the two not playing (if Moorehead joins) could schedule a non-conference series to be played early but they won't wanna split up the pie with two more teams.

And wow... We're only on page 4 of this thread and I have already found two posters who make RwD look smart and articulate. Congrats hon, you're only shooting for the bronze and at this rate you may not even medal.
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Impossible. ;)
 
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GAME 1: Team A (Previous champion) VS. Team D (Previously left out)

GAME 2: Team B (Last year's runner up) VS. Team C (Last year's third place)

GAME 3: Loser game 1 VS. Loser game 2 - Loser of game 3 is out the next year

GAME 4: Winner game 1 VS. Winner game 2


Year 1 could be:
Minnesota VS. St. Cloud
Minnesota Duluth VS. Bemidji/Mankato

Or it could be based on conference standings of the year prior to the first year.

The Minnesota - SCSU game would be a pretty good first round game to get fans into the gates and stay (full event pass or Day 1 and Day 2 passes) for the late game. Plus, Minnesota would want to claim to be the first to play in this tournament because they are so darn arrogant... :P

OBVIOUSLY this will never happen though because if Minnesota ever lost both games the world as we know it would crumble and this tourney would be ended before the Championship game as the Gophers would not be allowed in the next year's tourney... It's just how I feel is the best way to hold a tournament like this, I mean if it's on a rotation then there's always the possibility that the previous champion won't play to defend the title (Unless Minnesota wins it...).
 
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JDUBBS1280 said:
Maturi said their aim is 20 home games, but two of the MN Cup games the Gophers play in will count towards the 20 home games. They won't be hosting the Mariucci Classic anymore.

So, with 10 conference home games plus the 2 MN Cup games the Gophers play in, that's 12 home games. Add the 10 conference road games and we're up to 22 games (12 home and 10 road). Assuming they play 34 games, that would leave 4 additional home series to schedule and 3 additional road series to schedule.
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Your numbers are off here. It wouldn't be 3 additional non-conference road series, it would be 2 non-conference road series. Your scenario has them playing 36 games. Not 34.

10 BTHC home Games
10 BTHC road Games
2 "MN Cup" Games
8 non-conference home games at Mariucci
4 non-conference road games

34 total games. 18 at Mariucci, 2 at XCel, 14 on the road.
 
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