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NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
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And it has all the credibility of Sid Hartman. I'm slightly funnier though.
UMDbulldogs#1
Finally
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
Only if Bruce McLeod retires tomorrow.
Only if Bruce McLeod retires tomorrow.
Dirty
#BanBiddy
UMDbulldogs#1
Finally
Why? There's a lot of talk on here about the NCHC being "elite," but what does that even mean? Are we talking quality of hockey? Because there's no denying that the NCHC schools are among the tops in the NCAA in attendance; that's just pure numbers. So either...
A. They are elite and that's why they draw fans. In which case they'll still do well in their 10-game non-conference schedule, so even in a bad year, most NCHC schools will finish .500 or better. Or...
B. They are not elite. In which case you have to acknowledge that the NCHC programs have better-than-average fan support, irrespective of whether they are playing elite hockey.
Either way, the only way the NCHC fails is if fan support dwindles. And there's zero evidence to support that happening anytime soon.
And I suppose even if some teams do end up perennial bottom-feeders, and their fan support drops, then that'll be the time the conference feels compelled to expand. Which seems to be what we all want anyways.
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Related maybe, I may be getting dragged to Kentucky this summer, someplace I never envisioned myself living. Nearest college hockey: Miami (conveniently, a future conference opponent).
So I checked today... And I didn't realize this was possible. They were SOLD OUT of season tickets for this year. Can that be correct, anybody?
Related maybe, I may be getting dragged to Kentucky this summer, someplace I never envisioned myself living. Nearest college hockey: Miami (conveniently, a future conference opponent).
So I checked today... And I didn't realize this was possible. They were SOLD OUT of season tickets for this year. Can that be correct, anybody?
duper
Well-known member
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That sounds quite possible. Those guys really support their teams, especially in good years. They have a really nice, pretty new facility that is a good place to check out a game, and they are pretty consistently putting a quality team on the ice. They do a lot of little things to foster school spirit (hiring a head coach who played for Miami, and also coached for Gwozdecky). The MU sports fans I know are pretty proud of being the Cradle of Coaches, with a ridiculous number of people who have coached there in various sports head coaching at top levels. Gwoz is actually the only hockey coach enshrined, but yeah, the short answer is that it does sound possible to me that season tickets sold out this year.
dggoddard
New member
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
I was very lucky to get in for DU's opening game there.
3,200 seat arena and 500+ student section. Very possible.
I was very lucky to get in for DU's opening game there.
MUnRPI
New member
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
It's a multi-year waiting list for season tickets.
It's a multi-year waiting list for season tickets.
MUhawks628
Love & Honor
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
Which of course can be circumvented with a four figure donation to the Red and White Club!
I was told 3+ years when I put my name down this time last year.
Which of course can be circumvented with a four figure donation to the Red and White Club!
I was told 3+ years when I put my name down this time last year.
bronconick
Yep, still here
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
They might have been able to add a few more seats, but it's a pretty good size when you consider that Oxford's non-Miami population is about 7,000. A 5k seat arena would require a continuous draw from Cincinnati for season tickets, I'd guess.
They might have been able to add a few more seats, but it's a pretty good size when you consider that Oxford's non-Miami population is about 7,000. A 5k seat arena would require a continuous draw from Cincinnati for season tickets, I'd guess.
MUhawks628
Love & Honor
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
We could probably still sell out on a regular basis at 4,000, but overall it's a good size. Oxford's population is only ~22,000 (15,000 students) and with our alumni are pretty well spread out across Cincinnati (1 hr), Columbus (2.5), Cleveland (5) and Chicago (5) we don't have a huge local fan base to tap into.
Edit: What bronconick said ^.^
We could probably still sell out on a regular basis at 4,000, but overall it's a good size. Oxford's population is only ~22,000 (15,000 students) and with our alumni are pretty well spread out across Cincinnati (1 hr), Columbus (2.5), Cleveland (5) and Chicago (5) we don't have a huge local fan base to tap into.
Edit: What bronconick said ^.^
Well crap, that's not good news for Kentucky. Guess there are always single game and scalper tickets.
Maybe it'll get easier once the NCHC fails.
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"Elite" attendance?! I took "elite" to refer to the league's won/lost record, which is purely imagined at this time. We shall see. Of course "elite" could refer to the quality of the athlete-students (vs. student-athletes) recruited in this league, or the "elite" number of league players who sign pro contracts. In any case, the "elite" label allows fans of the league to bask in reflected glory. Enjoy.
"Elite" attendance?! I took "elite" to refer to the league's won/lost record, which is purely imagined at this time. We shall see. Of course "elite" could refer to the quality of the athlete-students (vs. student-athletes) recruited in this league, or the "elite" number of league players who sign pro contracts. In any case, the "elite" label allows fans of the league to bask in reflected glory. Enjoy.
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Not originally excited about this concept. I thought it was a major mistake leaving out SCSU due to walking away from most of Minnesota's phenominally rich recruiting and viewership. We know how that turned out.
I'm warming up to this league. It should be a fun league.
Not originally excited about this concept. I thought it was a major mistake leaving out SCSU due to walking away from most of Minnesota's phenominally rich recruiting and viewership. We know how that turned out.
I'm warming up to this league. It should be a fun league.
FlagDUDE08
Banned
Re: NCHC: The Most Elite Conference in the Country
Wow, someone missed the mark. Even Michael Bay was closer when he made Pearl Harbor!
Wow, someone missed the mark. Even Michael Bay was closer when he made Pearl Harbor!
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My thoughts exactly. Reading comprehension, anybody?
My thoughts exactly. Reading comprehension, anybody?