Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

[Jimjamesak]

So let's recap:

- Worst Record In College Hockey
- Last In Scoring Offense
- Last In PP Percentage
- Missed Playoffs
- 3rd straight 10th Place Finish
- 10 years without the Governor's Cup

Let me repeat that one: 10 YEARS.

Essentially, this incoming class better be the best class ever or the program is gone.

 

[UAFIceAngel]

So let's recap:

- Worst Record In College Hockey
- Last In Scoring Offense
- Last In PP Percentage
- Missed Playoffs
- 3rd straight 10th Place Finish
- 10 years without the Governor's Cup

Let me repeat that one: 10 YEARS.

Essentially, this incoming class better be the best class ever or the program is gone.

BUT YOU GOT THE TRIVIA RIGHT! That’s something, yeah?!

 

[Alaska Hockey]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

So let's recap:

- Worst Record In College Hockey
- Last In Scoring Offense
- Last In PP Percentage
- Missed Playoffs
- 3rd straight 10th Place Finish
- 10 years without the Governor's Cup

Let me repeat that one: 10 YEARS.

Essentially, this incoming class better be the best class ever or the program is gone.

Your meds are not working......just sayin...

 

[Suze]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

So let's recap:

- Worst Record In College Hockey
- Last In Scoring Offense
- Last In PP Percentage
- Missed Playoffs
- 3rd straight 10th Place Finish
- 10 years without the Governor's Cup

Let me repeat that one: 10 YEARS.

Essentially, this incoming class better be the best class ever or the program is gone.

On paper, the incoming glass looks better than what we've seen in quite some time. Hopefully they don't read your post and change their mind.

Our latest recruit is his teams C0-MVP:
https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/nanaimo-clippers-choose-co-mvps-as-bchls-regular-season-ends/

 

[Seawolf Fan]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

Jimjamesak/Woody?
Hard to tell the difference.
They both do all they can to better the program. NOT!

 

[Seawolf Fan]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

And how about cleaning up your post to reflect the years we were cheated out of the cup.
I'm anxiously awaiting how you put a negative spin on that.
Or are you and Woody just doing your best to be as negative as possible?
Wow what a fan!

 

[JohnsonsJerseys]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

Ooops, sorry, I thought I was in the "Summary of Michigan Tech in the 2000s" thread. Been there, done that, it's not fun. Tech averaged 8 wins per season from 1998 to 2011 culminating with consecutive seasons of 6, 5 and 4 wins each 2008-11. On the upside, Tech is also proof you can turn things around.
Ryan

 

[AKSWF]

Ooops, sorry, I thought I was in the "Summary of Michigan Tech in the 2000s" thread. Been there, done that, it's not fun. Tech averaged 8 wins per season from 1998 to 2011 culminating with consecutive seasons of 6, 5 and 4 wins each 2008-11. On the upside, Tech is also proof you can turn things around.
Ryan

At this point I'd settle to be like Lake State who has a good winning season like every five years.

 

[UAFIceAngel]

Ooops, sorry, I thought I was in the "Summary of Michigan Tech in the 2000s" thread. Been there, done that, it's not fun. Tech averaged 8 wins per season from 1998 to 2011 culminating with consecutive seasons of 6, 5 and 4 wins each 2008-11. On the upside, Tech is also proof you can turn things around.
Ryan

Tech didn’t face the budget issues that heavily impacts recruiting and general interest like UAA and UAF have. When the government keeps cutting the funding and there is immense uncertainty that there will be a program, how can anyone even attempt to turn things around?

UAA is better than their record showed. Both Alaska teams had off nights this season and the Nanooks were able to get some good wins that kept their season alive. But both need to improve ASAP.

 

[JohnsonsJerseys]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

Tech didn’t face the budget issues that heavily impacts recruiting and general interest like UAA and UAF have.

I would disagree. The lack of money wasn't a huge public discussion like the AK state budget talks are, but there wasn't much money being spent on Tech hockey during those years. In fact at one point, it was discussed dropping the program down to Div II/III so they could cut spending and hopefully be more competitive.
Ryan

 

[Jimjamesak]

I would disagree. The lack of money wasn't a huge public discussion like the AK state budget talks are, but there wasn't much money being spent on Tech hockey during those years. In fact at one point, it was discussed dropping the program down to Div II/III so they could cut spending and hopefully be more competitive.
Ryan

And that’s what I’m getting at. This budget crisis isn’t going to be a one year thing, we have 3 years left with Dumbleavy and friends, and if hockey continues to underperform it becomes a brighter and brighter target for the axe. There is a window to show improvement but it’s literally next season, it’s make or break for real. That’s why I say this incoming class better be the real deal or it’s over.

 

[davyd83]

And that’s what I’m getting at. This budget crisis isn’t going to be a one year thing, we have 3 years left with Dumbleavy and friends, and if hockey continues to underperform it becomes a brighter and brighter target for the axe. There is a window to show improvement but it’s literally next season, it’s make or break for real. That’s why I say this incoming class better be the real deal or it’s over.

The problem is that this year’s junior & senior classes were both heavily affected by the first death threat against the Alaska programs. And now that you’re on the chopping block again, don’t look for blue chippers lining up for a seat at Sully.

 

[Jimjamesak]

The problem is that this year’s junior & senior classes were both heavily affected by the first death threat against the Alaska programs. And now that you’re on the chopping block again, don’t look for blue chippers lining up for a seat at Sully.

They’re not looking for blue chippers, they’re looking for kids to play in the WCHA.

 

[Seawolf Fan]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

Tech didn’t face the budget issues that heavily impacts recruiting and general interest like UAA and UAF have. When the government keeps cutting the funding and there is immense uncertainty that there will be a program, how can anyone even attempt to turn things around?

UAA is better than their record showed. Both Alaska teams had off nights this season and the Nanooks were able to get some good wins that kept their season alive. But both need to improve ASAP.

An excellent post Ice.

 

[UAFIceAngel]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

An excellent post Ice.

Don't get me wrong, if it ultimately comes down to you or us, then I will push until the end for Nanook hockey.

But...I enjoy our rivalry, I enjoy the smack talk and plus I know there are die hard Seawolf fans who would be devastated if the program folded, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Not even UAA fans.

 

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

Don't get me wrong, if it ultimately comes down to you or us, then I will push until the end for Nanook hockey.

But...I enjoy our rivalry, I enjoy the smack talk and plus I know there are die hard Seawolf fans who would be devastated if the program folded, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Not even UAA fans.

There are a lot of non-AK people who enjoy the rivalry. I enjoy reading the smack comments. Governor’s Cup SOGs is my favorite pick ‘em bonus question

 

[Alaska Hockey]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

They’re not looking for blue chippers, they’re looking for kids to play in the WCHA.

Grinders it will be.

 

[Alaska Hockey]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

The problem is that this year’s junior & senior classes were both heavily affected by the first death threat against the Alaska programs. And now that you’re on the chopping block again, don’t look for blue chippers lining up for a seat at Sully.

Some think that is not a problem, It's is just bad coachng.

Some "fans" have asked for every coaches head since kevin.

 

[Alaska Hockey]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

Don't get me wrong, if it ultimately comes down to you or us, then I will push until the end for Nanook hockey.

"woles ace in the hole if it get's down to one....... The House Cobb built........ It's a Great Day to be a Seawolf. ninty something to sixty something.

 

[aparch]

Re: Official 2019 UAA Offseason Thread: What Are Playoffs?

So, who do I have to contact at UAA to have one of those sexy green jerseys appear in my mailbox?