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Ohio State U. ( 2009-2010 )

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A couple of thoughts on attendance.

When the Schott opened, and for the next several years, attendance was great with 5 to 6 K per game. There were a lot of good feelings about the team and growth of the program.

All one has to do is look at the last several years and the losing records coming after pre-season hype. This team has not met expectations for some time, and that statement has nothing to do with whether those expectations were too high. They just weren't met.

Also, the last two years the home record has been abysmal. Last night was the first win at the Schott this season.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the attendance that two, strong winning seasons won't cure, season's where they meet or exceed expectations. They had a chance to do that last year, but Boston U destroyed it in the first period.

I live near Cincy and Oxford and one only needs to look at the U. of Cincy football program. It's been years since they had two sell outs in a row, or even a single sell out in some seasons. This year they are the hottest ticket in the area. It's all about winning.

When OSU puts a winning product on the ice consistently the attendance will take care of itself. Right now they aren't doing that.
 
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BuckeyeHockey said:
So I was just curious about the difference between the goalies (or maybe it's the difference between Friday and Saturday nights) Here are the numbers.

Carlson is 0-5 with a 2.6 GAA and a .9272 save %. He has allowed 13 goals in 5 games and the Bucks have scored a total of FIVE goals for him. He's faced 165 shots and made 30 or more saves in 4 out of 5 games, and in the 1 other game he saved 28.

Heeter is 4-1 with a 2.2 GAA and a .9225 save %. He has allowed 11 goals in 5 games and the Bucks have scored a total of ELEVEN goals for him. He has faced 142 shots and has only made more than 30 saves in 1 game. His lowest amount of saves was last night when he had 18.

So what this tells me is that our team has 2 pretty solid goalies and we play very inconsistently consistent in front of them if that makes any sense at all. Maybe Dustin should ask Markell if he can play Saturday's game this week so that he could get a win.
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Looking at your post it looks like Markell is running into the dilemma Red dealt with last year. Is it a Fri vs Sat thing or does the team play with more confidence for one goalie over the other?
 
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masquedman said:
Looking at your post it looks like Markell is running into the dilemma Red dealt with last year. Is it a Fri vs Sat thing or does the team play with more confidence for one goalie over the other?
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UM didn't have confidence in Sauer, Red saw the light and benched Sauer for most for of the last half of the season. Buckeyes seem to play equal for Heeter and Dusty.

I still think last nights attendance should be partially over looked. Hillard, Westerville, Olentangy all had playoff games last night, plus Blue Jackets were home. Buckeye hockey takes a backseat to those for many people. Still, should have 1800 students alone.
 
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This past WE, Huntington park opened it's doors and had a happy hour(s). The plan was come, drink, watch the OSU/PSU game and then walk across the street for the Blue Jackets. Schott could charge $3.00 cover, have $3.00 drinks, food at a discount, watch Iowa/OSU then hockey. Just a thought.
 
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Thought the boys showed alot of heart Sat night. Have to find a way to improve Friday nights.
 
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UMICHhockeyRULZ said:
That's suckeye hockey for ya!
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Go and talk about your own team stay away from here. Does it make you feel better about yourself after getting swept by miami coming on here picking on the buckeyes attendance?
 
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tic tac toe said:
Buckeyes seem to play equal for Heeter and Dusty.
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except all those stats I posted would make you think otherwise. They have scored almost 3x as many goals for Heeter has they have for Dustin in the same amount of games and have given up more than 30 shtos every game Dustin played, and only gave up 30 shots in 1 or 2 of Heeters game. Maybe these numbers will even out but their Save % is nearly equal and their GAA is very close but Dustin is 0-5 and Heeter is 4-1.
 
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klbaum1077 said:
Go and talk about your own team stay away from here. Does it make you feel better about yourself after getting swept by miami coming on here picking on the buckeyes attendance?
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I am not happy with the red-hen nation sweeping us at home however they are the #1 team in the nation for a reason. That doesn't excuse their repulsive display Saturday night though.
 
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Getting to the game Sat night will be interesting with the FB game at 330 for the Rose Bowl. I will just be walking over to the Schott from the Shoe. Anyone just coming down for hockey not sure where you'll park. Would be nice if the Marketing Dept would mention the hockey game during the FB game.
 
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UMICHhockeyRULZ said:
I am not happy with the red-hen nation sweeping us at home however they are the #1 team in the nation for a reason. That doesn't excuse their repulsive display Saturday night though.
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haha. sorry to thread jack bucks, but you must be talking about michigans "repulsive" display correct? just have to clarify.
 
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OSUmab said:
Getting to the game Sat night will be interesting with the FB game at 330 for the Rose Bowl. I will just be walking over to the Schott from the Shoe. Anyone just coming down for hockey not sure where you'll park. Would be nice if the Marketing Dept would mention the hockey game during the FB game.
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They changed the game time to 8:05 so people can get some parking spots when the football crowd leaves. I am hoping to be in the Shoe for the football game wont know untill thursday.
 
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Draighlicht said:
Scoring more goals than Michigan is repulsive?:D
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Actually yes it is but I was referring to Michigan's play Saturday night.





mcfarljd said:
haha. sorry to thread jack bucks, but you must be talking about michigans "repulsive" display correct? just have to clarify.
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Yes, Miami is good but that doesn't give Michigan any excuse to be swept at home.
 
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Draighlicht said:
A couple of thoughts on attendance.

When the Schott opened, and for the next several years, attendance was great with 5 to 6 K per game. There were a lot of good feelings about the team and growth of the program.
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Still part of the 5-6k a game were due to the new facility effect. Any new building draws people just because it's the new place to go. Look at the Columbus Clippers, in 2008, lousy team, place over half empty most nights in the old park. They get a new yard, field a last place team and the place packed most nights. Same with the Blue Jackets, people came out in droves to see a bad team the first 2-3 years. Now good, tonight's game not sold...against Detroit. Never would have happened in 2000.

Still, more wins would create more people.
 
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I contacted WOSU about their lack of hockey coverage. Two station, you think they could afford 4-5 hours a week for the games. I can't believe the regular programing has a much higher audiance. The response:

This year WOSU is not broadcasting hockey on-air, rather we are web- streaming the hockey games. Unfortunately, hockey broadcast simply don’t garner a substantial audience for us, but recognizing there is a small but loyal fan base we continue to contract to webstream the games. Unfortunately, OSU is currently experience some technical issues with their streaming services which impacted WOSU’s streaming services this past week and continue to do so. Both WOSU’s and OSU’s IT staff are working as quickly as possible to get the services corrected.



Best,
Alysia Gobert-Smith
Audience Advocate
WOSU Public Media
614-688-4355
 
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