Re: PC - A new start and a new venue
39 years ago this weekend, when I was a young, unattached, and adventuresome RPI alumnus and when the ECAC was an unwieldy aggregation of 17 teams, 8 of which made the playoffs, I took the train from Philadelphia to Providence to watch RPI play Providence College in the final game of the season. RPI had languished in the lower part of the standings most of the year, but had mounted a four-game winning streak and was in position to squeak into the playoffs if they could win that final game.
I got to Providence with absolutely no idea what the name of the Friars’ rink was or where it was located in relation to the train station, but after asking around, I was directed to go to a nearby bus stop and wait for the Smith St. bus, which would take me close to the campus. I remember the bus went toward the picturesque Rhode Island Capitol building and then veered off to the left. Other passengers alerted me when the bus got to the stop closest to the campus and I eventually found my way to Schneider Arena in plenty of time for the game.
I remember the trip fondly, except for the part between the opening faceoff and the final buzzer, during which RPI got hammered, 7-2. I remember Schneider Arena as a nice, new facility – at least, it was a lot newer than the RPI Field House.
I note that the title of this thread refers to a new start and a “new venue.” What does "new venue" refer to? Has Providence College abandoned Schneider Arena in favor of another home rink?
39 years ago this weekend, when I was a young, unattached, and adventuresome RPI alumnus and when the ECAC was an unwieldy aggregation of 17 teams, 8 of which made the playoffs, I took the train from Philadelphia to Providence to watch RPI play Providence College in the final game of the season. RPI had languished in the lower part of the standings most of the year, but had mounted a four-game winning streak and was in position to squeak into the playoffs if they could win that final game.
I got to Providence with absolutely no idea what the name of the Friars’ rink was or where it was located in relation to the train station, but after asking around, I was directed to go to a nearby bus stop and wait for the Smith St. bus, which would take me close to the campus. I remember the bus went toward the picturesque Rhode Island Capitol building and then veered off to the left. Other passengers alerted me when the bus got to the stop closest to the campus and I eventually found my way to Schneider Arena in plenty of time for the game.
I remember the trip fondly, except for the part between the opening faceoff and the final buzzer, during which RPI got hammered, 7-2. I remember Schneider Arena as a nice, new facility – at least, it was a lot newer than the RPI Field House.
I note that the title of this thread refers to a new start and a “new venue.” What does "new venue" refer to? Has Providence College abandoned Schneider Arena in favor of another home rink?
