>>>>RIT 2010 Offseason Thread-"You have to be a genius to go to RIT"

[Mania]

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Re: >>>>RIT 2010 Offseason Thread-"You have to be a genius to go to RIT"

A bit late on this but, I was speaking to someone in the Athletics department the other day (although not directly connected with the Hockey program) and she informed me that there were two plans being considered:

1) Building a new rink entirely. The primary area under consideration involved replacing part of U lot with the rink. Didn't get too many details on the exact plan.

2) Expanding on the sides of the Ritter to add more seats on a second level. This would extend out into the Simone circle area on the West and towards the Field House on the east. They would also be trying to touch up the existing parts of the arena, replace benches with actual seats, etc.

She didn't think that they were at a point where one plan was being strongly considered over the other, but mentioned that improving our Hockey facilities is something that the Board of Trustees wants to do sooner rather than later.

If it came down to getting #2 soon or #1 and waiting longer I would go with #1 any day. I feel like #2 is only taking care of the seating problem...but there are are more problems than that. We need a bigger sheet of ice. We need more bathrooms. A bigger concession stand would be nice. Also if you're going to add that many seats we'll probably need another entrance, which I guess isn't too difficult. After a while you're going to want upgrade some other areas as well.

It seems like Option 2 is a temporary solution to a long term problem. There are probably more problems than what I mentioned too. If we're going to take the time to make the rink bigger we might as well just save up a few extra bucks and build a new one.

 

[LtPowers]

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Another interesting thing is shorthanded icing...although it makes sense I'm not sure if this would be good or bad:

If it was really all that much of a "reward" to be able to ice the puck on the PK, wouldn't teams be taking intentional penalties left and right?


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[LtPowers]

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I personally can't stand ties but I can see both sides of the issue.

I've never understood the problem with ties.


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[RITShockSquad]

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Just something to make everyone laugh a little today...

While I do think Canisius would highly benefit from an on-campus rink, this article makes it sound like that is the only thing holding them back when it comes to recruiting...I disagree.

http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/05/11/1047554/gleason-colleges-pass-up-shot.html

The writer has some valid points about why hasn't a Buffalo school committed more to a hockey program. Unfortunately, I don't think he has a full understanding of college hockey. He makes mention of Canisius being able to duplicate RIT's success since they are in the same conference, but then knocks Niagara for "contracting the program" by joining the AHA. It doesn't really make sense. And the Miami-Canisius comparison shows not only a lack of understanding about college hockey but little knowledge on Miami University itself.

 

[cplinford]

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Re: >>>>RIT 2010 Offseason Thread-"You have to be a genius to go to RIT"

The explanation from our esteemed editor is that they may be leaning toward allowing it everywhere or at least being less strict about it.

Beyond stupid

There was also something in there about kicking pucks into the net. I don't remember the gist of it but the only acceptable change there (in my mind) would be to disallow all goals off offensive players skates to eliminate gray areas of what is and isn't a kicking motion. Especially since replay/reviews is not as prevalent in college hockey as it is in the pros.

There is very good reason kicking the puck into the isn't allowed... you're wearing a deadly weapon on your foot.

 

[TigerFan86-87]

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Beyond stupid.

Agreed

There was also something in there about kicking pucks into the net. I don't remember the gist of it but the only acceptable change there (in my mind) would be to disallow all goals off offensive players skates to eliminate gray areas of what is and isn't a kicking motion. Especially since replay/reviews is not as prevalent in college hockey as it is in the pros.

It sounded like they were considering allowing all pucks off skates to be allowed. I'm guessing (or at least hoping) that one doesn't gain much traction. But if it was proposed by so-called "iconic" coaches, you just never know. I can't imagine what the rationale behind that could be.
That one is Beyond Beyond Stupid.

There is very good reason kicking the puck into the net isn't allowed... you're wearing a deadly weapon on your foot.

No, that's why you're not allowed to step on your opponents.
The game isn't soccer on ice, it is meant to be played into the net with sticks, not hands or skates.

 

[cplinford]

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No, that's why you're not allowed to step on your opponents.
The game isn't soccer on ice, it is meant to be played into the net with sticks, not hands or skates.

Playing pucks off your skates is a key skill that's why most players warm up playing soccer. I wasn't trying to be funny Kicking at another player is a huge no no. If anyone did it in the NHL you'd see a full on ice brawl. Image a puck in the crease with everyone crashing, the goalie on his stomach and everyone standing around kicking at it. Allowing pucks to be kicked in would only encourage this

 

[Ed Trefzger]

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I thought that was you???

Our executive editor is Todd D. Milewski, who officially took over the position early in 2010.

I have never been the editor, esteemed or otherwise.

 

[Ed Trefzger]

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Throwing pucks and kicking at them with skates sounds like a horrible idea to me.

 

[Russell Jaslow]

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Throwing pucks and kicking at them with skates sounds like a horrible idea to me.

Team handball, soccer, and hockey all rolled into one.

We just invented a new sport!

Allow fighting, and we can take on the UFC.

 

[komey1]

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Re: >>>>RIT 2010 Offseason Thread-"You have to be a genius to go to RIT"

UNO released their schedule so we can make a minor update.

So RIT is playing St. Cloud first? Interesting. Or is this a shootout thing where no matter what RIT would be playing St. Cloud and UNO.

And is UNO ready to relive the "worst night in the program's history"?

 

[Tom Naeger]

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And is UNO ready to relive the "worst night in the program's history"?

What is the over under on how long it will take Lerchie to get kicked out of the press conference???

An Ed your are most certainly esteemed, esteemed what we are not sure...

 

[Russell Jaslow]

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What is the over under on how long it will take Lerchie to get kicked out of the press conference???

By far the best story us media folks banter around when we're in a bar!

 

[XCTiger]

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So RIT is playing St. Cloud first? Interesting. Or is this a shootout thing where no matter what RIT would be playing St. Cloud and UNO.

And is UNO ready to relive the "worst night in the program's history"?

From the UNO Website schedule announcement"

"The Mavericks will open the season with the annual Mutual of Omaha Stampede. UNO will face Clarkson University in the opener and 2010 Frozen Four participant RIT in the second game. The Stampede will be staged as a “classic” with opponents predetermined before the opening face-off. St. Cloud State of the WCHA will be the fourth participant."

Looks like The Tigers will face St Cloud, and then UNO on the second night.

 

[Ed Trefzger]

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By far the best story us media folks banter around when we're in a bar!

Which is saying something, given how many stories we have after all these years!

 

[LtPowers]

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And is UNO ready to relive the "worst night in the program's history"?

I don't think I'm familiar with this one.


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[erickuzniar]

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I don't think I'm familiar with this one.
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I'm going off of memory so kill me if i have some details wrong.....1998-99 season. RIT DIII, highly ranked all year, team finished 27-3-2. Tons of talent on that team. Went to Frozen Four at Norwich.....Welllllll earlier in that year they had two games at UNO and won both games. It was AWESOME listening to WITR and the guys broadcasting the games. Staerker scoring breakaways and Jamie Morris standing on his head. Sue and I were screaming like mad people with excitement listening to those wins from our living room. UNO coach mentioned prior to the first game that a loss would be the worst night in the history of their young hockey program. Well after the second game, Lerchie got the best of the coach when interviewing the coach and can fill in more details than i can since my memory is shot...

 

[sammich824]

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"UNO will face Clarkson University in the opener and 2010 Frozen Four participant RIT in the second game."

So UNO is going to play plain old Clarkson and Frozen Four participant RIT? This part just looked so good I had to see it again!

 

[Mania]

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"UNO will face Clarkson University in the opener and 2010-2011 Frozen Four participant RIT in the second game."

Fixed it

 

[Tom Naeger]

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I'm going off of memory so kill me if i have some details wrong.....1998-99 season. RIT DIII, highly ranked all year, team finished 27-3-2. Tons of talent on that team. Went to Frozen Four at Norwich.....Welllllll earlier in that year they had two games at UNO and won both games. It was AWESOME listening to WITR and the guys broadcasting the games. Staerker scoring breakaways and Jamie Morris standing on his head. Sue and I were screaming like mad people with excitement listening to those wins from our living room. UNO coach mentioned prior to the first game that a loss would be the worst night in the history of their young hockey program. Well after the second game, Lerchie got the best of the coach when interviewing the coach and can fill in more details than i can since my memory is shot...

Close, but I think the UNO coach actually was quoted as saying "This is the worst night in my program's history." after the first night loss to RIT.

So after RIT beat them the next night our esteemed and always personable Chris Lerch asked the coach something like "Last night you said this was the worst lost in program history, where does this one rank?"

He was thrown out of the press conference. And we where never more proud of him