RIT has been marketing the games with the D&C, channel 13, WHAM, and all three sports radio stations in the market. I'm sure there's room for improvement but it's not like they've done nothing.
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>>>>> RIT TIGERS - Roaring into the postseason <<<<<
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The distances are comparable (excluding the Civic Center Garage), but we all know those bricks on campus generate lots of wind...
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The distances are comparable (excluding the Civic Center Garage), but we all know those bricks on campus generate lots of wind...
Powers &8^]
TigerFan86-87
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You're right, although I will just add that the main parking structure at BCA is attached to the arena via a tunnel. So on horrible weather days you don't actually have to go outside if you don't want to. And even when you do go outside, it's right across the street, not all that far away. I personally choose to park further away at BCA so I can park for free. That walk is similar in distance to the S-Lot to GPC walk. Expectations just seem to be different between going to pro games at a downtown arena versus going to college games at an on-campus arena. There's a decent sized lot within the general vicinity of most frequently attended buildings on this campus with the notable exception of this one, which ironically has the largest capacity for spectator events.
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You're right, although I will just add that the main parking structure at BCA is attached to the arena via a tunnel. So on horrible weather days you don't actually have to go outside if you don't want to. And even when you do go outside, it's right across the street, not all that far away. I personally choose to park further away at BCA so I can park for free. That walk is similar in distance to the S-Lot to GPC walk. Expectations just seem to be different between going to pro games at a downtown arena versus going to college games at an on-campus arena. There's a decent sized lot within the general vicinity of most frequently attended buildings on this campus with the notable exception of this one, which ironically has the largest capacity for spectator events.
TigerFan86-87
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There are too many sports teams in this city, and attendance is generally down for all of them over the last 10 to 20 years (or less for the newer ones). RIT moving to D-I was kind of like the addition of yet another team to the landscape. If folks are spreading their sports entertainment dollars thinner and thinner and or choosing not to attend games anymore at all because of the economy, attracting them to another game in town is an uphill climb. I think their best hope is to piggy-back on the Amerks' fan base to get a few of them with extra bucks to come to GPC on Amerks off nights. You'd think winning them away could be possible since the Amerks / Sabres have been soooo bad for a while now, but the regulars are very loyal and unlikely to leave for the college game. The casual fans probably can't be bothered to entertain another hockey team that... well to be honest... isn't allowed to fight (2008 notwithstanding).
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There are too many sports teams in this city, and attendance is generally down for all of them over the last 10 to 20 years (or less for the newer ones). RIT moving to D-I was kind of like the addition of yet another team to the landscape. If folks are spreading their sports entertainment dollars thinner and thinner and or choosing not to attend games anymore at all because of the economy, attracting them to another game in town is an uphill climb. I think their best hope is to piggy-back on the Amerks' fan base to get a few of them with extra bucks to come to GPC on Amerks off nights. You'd think winning them away could be possible since the Amerks / Sabres have been soooo bad for a while now, but the regulars are very loyal and unlikely to leave for the college game. The casual fans probably can't be bothered to entertain another hockey team that... well to be honest... isn't allowed to fight (2008 notwithstanding).
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Many of the most dedicated Amerks fans I have met have no interest in RIT, small sample size though but maybe others have had the same experience. And maybe the same could be said vice versa, I don't follow the Amerks at all no matter how they are doing. I only go to those games if I get free tickets or it's something friends want to do. I follow RIT, NHL and play hockey so I am a fan of hockey in general but only interested in following 1 local team
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Many of the most dedicated Amerks fans I have met have no interest in RIT, small sample size though but maybe others have had the same experience. And maybe the same could be said vice versa, I don't follow the Amerks at all no matter how they are doing. I only go to those games if I get free tickets or it's something friends want to do. I follow RIT, NHL and play hockey so I am a fan of hockey in general but only interested in following 1 local team
RIT Winters
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I'm much the same. I've been in Rochester for 8 years now and still haven't even gone to an Amerks game. I couldn't care less, and it's too much of a hassle to go downtown anyway. I follow the score of basically every NHL team every night, I play myself 1-2 times a week, and of course I'm at all the RIT games...just can't bring myself to care about the AHL.
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I'm much the same. I've been in Rochester for 8 years now and still haven't even gone to an Amerks game. I couldn't care less, and it's too much of a hassle to go downtown anyway. I follow the score of basically every NHL team every night, I play myself 1-2 times a week, and of course I'm at all the RIT games...just can't bring myself to care about the AHL.
Chris Lerch
Renaissance Man
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Agreed. I watch all kinds of hockey, from High School to the NHL and AHL is the most boring to me. ECHL games are more exciting because most of these guys know this is the highest level they are going to play, and they want to win. AHL used to be that way with veterans who wanted to win a Calder Cup. Now AHL teams are stocked with guys who will not be around long one way or another and organizations that don't focus on winning at that level.
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Agreed. I watch all kinds of hockey, from High School to the NHL and AHL is the most boring to me. ECHL games are more exciting because most of these guys know this is the highest level they are going to play, and they want to win. AHL used to be that way with veterans who wanted to win a Calder Cup. Now AHL teams are stocked with guys who will not be around long one way or another and organizations that don't focus on winning at that level.
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The 10 Hobey Baker finalists have been announced (as of 10 a.m.). RIT's Matt Garbowsky and Robert Morris' Cody Wydo are two of the 10.
http://www.uscho.com/2015/03/19/seven-forwards-among-10-finalists-for-2015-hobey-baker-award/
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The 10 Hobey Baker finalists have been announced (as of 10 a.m.). RIT's Matt Garbowsky and Robert Morris' Cody Wydo are two of the 10.
http://www.uscho.com/2015/03/19/seven-forwards-among-10-finalists-for-2015-hobey-baker-award/
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Vote every day: http://www.hobeybaker.com/awards/the-hobey-baker-memorial-award/vote
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Vote every day: http://www.hobeybaker.com/awards/the-hobey-baker-memorial-award/vote
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A big congratulations to Matt Garbowsky. He's getting some well-deserved recognition for a great season.
I'm surprised by Wydo being on the list, though. As much as I like seeing 2 AHC players in the 10 finalists, it just doesn't make much sense to me. His stats aren't particularly impressive... He had a better year last year and wasn't included then (and wasn't even strongly considered). I guess Robert Morris's record and ranking this year has something to do with it... But Wydo didn't play well against the better OOC teams. He had 1 goal and 3 assist in 6 OOC games, with only 1 point coming in the 4 games against ranked OOC opponents. Of course, there's more to a player than points scored, but Wydo wasn't even a unanimous pick for 1st team all-AHC. That means the AHC coaches couldn't agree on whether or not Wydo is a top 3 forward in AHC, but he's a top 10 player in all of D-I? It just seems like an odd addition to the finalists list. That all being said, he has been a fantastic player over the past 4 years and I wish him all the best (now that he's graduating).
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A big congratulations to Matt Garbowsky. He's getting some well-deserved recognition for a great season.
I'm surprised by Wydo being on the list, though. As much as I like seeing 2 AHC players in the 10 finalists, it just doesn't make much sense to me. His stats aren't particularly impressive... He had a better year last year and wasn't included then (and wasn't even strongly considered). I guess Robert Morris's record and ranking this year has something to do with it... But Wydo didn't play well against the better OOC teams. He had 1 goal and 3 assist in 6 OOC games, with only 1 point coming in the 4 games against ranked OOC opponents. Of course, there's more to a player than points scored, but Wydo wasn't even a unanimous pick for 1st team all-AHC. That means the AHC coaches couldn't agree on whether or not Wydo is a top 3 forward in AHC, but he's a top 10 player in all of D-I? It just seems like an odd addition to the finalists list. That all being said, he has been a fantastic player over the past 4 years and I wish him all the best (now that he's graduating).
Ivan Lennon
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In my humble opinion, having watched the Amerks at their inception (when they essentially put the nail in the coffin of the Royals), the college game is far superior, played with greater intensity and fan involvement.
Moreover. like many followers of the college game, I have no interest in goon tactics. Having watched SLU since 1961 I have only seen a few tussles - most notably this year's end of the game melee at Lynah
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In my humble opinion, having watched the Amerks at their inception (when they essentially put the nail in the coffin of the Royals), the college game is far superior, played with greater intensity and fan involvement.
Moreover. like many followers of the college game, I have no interest in goon tactics. Having watched SLU since 1961 I have only seen a few tussles - most notably this year's end of the game melee at Lynah
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I think Wydo was on everyone's minds from last year when he was snubbed as an entry. I think everyone assumed he would be the Atlantic Hockey finalist. Garbo basically forced his way on with the amazing season he had.
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I think Wydo was on everyone's minds from last year when he was snubbed as an entry. I think everyone assumed he would be the Atlantic Hockey finalist. Garbo basically forced his way on with the amazing season he had.
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Agreed as it seems like that is the only explanation. Even the article announcing him seemed surprised
"Wydo is the only one of the seven forwards on the list that isn’t among the top 10 in scoring. He’s tied for 19th with 41 points and tied for 18th with 19 goals.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/2015/03/19/seven-forwards-among-10-finalists-for-2015-hobey-baker-award/#ixzz3Urjglseh"
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Agreed as it seems like that is the only explanation. Even the article announcing him seemed surprised
"Wydo is the only one of the seven forwards on the list that isn’t among the top 10 in scoring. He’s tied for 19th with 41 points and tied for 18th with 19 goals.
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/2015/03/19/seven-forwards-among-10-finalists-for-2015-hobey-baker-award/#ixzz3Urjglseh"
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Here you go:
Atlantic Hockey Playoffs – Semifinals
Friday, March 20
No. 5 Mercyhurst vs. No. 1 Robert Morris
Dan: Prior to the season, I floated this game as a possibility for Saturday in the league championship, with the Lakers winning it all this year.
But the Colonials are a team on a mission, and I don’t think Mercyhurst is going to be able to come back again if they go down two goals here. RMU advances.
Chris: The Lakers showed a lot of resiliency after a rough end to the regular season and being down late in their third and deciding game at Bentley last weekend.
They’re a dangerous team and will be hard to put away. But Robert Morris is the best team in the league and has proved that over the last 22 weeks.
The best team doesn’t always win, but it gets my pick. Robert Morris wins.
No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology vs. No. 2 Canisius
Dan: I could give you hockey analysis here, or I could just tell you my gut feeling. It’s taken the Tigers three years to get back to Blue Cross Arena for a postseason game,
and with the hometown crowd in their corner, I believe in RIT. Canisius is a very good team, a former champion, and a team that’s proven time and time again that they
know how to win. But I’m picking the orange and black. RIT wins.
Chris: RIT fans love it when I pick against the Tigers, because I’m often wrong (although I picked 63% of games correctly this season). This is a classic matchup between
Canisius’ defense and RIT’s offense and Canisius’ power play vs. RIT’s penalty kill. In the end I think it will come down to goaltending and here the Golden Griffins have the edge.
So be happy, Tiger fans because I’m going with the higher seed. Canisius wins.
Atlantic Hockey Playoffs – Finals
Saturday, March 21
? vs. ?
Dan: The defending champions go for two in a row against the team that calls Brick City home.
In a one-game series, throw the tale of the tape out the window; this one’s going to be fun.
But I’m picking Robert Morris for a second straight year to win it all after watching them lead the conference tape-to-tape and prove deserving of national recognition.
No glass slipper needed this year. RMU wins.
Chris: It’s hard to pick against a team that has been building to this all year. Anything less than a title will seem like a failure to Robert Morris, and I think the Colonials will handle
the pressure and get the job done. Robert Morris wins against either Canisius or RIT.
Not sure how Chris can pick Canisius to win the Friday game but put RIT back into the Saturday game?
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/atlantic-hocke...antic-hockey-picks-march-20-21/#ixzz3UrsfJX2u
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Here you go:
Atlantic Hockey Playoffs – Semifinals
Friday, March 20
No. 5 Mercyhurst vs. No. 1 Robert Morris
Dan: Prior to the season, I floated this game as a possibility for Saturday in the league championship, with the Lakers winning it all this year.
But the Colonials are a team on a mission, and I don’t think Mercyhurst is going to be able to come back again if they go down two goals here. RMU advances.
Chris: The Lakers showed a lot of resiliency after a rough end to the regular season and being down late in their third and deciding game at Bentley last weekend.
They’re a dangerous team and will be hard to put away. But Robert Morris is the best team in the league and has proved that over the last 22 weeks.
The best team doesn’t always win, but it gets my pick. Robert Morris wins.
No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology vs. No. 2 Canisius
Dan: I could give you hockey analysis here, or I could just tell you my gut feeling. It’s taken the Tigers three years to get back to Blue Cross Arena for a postseason game,
and with the hometown crowd in their corner, I believe in RIT. Canisius is a very good team, a former champion, and a team that’s proven time and time again that they
know how to win. But I’m picking the orange and black. RIT wins.
Chris: RIT fans love it when I pick against the Tigers, because I’m often wrong (although I picked 63% of games correctly this season). This is a classic matchup between
Canisius’ defense and RIT’s offense and Canisius’ power play vs. RIT’s penalty kill. In the end I think it will come down to goaltending and here the Golden Griffins have the edge.
So be happy, Tiger fans because I’m going with the higher seed. Canisius wins.
Atlantic Hockey Playoffs – Finals
Saturday, March 21
? vs. ?
Dan: The defending champions go for two in a row against the team that calls Brick City home.
In a one-game series, throw the tale of the tape out the window; this one’s going to be fun.
But I’m picking Robert Morris for a second straight year to win it all after watching them lead the conference tape-to-tape and prove deserving of national recognition.
No glass slipper needed this year. RMU wins.
Chris: It’s hard to pick against a team that has been building to this all year. Anything less than a title will seem like a failure to Robert Morris, and I think the Colonials will handle
the pressure and get the job done. Robert Morris wins against either Canisius or RIT.
Not sure how Chris can pick Canisius to win the Friday game but put RIT back into the Saturday game?
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/atlantic-hocke...antic-hockey-picks-march-20-21/#ixzz3UrsfJX2u
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Technically, the criteria are different.
Powers &8^]
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Technically, the criteria are different.
Powers &8^]
unscarred76
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RIT 4 Canisius 1Here you go:
Atlantic Hockey Playoffs – Semifinals
Friday, March 20
No. 5 Mercyhurst vs. No. 1 Robert Morris
Dan: Prior to the season, I floated this game as a possibility for Saturday in the league championship, with the Lakers winning it all this year.
But the Colonials are a team on a mission, and I don’t think Mercyhurst is going to be able to come back again if they go down two goals here. RMU advances.
Chris: The Lakers showed a lot of resiliency after a rough end to the regular season and being down late in their third and deciding game at Bentley last weekend.
They’re a dangerous team and will be hard to put away. But Robert Morris is the best team in the league and has proved that over the last 22 weeks.
The best team doesn’t always win, but it gets my pick. Robert Morris wins.
No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology vs. No. 2 Canisius
Dan: I could give you hockey analysis here, or I could just tell you my gut feeling. It’s taken the Tigers three years to get back to Blue Cross Arena for a postseason game,
and with the hometown crowd in their corner, I believe in RIT. Canisius is a very good team, a former champion, and a team that’s proven time and time again that they
know how to win. But I’m picking the orange and black. RIT wins.
Chris: RIT fans love it when I pick against the Tigers, because I’m often wrong (although I picked 63% of games correctly this season). This is a classic matchup between
Canisius’ defense and RIT’s offense and Canisius’ power play vs. RIT’s penalty kill. In the end I think it will come down to goaltending and here the Golden Griffins have the edge.
So be happy, Tiger fans because I’m going with the higher seed. Canisius wins.
Atlantic Hockey Playoffs – Finals
Saturday, March 21
? vs. ?
Dan: The defending champions go for two in a row against the team that calls Brick City home.
In a one-game series, throw the tale of the tape out the window; this one’s going to be fun.
But I’m picking Robert Morris for a second straight year to win it all after watching them lead the conference tape-to-tape and prove deserving of national recognition.
No glass slipper needed this year. RMU wins.
Chris: It’s hard to pick against a team that has been building to this all year. Anything less than a title will seem like a failure to Robert Morris, and I think the Colonials will handle
the pressure and get the job done. Robert Morris wins against either Canisius or RIT.
Not sure how Chris can pick Canisius to win the Friday game but put RIT back into the Saturday game?
Read more: http://www.uscho.com/atlantic-hocke...antic-hockey-picks-march-20-21/#ixzz3UrsfJX2u
Mercyhurst 5 RMU 4 in OT
RIT 3 Mercyhurst 2 in final
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That's my dream scenario.
Powers &8^]
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That's my dream scenario.
Powers &8^]
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As long as that Mercyhurst-RMU game ends early in OT. Otherwise, it's going to be a really late night.
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As long as that Mercyhurst-RMU game ends early in OT. Otherwise, it's going to be a really late night.
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That's true. And to be fair, there have been other Atlantic Hockey Hobey Baker finalists that weren't unanimous votes into the 1st team all-conference: Carsen Chubak and Paul Zanette. (Garbowsky, Tim Kirby, Jacques Lamoureux, Simon Lambert, and Eric Ehn were all unanimous.) I wish they posted the full tallies somewhere. How could someone have voted for anyone but Chubak?
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That's true. And to be fair, there have been other Atlantic Hockey Hobey Baker finalists that weren't unanimous votes into the 1st team all-conference: Carsen Chubak and Paul Zanette. (Garbowsky, Tim Kirby, Jacques Lamoureux, Simon Lambert, and Eric Ehn were all unanimous.) I wish they posted the full tallies somewhere. How could someone have voted for anyone but Chubak?
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It's almost like you have to work tonight or something.
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It's almost like you have to work tonight or something.