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Scores for Championship Weekend
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On campus, though??
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Yes.
That's the goal -- a western campus site. 2021 as well.
Yes.
That's the goal -- a western campus site. 2021 as well.
Tom Coughlin
5x NCAA Champ/2x Super Bowl Champ
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Given that the national championship game is on my birthday next year, I can think of no greater present from the NCAA than a Frozen Four at the CCC.
Given that the national championship game is on my birthday next year, I can think of no greater present from the NCAA than a Frozen Four at the CCC.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
The biggest problem with that is St. Norbert doesn't own the CCC. Can the CCC be able to guarantee a ton of ice time devoted to the NCAA? Especially at the last minute since a decision won't be made till the final four teams are known?
In the past, when neutral sites were looked at in the West and facilities had plenty of time to plan out their ice time, the CCC had no desire to bid on it. So, I think the answer to the above question is no.
The biggest problem with that is St. Norbert doesn't own the CCC. Can the CCC be able to guarantee a ton of ice time devoted to the NCAA? Especially at the last minute since a decision won't be made till the final four teams are known?
In the past, when neutral sites were looked at in the West and facilities had plenty of time to plan out their ice time, the CCC had no desire to bid on it. So, I think the answer to the above question is no.
Adam_Krug#1
Member
Superior would probobly be the only on campus rink in Wisconsin that could do the FF. I think Marian would have the capacity to hold it, but they are in the same situation as St. Norbert I believe.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Stevens Point and Gustavus could, but they have to make it. (Capacity won't be as big of a factor when an on-campus site is selected, unlike a neutral site where capacity is a key factor.)
The NCAA could be in a bind here with this strategy. Of course, they could revert to an Eastern campus site as a Plan B, but like joecct posted, what happens if the "traditional" powers with the capable rinks don't make it?
Stevens Point and Gustavus could, but they have to make it. (Capacity won't be as big of a factor when an on-campus site is selected, unlike a neutral site where capacity is a key factor.)
The NCAA could be in a bind here with this strategy. Of course, they could revert to an Eastern campus site as a Plan B, but like joecct posted, what happens if the "traditional" powers with the capable rinks don't make it?
Birdwatcher
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
I could sware the capacity is a requirement ?
I could sware the capacity is a requirement ?
Tom Coughlin
5x NCAA Champ/2x Super Bowl Champ
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
I would appreciate from a geographical standpoint but the Blue Line is nothing special.
I would appreciate from a geographical standpoint but the Blue Line is nothing special.
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
This is incorrect. The Resch Center did not want to bid on it without a guarantee St. Norbert would be in, and understandably so with other events they can book in the building on a weekend. The Cornerstone typically has no issues with ice time in late March.
This is incorrect. The Resch Center did not want to bid on it without a guarantee St. Norbert would be in, and understandably so with other events they can book in the building on a weekend. The Cornerstone typically has no issues with ice time in late March.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Then let's hope SNC gets in it next year, because their facility would be an excellent host site.
Then let's hope SNC gets in it next year, because their facility would be an excellent host site.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Well, if your capacity is Hobart, then yes.
But for non-predetermined sites, they may not have a choice when the final selection has to be made amongst just four schools. Do you think they will just cancel the championship because they couldn't find a host rink with enough capacity?
Well, if your capacity is Hobart, then yes.
But for non-predetermined sites, they may not have a choice when the final selection has to be made amongst just four schools. Do you think they will just cancel the championship because they couldn't find a host rink with enough capacity?
Birdwatcher
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
I just simply remember from years past that an arena had to have a minimum to host the final four.
Well, if your capacity is Hobart, then yes.
But for non-predetermined sites, they may not have a choice when the final selection has to be made amongst just four schools. Do you think they will just cancel the championship because they couldn't find a host rink with enough capacity?
I just simply remember from years past that an arena had to have a minimum to host the final four.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
That's why I excluded Hobart... (Well, that and no locker rooms...)
There's always been some sort of minimum, for sure. I believe for pre-determined sites, the minimum is a lot higher than for a spur of the moment host site.
That's why I excluded Hobart... (Well, that and no locker rooms...)
There's always been some sort of minimum, for sure. I believe for pre-determined sites, the minimum is a lot higher than for a spur of the moment host site.
CCC is hosting the USAH Tier II 18U championship the week after Easter (Thurs -> Mon).
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
And what does that have to do with the NCAA?
Those USAH tournaments bring a ton of money into the local community, so many times it's the community that gets behind a bid and convinces the rink to go along. Amherst, NY hosts one nearly every year for that very reason.
And what does that have to do with the NCAA?
Those USAH tournaments bring a ton of money into the local community, so many times it's the community that gets behind a bid and convinces the rink to go along. Amherst, NY hosts one nearly every year for that very reason.
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Hey, we have a couple of lockers, but we might have to take the rental skates out of them
Hey, we have a couple of lockers, but we might have to take the rental skates out of them
They can find space if they have to.
Russell Jaslow
Registered User
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
You're comparing apples and oranges. It has nothing to do with space. It has to do with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Those USAH teams will bring in 30, 40, sometimes 50 or more teams. Think of the hotel space that requires! Attendance? They charge around $20-30 for the week pass, which every parent has to buy. How many parents are going to be traveling with these teams multiplied by the number of players of all those teams? And then the semi nearby teams will bring a lot more family and friends buying these tickets.
There is a HUGE incentive to host a USAH tournament. Way more than an NCAA D3 tournament. Space has nothing to do with it.
You're comparing apples and oranges. It has nothing to do with space. It has to do with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Those USAH teams will bring in 30, 40, sometimes 50 or more teams. Think of the hotel space that requires! Attendance? They charge around $20-30 for the week pass, which every parent has to buy. How many parents are going to be traveling with these teams multiplied by the number of players of all those teams? And then the semi nearby teams will bring a lot more family and friends buying these tickets.
There is a HUGE incentive to host a USAH tournament. Way more than an NCAA D3 tournament. Space has nothing to do with it.
GB Puck Fan
It's A Great Day For Hockey
Re: Scores for Championship Weekend
Is perhaps the point that CCC is unavailable because it is hosting that tourney? I don't have a calendar or NCAA dates in front of me...
Is perhaps the point that CCC is unavailable because it is hosting that tourney? I don't have a calendar or NCAA dates in front of me...