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The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1-#59

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Coming in at #53...

Canisius - 0.5775 Points

The Golden Griffins had a .500 year, but managed to get hot at the right time and win the Atlantic Hockey Tournament to secure their first ever spot in the NCAA Tournament. Canisius nearly pulled off the upset of the overall #1 seed, but fell just short of their first NCAA Tournament win. The Griffins earned 0.5496 points this season, marking a nearly 2000% increase in their points...the highest of any team this season.

53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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Coming in at #52...

Army - 1.6095 Points

The Black Knights had a difficult season, going 7-22-5, but were helped out in the rankings thanks to a long standing history of playing Yale. Army gained 0.23 points on the season, and further cemented their status as the best program to have never made the NCAA Tournament.

52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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Coming in at #51...

Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points

The Chargers went a dreadful 3-21-1 this season, but their program was largely saved when they gained admittance into the WCHA. That ensured that UAH will be around for the foreseeable future, and masked the disappointment of an awful season.

51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points

In looking at the bottom nine teams, they remain the same as last season, although a slightly different order. AIC was able to move up a few positions thanks in large part to Yale's national title. Canisius was the other big winner, moving up two spots and adding over a half point to their totals. It will be interesting to watch how Penn State moves in the coming seasons. As for any of the other teams sitting in the bottom five, an NCAA Tournament appearance would likely send them up a spot or two.
 
Re: The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1-#59

Just in case someone not familiar with this site or its clique of commentators or its esoteric argot - what are the parameters of a "program," as the term is used in this thread? Strictly W-L record? Number of NHL draft picks? Number of players from the same state? Average age of players? Number of conference championships? Number of DI championships? Average game attendance? Imagined impact upon national popularity of DI hockey? Fan loyalty?
All of these criteria are routinely cited by denizen-lurkers on this site as proof of the primacy of their favorite team. If "all of the above" what weight is given to each category, or do the rules allow everyone to pull each parameter and its importance out of . . . . . . . . . . . thin air?
 
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Coming in at #50...

Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points

The Minutemen went a disappointing 12-19-3 on the season, and they drop one spot from #49 to #50. Massachusetts did manage to gain nearly two tenths of a point, thanks in large part to Yale winning the national title.

50. Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points
51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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Coming in at #49...

Minnesota State - 3.3837 Points

The Mavericks had one of their program's best seasons, winning over 20 games, making the WCHA Final Five, and making the NCAA Tournament for just the second time. As a result, the Mavericks move up 1 spot, and earned over 3/4 of a point (an approximate 30% bump). With a loaded young team, look for Minnesota State to have another good season next year, and maybe another jump in the rankings.

49. Minnesota State - 3.3837 Points
50. Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points
51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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Coming in at #48...

Alaska - 3.424 Points

The Nanooks had a decent season, going 17-16-4. That, combined with a strong 8-8-2 performance against past champions moved the Nanooks up nearly 1/4 of a point. That was just barely enough to hold off Mankato for the 48 spot, as the Nanooks edged the Mavericks by less than 4 hundredths of a point.

48. Alaska - 3.424 Points
49. Minnesota State - 3.3837 Points
50. Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points
51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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Coming in at #47...

Mercyhurst - 3.7808 Points

The Lakers had a strong 19-17-5 showing this year, and earned a little over a tenth of a point to remain at #47 in the rankings.

47. Mercyhurst - 3.7808 Points
48. Alaska - 3.424 Points
49. Minnesota State - 3.3837 Points
50. Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points
51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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Coming in at #44...

Holy Cross - 4.7964 Points

The Crusaders went a strong 20-14-3 overall en route to a top 3 finish in Atlantic Hockey this season. Holy Cross drops one spot from #43 due to Quinnipiac's magical run.

Coming in at #45...

Nebraska Omaha - 4.4203 Points

The Mavs had a great start to the season, but faded at the end. Led by Hobey Baker Finalist Ryan Walters, Omaha went 19-18-2 on the season. The Mavericks earned nearly 2/3 of a point, and jumped Merrimack for the #45 spot.

Coming in at #46...

Merrimack - 4.4007 Points

The Warriors had a disappointing 2012-2013 campaign, but did manage to gain nearly 0.3 points after a 15-17-6 record. It wasn't enough to keep the #45 spot, so the Warriors are down to #46

44. Holy Cross - 4.7964 Points
45. Nebraska Omaha - 4.4203 Points
46. Merrimack - 4.4007 Points
47. Mercyhurst - 3.7808 Points
48. Alaska - 3.424 Points
49. Minnesota State - 3.3837 Points
50. Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points
51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
Re: The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1-#59

Osorojo said:
Just in case someone not familiar with this site or its clique of commentators or its esoteric argot - what are the parameters of a "program," as the term is used in this thread? Strictly W-L record? Number of NHL draft picks? Number of players from the same state? Average age of players? Number of conference championships? Number of DI championships? Average game attendance? Imagined impact upon national popularity of DI hockey? Fan loyalty?
All of these criteria are routinely cited by denizen-lurkers on this site as proof of the primacy of their favorite team. If "all of the above" what weight is given to each category, or do the rules allow everyone to pull each parameter and its importance out of . . . . . . . . . . . thin air?
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Someone should maybe come up with their own criteria and post their own list. Can't wait to see who you pick as #2, because we KNOW who you're picking as #1...
 
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FlagDUDE08 said:
Someone should maybe come up with their own criteria and post their own list. Can't wait to see who you pick as #2, because we KNOW who you're picking as #1...
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Or Osorojo could read through the posts of the thread and find his/her answer. I guess they apparently don't teach reading/research skills at a cow college.

How's the pasture looking Red Bear? :p:D:D
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
Or Osorojo could read through the posts of the thread and find his/her answer. I guess they apparently don't teach reading/research skills at a cow college.

How's the pasture looking Red Bear? :p:D:D
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Putting that ivy league education to fine use. ;) I think the point was less of "what was your criteria" and more along the lines of "why didn't you include this criteria". I'll give Bear Red the benefit of the doubt that he (or she) actually reads the posts here.
 
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FlagDUDE08 said:
Putting that ivy league education to fine use. ;) I think the point was less of "what was your criteria" and more along the lines of "why didn't you include this criteria". I'll give Bear Red the benefit of the doubt that he (or she) actually reads the posts here.
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I don't think it had any other point than "I'm a contrarian." I highly doubt the Bear reads the posts on this site...at least he/she doesn't show it in his/her posts. I also find it funny when a cow college fan (maybe a grad? student?) tries to use big words. It only shows that the person wants to appear smarter than they actually are. Always get a nice laugh out of that...:p:D:D
 
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Fighting Sioux 23 said:
I don't think it had any other point than "I'm a contrarian." I highly doubt the Bear reads the posts on this site...at least he/she doesn't show it in his/her posts. I also find it funny when a cow college fan (maybe a grad? student?) tries to use big words. It only shows that the person wants to appear smarter than they actually are. Always get a nice laugh out of that...:p:D:D
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That's what happens when you attach the cow college to an ivy league institution... ;)
 
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Oh well...time to move on...and time to add another to the ignore list. :)

Coming in at #43...

Alaska Anchorage - 5.3826 Points

The Seawolves had a disastrous campaign this season, going 4-25-7. That resulted in the Seawolves losing 0.015 points...the second straight year of losing points. UAA also dropped one spot, although that had more to do with Quinnipiac moving up than UAA moving down.

43. Alaska Anchorage - 5.3826 Points
44. Holy Cross - 4.7964 Points
45. Nebraska Omaha - 4.4203 Points
46. Merrimack - 4.4007 Points
47. Mercyhurst - 3.7808 Points
48. Alaska - 3.424 Points
49. Minnesota State - 3.3837 Points
50. Massachusetts - 3.3269 Points
51. Alabama Huntsville - 2.3369 Points
52. Army - 1.6095 Points
53. Canisius - 0.5775 Points
54. Connecticut - 0.224 Points
55. Sacred Heart - 0.1629 Points
56. AIC - 0.0317 Points
57. Robert Morris - 0.0276 Points
58. Penn State - 0.0267 Points
59. Bentley - 0.0252 Points
 
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