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UMass Lowell 2014-2015 Season: The March to March

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WrathOfAramark said:
I have some colleagues in town this weekend and I don't think I'll be bringing them to the game Friday night. I don't want them to see what this nearly inevitable train wreck will look like. Lets just hope the game ends in a 0-0 tie.
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I'm right there with you. I was considering taking some friends who have never been to a UML game opening night because the atmosphere at the BC game last season was incredible. This fight song nonsense has already soured me on that idea. I also think they're doing this to get rid of the 'sieve you suck' chants.
 
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leswp1 said:
ALl I can think of is the Emperor's New Clothes. The 3 tailors tell the king his clothes will be beautiful and he walks out naked. Well we have the nimrods(admin) telling the King (muckymucks) that the people will be so impressed (fans will love the song) and the people are all laughing as he walks out (fans are all screaming in protest unlike the story where they get to laugh- of course the other fans will be laughing.....) because they can see what is really happening.
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I'm worried more about lack of a tested goalie in between the pipes right now than the song but I'd love it if we could get all in attendance to just chant right over the song. Maybe some signs could start showing up in the crowd displaying the feeling we all have on this "fight" song.
 
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Middle Street said:
I'm right there with you. I was considering taking some friends who have never been to a UML game opening night because the atmosphere at the BC game last season was incredible. This fight song nonsense has already soured me on that idea. I also think they're doing this to get rid of the 'sieve you suck' chants.
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Well, it didn't always have "you suck" as part of it (and I can name names)... but if they're worried about that then there are other issues. its not ilke its keeping people away.
 
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I think what truly matters is that at the end of the day, I'll still show up to support my team and watch good hockey.
 
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WrathOfAramark said:
I think what truly matters is that at the end of the day, I'll still show up to support my team and watch good hockey.
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Good point. Nothing beats jumping out of your chair when you see the puck hit the back of the net. They can't take that away. :D
 
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Inside Hockey East Podcast with Commissioner Joe Bertagna.

In 2014-15, the Hockey East Association launched Inside Hockey East, its first-ever weekly podcast, to deliver fans a behind-the-scenes look into both the men's and women's programs. Hosted by long-time Boston University radio voice Bernie Corbett, Inside Hockey East will be produced each week throughout the regular season to provide an outlet for league administrators, coaches, players and members of the media to talk about all things Hockey East.
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Game preview from the UML site.
http://www.goriverhawks.com/news/2014/10/9/MICE_1009141606.aspx


BC Hockey vs. Lowell: Q&A With Lowell Sun's Shawn Hutcheon
 
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Patman said:
Well, it didn't always have "you suck" as part of it (and I can name names)... but if they're worried about that then there are other issues. its not ilke its keeping people away.
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Never been a fan of the You suck portion. However if the students get organized I am sure they can ftr it all in. Instead of UML, UML UML they just say Seive, sieve, sieve and then instead of Go BLUE they yell You Suck. I would love to lose the You SUck part. Maybe in stead say "its..... ALLLLLLLLLLL....your Fault".

Anyone else feel like choking on GO BLUE? Anyone with any history in Hockey East knows that is Maine's chant and has been for more years than I have been around. Lil says he can't wait for Maine to come to town so they can all chime in.
 
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FYI for anyone that parks in metered spaces around the arena for games:

The City of Lowell is now charging an event rate at meters that goes into effect at 6PM. It's a $5 charge (the garages and lots are $10-15). I'm setting an alarm on my phone for 5:58 PM so I can put down my beer and go back out to pay. ;)

http://www.lowellma.gov/parking/Pages/Tsongas-Arena-Event-Parking.aspx

http://www.lowellma.gov/parking/Documents/Father Morissette area event coded.pdf
 
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boblav1 said:
Hopefully the Tsongas is sold out tonight. I just remembered it's a long weekend for the students. I hope they stick around for the game.

Today's Lowell Sun article.
http://www.lowellsun.com/latestnews/ci_26701272/hockey-east-rivals-back-at-it
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I don't think it will be a problem. It's the first long weekend of the school year, kids generally stay around until Thanksgiving. I expect to see a good turnout all around, however, I'm just not so sure they're going to see a W. Lowell has a very tough first 5 games of the season, and I think with the veteran losses from last year, it may take this team some time to find some rhythm.
 
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boblav1 said:
Hopefully the Tsongas is sold out tonight. I just remembered it's a long weekend for the students. I hope they stick around for the game.
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I asked some of the freshman I TA a course for, and most seemed generally excited about going to the game. I would expect good numbers, how organized they will be will be a whole different matter. The Connector put out a hockey edition earlier this week, but no notes on when/where to do organized cheers. I know the guys at Hawk Squawk used to put paper slips on all the student section seats before opening night to assist freshman in getting involved, hopefully the marketting people pick that up since the Hawk Squawk guys are now all alumni.

In the past it seemed like the Lowell Goal would get a lot of the newer students involved, but I am not quite as sure what the reaction will be now (not to beat a dead horse).
 
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bottomdweller said:
I don't think it will be a problem. It's the first long weekend of the school year, kids generally stay around until Thanksgiving. I expect to see a good turnout all around, however, I'm just not so sure they're going to see a W. Lowell has a very tough first 5 games of the season, and I think with the veteran losses from last year, it may take this team some time to find some rhythm.
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Agree, hoping for the best tonight. I didn't make it last week so I'm looking forward to seeing the team for the first time. They'll have their work cut out for them during the first half of the season.
 
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Student line just started to form, 40 deep and gates open in 55. Only seen this at Maine last year
 
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bottomdweller said:
I don't think it will be a problem. It's the first long weekend of the school year, kids generally stay around until Thanksgiving. I expect to see a good turnout all around, however, I'm just not so sure they're going to see a W. Lowell has a very tough first 5 games of the season, and I think with the veteran losses from last year, it may take this team some time to find some rhythm.
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Friday night is only a problem if the students weren't so motivated... sure, some will have to work, but so it goes. but there's two ways to leave campus on friday... before the game and after the game :p
 
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Line for students is huge. Out the back of the arena 4+ deep. :eek:
 
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