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WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
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I watched one of the best!
gfmorris
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Ha
GFM
Ha
GFM
MTUHuskies
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
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I listened to the patreon version today. Thanks for doing the show. Its always fun to hear from other fan bases, and I like your insight on these forums also.
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JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Later, I wanted to collect one jersey from each WCHA team and that helped me make contacts with college teams in other conferences. This is what really launched my passion for collecting ALL of the D-I teams. Yes, there are some schools that make a killing selling their stuff to their fans (North Dakota - $400+ for a jersey that was never worn, $500-$1500 for used) but most programs just can't or don't want to deal with selling their jerseys for one or more reasons:
After 25 years, I've discovered that most people collect pro jerseys for the name on the back. As soon as that player leaves the team or someone better comes along, the previous "hot" player is forgotten and the jersey has very little value. However in the collegiate market, I've found there is much more loyalty. Once someone likes a particular program, they tend to always support that program (alumni are the best example). It really doesn't matter to them the name on the back, if there is one at all. They are happy to have something old or new as long as it is their team.
As an engineer I find it interesting to see all the different styles and concepts for the jerseys and of course the thrill of the chase trying to get something new and unique. I have gotten to meet thousands of really passionate hockey fans over the years and enjoyed their stories as well as swapping jerseys with them. However I've also realized that I can't keep them all so now I enjoy them for as long as I can. But if it means more to someone else, I'm ok with letting it go and just looking forward to the next box that shows up on my porch, ready to teach me something new about the fabric(s) of the game.
When you post stuff on Internet message boards there is always a chance it ends up on the opposing team's bulletin board. In this case, there is a good chance it ends up in my signature or on my mom's refrigerator...
I started with a similar thought process. I acquired more and more and would rarely let anything go. First I just wanted MTU jerseys, then I started collecting pro game worn jerseys (NHL, AHL, IHL, ECHL, etc) of Tech alumni. However I found there was really no secondary market for anything from the pro leagues, unless you wanted to sell it down the road for 50% less than you paid, which is a poor long term strategy.
Later, I wanted to collect one jersey from each WCHA team and that helped me make contacts with college teams in other conferences. This is what really launched my passion for collecting ALL of the D-I teams. Yes, there are some schools that make a killing selling their stuff to their fans (North Dakota - $400+ for a jersey that was never worn, $500-$1500 for used) but most programs just can't or don't want to deal with selling their jerseys for one or more reasons:
- Their fans have no interest in stinky old jerseys
- They don't even know their fans might want their old jerseys
- They don't want to take the time to answer a dozen questions over the phone before they sell one, if ever
- They are paranoid of the NCAA rules regarding the use of student athletes to generate "profit"
After 25 years, I've discovered that most people collect pro jerseys for the name on the back. As soon as that player leaves the team or someone better comes along, the previous "hot" player is forgotten and the jersey has very little value. However in the collegiate market, I've found there is much more loyalty. Once someone likes a particular program, they tend to always support that program (alumni are the best example). It really doesn't matter to them the name on the back, if there is one at all. They are happy to have something old or new as long as it is their team.
As an engineer I find it interesting to see all the different styles and concepts for the jerseys and of course the thrill of the chase trying to get something new and unique. I have gotten to meet thousands of really passionate hockey fans over the years and enjoyed their stories as well as swapping jerseys with them. However I've also realized that I can't keep them all so now I enjoy them for as long as I can. But if it means more to someone else, I'm ok with letting it go and just looking forward to the next box that shows up on my porch, ready to teach me something new about the fabric(s) of the game.
gfmorris
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Thanks! It was fun. I think the crew expected me to let them have it over the loss to UAH. I can't get excited over a 2nd win in 28 games, man.
GFM
Thanks! It was fun. I think the crew expected me to let them have it over the loss to UAH. I can't get excited over a 2nd win in 28 games, man.
GFM
MTUHuskies
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
I jokingly made a comment to Tim that having you on after your win would be rubbing salt in my wounds. Thanks for taking it easy on me.
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Hell, during the 4-win JR years, I would get excited about ties.
I jokingly made a comment to Tim that having you on after your win would be rubbing salt in my wounds. Thanks for taking it easy on me.
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gfmorris
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Well, after 12 in 17-18 and 8 in 18-19, being where we are is just such a kick in the face.
GFM
Well, after 12 in 17-18 and 8 in 18-19, being where we are is just such a kick in the face.
GFM
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Here is this week's episode with Geof for everyone to listen:
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Here is this week's episode with Geof for everyone to listen:
<iframe src="https://anchor.fm/chasingmacpod/embed/episodes/Episode-12-Armageddon-eal4pj" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
and Ryan, keep doing what you are doing. it's great to learn how it all works. Now all you need is a proper race car.
Thanks.
and Ryan, keep doing what you are doing. it's great to learn how it all works. Now all you need is a proper race car.
TalonsUpPuckDown
Roll along you BG Warriors!
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
"I still have a Camelbak that tastes slightly of tequila."
Gonna be hard to top that quote.
"I still have a Camelbak that tastes slightly of tequila."
Gonna be hard to top that quote.
Little piece of Carny Magic that seems will never leave, I don’t use that one often.
UAHStatman
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
I want to add some context to a couple of things:
Regarding the video stream: As I understand it, we've got the Havoc organization helping us with the video production. I've let our SID know about the feedback (such as the over-use of the videoboard graphics), and he'll have to pass that on to the Havoc. Early on in the season, they would use that ice-level camera every time UAH brought the puck into the offensive zone, which was awful, but they've stopped doing that, so hopefully they'll take the graphics feedback and improve. The center ice camera is typically better than it was during the Tech series. We were expecting it to be fixed on Saturday when the Havoc played, but it was not, so they need to fix it for this weekend. While it is far from perfect, if you've watched our streams before, it's still the best it's been since we joined the WCHA.
I haven't heard anything about the new facility being quashed by the UA Board of Trustees. It hasn't even been a year since Dr. Altenkirch unveiled the proposal, and Dr. Dawson (the new president) said the whole development (remember that it's more than just an arena) told me last September that it will take years to come to fruition. I was told that they will be hiring a master developer to recruit companies who would locate in the development and that they will be eliciting private support for the project. I'll get an update during the offseason.
I want to add some context to a couple of things:
Regarding the video stream: As I understand it, we've got the Havoc organization helping us with the video production. I've let our SID know about the feedback (such as the over-use of the videoboard graphics), and he'll have to pass that on to the Havoc. Early on in the season, they would use that ice-level camera every time UAH brought the puck into the offensive zone, which was awful, but they've stopped doing that, so hopefully they'll take the graphics feedback and improve. The center ice camera is typically better than it was during the Tech series. We were expecting it to be fixed on Saturday when the Havoc played, but it was not, so they need to fix it for this weekend. While it is far from perfect, if you've watched our streams before, it's still the best it's been since we joined the WCHA.
I haven't heard anything about the new facility being quashed by the UA Board of Trustees. It hasn't even been a year since Dr. Altenkirch unveiled the proposal, and Dr. Dawson (the new president) said the whole development (remember that it's more than just an arena) told me last September that it will take years to come to fruition. I was told that they will be hiring a master developer to recruit companies who would locate in the development and that they will be eliciting private support for the project. I'll get an update during the offseason.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
often times in these situations, the arena comes first...but I do appreciate all the feedback. The feed is better than I have seen in years past and certainly not the worst in the WCHA, by any means but those graphics get a bit annoying especially during a replay review. When hunting for a moment from the 3rd period to record, I noted one stoppage where the graphic ran almost constantly for 3 or 4 minutes.
often times in these situations, the arena comes first...but I do appreciate all the feedback. The feed is better than I have seen in years past and certainly not the worst in the WCHA, by any means but those graphics get a bit annoying especially during a replay review. When hunting for a moment from the 3rd period to record, I noted one stoppage where the graphic ran almost constantly for 3 or 4 minutes.
UAHStatman
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Yeah, that was very annoying, and I hope they start realizing what it's like for a viewer. By the way, I do enjoy the podcast every week, even though the Chargers hardly give you anything to talk about.
Yeah, that was very annoying, and I hope they start realizing what it's like for a viewer. By the way, I do enjoy the podcast every week, even though the Chargers hardly give you anything to talk about.
beaverhockeyfan
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
Wow, 41 official goals scored tonight and then an additional on scored in the 3 on 3 second OT!
Wow, 41 official goals scored tonight and then an additional on scored in the 3 on 3 second OT!
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
crazy night in the WCHA....
crazy night in the WCHA....
MTUHuskies
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
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And it was only 4 games.
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Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
We're recording the podcast tonight. If anyone has questions, we'll have Austin Monteith from the Bemidji Pioneer on as our guest this week.
email to chasingmac AT techhockeyguide DOT com
We're recording the podcast tonight. If anyone has questions, we'll have Austin Monteith from the Bemidji Pioneer on as our guest this week.
email to chasingmac AT techhockeyguide DOT com
beaverhockeyfan
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Re: WCHA 2019-20 season: We Can Do Better Than Two Bids and a First Round Exit
I hope I did this right this week.
Team, GP, Points, Possible Points, Possible Finish
Mankato 24 GP, 62, 74, 1-2 (home ice in first and second round)
Bemidji 22 GP, 51, 69, 1-5 (playoff berth)
Northern 22 GP, 44, 62, 2-7 (playoff berth)
Alaska 24 GP, 40, 52, 2-8 (playoff berth)
Tech 24 GP, 35, 49, 3-9
BGSU 22 GP, 34, 52, 2-9
Lake 22 GP, 27, 45, 3-10
UAA 24 GP, 20, 42, 4-10
Ferris 22 GP, 17, 35, 6-10
UAH 22 GP, 12, 30, 7-10
Remaining Schedules
Mankato: Bye, UAH, at BSU
BSU: at Northern, at UAA, Mankato
Northern: BSU, at Lake, home and home with Tech
Alaska: Bowling Green, Bye, UAA
Tech: at Ferris, Bye, home and home with Northern
Bowling Green: at Alaska, Ferris, at UAH
Lake: UAH, Northern, at Ferris
UAA: at Arizona State (non-conference), BSU, at Alaska
Ferris: Tech, at Bowling Green, Lake
UAH: at Lake, at Mankato, Bowling Green
I hope I did this right this week.
Team, GP, Points, Possible Points, Possible Finish
Mankato 24 GP, 62, 74, 1-2 (home ice in first and second round)
Bemidji 22 GP, 51, 69, 1-5 (playoff berth)
Northern 22 GP, 44, 62, 2-7 (playoff berth)
Alaska 24 GP, 40, 52, 2-8 (playoff berth)
Tech 24 GP, 35, 49, 3-9
BGSU 22 GP, 34, 52, 2-9
Lake 22 GP, 27, 45, 3-10
UAA 24 GP, 20, 42, 4-10
Ferris 22 GP, 17, 35, 6-10
UAH 22 GP, 12, 30, 7-10
Remaining Schedules
Mankato: Bye, UAH, at BSU
BSU: at Northern, at UAA, Mankato
Northern: BSU, at Lake, home and home with Tech
Alaska: Bowling Green, Bye, UAA
Tech: at Ferris, Bye, home and home with Northern
Bowling Green: at Alaska, Ferris, at UAH
Lake: UAH, Northern, at Ferris
UAA: at Arizona State (non-conference), BSU, at Alaska
Ferris: Tech, at Bowling Green, Lake
UAH: at Lake, at Mankato, Bowling Green