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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 21, 2018 21:21:49 GMT -5
It is absurd that U Illinois does not have a hockey team
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Post by realism on Jan 20, 2019 10:37:52 GMT -5
Since the report in the telegram last year that we were a possible lock for HE, we have heard nothing! Did the mighty Railers knock HC down for the count?What up ADNP?? updates ?
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Post by jflare on Jan 20, 2019 11:36:08 GMT -5
Since the report in the telegram last year that we were a possible lock for HE, we have heard nothing! Did the mighty Railers knock HC down for the count?What up ADNP?? updates ? Let's win a game or two before we accept the invite.
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Post by realism on Jan 20, 2019 12:00:46 GMT -5
Let's win a game or two before we accept the invite. You're not implying that HC "performance" has actually been a contingency in this convoluted narrative all along ?
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Post by HC92 on Jan 20, 2019 16:10:39 GMT -5
Let's win a game or two before we accept the invite. You're not implying that HC "performance" has actually been a contingency in this convoluted narrative all along ? You agreed not to post here ever again if we get and accept an invite to join Hockey East, right? Just want to make sure that’s clear just in case.
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Post by timholycross on Jan 21, 2019 15:40:16 GMT -5
It is absurd that U Illinois does not have a hockey team Northwestern too, I would think. I'd imagine most of the hockey being played in that state is centered around Chicago and the suburbs that border Wisconsin.
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Post by Tom on Jan 24, 2019 17:09:26 GMT -5
Since the report in the telegram last year that we were a possible lock for HE, we have heard nothing! Did the mighty Railers knock HC down for the count?What up ADNP?? updates ? Not reasonable to expect any news until the Railers first refusal for ice shows expires
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Post by thecrossisback on Jan 24, 2019 21:38:14 GMT -5
As bad I want them to make this move to Hockey East because it would draw incredibly well. Why should they move up to the top conference in hockey and leave the other teams like football and basketball behind.
As a BU fan, you can make an argument like what has Holy Cross ever accomplished in hockey?
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Jan 25, 2019 1:36:49 GMT -5
Wut?
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Post by sader1970 on Jun 25, 2019 11:26:13 GMT -5
Anything new on this front? Will we hear anything and, if so, when is the earliest? ACTP, any predictions?
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Post by timholycross on Jun 25, 2019 11:47:34 GMT -5
I doubt it's on Blossom's radar screen what with the Gibbons situation (that ain't ovah by a longshot), trumped by Bill C. retiring.
Unless there was a lot of work done behind the scenes the last few months, currently it's a non issue.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Jun 25, 2019 12:51:19 GMT -5
I doubt it's on Blossom's radar screen what with the Gibbons situation (that ain't ovah by a longshot), trumped by Bill C. retiring. Unless there was a lot of work done behind the scenes the last few months, currently it's a non issue.There was.
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Post by Tom on Jun 25, 2019 12:59:02 GMT -5
Anything new on this front? Will we hear anything and, if so, when is the earliest? ACTP, any predictions? I'm sticking with the theory that the Railers have a 3 year "no compete" clause. At the conclusion of the 2019-2020 ECHL season, the Centrum will be free to book any show on ice they like, including HC hockey. Any announcements need to work around that
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Post by matunuck on Jun 25, 2019 13:39:38 GMT -5
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Post by gks on Jun 25, 2019 13:50:04 GMT -5
With the talent in the greater Chicago area the Fighting Illini should be competitive pretty quick.
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Post by bigfan on Jun 25, 2019 14:12:39 GMT -5
If true, that the DCU opens up after next ECHL season, why can't HE & HC announce that we will join the league at that time. This would really help in recruiting and give the fans something to think about.
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Post by Ray on Jun 25, 2019 14:15:14 GMT -5
I doubt it's on Blossom's radar screen what with the Gibbons situation (that ain't ovah by a longshot), trumped by Bill C. retiring. Unless there was a lot of work done behind the scenes the last few months, currently it's a non issue.
I'll disagree. Gibbons may or may not be done with HC writ large, but there's no reason for Blossom to be involved there. That's an HR/legal matter at this point. Gibbons is clearly severed from Blossom's org. Blossom of course has to deal with hiring a permanent replacement, but that issue seems to be deferred until after the coming season.
Clearly, Blossom's primary focus right now is in hiring the MBB coach. After that, you can expect that he's doing the standard new-guy listening tour, assessing the department he just inherited, developing his own vision for HC athletics in alignment with the direction set by his superiors. I don't think you can possibly get too deep into those conversations without Hockey East getting brought up. Doesn't mean any announcements are imminent, but you can bet Blossom is up to speed on what's been done to date, and what the roadmap/strategy looks like.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Jun 25, 2019 17:40:32 GMT -5
I can't find the post, or a PM for that matter, but it was reported that Blossom publicly indicated at a recent meeting with alumni in the Bud Ryan room that HE, in effect, was low priority. The poster who attended said meeting indicated that was his impression regarding Blossom's response, and that the Associate AD from Assumption was more positive about it than Blossom was.
Whether the Railers exclusive rights end in one year or three, the issue is the weekend calendar. If the Railers retain control over the weekends, that impinges on when HC can schedule play, and can really impinge on home ice in the playoffs. And then there are the concerts that the DCU is eager to book.
As I understood it, that's a big reason why HE strongly prefers on-campus rinks. I believe UConn, for all its money woes, is still proceeding with a new (expanded?) rink.
Aside from that, no one has yet identified where HC will get the extra money for the men to join HE. The schedule for HC's budget formulation is that the next budget is largely done in about six months; that's the budget for '20-'21, so any joining better be quick.
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Post by purplehaze on Jun 25, 2019 18:34:18 GMT -5
As a Ct resident, I have not seen anything definite about the on-campus rink project going forward in Storrs, I would expect that further delays are likely given the $10 million (probably more because of the one yr notice) that UConn has to pay the AAC. In addition it's not clear if they have to pay an entry fee to the BE, and/or take a smaller percentage of that TV deal for the first couple of years. Regarding dates for an HC program at the DCU, I believe it could be worked out - just look at UConn which shares the XL Center with Hartford of the AHL. UConn released their schedule and it looks fine to me uconnhuskies.com/schedule.aspx?path=mhockey
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Post by matunuck on Jun 25, 2019 19:31:17 GMT -5
HC men to HE will happen.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Jun 25, 2019 19:45:14 GMT -5
As a Ct resident, I have not seen anything definite about the on-campus rink project going forward in Storrs, I would expect that further delays are likely given the $10 million (probably more because of the one yr notice) that UConn has to pay the AAC. In addition it's not clear if they have to pay an entry fee to the BE, and/or take a smaller percentage of that TV deal for the first couple of years. Regarding dates for an HC program at the DCU, I believe it could be worked out - just look at UConn which shares the XL Center with Hartford of the AHL. UConn released their schedule and it looks fine to me uconnhuskies.com/schedule.aspx?path=mhockeyI had read the headline, and not the details. fox61.com/2019/01/17/uconn-reports-more-than-40-million-athletic-deficit/Other news outlets last January made much of the failure to deny that dropping some sports was being considered. The new rink ($45 million and creatively financed) was greenlighted eight months ago by the BoT. www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/uconns-45m-hockey-arena-moves-forward
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Post by purplehaze on Jun 26, 2019 8:32:25 GMT -5
It's not looking like a clean break from the XL Center - the new on-campus arena will only hold 2500-3500 (TBD) - From the attached Hartford Biz article:
"If plans go accordingly, the school plans to begin an 18-month construction period in early 2020 for completion in fall 2021. Most men’s games will continue to be played at downtown Hartford’s XL Center, with some held in Storrs. The new arena will become the women’s sole home venue.
UConn’s new campus rink is being driven by the men’s entrance in 2014 into the 12-member Hockey East Association, which requires an on-campus arena with at least 4,000 seats. The conference granted UConn the option to build a smaller arena because its XL Center games draw well."
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Post by flutiewasrejected on Jun 27, 2019 14:23:05 GMT -5
Many believe that Cliff Rucker and the Railers are the reason why it has been so difficult to get Holy Cross into Hockey East. That is only partially true. The true unraveling of our situation began when HE was publicly open to adding a new member after Notre Dame's departure. At that time, members of the Worcester City Council were in favor of the transition to HE, the DCU center certainly was, Mayor Petty was, and HC enjoyed a strong backing from a familiar face in City Manager, Ed Augustus. Although Nathan Pine / FTB were seen as "anti-hockey", they too were in strong favor of the potential move.
It did not stand a chance. Cliff Rucker donated to the campaign of Deval Patrick and Tim Murray. Tim Murray, for several reasons including a horrific car crash that was most likely the result of driving while impaired, stepped down as Lieutenant Governor. He then became head of the local Worcester business group where he is responsible for bringing more business to Worcester. Tim & Cliff made a handshake and Tim promised Cliff he would do everything in his power to make sure Cliff did not have to compete with a college hockey team. And don't forget here that it wasn't just Cliff, but even when he was Mayor of Worcester, Tim Murray has had a passionate, passionate dislike for Holy Cross. I was hoping the HC's Government Affairs Liaison, a former Deval Patrick staffer and associate of Murray's, would talk some sense into him but I guess not...
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Post by bigfan on Jun 27, 2019 14:38:34 GMT -5
Tim Murray is a jerk. He is also a graduate from Fordham Univ.
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Post by flutiewasrejected on Jun 27, 2019 14:49:08 GMT -5
He is a complete ass. Did a fantastic job spending tax payer money attending conferences where no one knew who he was during his limited time in statewide office.
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