Hockey East officials are taking a site visit this week at the University of Connecticut, and are also expected to visit Hartford's XL Center. And Connecticut is ready to commit additional resources to hockey. Both according to CHN sources....
Hockey East officials are taking a site visit this week at the University of Connecticut, and are also expected to visit Hartford's XL Center. And Connecticut is ready to commit additional resources to hockey. Both according to CHN sources....
NorthEndEagle {l Wrote}:cat hair pee fire
NorthEndEagle {l Wrote}:cat hair pee fire
b0mberMan {l Wrote}:I wonder if they view the state school as a "safer" investment instead of going for a private school that has historically funded hockey. Plus if there are more TV opps for hockey, they may be looking at the casual viewer instead of the hockey die-hard who is going to be tuning in anyhow. I saw this as a reaction to the B1G hockey formation. Big schools, TV contract. The idea is that college hockey is going to be more commercially available and have the chance to make more $$. So I can see what the justification from the league's standpoint if that's the case.
The issue of course is that its not a big money-maker right now and expanding HE beyond being a "bus" league could financially strain some of the smaller schools. Personally, I hate that a game against BU or NU or Maine etc. is going off the schedule to make room for ND and UConn. That and when UConn gets a game on BC eventually, its going to be really annoying to listen to their fans.
b0mberMan {l Wrote}:I wonder if they view the state school as a "safer" investment instead of going for a private school that has historically funded hockey. Plus if there are more TV opps for hockey, they may be looking at the casual viewer instead of the hockey die-hard who is going to be tuning in anyhow. I saw this as a reaction to the B1G hockey formation. Big schools, TV contract. The idea is that college hockey is going to be more commercially available and have the chance to make more $$. So I can see what the justification from the league's standpoint if that's the case.
The issue of course is that its not a big money-maker right now and expanding HE beyond being a "bus" league could financially strain some of the smaller schools. Personally, I hate that a game against BU or NU or Maine etc. is going off the schedule to make room for ND and UConn. That and when UConn gets a game on BC eventually, its going to be really annoying to listen to their fans.
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:They keep singling out "2 Hockey Easy Programs" I assume they mean BU and BC. Not that I ever trust a word out of D.Fillippo's mouth. but with those numbers, I cant believe that the hockey program loses money.
commavegarage {l Wrote}:DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:They keep singling out "2 Hockey Easy Programs" I assume they mean BU and BC. Not that I ever trust a word out of D.Fillippo's mouth. but with those numbers, I cant believe that the hockey program loses money.
Same, what are the high costs? They fly maybe 2x a year, the rest is busing. They rarely have to stay in hotels. You just can't convince me that they don't at least break even.
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:commavegarage {l Wrote}:DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:They keep singling out "2 Hockey Easy Programs" I assume they mean BU and BC. Not that I ever trust a word out of D.Fillippo's mouth. but with those numbers, I cant believe that the hockey program loses money.
Same, what are the high costs? They fly maybe 2x a year, the rest is busing. They rarely have to stay in hotels. You just can't convince me that they don't at least break even.
Gene probably includes schollie costs and gives a larger percentage of Conte upkeep to the hockey team. Schmuck.
I imagine some people only donate to support Hockey also.
claver2010 {l Wrote}:DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:commavegarage {l Wrote}:DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:They keep singling out "2 Hockey Easy Programs" I assume they mean BU and BC. Not that I ever trust a word out of D.Fillippo's mouth. but with those numbers, I cant believe that the hockey program loses money.
Same, what are the high costs? They fly maybe 2x a year, the rest is busing. They rarely have to stay in hotels. You just can't convince me that they don't at least break even.
Gene probably includes schollie costs and gives a larger percentage of Conte upkeep to the hockey team. Schmuck.
I imagine some people only donate to support Hockey also.
Yup, I only donate to hockey and I know a lot of the other diehards do the same
pick6pedro {l Wrote}:Supposedly the UConn move is official and will be for 2013-2014. As I've stated before - not a fan.
shockdoct {l Wrote}:Where is uconn getting the cash for an 11MM expansion to the rink and scholarships for 36 athletes (18 M/W)?
Do they have some secret donor who is diverting money from WBB?
shockdoct {l Wrote}:Where is uconn getting the cash for an 11MM expansion to the rink and scholarships for 36 athletes (18 M/W)?
Do they have some secret donor who is diverting money from WBB?
shockdoct {l Wrote}:Where is uconn getting the cash for an 11MM expansion to the rink and scholarships for 36 athletes (18 M/W)?
Do they have some secret donor who is diverting money from WBB?
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