My only thought is that nobody bid for Detroit again? As to DC, I kind of like that pick. It will have been 18 years since it was last held there. While I was wildly un-impressed with them as a tournament host, it's DC, there was so much to do that I didn't get around to, I like the idea of heading back.
I'll be interested to see what happens in the next round of bids. Will it only be 2 new sites again? Or 4 like in the past? I'd suspect that Boston/Tampa/St Paul show back up before too terribly long, but coming off those three just now, not at all surprised none of them are in again before 2029.
My only thought is that nobody bid for Detroit again? As to DC, I kind of like that pick. It will have been 18 years since it was last held there. While I was wildly un-impressed with them as a tournament host, it's DC, there was so much to do that I didn't get around to, I like the idea of heading back.
I'll be interested to see what happens in the next round of bids. Will it only be 2 new sites again? Or 4 like in the past? I'd suspect that Boston/Tampa/St Paul show back up before too terribly long, but coming off those three just now, not at all surprised none of them are in again before 2029.
We did most of the touristy stuff last go around. IIRC, it was also one of the most expensive FF's for us. Maybe it was because we stayed longer than our normal FF trips or because it was just a few years into our FF streak. We are much better now at planning our flights and hotels.
As for Chicago, it is drivable, so money saved for not having a flight. For us, we like to have a ton of bars around or walkable to the arena. IIRC, there are not very many within a few blocks. I know there is a ton to do in Chicago, but I'm just not a fan.
If I ranked the 20+ FF locations we have been to, these two would be in the bottom 5 for us.
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For me DC as a host was the worst, as a city that I still enjoyed the trip, its up toward the top, simply because there is so much of the touristy/history stuff to do.
My only thought is that nobody bid for Detroit again? As to DC, I kind of like that pick. It will have been 18 years since it was last held there. While I was wildly un-impressed with them as a tournament host, it's DC, there was so much to do that I didn't get around to, I like the idea of heading back.
I'll be interested to see what happens in the next round of bids. Will it only be 2 new sites again? Or 4 like in the past? I'd suspect that Boston/Tampa/St Paul show back up before too terribly long, but coming off those three just now, not at all surprised none of them are in again before 2029.
We did most of the touristy stuff last go around. IIRC, it was also one of the most expensive FF's for us. Maybe it was because we stayed longer than our normal FF trips or because it was just a few years into our FF streak. We are much better now at planning our flights and hotels.
As for Chicago, it is drivable, so money saved for not having a flight. For us, we like to have a ton of bars around or walkable to the arena. IIRC, there are not very many within a few blocks. I know there is a ton to do in Chicago, but I'm just not a fan.
If I ranked the 20+ FF locations we have been to, these two would be in the bottom 5 for us.
This sounds interesting...whatcha got?
I have only been to DC and Boston non St. Paul FFs but really enjoyed DC. It's compact, walkable, great public transport, and a ton to do and see. April is a fun time to be in DC but it can be expensive/crowded due to the Cherry Blossoms blooming.
Personally I'd go to DC two dozen times before I'd even consider going to Vegas once. But to each their own....
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I love both locations on their own merits, completely unrelated to hockey. But, as you said, to each their ownPersonally I'd go to DC two dozen times before I'd even consider going to Vegas once. But to each their own....
My Top 3 sites--
Tampa ( 3 times )
Boston ( 2 times )
St Paul ( 4 times )
My bottom 4--
Pittsburgh (2013) We skipped the covid one in 2021.
Chicago
Columbus
DC
The other 8 are pretty equal and I would gladly go back to any of those.
I think St Louis will be ok. I missed the 2007 St Louis one. Vegas will be interesting on how well the city promotes it.
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I am pretty happy that DC is getting another FF. It's a great city with many incredible restaurants and certainly a lot to do. Also happy about Chicago. It was a great tourney last time and the city is really good at managing sports events. As far as my favorite cities for the FF (Been to all but 5 since 1989), I would probably put it like this (not including St. Paul for obvious reasons):
- Boston
- Tampa
- Providence - it's really too bad their arena doesn't qualify for the tourney since the city is such a great host...
- DC
- Buffalo
- Denver - Never understood why they have never bid again
- Chicago
- Columbus - Would go back if it was at Nationwide. The Schott is horrible.
- St. Louis
- Milwaukee
- Anaheim
- Pittsburgh
- Detroit
- Cincinnati
Would love to see them come back to Denver since I live out here, but it would great if Nashville were to bid. That would be a great location.
I think St Louis will be ok. I missed the 2007 St Louis one.
Did you catch the one there in 1975? Holmgren made a brief appearance.
I think St Louis will be ok. I missed the 2007 St Louis one.
Did you catch the one there in 1975? Holmgren made a brief appearance.
Nope, that was before my time. I started going in the early 2000's
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Kind of thought they’d try dip into the south again sooner with the whole “grow the game” move and better fan travel to destinations to get out of the weather, but food scene is good in both Chicago and DC. Haven’t been to a FF at either but we’ve now started making it a tradition the last few years so interested to see how it is
My bosses made the trip to Ann Arbor, that whore, for the Maverick games this weekend. Last night they sponsored the team meal for the Mavs.
https://twitter.com/MinnStMHockey/status/1841994917616160932
I am the official Iowa Hawkeye football fan of GPL!
Here come the Canucks...
Bobs long game in not signing recruits paying off. He was waiting to the canucks
Gavin McKenna in maroon and gold? Landon Dupont? A man can dream.
Mich St and Lake St tied 1-1 in the third. If that score holds I’ll be busting out the p-word in early October so strap in.
Michigan giving Kato all their offense. Some things never change.
A certain player Gopher fans are VERY familiar with scored a huge goal (unassisted) early in the 3rd period to give Mankato a two goal lead. He clearly enjoys scoring against the corn.
https://twitter.com/CCHAHockey/status/1842365988878041291
Nice play and good for himA certain player Gopher fans are VERY familiar with scored a huge goal (unassisted) early in the 3rd period to give Mankato a two goal lead. He clearly enjoys scoring against the corn.
, hope he has a great year just not against us in the playoffs 😂
I watched the game merely for curiosity of seeing how Rhett would play with his new team. Now I really never focused in on his play over the last three seasons but I can recall some of his highlights which really speaks to his game. I think that is exactly what I saw last night. Maverick Twitter just raved about his goal which was caused by a bad turnover by the Michigan defense which had several gaffs in their game last night. Outside of that goal I don't really recall much to rave about and I was focused on him whenever he was on the ice. Rhett's linemates were working much harder up and down the ice to create chances and force turnovers. This was only game one of the season so there is a lot of hockey left in the season and Rhett will have his chances to improve on his 200' game. Maverick fans saw what Rhett can bring, he is skilled and that was a hell of a shot to score the game winner. Like many on Twitter told Mav fans is to pump the brakes.
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A certain player Gopher fans are VERY familiar with scored a huge goal (unassisted) early in the 3rd period to give Mankato a two goal lead. He clearly enjoys scoring against the corn.
Interesting that in his celebration he blows past his teammates
Arizona State throttled our season opener opponent Air Force 8-1
So will UCLA and USC get hockey teams with the Big Ten? I know UCLA has a club team, would be a great road trip in the middle of winter
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So will UCLA and USC get hockey teams with the Big Ten? I know UCLA has a club team, would be a great road trip in the middle of winter
My money is on them before the perpetual future addition of iowa or Illinois.
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Bemidji State goes to Duluth and beats the Bulldogs 4-3 in OT (a real game that counts not an exhibition).
2 goals & 1 assist by Jason Shaugabay, 1 goal by Zam Plante & 1 assist, 2 assists by Max Plante…all freshmen line.Bemidji State goes to Duluth and beats the Bulldogs 4-3 in OT (a real game that counts not an exhibition).
So will UCLA and USC get hockey teams with the Big Ten? I know UCLA has a club team, would be a great road trip in the middle of winter
My money is on them before the perpetual future addition of iowa or Illinois.
I can't wait till we have a full 18 team Big Ten hockey conference. That Rutgers vs. Oregon hockey rivalry is going to be intense!!!!!! 😀
I know it’s exhibition, but UND lost to Augustana 4-1 at the 🤮
I know it’s exhibition, but UND lost to Augustana 4-1 at the 🤮
You’ll be happy know there was a token representing at the concrete center. 😂
I know it’s exhibition, but UND lost to Augustana 4-1 at the 🤮
You’ll be happy know there was a token representing at the concrete center. 😂
The number of UND fans at non UND/Gophers games vs. the number of Gophers fans at a non UND/Gophers games in an avg. years
UND fans: 120
Gophers fans: 1
For one season about 15 years ago when I was living out east (due to work) I was the one Gopher fan going to many different D1 hockey rinks/games wearing a Gopher jersey. I got some interesting looks from people including some fans yelling out "You made a wrong turn some where. 🤣"
I meet a lot of cool fans from USCHO doing this.
I also have traveled the Midwest to go to some random games. One time at a regular season game at Northern Michigan that involved none of the 3 teams I met a group of three fans who were a Gopher, Badger, and a Sue. Talk about the odd threesome they were each wearing their team's jersey.
Arizona State throttled our season opener opponent Air Force 8-1
Air Force was able to get the spilt beating Arizona State 4-3 in OT tonight.
Arizona State jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first 6 minutes of the game but Air Force got a late 1st period goal and a goal in the middle of the second period to tie it at two.
Arizona State scored what look like it would be the game winner with 58 seconds left but the Falcons said not so fast scoring with 27 seconds left to send it to overtime.
Clayton Cosentino scored this 3rd goal of the weekend at 2:44 of OT on the power play.
Note to coach: Make sure Ryan Chesley knows his job is to shut down Clayton on Friday.
Air Force scored 5 goals this weekend the other two were scored by Brendan Gibbons.
Plus it's a game that counts it's not an exhibition.
Any streams available for this?
Looks like he’s stopped 13/14 shots through 2. Not bad for a guy who hasn’t played in that long
Stonehill ties it with an extra attacker with 10 sec left after Merrimack flubbed a 3-1 to an empty net.
OT. 🤦♀️
it’s on the ESPN app.
And stonehill wins in OT. Bummer.
and the guy celebrating the goal almost takes out the ref.
The ending obviously sucks for the Merrimack goalie but Stonehill winning their season opening game this season is huge for them. In their first full season in D1 they went 2-34 last year losing their first 28 games of the season.
Potential upcoming opponent UMass loses 2-1 in OT to RPI in an exhibition game.
St. Cloud beats St. Thomas 1-0 in an actual game.
I need some help! Trying to buy FF tickets and the site is awful. I’m logged in, it goes to arena layout w/sections. First off, no Club level seats appear, they don’t even show a club level but Still has one. So I click on another level, no seats appear. I’m at the correct time, why isn’t anything showing? Thanks!
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@kelly-red damn you must be first priority. I do remember the ncaatickets site being painful to use, login to, and reaccess your tickets from the last 2 years. would guess they messed up the release as they always do if literally nothing is showing up. i think last time I had to make sure I was fully logged into my email that came with the presale access and even then had things appearing and disappearing all the way through ordering.
@kelly-red had the exact same problem, You need to zoom into the section then seats will load. The web site is trash.
Turns out it’s because I’m trying to log in from Portugal. TM is blocking us from purchasing. Texted a friend, painfully walked her through the process, she’s sending screen shots of seats, finally get 2 seats with confirmation email. My friend (who is not a hockey fan) was shocked at the prices, her comment “ JC, you’d think all the Beatles had come back from the dead and reunited for a final concert.”@kelly-red had the exact same problem, You need to zoom into the section then seats will load. The web site is trash.
But I think Club level is blocked off for the Fan Experience extra $$$. And upnorthkid…I’m B, so not even first priority! 😉
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Scarecrow: A man with an axe and a can of lube. I’ll ask if he wants to join us.
@kelly-red bummer they've blocked club seating, though not surprising for the money grab. guess we'll see what's left for those of us mere mortals stuck in G! 
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