Future Gophers on Twitter brought up the age old question of why doesn't Iowa start a D1 hockey program
https://twitter.com/FutureGophers/status/1724956001114182008
I get it, the infrastructure is there with the new Xtream Arena in Coralville but then you have the expense of starting up the team and then starting a women's program to meet Title IX requirements, correct me if I'm wrong on that. The Iowa Board of Regents have shuttered several programs at the three universities in Iowa over the last couple decades so why would they start up a niche sport program where there isn't a high school level sport within the state?
The comeback by one poster in that thread is that with the USHL, ECHL, and AHL level presence in Iowa a D1 program would fit well. Just because those programs exist doesn't point to a necessity of a college program. To me it still comes down to donors to get a program off the ground and maintain it's viability. Right now with both Iowa and Iowa State football, basketball, and wrestling as the areas where big money falls I don't see hockey landing a donor to help Iowa or Iowa State elevate their club programs no matter how successful they are at that level.
It's just a silly conversation to keep having.
you mean a state with just over 3 million people with all the teams of MN, UND, Omaha around them aren't going to have a massive group of people to draw on that support hockey? There's also very low comparative high school hockey presence. Agreed that unless someone comes in like was done for Augustana, it isn't happening and would just be a massive money suck to get their shit kicked in year after year while adding a whole bunch of expense.
I mean, I only use it for the articles.
I know a Michigan fan whose father is blind and according to her he got the braille version of Playboy so apparently some guys do read it for the articles. After all he wasn't looking at the pictures. ?
I know a Michigan fan whose father is blind and according to her he got the braille version of Playboy so apparently some guys do read it for the articles. After all he wasn't looking at the pictures. ?
Raising the nipples in the braille version of playboy was a nice touch
I know a Michigan fan whose father is blind and according to her he got the braille version of Playboy so apparently some guys do read it for the articles. After all he wasn't looking at the pictures. ?
Raising the nipples in the braille version of playboy was a nice touch
Also good for determining if there was carpet or not...
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
decent little Donnybrook at the end of the UMD/Jan game
Wisconsin gets swept by Michigan State.
As long as Levshunov and Augustine are there MSU will be a tough game for every team in the country.
Duluth gets swept again. They are now 0-7-1 and their last 8 games.
Mankato scores 5 goals in the first period tonight but Bemidji State comes back to win 7-6 scoring three times in the last 6 minutes of the game.
DENVER – The University of Denver Division of Athletics and the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced tonight that Saturday's men's hockey game against the Omaha Mavericks will resume on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. MT at Magness Arena with the start of the second period.
There will be limited fan and concession amenities at Magness Arena for the game. Doors open 30 minutes prior to game time. Parking will be free at University of Denver lots around the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness.
Tickets from Saturday night will be valid for Sunday's game or can be exchanged toward the cost of tickets to a future game this season. For more information on Denver tickets, click here, call 303-871-4625 or send an email to duticket@du.edu.
Saturday's game was suspended prior to the start of the second period due to ice conditions. The score was tied 0-0 at that time, and Sunday's game will resume at the same point of the contest.
The game will be broadcasted on NCHC.tv and on Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan HD3.
Rutger got taken off on a stretcher Friday night. No update on his status other than this post last night from Michigan.
https://twitter.com/umichhockey/status/1725995114684703193?s=46&t=UtlPiq7Vt1Te97QT76L7LQ
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Being ranked #1 is the kiss of death B.C. Minnesota and Wisconsin all fell apart after being ranked #1
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FYI-- NCAA regional tickets went on sale today with a promotional code. If the Gophers aren't in SF, the Whioux will be and I can always unload those tickets at a good profit if we decide we aren't going.
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Thats a heck of a name. Scottish Romanian?
Quinnipiac @Boston U on ESPN+ right now. Quinnipiac leading 2-0 in the 3rd.
Quinnipiac melts down and Boston wins 3-2 in regulation.
Good. I hate the ECAC.
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Denver is adding a goalie. Never heard of it being called a call up.
https://twitter.com/MuskegonJacks/status/1727738041081405818
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Denver is adding a goalie. Never heard of it being called a call up.
https://twitter.com/MuskegonJacks/status/1727738041081405818
Any relation to Theodore?
Notre Dame getting shelled by BC. Making the Big 10 look bad?
Harvard is leading UMass 5-4 in a barn burner early in the third.
Wisconsin out shoots Anchorage 41-21 but gets shut out losing 1-0 at home.
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St. Cloud gets shut out at home 2-0 by Michigan.
St. Cloud is 6-0 in Nacho conference play but 2-5 in non conference play.
The third period of the u-mi vs. St. Tape Delay State game will start on 9+ in about 5-10 minutes
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The Jan Brady announcers are absolutely brutal. So bad it’s almost entertaining. Constant yelling
The Whioux lasted only 1 week at #1, and now BC is back on top. The Gophers moved ahead of Sparty after this past weekend.
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I guess voters feel the same about a SO win as we all do since an even split of points on the weekend move the Gophers up the poll by switching places with MSU.
(Yes, technically MSU had a tie and a loss and we had a tie and a win).
I do think BC is the best team right now. They're relying on a lot of really young guys (including their goalie), they've very talented but I'll be interested to see how they hold up once it gets more important.
For those who have a sports package, the Whioux are playing Denver on Altitude sports
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Northeastern who had 2 wins all season (along with 7 loses and a tie) goes to Boston College and beats the Eagles 5-3.
Notre Dame beats Michigan 6-1 dropping the Wolverines to 2 wins, 5 loses, and 2 ties in Big Ten play.
Umass also drops one in OT. Some east coast upsets tonight
Denver blew a 4-1 1st period lead at home and lost 7-5 to the Whioux.
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Northeastern who had 2 wins all season (along with 7 loses and a tie) goes to Boston College and beats the Eagles 5-3.
Notre Dame beats Michigan 6-1 dropping the Wolverines to 2 wins, 5 loses, and 2 ties in Big Ten play.
https://twitter.com/YouthHockeyHub/status/1730936355679564015
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@frozen4champs wish he was still with the Gophers. I always liked his game.
@frozen4champs wish he was still with the Gophers. I always liked his game.
He was always a favorite of mine as well. I would have preferred him in the lineup as part of the 3rd pair this year. I do give him props for sticking around last year so he could graduate with his class. Seemed like a real team player.
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@frozen4champs wish he was still with the Gophers. I always liked his game.
He was always a favorite of mine as well. I would have preferred him in the lineup as part of the 3rd pair this year. I do give him props for sticking around last year so he could graduate with his class. Seemed like a real team player.
Absolutely! Couldn't have been easy watching from the sidelines last year. Especially with the other defensemen in his class logging big time minutes and getting a lot of recognition. But, like you said, credit to him for sticking around and being part of the team anyway he could. Would have been a great asset to the team this year but I can’t blame the guy for looking for more playing time somewhere else.
The Whioux regain the top spot, while the Gophers fall to #10
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Bucky appears to be losing a defenseman.
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Strange to do that mid season.
I wonder if Stramel considers a CHL move this offseason. I think either way he won't be at Wisconsin next year unless things change quickly.
Sometimes this happens when players are less focused on the "student" part of student-athlete. I have no idea if that is the case here, but it seems to be timed with the end of a semester.Strange to do that mid season.
Could also be that he isn't getting the playing time he thinks he deserves?
Edit: Sounds like he was getting healthy scratched.
https://twitter.com/toddmilewski/status/1732755478000603200?s=46&t=3T_aqyWV0c5WnrFBAyJLTg