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[MACMAN]

I think a broader philosophy must be adopted in general.

The results on the ice are utterly unacceptable by historic standards. But it has been 25 years since the NCAA title, it has been nearly 20 years since a league title, it has been as long since an NCAA tourney appearance, it has been 12 years since the Falcons made a showing at the JLA. The arena is falling down. Season ticket sales are non-existent. Attendance is anemic. The very program is positioned on the chopping block. None of the administration was here during anything approaching the "good years." The students were not even alive during those times.

BGSU Hockey is starting over. And a greenfield, start-from-scratch approach and attitude is what is required here.

Much like a program starting from scratch, people need to grasp the past as an emotional foundation. But any other connection just doesn't work. 2009 is Year One of the Second Era of BGSU Hockey.

Hockey fans have to focus on the hockey program before the arena, and before coaching issues. If we get too wrapped up in saying "oh its the coach" or "oh, we need to dress-up the arena," we lose the battle and it is moot. The way the wheels are going to turn, the arena issue will get addressed, but that beast is far more complex, and is a battle that outside of moral support, is not in the hands of most folks.

I understand the impassioned folks that thump the table and say "but the arena," however that simply is not the main fight at this time. That battle comes down to public interests, BGSU Hockey alumni, and folks seeking to create a path for those monies into a meaningful renovation project. That is not what most of us need be focused on.

What must be done, is for season tickets, in numbers not seen in the last 25 years, to be sold. I don't think the University factors a massive season ticket base deeply into their thinking. Push a season ticket base of 200 to 2500 to 3000, and this entire issue changes immediately. It is the hard cash and easiest thing the greatest number of fans and supporters can work with.

Besides, no renovations are going to happen this year or next year as I see it.

your 100% correct my friend.

[Falcon Fanatic]

Hear, hear.... maybe the best post i have read on this site... nice job. I have my order in for four tickets. How can we promote season ticket sales right now? Do you or does anybody have any idea of the schedule for next year?

We have people who have met with the ticket director and she is excited that we want to get people signed up right now for next season! Hopefully, she will have a form ready for us soon. When we have something more specific to announce, we will!!

Please do all that you can to push season ticket sales!! We will make a HUGE statement to the athletic department if we can significantly increase the number of season ticket holders!!!! Soon it will be time for those very vocal supporters to put their money where their mouth is!!

[NWLB]

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