The key to an at-large NCAA bid (at least for us and our WCHA brethren) is the non-conference schedule.
We'd be better off going .500 vs big10 and Nacho opponents than sweeping a non-conf schedule against teams out of the Atlantic.
I LIKE the way our NC schedule is looking.
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The issue for BG is that WCHA teams aren't going to be able to win many recruiting battles with teams outside of Atlantic Hockey. Where it shows up is goal scoring and skill players. BG ends up with a bunch of 3rd and 4th line forwards that can't score enough against above average defenses and goaltenders.
Moving forward is only going to get tougher. The WCHA and Atlantic Hockey are the MAC and Conference USA of College hockey.
Moving forward is only going to get tougher. The WCHA and Atlantic Hockey are the MAC and Conference USA of College hockey.
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As expected MSU has hired Danton Cole as their next coach. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... 100282994/" target="_blank
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Any truth to the rumor that Hills is in the running at Niagara? Yes, I know, I know...quit reading the message boards. But there's nothing else to do at this point in the season except rumormonger...BGDrew wrote:As expected MSU has hired Danton Cole as their next coach. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... 100282994/" target="_blank
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And Red is hanging it up at Michigan after 33 years.BGDrew wrote:As expected MSU has hired Danton Cole as their next coach. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... 100282994/" target="_blank
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Hillsy is indeed in the running at Niagara.TalonsUpPuckDown wrote:Any truth to the rumor that Hills is in the running at Niagara? Yes, I know, I know...quit reading the message boards. But there's nothing else to do at this point in the season except rumormonger...BGDrew wrote:As expected MSU has hired Danton Cole as their next coach. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/colle ... 100282994/" target="_blank
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Here's the proof: NHL scouting central ranks the top draft-eligible players that are enrolled or committed to NCAA. That list includes 82 skaters and goalies, here is the conference breakdown:Clubber wrote:The issue for BG is that WCHA teams aren't going to be able to win many recruiting battles with teams outside of Atlantic Hockey. Where it shows up is goal scoring and skill players. BG ends up with a bunch of 3rd and 4th line forwards that can't score enough against above average defenses and goaltenders.
Moving forward is only going to get tougher. The WCHA and Atlantic Hockey are the MAC and Conference USA of College hockey.
Hockey East- 32
NCHC- 20
Big10- 16
ECAC- 10
WCHA- 2 (1 each from MTU and NMU)
AHA- 1
Ind- 1
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It doesn't appear Hills made the final cut at Niagara. http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/12/repor ... ey-program" target="_blank
If I'm not mistaken Canisius should be on the schedule this year to finish up a home-and-home. My guess is it'll be the Winterfest game.
If I'm not mistaken Canisius should be on the schedule this year to finish up a home-and-home. My guess is it'll be the Winterfest game.
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Is BG doing the double to Alaska?BGDrew wrote:It doesn't appear Hills made the final cut at Niagara. http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/12/repor ... ey-program" target="_blank
If I'm not mistaken Canisius should be on the schedule this year to finish up a home-and-home. My guess is it'll be the Winterfest game.
28 league games
H/H with MSU (confirmed)
2 Home with Miami (confirmed)
2@ GLI (confirmed)
That's 34 total.
Only leaves room for 2 more, and with supposed recurring agreements with both OSU and Western, doesn't leave room for an Atlantic series.
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We should only be heading to Anchorage this year.
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No. I think the Icebreaker tournament is the only one that is exempt.Freddie wrote:Isn't the GLI exempt from the total game limit?
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Buccigross is reporting Mel Pearson has agreed to take over at Michigan. I haven't seen it reported anywhere else, though.
https://twitter.com/buccigross/status/8 ... 4103956481" target="_blank
https://twitter.com/buccigross/status/8 ... 4103956481" target="_blank
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When are we likely to have or schedule announced? It seems like that should be dropping within the next month or so. I'm very anxious and excited for the season to get back going. A month and a half is enough offseason for me!
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Should be in the next few weeks after the coaches convention (this week).mbenecke wrote:When are we likely to have or schedule announced? It seems like that should be dropping within the next month or so. I'm very anxious and excited for the season to get back going. A month and a half is enough offseason for me!
