Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

[Birdwatcher]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

If somebody has contractual rights to use the facility, the only thing you can do is ask for their cooperation. If the dates of the NCAA tournament don't change, and the dates of the high school tournament don't change, then this could be a continuing problem if Utica remains at the level of play that they have achieved this year. Future contracts could be written with contingency clauses to permit some adjustments. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the High School folk.

If the situation isn't resolved by the due date for bids to host, then it can't happen. No bid, no game

I previously said this, "Build a Rink of your own"

[Bennycheck]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

If somebody has contractual rights to use the facility, the only thing you can do is ask for their cooperation. If the dates of the NCAA tournament don't change, and the dates of the high school tournament don't change, then this could be a continuing problem if Utica remains at the level of play that they have achieved this year. Future contracts could be written with contingency clauses to permit some adjustments. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the High School folk.

If the situation isn't resolved by the due date for bids to host, then it can't happen. No bid, no game

Agreed. The NYS H.S. tourney runs on 2 and sometimes 3 year contracts. Up until now that wasn't a problem in Utica. There have been a few other locations to put in a bid to get it, but they were deemed to be to small to host (yea, I know Utica isn't really BIG). You need hotel rooms, resturants, etc. The problem for UC will only get worse if the talk of bringing an ALH team is true. On the other hand, the state really likes Utica to host as it's center to almost all teams that have to travel and it's not a bad rink. The city and reagoin also likes to host, as it's a nice little boost for the economy around here. Not much can be done about this years conflicts and unless the H.S. championships go elsewhere in the future, UC will just have to be road warriors (like this weekend, I hope). It sucks but it is what it is.

[97osu]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

It looks like this may be a problem next year as well?

http://nyshshca.org/2011news01.htm

[Bennycheck]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

It looks like this may be a problem next year as well?

http://nyshshca.org/2011news01.htm

Maybe if Oswego State doesn't make it to the NCAA's you might become a DII fan. http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=CBAHOCKEYSYR&t=c&s=hockey&p=tournament&tournamentID=1635

[jcase]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

Nice hard fought win for the Pioneers tonight. Win or tie or Hobart loss tomorrow and UC takes W title.

[97osu]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

Maybe if Oswego State doesn't make it to the NCAA's you might become a DII fan. http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=CBAHOCKEYSYR&t=c&s=hockey&p=tournament&tournamentID=1635

I always have made it down to the Aud to watch the State finals when Oswego has been in them. Last year was a beautiful spring day, sun on your face between periods having a "pop" in the parking lot. Hopefully it will be a better final this year, it wasn't even a contest last year!

[Fishman'81]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

...impeccable source indicates UC's contract with The Aud does have rights related to this situation...while it will require serious juggling, it is believed they can work it all out if the opportunity to host presents itself...

That would be nice, and I hope your source is right, but I haven't heard anything to that effect around here so far.

It's really nobody's fault if UC has to play that prospective game on the road, though.

You can't really blame UC for agreeing to be a tenant in The Aud- which has greatly helped putting it on the D-3 map -and neither can you reasonably criticize The Aud for agreeing to host the HS championships in this hockey-crazed State... It's a rare circumstance indeed when any two entities are vying for this downtrodden burg's attention; Utica must feel flattered.

I still think that a reasonable compromise could be reached here (such as playing in Clinton), but it seems that D-3 is about as flexible as the Taliban in that regard. I just hope UC will get a decent siting under the circumstances, won't have to bus-it to Adrian.

[norm1909]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

That would be nice, and I hope your source is right, but I haven't heard anything to that effect around here so far.

It's really nobody's fault if UC has to play that prospective game on the road, though.

You can't really blame UC for agreeing to be a tenant in The Aud- which has greatly helped putting it on the D-3 map -and neither can you reasonably criticize The Aud for agreeing to host the HS championships in this hockey-crazed State... It's a rare circumstance indeed when any two entities are vying for this downtrodden burg's attention; Utica must feel flattered.

I still think that a reasonable compromise could be reached here (such as playing in Clinton), but it seems that D-3 is about as flexible as the Taliban in that regard. I just hope UC will get a decent siting under the circumstances, won't have to bus-it to Adrian.

+1

I believe fishman had is line cast in Chelyabinsk and was hit on the head - or maybe - he has finally smelled the coffee.

[sshablak]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

Wasn't there a game last night ??? No talk of the games anymore ? Roll PIOS Roll !!!!!!

[sshablak]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

What days are the playoffs next week...guessing five vs four for fourth Wed. Then Friday and Saturday nights ? There are HS Section III playoffs in the PM next weekend.

[UCBadger]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

What days are the playoffs next week...guessing five vs four for fourth Wed. Then Friday and Saturday nights ? There are HS Section III playoffs in the PM next weekend.

The semis are next Saturday, the finals are the Saturday after that.

[fisheralum91]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

Congrats to Gary and the boys for winning the ECAC W regular season!
Job well done- but keep the eye on the prize!

[sshablak]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

Did Hobart lose ?

[CARDS_rule_the_Burgh]

Did Hobart lose ?

Hobart won 6-1

[jcase]

Re: Utica College Pioneers 2012-13 Season

Congrats to Gary and the boys for winning the ECAC W regular season!
Job well done- but keep the eye on the prize!

+5 (more wins)