Bentley Begins Process to Build On-Campus Rink

[Split-N]

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Jayson Argue stopped 89 of 92 shots that weekend; Derrick Roy only faced 11 shots on the Friday game at Matthews and let three by Andrew Gladiuk go in. Kevin Roy picked up one assist on the weekend, but Max French was still on the shelf for the beginning of the season. Definitely the high point of the season for the Falcons.

I'm only just emerging from months of therapy following that nightmare of a weekend

[Snively65]

I'm only just emerging from months of therapy following that nightmare of a weekend

Huskies will get another chance against the Falcons this coming season.

[Chuck Murray]

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Huskies will get another chance against the Falcons this coming season.

I'm sure Coach Mad Again will have that one (or two?) circled on their schedule, for sure.

[Split-N]

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Huskies will get another chance against the Falcons this coming season.

AUGGH! Back to therapy.

[Ralph Baer]

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Connor Brassard (Jersey Hitmen) has committed to Bentley University for 2016-2017 @cbrass8 @NJHitmen @BentleyHockey @USPHL

— Hockey Commitments (@hockeycommits) May 31, 2016

[Snively65]

Connor Brassard (Jersey Hitmen) has committed to Bentley University for 2016-2017 @cbrass8 @NJHitmen @BentleyHockey @USPHL

— Hockey Commitments (@hockeycommits) May 31, 2016

Thanks for posting, Ralph. I did not realize that there was still a slot open for this fall.

Bentley BOT just voted to spend $45 mil for an arena on campus, so there is some commitment from the top.

[blazer777]

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For as bad as the JAR is, I'll miss the ability to just rock up and pickup a cheap ticket and be able to stand next to the glass and see the play up close. Congrats to Bentley and the fans who pushed for a new rink on campus!

[Snively65]

For as bad as the JAR is, I'll miss the ability to just rock up and pickup a cheap ticket and be able to stand next to the glass and see the play up close. Congrats to Bentley and the fans who pushed for a new rink on campus!

Ha, ha, ha; next to the glass at the close end is my favorite place to watch games at the JAR, too. But, as Bobby D sang, "The times are a-changin'."

[The Top Shelf]

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Official: http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mic...20160707kr31lb

[joecct]

Official: http://bentleyfalcons.com/sports/mic...20160707kr31lb

2,000 seats sort of means no HEA in the future??

[schiegs]

2,000 seats sort of means no HEA in the future??

Don't know if that was part of the design discussions or not, but it sure seems to be shy of HE standards. It is interesting how HE was specifically mentioned in the press release as one of part of their recent history.

[schiegs]

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Same details, but will be the site for updates...

http://www.bentley.edu/about/arena

[The Top Shelf]

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In discussion with major decision makers, they were well aware of the capacity of the arena. When asked point blank if a move to ECAC/HE was considered in capacity, they confirmed that it was a part of the process.

That was 6 months ago, so; either that plan was scrapped or they know what they are doing and are confident this rink will be enough for a new conference. I know a conference change is of the highest priority for Bentley, so I'm betting on the latter. That being said, 2000 does seem small for HE. Stay tuned I guess......

[Split-N]

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If conference change is the highest priority, Bentley may have shot itself in the skate with that absurdly low seating capacity. Unless, of course, understandings that the rest of us aren't privy to were reached with various powers that be.

[schiegs]

Unless, of course, understandings that the rest of us aren't privy to were reached with various powers that be.

While I have no idea as to the outcomes, I can assure you these very conversations indeed happened.