Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringing?

[purpleinnebraska]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

The steep seating is what makes the Mac, go to any other arena and it's just too shallow, people in front of you block your view etc. While the Mac may not be as pretty as newer arenas they have definitely improved it massively with the updates, the new seats, the luxury boxes, the scoreboard all make it great.

Never been to the Mac so I can't compare, but it does seem that steeper seats are making a comeback. UNO's upper bowl is pretty steep, Penn State's student section is very steep (to make the opposing goalie feel they're right on top of him), and Amsoil is fairly steep up top. Maybe the Mac was just ahead of its time.

[davyd83]

The knights play the rangers on Jan 7th in Vegas if any husky fans are still around. My wife and I are traveling down for the tournament and catch the rangers / knights game. Can't wait for a long weekend in Vegas!!!

And if you’re getting to Vegas early, Knights v Nashville on Jan 2

[manurespreader]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

I love the Mac but there are two things, or three, that I think need improvement.
1. Too few bathrooms. The men's room is cramped. Even Yost has better bathrooms than we have.
2. The east end of the rink looks bad. I'd like to see some suites and some seating there and fewer standing room tickets available. I like the plans for expansion but I want it to look more finished off and have a few more permanent seats.
3. The food service is lousy. More outlets and better food choices would make a big difference. They have made some progress though. But the seating views, the atmosphere, the quality of the seats, scoreboard, videos, etc. all great. In fact better than a lot of NHL rinks.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

I love the Mac but there are two things, or three, that I think need improvement.
1. Too few bathrooms. The men's room is cramped. Even Yost has better bathrooms than we have.
2. The east end of the rink looks bad. I'd like to see some suites and some seating there and fewer standing room tickets available. I like the plans for expansion but I want it to look more finished off and have a few more permanent seats.
3. The food service is lousy. More outlets and better food choices would make a big difference. They have made some progress though. But the seating views, the atmosphere, the quality of the seats, scoreboard, videos, etc. all great. In fact better than a lot of NHL rinks.

Pretty sure addressing 1 & 2 are in the plans, by some design, in the next several years. 3, let's face it, it's the Keweenaw. People are either eating at home, or don't have the money for better food. I view that as a minor concern.

[Wi.Huskies Fan]

I know there are plans for the East wall. I thought upgrades are starting this next off season, but I am not absolutely sure.

I know after completion you will be able to walk completely around the whole main level.

I hope there are plans to move concessions stands to the outer walls and expand restrooms to where concessions are now. There is way too much congestion with lines for food and restrooms in the same general area

[Hatch_man]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

Flight and hotel are booked... Time off is granted at work.... Lookout Vegas here I come!!!! Go Huskies!!!

[davyd83]

Flight and hotel are booked... Time off is granted at work.... Lookout Vegas here I come!!!! Go Huskies!!!

Who’s bringing the pasties?

[gfmorris]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

I will agree that UAH and the Alaska schools don't have the appeal that the powerhouse teams do.

You know, folks down here don't much give a crap about Tech, either, in the way that we all talk about our fans not giving a rip about non-glitz schools, you know? I think that it just takes time to build rivalries. I wrote this three years ago and still stand by it: https://uahhockey.com/blog/2014/12/1...just-changing/

We can't judge the nWCHA on just five seasons.

GFM

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

You know, folks down here don't much give a crap about Tech, either, in the way that we all talk about our fans not giving a rip about non-glitz schools, you know? I think that it just takes time to build rivalries. I wrote this three years ago and still stand by it: https://uahhockey.com/blog/2014/12/1...just-changing/

We can't judge the nWCHA on just five seasons.

GFM

I think you're right, MTU is building rivalries with MSU, BGSU, and FSU. I think UAH is coming along, this year is certainly helping perception...but names help a ton.

[gfmorris]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

I think you're right, MTU is building rivalries with MSU, BGSU, and FSU. I think UAH is coming along, this year is certainly helping perception...but names help a ton.

The names probably aren't coming back, at least not any time soon. This league is going to have to consistently be a two-bid league and at least the PWR par of the ECAC/BI6 for us to get routine support. That, or the NCAA will have to mandate interlocks, which HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

GFM

[manurespreader]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

The names probably aren't coming back, at least not any time soon. This league is going to have to consistently be a two-bid league and at least the PWR par of the ECAC/BI6 for us to get routine support. That, or the NCAA will have to mandate interlocks, which HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

GFM

We have to win more ooc games. if we played more ecac and HE teams it would be good. Such as Bemidji and Princeton. Sure would have helped if Bemidji had won both of those. And we can't be having 3 team in the bottom ten. Lake State has a chance to help all of us against Robert Morris.

[davyd83]

The names probably aren't coming back, at least not any time soon. This league is going to have to consistently be a two-bid league and at least the PWR par of the ECAC/BI6 for us to get routine support. That, or the NCAA will have to mandate interlocks, which HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

GFM

If you dressed UAH up in Michigan or MSU jerseys, you would (a) see a better hockey team and (b) sell out. Very few would know the difference, other than the face of the coach. They’d know it wasn’t Mel, but half wouldn’t know the difference between Danton & Corbs.

[Critical Thinker]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

Every time BGSU does a study or survey of students regarding attendance, the number 1 deciding factor is always who the team they're playing is. It's the sad reality that the casual fan is always more interested in the other team than their own.

[davyd83]

Every time BGSU does a study or survey of students regarding attendance, the number 1 deciding factor is always who the team they're playing is. It's the sad reality that the casual fan is always more interested in the other team than their own.

Before realignment, I was always befuddled by the number of Michigan, Michigan State or Norte Dame shirts I’d see when one of those schools played the “home” team.

[manurespreader]

Re: Michigan Tech 17-18 Preseason - MacNaughton, Broadmoor... What's this year bringi

Before realignment, I was always befuddled by the number of Michigan, Michigan State or Norte Dame shirts I’d see when one of those schools played the “home” team.

Same for ASU.