I had this discussion with some other college hockey fans and the reaction was mixed. I don't care one bit for women's hockey. However I do care about developing the sport at all levels at both genders. I think that holding the events on the same weekend (M: thurs/sat W: wed/fri) might help to grow attention and awareness to new people.
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Re: Should the NCAA combine the Men's and Women's frozen fours?
Originally posted by STATEdude3 View PostI had this discussion with some other college hockey fans and the reaction was mixed. I don't care one bit for women's hockey. However I do care about developing the sport at all levels at both genders. I think that holding the events on the same weekend (M: thurs/sat W: wed/fri) might help to grow attention and awareness to new people.
Just a first thought. I'd like to hear more opinions.Anybody but Northern
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how does bouncyball do it? not the same place, right? There could be some good marketing in it, in that, say, purchase a ticket to the 3 games for men, get tickets to the women's games free. The money spent on concessions would most likely make up for anything lost had they not done that. It would draw more people to the women's games. I don't know if I like both being combined for sure, but I think it'd be a good idea if something like that were implemented if they were to combine it.THE University of North Dakota FIGHTING SIOUX
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Originally posted by Roben View Posthow does bouncyball do it? not the same place, right? There could be some good marketing in it, in that, say, purchase a ticket to the 3 games for men, get tickets to the women's games free. The money spent on concessions would most likely make up for anything lost had they not done that. It would draw more people to the women's games. I don't know if I like both being combined for sure, but I think it'd be a good idea if something like that were implemented if they were to combine it.MICHIGAN STATE
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Originally posted by STATEdude3 View PostI agree. Women's basketball is more popular than either of the hockey's. Their tournament is actually very strong as it is. Women's college hockey is extremely low on the totem of NCAA sports and I think somehow combining the championships could really help improve it's visibility.Originally posted by nmupiccdiva...anyone that can start a meme like that is welcome and will fit in just fine around here.
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Interesting idea. The women's FF now lacks an "event" feel and would probably benefit from being included, epecially with new fans and increased media exposure.
A lotta questions would need to be answered. If you included the women's FF with the men on ticketing for free, would that shut out some women's fans that go to the women's FF now without hassle, as the men's fans are mostly lottery fans with more ticket demand than supply?
Would men's fans actually pay more for the overall ticket package to see the women included? How many men's fans would actually show up at the women's games?
You'd also need some logistic juggling with practices, etc. but it could be done....
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Originally posted by Puck Swami View PostInteresting idea. The women's FF now lacks an "event" feel and would probably benefit from being included, epecially with new fans and increased media exposure.
A lotta questions would need to be answered. If you included the women's FF with the men on ticketing for free, would that shut out some women's fans that go to the women's FF now without hassle, as the men's fans are mostly lottery fans with more ticket demand than supply?
Would men's fans actually pay more for the overall ticket package to see the women included? How many men's fans would actually show up at the women's games?
You'd also need some logistic juggling with practices, etc. but it could be done....MICHIGAN STATE
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I think we're all on to something. I would hope the NCAA would see this as an opportunity and would take advantage of it. Things would have to be figured out, logistically speaking, however, it could be done. If it's held in a bigger city, at least northern states/mw states, there might be an ice arena near by that could house practices. Granted, teams would be hauling equipment back and forth, but that could always be a possibility.
They could just move it up to February and always have it in the northern plains and have outside practice.THE University of North Dakota FIGHTING SIOUX
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1959, 1963, 1980, 1982, 1987, 1997, 2000
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1958, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1987, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2009, 2011
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Originally posted by STATEdude3 View Postthe women's event does not attract more than 10,000 fans.
This years Women's Frozen Four is being held at Ridder Arena @ UMinn; capacity 3,400
Last years Frozen Four had 2706 at each Semifinal and 2437 @ the Championship game at Agganis Arena @ BU
The 2011 Frozen Four is set for the Tullio Arena, hosted by Mercyhurst; cap 5500Current NCAA D-I rinks I've been to:
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CCHA: BSU, BG, FSU, LSSU, MSU, MTU, NMU
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NCHC: Miami, UMD, UND, SCSU, WMU
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Originally posted by moose97 View PostJust some facts so everyone knows where we stand currently (and know that I broadcast Minnesota High School girl's hockey on the radio, and have for 11 years, so I know women's hockey pretty well):
This years Women's Frozen Four is being held at Ridder Arena @ UMinn; capacity 3,400
Last years Frozen Four had 2706 at each Semifinal and 2437 @ the Championship game at Agganis Arena @ BU
The 2011 Frozen Four is set for the Tullio Arena, hosted by Mercyhurst; cap 5500MICHIGAN STATE
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What a great idea!
I'd price it so you could just buy the women's games in you want, but I'd include the women's games in the men's game ticket package for nothing.Wisconsin Hockey: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 WE WANT MORE!
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Originally posted by Timothy A View PostWhat a great idea!
I'd price it so you could just buy the women's games in you want, but I'd include the women's games in the men's game ticket package for nothing.MICHIGAN STATE
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Originally posted by STATEdude3 View PostBINGO! That is where I was going from the beginning. This is an obvious no brainier in my mind, as long as the details are worked out accordingly. So who do i cantact at the NCAA to get this put into action?Wisconsin Hockey: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 WE WANT MORE!
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Originally Posted by Wisko McBadgerton:
"Baggot says Hughes and Rockwood are centering the top two lines...
Timothy A --> Great hockey mind... Or Greatest hockey mind?!?"
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Originally posted by STATEdude3 View PostI don't know about where the revenues from the ticket sales for each sport goes so I am not sure if you can combine ticket packages. But here is my idea if you can...the women's event does not attract more than 10,000 fans. The Men's Frozen Four is generally held in arenas with at least 17,000 capacity. Therefore, why not set aside 5,000 tickets that can be claimed at the window by showing your Men's ticket? The upper bowl area would be free admission. For $10/seat you can upgrade to lower bowl. Just an idea...
I don't think that many fans would double dip, as I would assume most visitors for the games would want to do their day around town on the day in between the games. But I think even 10% of the men's audience showing up to bolster the women's crowd would be a huge boon.UConn -- Clarkson
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I think you actually would see a lot of double dipping..... If Minnesota, Wisconsin, Boston College, New Hampshire ect were in both tournys.....- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -
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