Seems like nowadays the gold standard for athletic departments is to have 3 constant revenue generating sports(football, basketball, w.basketball/hockey). Only a handful of schools have this. Seems like U.Conn could trump all those by having 4 with a larger profile hockey program. So I ask why hasn't U.Conn made a bigger commitment to hockey? The fact that they are a large, name recognized school it would seem like they would be a right fit for a power conference like Hockey East. Have they ever applied?(I do realize their rink is fairly small). They also have a fairly decent recruiting base within the state and nearby.(I believe there's 15-20 Conn. natives playing D-1 hockey). Or do the higher up not want hockey to steal basketball's thunder? I've been following college hockey fairly well for the last 20 years, but this program has been one that always puzzled me.
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Re: Why hasn't U.Conn made the jump?
I stopped when you called hockey and women's basketball "revenue-generating sports."Grant Salzano, Boston College '10
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Originally posted by ChiefWahoo View PostSearch the forum. I believe Patman has explained this several hundred times.BS UML '04, PhD UConn '09
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Originally posted by TonyTheTiger20 View PostI stopped when you called hockey and women's basketball "revenue-generating sports."
And someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but don't quite a few WBB programs make a profit as well?Jordan Kawaguchi for Hobey!!
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Originally posted by MinnesotaNorthStar View PostSome of our hockey programs do actually generate quite a bit of revenue...
And someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but don't quite a few WBB programs make a profit as well?a legend and an out of work bum look a lot alike, daddy.
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Originally posted by MinnesotaNorthStar View PostAnd someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but don't quite a few WBB programs make a profit as well?
Originally posted by mookie1995 View Posti for one would like for mohegan sun or foxwoods to lay ice and offer a home rink for UConn men's hockey!time to write new history
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Originally posted by slurpees View PostMohegan Sun Arena isn't structurally big enough for a rink. It's built as a bball only arena. I suppose Foxwoods could, but even then, games would be held 40 minutes away from campus (and an annoying drive from Storrs down Route 32) in a very unpopulated part of the state, both of which are not exactly the best ways to build a fan base. Just renovate the ice arena, or build a new rink (though UConn has already made it clear they will make no investment in the program) over there, there's a butt load of room behind the soccer stadium.BS UML '04, PhD UConn '09
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Originally posted by Patman View PostI always liked that drive (on my way to Avery Point).... but yeah, kinda desolate.time to write new history
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UConn has given zero support to their hockey program and quite frankly, why should they given the success of their BB programs. Men's hockey is one of the few sports that covers its costs for most schools (and turns sizeable profit for others). However, a lot of programs don't make nearly enough in men's hockey to cover the losses of women's hockey.
If UConn could actually compete and excel in the AHA, the school might turn over a new leaf and start supporting the program. With the additions to the AHA, don't count on that to happen.Clarkson Golden Knights Men
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Their womens program is already in Hockey East so the added cost of that would not be a factor ... there wouldn't be any!
As to the men ... It should of happened a long time ago ... the fact that it didn't means that it won't!
Actually all of the above could also be applied to Syracuse ... except for the already in Hockey East part.
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Perrenial mid-to-bottom dweller in the weakest conference in college hockey.
Very modest facilities (except in AHA).
Minimal scholarship support.
Modest fan support, with weak attendence (except in AHA.)
The above does not describe a very strong contender for Hockey East inclusion. Slapping a "UConn" label on it does not change that (IMO.) There's a saying about lipstick and a pig.....?
The above describes a very good fit for Atlantic Hockey, which is why they are a great fit right where they are today. Don't mean to slam UConn at all, I love having them on my alma mater's schedule every year. But I just think they are a terrible fit for HE with the exception of the label on the front of the box.Bentley University Hockey
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