#11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

[aparch]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

What sucks is that even if this team was undefeated, there would still be the same amount of locals in the crowd. I know the NMU budget is tight, that the hockey program is still using the same budget from 2002, but there isn't any promotion of this team throughout the community unless you: a) know the team exists already and b) know of where to find information about the team.

At least some NMU alums who care about the sport are working for the Mining Journal, but their hands are tied for what they can do too.

[NMUFAN]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

What sucks is that even if this team was undefeated, there would still be the same amount of locals in the crowd. I know the NMU budget is tight, that the hockey program is still using the same budget from 2002, but there isn't any promotion of this team throughout the community unless you: a) know the team exists already and b) know of where to find information about the team.

At least some NMU alums who care about the sport are working for the Mining Journal, but their hands are tied for what they can do too.

Many people complain about the ticket prices at NMU games. What I try to tell them is that actually NMU's prices are a bargain compared to many D-1 hockey schools.

Or else they'll complain about the Berry's seating and pine for the days at Lakeview. Then again, there was a junior team recently that they could support at Lakeview and consume as much alcohol as they wanted. But they couldn't give away tickets to Ranger games either. Fact is, Marquette just isn't as great a hockey supporting town as they like to think.

[NMUFAN]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

By the way, I believe the last team to end Northern's season at home was BGSU in March of 2001.

Deja vu? I hope not.




GO CATS!!!

[NMU8405]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Many people complain about the ticket prices at NMU games. What I try to tell them is that actually NMU's prices are a bargain compared to many D-1 hockey schools.

Or else they'll complain about the Berry's seating and pine for the days at Lakeview. Then again, there was a junior team recently that they could support at Lakeview and consume as much alcohol as they wanted. But they couldn't give away tickets to Ranger games either. Fact is, Marquette just isn't as great a hockey supporting town as they like to think.

Agree 100% with Marquette not being as big as a hockey town as they like to boast. The CCHA sets the prices for the playoff series, but its on par for regular season games with the public. Nobody shows up to the Berry, even if the team is really good, like last season. The Rangers had attendance issues, NMU basketball is just horrible in terms of attendance, and NMU football...well you should have seen the number of people in the seats when Buddy was the QB. Marquette is just not a sports town at all.

[Yager]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Agree 100% with Marquette not being as big as a hockey town as they like to boast.

The entire UP lacks hockey compared to what it should be. Very dissapointing. Especially in Houghton and Marquette. Any way, the reason I am here... this is probably a long shot but is there any sort of free or tv feed of this game?

[Laker Dude]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

The entire UP lacks hockey compared to what it should be. Very dissapointing. Especially in Houghton and Marquette. Any way, the reason I am here... this is probably a long shot but is there any sort of free or tv feed of this game?

No, the only video feed of the game is on the American One network which costs 7 or 8 dollars: http://www.b2tv.com/partner_members.asp?id=17

[Yager]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

So I take it no one is doing a game thread or even watching the game, eh?

[Laker Dude]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

So I take it no one is doing a game thread or even watching the game, eh?

I saw that somebody just started a game thread. I am just listening to the NMU radio feed.

[UMICH]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Game should be over by now, who won?

[LSSULaker889294]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

[redwings8831]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Bowling Green 2-1 in double ot.

[UMICH]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Bowling Green 2-1 in double ot.

Thanks!

[aparch]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Just a heads up for BGSU fans, make sure you don't look at Scooter Vaughn, he may get offended.

[alnike]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

Just a heads up for BGSU fans, make sure you don't look at Scooter Vaughn, he may get offended.

Hopefully you did not offend Jordan Samuels-Thomas this weekend.

[BGFan]

Re: #11 Bowling Green vs. #6 NMU- CCHA First Round Playoffs

BG will not have the services of Solway and Ruel. http://www.sent-trib.com/bgsu-sports...r-nmu-03-02-11 Solway doesn't have very many points (but who does? Solway: 5-10-15; leading scorer: 8-10-18) but he works hard. And plays dirty.

Interesting perspective on Solway as he only has 12 penalties for 24 minutes this season, not even close to tops on the team. He must be "sneaky dirty".