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Originally posted by hockeyplayer1015 View PostI guess the VGK are quite supportive of UNLV's team. They use their practice facility as a rink, the VGK CEO is on the board and the team gets free admission to the NHL games. They play all over the country and he said there's rarely a bus trip. Seemed very happy with the state of the program and it's possibilities for success going forward.
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Personally, I'm getting a bit weary of this Kabuki dance. Illinois is not exactly scratching to make ends meet. And it is not without resources, including more than a few well-heeled alums. How many years of "researching" does it take for the flagship university of a relatively prosperous state that is a major incubator of hockey talent to either dump or get off the pot with regard to hockey? Could part of the problem be that, in addition to seed money and Title IX, entrenched football and basketball interests are not excited about another varsity program that would compete for budget dollars and gate revenue?
If Illinois really wants to know how to get a program off the ground, maybe it ought to visit Arizona State."Through the years, we ever will acclaim........"
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I saw a university of Illinois hockey jersey last night at the Minnesota Notre Dame game
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Originally posted by Split-N View PostPersonally, I'm getting a bit weary of this Kabuki dance. Illinois is not exactly scratching to make ends meet. And it is not without resources, including more than a few well-heeled alums. How many years of "researching" does it take for the flagship university of a relatively prosperous state that is a major incubator of hockey talent to either dump or get off the pot with regard to hockey? Could part of the problem be that, in addition to seed money and Title IX, entrenched football and basketball interests are not excited about another varsity program that would compete for budget dollars and gate revenue?
If Illinois really wants to know how to get a program off the ground, maybe it ought to visit Arizona State.Facebook: bcowles920 Instagram: missthundercat01
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Coming soon? Illinois hoping to make a decision on NCAA D-I program ‘in April or May’Slap Shot - 444 might want to consider a restraining order.
dggoddard - Minnesota is THE ELITE Program in all of college hockey.
wasmania - you have to be the very best to get ice time with the great gophers!
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"Hoping" doesn't necessarily mean "gonna happen." As much as I'd personally like to see it happen, I'm still in the skeptical camp, given the way this has been drawn out over a period of years."Through the years, we ever will acclaim........"
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Originally posted by 4four4 View PostIt's never too early to start the Pre-game festivities
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Cuck the Fubs... Let's Go WHITE SOX!!!
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Originally posted by RaceBoarder View PostSo they are doing this through corporate donations and by selling the naming rights to the arena?Last edited by SunDevil Hockey; 02-16-2019, 11:02 AM.
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Originally posted by SunDevil Hockey View PostHowever the money could be raised to make this happen. They even are considering a men’s program to comply with Title IX if they fall short. I doubt they go this far and then say no.Slap Shot - 444 might want to consider a restraining order.
dggoddard - Minnesota is THE ELITE Program in all of college hockey.
wasmania - you have to be the very best to get ice time with the great gophers!
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Originally posted by SunDevil Hockey View PostHowever the money could be raised to make this happen. They even are considering a men’s program to comply with Title IX if they fall short. I doubt they go this far and then say no.
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70% chance Illinois announces a program during/after the Frozen Four
24.9% chance they announce no program now or ever
0.1% it’s all a ruse, U of Chicago is back in the Big Ten, and better than ever (but only for hockey)If you want to be a BADGER, just come along with me
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Originally posted by ExileOnDaytonStreet View Post70% chance Illinois announces a program during/after the Frozen Four
24.9% chance they announce no program now or ever
0.1% it’s all a ruse, U of Chicago is back in the Big Ten, and better than ever (but only for hockey)
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Originally posted by ExileOnDaytonStreet View Post...0.1% it’s all a ruse, U of Chicago is back in the Big Ten, and better than ever (but only for hockey)
Funny thing is, it could actually work out pretty well for them. An annual visit from each of the B1G schools; then load up the NC schedule with Ivies.
Of course it's just a whimsical fantasy. Big time sports just isn't in their culture. A Former University President once remarked: Sports? When I get the urge to exercise, I lay down until it goes away."
So we'll just have to root for the Illini to take the plunge. At least that would get us up to 8 members.
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