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Originally posted by jerrynu26 View PostMidd would have been a better stopping point, or even Skidmore.2007-2008 ECAC East/NESCAC Interlock Pick 'em winner
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Originally posted by joecct View PostDown 95 then across MA on 90 then north on 87 and thence to Lake Placid.Last edited by Birdwatcher; 03-21-2018, 08:06 PM.
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Originally posted by Birdwatcher View PostQuicker to take 95 South to Portsmouth, then 101 West to I91, to I89 to exit 17, ferry to Plattsburgh, then to Placid.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Whit...4!2d43.6825395Mule Train, 2018 NESCAC Champs, made it to the Frozen Four
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Originally posted by Russell Jaslow View PostThe thing about neutral sites is that they can still usually hold more people than campus sites, even when the campus sites sell out. Granted, neutral sites can still appear to be "empty" even with numbers that exceed campus sites because of the size of the building. And thus, atmosphere can suffer. I get that. But, to just flippantly say neutral sites are a failure based purely on attendance is wrong. The numbers are pretty good at times. It's the intangibles that need to be compared.
Here are the attendance numbers as reported at Lake Placid, followed by the other neutral sites. The semifinal games are listed in parenthesis in the order they were played, in case it matters for those years separate semifinal attendance figures were given (I don't know how they do that since they don't empty the arena out between games). ADDED: Championship final teams are bolded.
2008 (St. Norbert vs. Norwich, Elmira vs. Plattsburgh)
Semis: 5600
Final: 4770
2009 (Gustavus vs. Stout, Neumann vs. Hobart)
Semis: 3036
Final: 3141
2010 (Oswego vs. St. Norbert, Norwich vs. Plattsburgh)
No attendance listed.
2012 (St. Norbert vs. Norwich, Oswego vs. Amherst)
Semis: 2100/3100
Final: 3300
2013 (Oswego vs. Norwich, Eau Claire vs. Utica)
Semis: 1538/1389
Final: 2089
2016 (Geneseo vs. Stevens Point, St. Norbert vs. UMass-Boston)
Semis: 653/2282
Final: 2304
ELMIRA 2006 (Hobart vs. St. Norbert, Elmira vs. Middlebury)
Semis: 1373/2554
Final: 1474
SUPERIOR 2007 (Oswego vs. St. Norbert, Middlebury vs. Manhattanville)
Semis: 1293/1042
Final: 1052
RIDDER 2011 (Adrian vs Oswego, Norwich vs. St. Norbert)
Semis: 1761
Final: 1741
MAINE 2014 (Geneseo vs. St. Norbert, Stevens Point vs. Oswego)
Semis: 1827
Final: 1851
RIDDER 2015 (Trinity vs. Adrian, Stevens Point vs. Amherst)
Semis: 1181/1284
Final: 1303
UTICA 2017 (Trinity vs. St. Norbert, Adrian vs. Norwich)
Semis: 1525
Final: 1595
But, whatever... I thought that Utica would have been an easier option for the entire field last year, and yet the attendance was lousy there, too.
Placid is a "destination", and even schools with tiny fan-bases seem to fare better there. I don't see any reason to change that up at this juncture.Last edited by Fishman'81; 03-21-2018, 09:05 PM.
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Originally posted by Fishman'81 View PostHaving attended a lot of D-1 Regionals over the years, the official attendance numbers have often appeared to be a trifle/extremely inflated.
But, whatever... I thought that Utica would have been an easier option for the entire field last year, and yet the attendance was lousy there, too.
Placid is a "destination", and even schools with tiny fan-bases seem to fare better there. I don't see any reason to change that up at this juncture.
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Originally posted by OhioMule View Post
It's slower than Grim Death on a good day, never mind if the weather is even a little iffy, or if you get behind an RV, or if one of the many towns is having a parade, or a funeral, or a fund-raiser, etc.
From Maine to Placid, just do the Maine Turnpike, then 495, then 90, and stay on 90 via Exit B-2, then hop onto 87-N.
But, for the love of God, DO NOT attempt 87-N between 4 and 6 on a weekday... That'll make Boston's 128 look like the Daytona Speedway by comparision.Last edited by Fishman'81; 03-21-2018, 09:31 PM.
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Originally posted by Fishman'81 View PostMule (and don't take this as hostile, because I have two cousins who went to Colby and that's my team in this FF), but just try that route some time.
It's slower than Grim Death on a good day, never mind if the weather is even a little iffy, or if you get behind an RV, or if one of the many towns is having a parade, or a funeral, or a fund-raiser, etc.
From Maine to Placid, just do the Maine Turnpike, then 495, then 90, and stay on 90 via Exit B-2, then hop onto 87-N.
But, for the love of God, DO NOT attempt 87-N between 4 and 6 on a weekday... That'll make Boston's 128 look like the Daytona Speedway by comparision.
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Originally posted by Fishman'81 View PostHaving attended a lot of D-1 Regionals over the years, the official attendance numbers have often appeared to be a trifle/extremely inflated.
But, whatever... I thought that Utica would have been an easier option for the entire field last year, and yet the attendance was lousy there, too.
Placid is a "destination", and even schools with tiny fan-bases seem to fare better there. I don't see any reason to change that up at this juncture.
Whatever numbers the venue releases, the NCAA expects that amount paid to them in ticket sales. So, the venue has no incentive whatsoever inflating numbers.
And that first year at Placid? There were indeed that many people. They even opened up the upper deck, which they never do.Russell Jaslow
[Former] SUNYAC Correspondent
U.S. College Hockey Online
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Originally posted by Fishman'81 View PostMule (and don't take this as hostile, because I have two cousins who went to Colby and that's my team in this FF), but just try that route some time.
It's slower than Grim Death on a good day, never mind if the weather is even a little iffy, or if you get behind an RV, or if one of the many towns is having a parade, or a funeral, or a fund-raiser, etc.
From Maine to Placid, just do the Maine Turnpike, then 495, then 90, and stay on 90 via Exit B-2, then hop onto 87-N.
But, for the love of God, DO NOT attempt 87-N between 4 and 6 on a weekday... That'll make Boston's 128 look like the Daytona Speedway by comparision.Mule Train, 2018 NESCAC Champs, made it to the Frozen Four
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So for reasons beyond just eastern bias, I decided I am rooting for a Colby/Salve Regina final. Why? Because I've never seen either team play before. I have seen both Point and St. Norbert before so I'd like to see some new teams! That said, I'm just looking forward to seeing the Championship game on Saturday. My son just wants to see what a championship game looks like. He's dying to see someone skate around the ice with a trophy!Steve
Penn State Class of '95
Plattsburgh State Class of '99
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We always stay at Art Devlin’s. When I checked in, they asked me what I was there for. When I told them, they said we are the only ones for the hockey to be staying there. "The schools this year are just too far away."
A shame that the attendance will probably very low this year.
Lake Placid still rocks, though.Russell Jaslow
[Former] SUNYAC Correspondent
U.S. College Hockey Online
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Originally posted by Russell Jaslow View PostWe always stay at Art Devlin’s. When I checked in, they asked me what I was there for. When I told them, they said we are the only ones for the hockey to be staying there. "The schools this year are just too far away."
A shame that the attendance will probably very low this year.
Lake Placid still rocks, though.Go 'Wick!
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