And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by Bill Fenwick
And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: Bill Fenwick (---.oracorp.com)
Date: March 11, 2003 11:30AM
From USCHO and the official Iona web site:
[www.iona.edu]
Unlike Fairfield, Iona has experienced some modest success, at least within the MAAC. Methinks the loss of two teams does not bode well for that conference.
[www.iona.edu]
Unlike Fairfield, Iona has experienced some modest success, at least within the MAAC. Methinks the loss of two teams does not bode well for that conference.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: ugarte (63.94.240.---)
Date: March 11, 2003 12:06PM
Iona had a frosh starting in goal who will be looking for a place to play. He had decent numbers. Maybe he could be a backup to Marr and Chabot? (If Lenny stays, he wouldn't be necessary.)
Of course, he may not want to give up his scholarship.
Of course, he may not want to give up his scholarship.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: Al DeFlorio (---.ne.client2.attbi.com)
Date: March 11, 2003 01:44PM
Having lived in Fairfield County, CT, for 20 years, I don't think there was ever any real market for college hockey there or in Westchester County. It wouldn't surprise me to see Sacred Heart drop the sport, as well.
Really, there was zero public awareness that anybody in the area was playing college hockey. Nothing in the news--print or broadcast. Simply no visibility at all. All three schools played in off-campus rinks--in some cases off-off campus. It always seemed to me like a forced-fit situation.
Really, there was zero public awareness that anybody in the area was playing college hockey. Nothing in the news--print or broadcast. Simply no visibility at all. All three schools played in off-campus rinks--in some cases off-off campus. It always seemed to me like a forced-fit situation.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: CowbellGuy (---.biotech.cornell.edu)
Date: March 11, 2003 01:50PM
Well, having gone to Iona Grammar and Iona Prep, I probably paid more attention to Iona College hockey than the average bear. The New Roc City rink they play in is a pretty nice facility, with 2 bars overlooking the rink, though no one goes there for much of anything, especially hockey. But it is just down the street from the campus, and probably closer than any rink they could have built. Public awareness is another issue, though. Didn't seem like anyone was trying on that front.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: jeh25 (---.public.uconn.edu)
Date: March 11, 2003 02:32PM
CowbellGuy wrote:
Just don't get hit with a tire iron in the parking lot.
The New Roc City rink they play in is a pretty nice facility...
Just don't get hit with a tire iron in the parking lot.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: cquinn (---.bur.adelphia.net)
Date: March 11, 2003 06:46PM
The loss of Iona leaves the MAAC league with only nine members for the 2003-04 season, though commissioner Rich Ensor has, on many occasions, noted his desire to expand the league, with potential targets including Rhode Island, Robert Morris and Navy.
Robert Morris? There's a hotbed of college hockey. Where the hell is it?
Navy. "Go start the sub!"
Robert Morris? There's a hotbed of college hockey. Where the hell is it?
Navy. "Go start the sub!"
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: ugarte (63.94.240.---)
Date: March 11, 2003 07:08PM
Robert Morris is near Pittsburgh. So I guess their hockey team can start out bankrupt and work from there.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: Greg Berge (---.dial.spiritone.com)
Date: March 11, 2003 07:13PM
Your "Navy Hockey" joke here:
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: ugarte (63.94.240.---)
Date: March 11, 2003 07:48PM
Christine's joke was better.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: Beeeej (---.nycmny83.covad.net)
Date: March 11, 2003 11:24PM
"Twenty bucks, same as in town."
Beeeej
Beeeej
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: Robb (---.external.lmco.com)
Date: March 12, 2003 07:37AM
What's that line again? Something about "sinking" and "battleships," I think. Just can't remember....
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: cquinn (---.goodrich.com)
Date: March 12, 2003 11:24AM
The "Ah-oooga, ah-oooga, dive, dive!" cheer would be that much more fun against Navy.
Re: And then there were 58 -- Iona folding too
Posted by: jason (209.176.0.---)
Date: March 13, 2003 10:10AM
Good thing the tourney expansion was pushed through last year...
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