NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by dbilmes
NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: dbilmes (64.224.255.---)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:18PM
I thought I'd start a separate thread for this. Since a lot of us will be looking to buy tickets, hopefully people will share information as it becomes available.
If I recall correctly from past years, the official tickets being sold by Cornell might be for both the Thursday and Saturday games. Hopefully, it won't be too difficult to just buy tickets for the Thursday games.
If I recall correctly from past years, the official tickets being sold by Cornell might be for both the Thursday and Saturday games. Hopefully, it won't be too difficult to just buy tickets for the Thursday games.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.229.167.165.res-cmts.sm3.ptd.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:31PM
I bought a ticket to just Thursday on the official site.
It's in the upper deck, but I expect that I'll be able to sit downstairs, at least during our game.
It's in the upper deck, but I expect that I'll be able to sit downstairs, at least during our game.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Dunc (---.mycingular.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:37PM
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: BearLover (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:43PM
Hopefully the hockey players don’t.Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.229.167.165.res-cmts.sm3.ptd.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:43PM
Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
That sucks.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: dbilmes (64.224.255.---)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:51PM
I just bought tickets in Section 2 in the upper level. They're not great seats, but hopefully after the first game most of the UMass fans will leave, especially if their team loses, and we'll be able to move down to better seats.
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Trotsky (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:52PM
Get in the building and then move around.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: fastforward (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 08:58PM
Most of them do and they have to leave 2 days ahead so they may miss severalBearLover
Hopefully the hockey players don’t.Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: BearLover (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 09:05PM
So how’s that gonna work?fastforward
Most of them do and they have to leave 2 days ahead so they may miss severalBearLover
Hopefully the hockey players don’t.Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.syrcny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 09:14PM
most sports they send someone to admin the tests if thats required
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Al DeFlorio (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 09:20PM
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Dunc (199.79.156.---)
Date: March 24, 2024 09:42PM
BearLover
So how’s that gonna work?fastforward
Most of them do and they have to leave 2 days ahead so they may miss severalBearLover
Hopefully the hockey players don’t.Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
There are “prelim conflict” forms you can fill out to take a prelim on a make up day for *most* courses - a student fan wanting to skip the exam to go to Springfield and watch would not qualify as a proper “conflict”, but I’m pretty positive actually competing in the NCAA hockey tournament would
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: pjd8 (---.sub-75-253-251.myvzw.com)
Date: March 24, 2024 09:45PM
Dunc
BearLover
So how’s that gonna work?fastforward
Most of them do and they have to leave 2 days ahead so they may miss severalBearLover
Hopefully the hockey players don’t.Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
There are “prelim conflict” forms you can fill out to take a prelim on a make up day for *most* courses - a student fan wanting to skip the exam to go to Springfield and watch would not qualify as a proper “conflict”, but I’m pretty positive actually competing in the NCAA hockey tournament would
Hopefully the band will qualify as well. I got excused from a lot of Friday afternoon chem labs that way.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.229.167.165.res-cmts.sm3.ptd.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 09:53PM
I missed the first two periods of the famous "Providence Game" because I had a Chem 208 prelim. A bunch of us asked the prof to move it, but he refused.
The TA's were also pissed they had to be there.
FTR, I aced the exam.
The TA's were also pissed they had to be there.
FTR, I aced the exam.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: RichH (104.28.76.---)
Date: March 24, 2024 10:08PM
Jeff Hopkins '82
I missed the first two periods of the famous "Providence Game" because I had a Chem 208 prelim. A bunch of us asked the prof to move it, but he refused.
The TA's were also pissed they had to be there.
FTR, I aced the exam.
I was able to reschedule my Chem211 prelim when I had a chance to perform in the NYC Thanksgiving Day Parade and needed to go early for rehearsals.
Circumstances usually allow for alternate arrangements for all sorts of events.
One year, the director of the CU Wind Ensemble/Concert Bands rescheduled a spring concert for hockey playoffs and then the team didn’t make it and that never happened again.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: jkahn (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 10:16PM
Time to repost this 55 year-old solution. I do disown any responsibility if it doesn't work:Dunc
Unfortunately for us students a lot of people may have Prelims the Thursday before spring break - I imagine some will try to come on Saturday tho if we advance
The Saturday night before the '69 ECAC's was the last regular season game of the year. I get to the game early as always, and I'm informed by a friend sitting two rows in front of me that the professor that day (it was a Tues.-Thurs.-Sat. class) had announced a prelim for ECAC Saturday (I hadn't gone to class that day). I go see the professor during the week and explain that I need to take a make-up because I'm going to Boston for the ECAC hockey tournament. He says that's not a good reason and I try my best to explain my passion and commitment to Cornell hockey. He explains that it's not a good enough reason and I say something like "I'm sorry you feel that way" and start to walk out. He says, "You've got to decide what's more important" and I turn and say "I have, I'm going to Boston." He says, in a tone of exasperation, "All right, I'll give you a make-up."
Sometimes, telling the truth works. Of course, I was crazy enough that I would have gone to Boston and risked flunking the course. Also, I knew that the manager of the hockey team was in my class and would somehow wind up getting a make-up (it turned out that Ned called on his behalf). When I got to the make-up, which was the Thursday after the ECACs, there were four of us (don't know the excuses of the other two-don't think they were hockey related). The make-up was very interesting, as he gave an oral exam, starting with one of us doing proofs on the blackboard, then having the second continue, back to the first who was then dismissed, then he called up the third (me), back to the second, etc. - he could really see how we could think, and when someone got stuck he could then ask a prompting question to see how quickly you picked it up.
Also, Dunc, perhaps you can offer to take the test early.
And for any of you who might have been math majors, it was Professor Michael Morley.
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.lightspeed.miamfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 11:01PM
yea classes matter. but so does the special stuff that being a student is about.
in the bigger picture a test will never be remembered for most kids. winning this will
in the bigger picture a test will never be remembered for most kids. winning this will
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.lightspeed.miamfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 24, 2024 11:06PM
cornell is a small dog
rit is a big dog
mtech bigger dog
quin small dog
rit is a big dog
mtech bigger dog
quin small dog
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Iceberg (172.56.218.---)
Date: March 24, 2024 11:20PM
Whether Seger is healthy or not for Thursday will be huge as there's only one guy in the tournament who has won more faceoffs, and he's not in this regional. Maine has the very talented Nadeau brothers so the more possession Cornell has, the better. All things considered, this isn't the worst placement given what we've seen the committee do for certain other teams (e.g. BU)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/24/2024 11:42PM by Iceberg.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: sah67 (---.cit.cornell.edu)
Date: March 25, 2024 08:42AM
Anyone have more to share about Maine's strengths/weaknesses/style? I haven't seen them play this season and know only about the Nadeau brothers, who, while not twins, have nearly identical scoring stats (cute!)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/25/2024 08:43AM by sah67.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Trotsky (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 08:46AM
They have annoying fans and one endlessly repeated monotonous cheer.
They're Michigan.
They're Michigan.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.lightspeed.miamfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 08:49AM
talented and sloppy the 4-5 times i watched them.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-216-208.myvzw.com)
Date: March 25, 2024 08:53AM
If that analysis holds than we can take advantage.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: jtwcornell91 (Moderator)
Date: March 25, 2024 09:15AM
Jeff Hopkins '82
I missed the first two periods of the famous "Providence Game" because I had a Chem 208 prelim. A bunch of us asked the prof to move it, but he refused.
The TA's were also pissed they had to be there.
FTR, I aced the exam.
When RIT went to the Frozen Four, their semifinal happened to land during a prelim I had on the calendar for an afternoon class I was teaching. I let anyone who wanted take it early. And I had someone proctor the exam for me.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: fastforward (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 10:49AM
Unfortunately it’s up to the individual professor and sadly not all are being cooperative
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: chimpfood (---.mycingular.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 01:37PM
I’ve watched a decent bit of Maine this season and they seem to do really well at home and not great away from it. They play with a ton of energy and have a solid goalie, though he hasn’t been amazing as of late.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: sah67 (---.cit.cornell.edu)
Date: March 25, 2024 02:16PM
A few of the Maine posters on USCHO seem to be concerned about us being a bad stylistic matchup for them, but they're also resigned to the same tired old tropes about Cornell being a team of "big slow goons who can't skate and only clutch/grab/obstruct their way to 1-0 or 2-1 wins"(paraphrased).
I'm not even convinced we have a discernible "style" this year: we've had different strengths and weaknesses at different points in the season (other than the PP mediocrity...that's been pretty consistent.)
I'm not even convinced we have a discernible "style" this year: we've had different strengths and weaknesses at different points in the season (other than the PP mediocrity...that's been pretty consistent.)
Edited 5 time(s). Last edit at 03/25/2024 02:20PM by sah67.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Dafatone (---.sub-174-235-209.myvzw.com)
Date: March 25, 2024 02:32PM
sah67
A few of the Maine posters on USCHO seem to be concerned about us being a bad stylistic matchup for them, but they're also resigned to the same tired old tropes about Cornell being a team of "big slow goons who can't skate and only clutch/grab/obstruct their way to 1-0 or 2-1 wins"(paraphrased).
I'm not even convinced we have a discernible "style" this year: we've had different strengths and weaknesses at different points in the season (other than the PP mediocrity...that's been pretty consistent.)
For the last few years, I think we've transitioned from the clutch and grab stereotype (which really hasn't been true for a while anyway) to a team that plays a defensively responsible style while having a lot of offensive talent. We have the defensive discipline to play well against other offense-first teams, but we struggle against the sorts of clutch and grab teams that we get accused of being.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: sah67 (---.cit.cornell.edu)
Date: March 25, 2024 02:40PM
Dafatone
but we struggle against the sorts of clutch and grab teams that we get accused of being.
Definitely this. It's been the first season in a while where I really noticed us struggling badly against aggressive forechecks, and our players (especially our D) frequently getting muscled around in our zone and coughing up pucks due to the opponents' physical play.That used to be us!
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.229.167.165.res-cmts.sm3.ptd.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 02:59PM
sah67
Dafatone
but we struggle against the sorts of clutch and grab teams that we get accused of being.
Definitely this. It's been the first season in a while where I really noticed us struggling badly against aggressive forechecks, and our players (especially our D) frequently getting muscled around in our zone and coughing up pucks due to the opponents' physical play.That used to be us!
I've noticed a lot of teams in general using a two man forecheck. That's when we have trouble.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.lightspeed.miamfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 04:14PM
the more wide-open the games they better we do on offense, we have the skills for a more open game on O. not sure how we handle it on D
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-216-208.myvzw.com)
Date: March 25, 2024 05:36PM
Any thoughts about tickets? Goi g through the venue-the seating chart is offering g hardly anything and every time I check, the sections change. The Cornell link requires buying both games. I can’t make Saturday. Any idea what’s going on with the venue?or if the package requirement will go away?
I just recall regionals in Albany which were empty so kinda surprised.
I just recall regionals in Albany which were empty so kinda surprised.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: dbilmes (64.224.255.---)
Date: March 25, 2024 05:40PM
The Cornell link requires buying both games but says you will be refunded for Saturday if Cornell loses on Thursday.arugula
Any thoughts about tickets? Goi g through the venue-the seating chart is offering g hardly anything and every time I check, the sections change. The Cornell link requires buying both games. I can’t make Saturday. Any idea what’s going on with the venue?or if the package requirement will go away?
I just recall regionals in Albany which were empty so kinda surprised.
Considering that UMass is the host school and is so close to Springfield it's not a surprise that they are selling a decent amount of tickets. Maine has a good fan base, too.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (38.109.75.---)
Date: March 25, 2024 05:49PM
Actually not convinced that they are selling. If you look at the venue site, all the available tickets are in two sections. The suggests that they're holding back. A refund for Saturday isn't helpful. I can't go Saturday but I want them to be playing.
IIRC Albany 2010 was a foursome of Cornell, RIT, and UNH--all local ish and national power Denver. Empty.
IIRC Albany 2010 was a foursome of Cornell, RIT, and UNH--all local ish and national power Denver. Empty.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.lightspeed.miamfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 06:05PM
they sold about 4000 for that
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: scoop85 (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 25, 2024 06:06PM
arugula
Actually not convinced that they are selling. If you look at the venue site, all the available tickets are in two sections. The suggests that they're holding back. A refund for Saturday isn't helpful. I can't go Saturday but I want them to be playing.
IIRC Albany 2010 was a foursome of Cornell, RIT, and UNH--all local ish and national power Denver. Empty.
I was in Albany in 2010 and was stunned how empty that rink was.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: CUDrew0105 (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 25, 2024 06:23PM
There are single game tickets available through the Mass Mutual Arena website. [www.massmutualcenter.com] They seem to be coming and going as the day goes by, so I assume they have been holding a ton back and releasing them here and there. All upper bowl, but certainly will be able to move around after UMass fans clear out after the first game.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Trotsky (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 25, 2024 06:37PM
Shhhhh.Jeff Hopkins '82
sah67
Dafatone
but we struggle against the sorts of clutch and grab teams that we get accused of being.
Definitely this. It's been the first season in a while where I really noticed us struggling badly against aggressive forechecks, and our players (especially our D) frequently getting muscled around in our zone and coughing up pucks due to the opponents' physical play.That used to be us!
I've noticed a lot of teams in general using a two man forecheck. That's when we have trouble.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-216-208.myvzw.com)
Date: March 25, 2024 06:53PM
Yes. That’s what I said above.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield - seating chart
Posted by: billhoward (---.nwrk.east.verizon.net)
Date: March 26, 2024 06:40AM
Seating chart of the Springfield Civic Center / MassMutual Center, below. Cornell will be the visiting team against Maine. Cornell attacks twice:
Behind the goal: Sections 1-5, 28-31
Out to blue line: 2-7, 26-27.
Center ice is: 8-10, 23-25
IIRC there is an upper and lower level and you can go between them. It is not an upper / lower bowl. Hockey seating capacity is 6,800.
Main Street, Springfield, is at the bottom of the image and runs north-south; State Street is on the right. The heart of downtown, also Amtrak and the bus station, is to the left. I-91, the Connecticut River and the new-ish MGM casino are a block away (cross Main Street at State).
Behind the goal: Sections 1-5, 28-31
Out to blue line: 2-7, 26-27.
Center ice is: 8-10, 23-25
IIRC there is an upper and lower level and you can go between them. It is not an upper / lower bowl. Hockey seating capacity is 6,800.
Main Street, Springfield, is at the bottom of the image and runs north-south; State Street is on the right. The heart of downtown, also Amtrak and the bus station, is to the left. I-91, the Connecticut River and the new-ish MGM casino are a block away (cross Main Street at State).
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Beeeej (Moderator)
Date: March 26, 2024 09:19AM
Jeff Hopkins '82
I missed the first two periods of the famous "Providence Game" because I had a Chem 208 prelim. A bunch of us asked the prof to move it, but he refused.
In other words, you were there for the important parts anyway.
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Beeeej, Esq.
"Cornell isn't an organization. It's a loose affiliation of independent fiefdoms united by a common hockey team."
- Steve Worona
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.229.167.165.res-cmts.sm3.ptd.net)
Date: March 26, 2024 12:55PM
Beeeej
Jeff Hopkins '82
I missed the first two periods of the famous "Providence Game" because I had a Chem 208 prelim. A bunch of us asked the prof to move it, but he refused.
In other words, you were there for the important parts anyway.
Exactly.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Al DeFlorio (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: March 26, 2024 07:27PM
My Cornell tickets in section 26.
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Greenberg '97 (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 26, 2024 08:43PM
Al DeFlorio
My Cornell tickets in section 26.
Same. Row J.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-244-144.myvzw.com)
Date: March 26, 2024 11:00PM
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Al DeFlorio (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: March 27, 2024 06:59AM
A few of 'em like us, even though they think we're playing in Sioux Falls: [www.collegehockeynews.com]
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-244-144.myvzw.com)
Date: March 27, 2024 01:13PM
4 out of 9 have us winning the region. That’s remarkable.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: JasonN95 (---.sub-174-234-124.myvzw.com)
Date: March 27, 2024 07:16PM
arugula
4 out of 9 have us winning the region. That’s remarkable.
Interesting to me that Adam has Cornell losing to Maine in the first game. My recollection is when many here were expecting a difficult rebuilding year Adam was one of the more optimistic posters. Maybe he’s trying a reverse jinx
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Greenberg '97 (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 27, 2024 07:19PM
dbilmes
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
Everything I'm reading online says you can park for free at the MGM Springfield, which is an 8 minute walk from the arena.
I make no promises, but this is the approach I plan on taking.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.229.167.165.res-cmts.sm3.ptd.net)
Date: March 27, 2024 07:24PM
Greenberg '97
dbilmes
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
Everything I'm reading online says you can park for free at the MGM Springfield, which is an 8 minute walk from the arena.
I make no promises, but this is the approach I plan on taking.
some pages say parking is free for guests. Others says it's free for everyone. Not sure which is right.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Greenberg '97 (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 27, 2024 07:34PM
Jeff Hopkins '82
Greenberg '97
dbilmes
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
Everything I'm reading online says you can park for free at the MGM Springfield, which is an 8 minute walk from the arena.
I make no promises, but this is the approach I plan on taking.
some pages say parking is free for guests. Others says it's free for everyone. Not sure which is right.
Coming from NYC, any parking less than $40 will feel like it's free.
But there are a few reddit posts of people saying they parked there for free while seeing other Springfield attractions. I'll post my findings early if I get there for the UMass game.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: ugarte (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 27, 2024 09:18PM
my opinion is that cornell got 4/9 votes because Denver is playing a road game in the first round but the voters don't respect UMass enough to send them to the Final Four. I like it though!
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: dbilmes (64.224.255.---)
Date: March 27, 2024 09:33PM
I was told that it's free parking for anyone who uses it, but that it will fill up quickly on a game day, and that it will be a bit of a traffic jam getting out afterwards.Jeff Hopkins '82
Greenberg '97
dbilmes
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
Everything I'm reading online says you can park for free at the MGM Springfield, which is an 8 minute walk from the arena.
I make no promises, but this is the approach I plan on taking.
some pages say parking is free for guests. Others says it's free for everyone. Not sure which is right.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: adamw (---.216-16-30.mybluepeak.net)
Date: March 27, 2024 10:15PM
JasonN95
arugula
4 out of 9 have us winning the region. That’s remarkable.
Interesting to me that Adam has Cornell losing to Maine in the first game. My recollection is when many here were expecting a difficult rebuilding year Adam was one of the more optimistic posters. Maybe he’s trying a reverse jinx
These are not two separate ideas. When people were expecting 25-30 in Pairwise - I said top 15. Check. Now they have to defeat No. 5. Different story.
That said ........ no comment.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Trotsky (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 28, 2024 12:43AM
The Woofing Gods can see into your heart, and they will not be mocked.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Greenberg '97 (207.90.185.---)
Date: March 28, 2024 02:57PM
Greenberg '97
Jeff Hopkins '82
Greenberg '97
dbilmes
The arena website says the parking garage is closed due to construction, so I'm sure parking is going to be fun.
Everything I'm reading online says you can park for free at the MGM Springfield, which is an 8 minute walk from the arena.
I make no promises, but this is the approach I plan on taking.
some pages say parking is free for guests. Others says it's free for everyone. Not sure which is right.
Coming from NYC, any parking less than $40 will feel like it's free.
But there are a few reddit posts of people saying they parked there for free while seeing other Springfield attractions. I'll post my findings early if I get there for the UMass game.
Parking garage was filling up but was by no means full. Free. Good luck if you're still heading here.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: HeafDog (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 28, 2024 05:12PM
I've brought out the heavy artillery.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-192-8.myvzw.com)
Date: March 28, 2024 06:30PM
Parked on the street.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Greenberg '97 (207.90.185.---)
Date: March 28, 2024 06:30PM
Cornell is on the "home" bench, so Maine will shoot twice towards our section.
The better to appreciate Ian Shane, I guess.
The better to appreciate Ian Shane, I guess.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Greenberg '97 (---.sub-174-229-72.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 11:36AM
Greenberg '97
Cornell is on the "home" bench, so Maine will shoot twice towards our section.
The better to appreciate Ian Shane, I guess.
And it looks like this will be the case tomorrow as well. The arena flipped our seats to the opposite corner (Section 11), and Denver took the "home" bench in the early game, so we'll likely be sitting in the defensive zone for 1 and 3.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: andyw2100 (---.sub-174-207-224.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 01:15PM
Greenberg '97
And it looks like this will be the case tomorrow as well. The arena flipped our seats to the opposite corner (Section 11)...
Section 11. We were in Section 11 in Lake Placid. Just saying...
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-192-8.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 02:53PM
Anyone interested in two for tomorrow at face-45. . Section 13, L 7 and 8.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-192-8.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:03PM
Watching the recording of the game. Ten minutes in, they’re still identifying the Maine goalie as the other guy who was sick. Amazing.
Anyone know whether there are any clips of Jason’s call floating around?
Anyone know whether there are any clips of Jason’s call floating around?
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.syrcny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:16PM
yeah that was strange to not know a different goalie was out there.
Dont they have pregame announcements for lineups at these things?
Dont they have pregame announcements for lineups at these things?
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:29PM
They certainly announced him as the goalie at the rink. Whether the Maine line-up sheet for the media was accurate is another question.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Beeeej (Moderator)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:31PM
Jeff Hopkins '82
They certainly announced him as the goalie at the rink. Whether the Maine line-up sheet for the media was accurate is another question.
The broadcasters later specifically said the sheet had not been accurate.
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:33PM
Beeeej
Jeff Hopkins '82
They certainly announced him as the goalie at the rink. Whether the Maine line-up sheet for the media was accurate is another question.
The broadcasters later specifically said the sheet had not been accurate.
Well there you go. Thanks for the info.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (38.109.75.---)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:35PM
The sheet may have been wrong, but they could've actually paid attention to the ice.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: VIEWfromK (12.157.54.---)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:35PM
The first thing you are supposed to do on a hockey broadcast is confirm which goalie leads the team out for warmups and then to start the game. To go into it twelve minutes and not know is a pretty rough look.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: ugarte (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:41PM
how often do they show a goalie's back? i doubt either of those guys called a Maine game this yeararugula
The sheet may have been wrong, but they could've actually paid attention to the ice.
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: ACM (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 05:47PM
Beeeej
Jeff Hopkins '82
They certainly announced him as the goalie at the rink. Whether the Maine line-up sheet for the media was accurate is another question.
The broadcasters later specifically said the sheet had not been accurate.
The general public does not normally have access to the team lineup charts, but if you do, do not make the mistake of reading anything more into them than the list of players dressing for the game, and even that can be changed up to 15 minutes before the opening faceoff. Don't read anything into the combinations, or the sequence. Do not assume that the top line, or the top defense pair, or the top goalie, are the ones who will be starting.
As Yogi Berra once said, "You can observe a lot just by watching."
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (---.syrcny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 08:17PM
When you go live to a game the first thing you do is look for the players you expect to see out there dressed and warming up
Now did he warm up and then not play or did he not warm up ?
Now did he warm up and then not play or did he not warm up ?
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: ugarte (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 08:42PM
he was on the bench in uniform?upprdeck
When you go live to a game the first thing you do is look for the players you expect to see out there dressed and warming up
Now did he warm up and then not play or did he not warm up ?
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 08:43PM
ugarte
he was on the bench in uniform?upprdeck
When you go live to a game the first thing you do is look for the players you expect to see out there dressed and warming up
Now did he warm up and then not play or did he not warm up ?
That what someone said.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: cth95 (---.sub-174-192-1.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 09:00PM
He was on the bench in uniform. They showed him on TV.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: cth95 (---.sub-174-192-1.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 09:06PM
I had to wait until late today for confirmation on whether some friends could go. When I ordered tickets, there were only fairly small sections of seats in the upper bowl available. Will it really be that full with Denver playing us?
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 09:20PM
cth95
I had to wait until late today for confirmation on whether some friends could go. When I ordered tickets, there were only fairly small sections of seats in the upper bowl available. Will it really be that full with Denver playing us?
Probably not. Someone at the rink said they withhold tickets to spur people to impulse-buy.
There were quite a few empty seats, even during the UMass game yesterday.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-192-8.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 09:25PM
Their job is simple. Accurately describe who the players are. Don’t say smith if it’s Jones. That’s not that hard and you don’t need to have seen Maine play. Bob Sheppard who was the Yankee Stadium public address announcer until age 99 was remarkably unobtrusive and had three simple rules: (in stentorian tones) “be clear, concise, correct”.
When a new player joined the team he personally went to him and asked how to pronounce his name. It’s not that hard. It just requires respect for your audience. Maybe that’s the hard part.
When a new player joined the team he personally went to him and asked how to pronounce his name. It’s not that hard. It just requires respect for your audience. Maybe that’s the hard part.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:02PM
Related to something I noticed in tonight's broadcast. They had a couple key facts that they just kept repeating and repeating and repeating. The Wisconsin goalie was a Richter nominee. Quinny are the "reigning champions." XXY led the ECAC in scoring. Other than those few facts, they barely even mentioned the player's names.
Put in a minimum effort, because the NCAA insists you broadcast the games.
Put in a minimum effort, because the NCAA insists you broadcast the games.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: ugarte (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:05PM
i've learned one thing apiece about O'Leary and Psenicka.
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:17PM
ugarte
i've learned one thing apiece about O'Leary and Psenicka.
I'm guessing something banal like he's from Czechia? Because God forbid they'd mention he's from Prague, since most Americans are too stupid to know Prague is in Europe, never mind in Czechia.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: BMac (104.28.39.---)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:18PM
It’s his height
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:19PM
BMac
It’s his height
That was my second guess.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Dafatone (---.sub-174-235-208.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:24PM
Listening to different announcers try to pronounce Psenicka is quality entertainment.
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Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Pghas (---.static.firstlight.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:31PM
Did you guys know that Jack O’Leary is a fan favorite at Lynah? So much so that they even refer to him as fan favorite Jack O’Leary?
Phenomenal shutdown game last night. I went to the last 4 games at Lynah and have watched these last 3 and really since the third period against Dartmouth they are playing as well as I’ve seen them. Let’s see how long it continues but that’s the most important thing.
Phenomenal shutdown game last night. I went to the last 4 games at Lynah and have watched these last 3 and really since the third period against Dartmouth they are playing as well as I’ve seen them. Let’s see how long it continues but that’s the most important thing.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Jeff Hopkins '82 (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:34PM
Pghas
Did you guys know that Jack O’Leary is a fan favorite at Lynah? So much so that they even refer to him as fan favorite Jack O’Leary?
Phenomenal shutdown game last night. I went to the last 4 games at Lynah and have watched these last 3 and really since the third period against Dartmouth they are playing as well as I’ve seen them. Let’s see how long it continues but that’s the most important thing.
I'm glad I'm in the rink and not listening to their jibber-jabber.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-192-8.myvzw.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 10:43PM
I wish the radio stream wasn’t delayed as I’d like to watch live and hear Jason.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: marty (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 11:14PM
arugula
I wish the radio stream wasn’t delayed as I’d like to watch live and hear Jason.
If you have a DVR you can delay the video to sync Jason.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: Chris H82 (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 11:40PM
marty
arugula
I wish the radio stream wasn’t delayed as I’d like to watch live and hear Jason.
If you have a DVR you can delay the video to sync Jason.
I tried that during the 2nd period of the Maine game, but after a few minutes it cut into several minutes of commercials (I gave up after 3 or 4 minutes and went back to ESPN audio). Anybody else have that problem?
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: marty (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: March 29, 2024 11:47PM
Chris H82
marty
arugula
I wish the radio stream wasn’t delayed as I’d like to watch live and hear Jason.
If you have a DVR you can delay the video to sync Jason.
I tried that during the 2nd period of the Maine game, but after a few minutes it cut into several minutes of commercials (I gave up after 3 or 4 minutes and went back to ESPN audio). Anybody else have that problem?
I didn't because I was fortunate to be at the rink.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: BearLover (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 30, 2024 12:47PM
Can this please just happen one time. That’s all I ask. I don’t care what it takes.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: arugula (---.sub-174-192-11.myvzw.com)
Date: March 30, 2024 02:10PM
I’ve had this happen several times during the season. I’d get it synched and the hcu link would go nuts. I’d love to just hear some clips of Jason’s goal calls.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: abmarks (---.hsd1.vt.comcast.net)
Date: March 30, 2024 04:01PM
BearLover
Can this please just happen one time. That’s all I ask. I don’t care what it takes.
Nooooo..you only get one "one time" request per tournament! Can't waste it here!
(Bearlover obv Not a poker player)
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: marty (---.sub-174-231-50.myvzw.com)
Date: April 02, 2024 09:35AM
For the Albany haters:
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The women's basketball NCAA Tournament in Albany wrapped up Monday night when Caitlin Clark's Iowa beat Angel Reese's LSU to reach the Final Four. But the host city took a blow when an ESPN announcer said, to a national audience, "Good luck finding something to do in Albany."
Ouch. Hopefully "Ted Lasso" actor Jason Sudeikis found something to do. He was on hand to watch Clark's game. Side note, Olivia Rodrigo, or at least her bus, was spotted yesterday near Crossgates. Take that, ESPN.
Re: NCAA regionals in Springfield
Posted by: upprdeck (38.77.26.---)
Date: April 02, 2024 10:03AM
always the casino
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