Florida College Classic

[Beeeej]

I'm sure a field of Merrimack, Northern Michigan, and Colorado College looked somewhat attractive when they were putting it together, but now it looks like quite the parade of mediocrity, and we look heavily favored, at least relatively speaking (which could be problematic in itself):

15t Cornell             7-3-1
37  Merrimack           6-8-3
48  Colorado College   3-12-1
57  Northern Michigan  4-14-2

Is it possible this is the least exciting holiday tournament field ever?

[Trotsky]

I'm sure there was at least one Syracuse (Hockey) Invitation Tournament that was worse.

[marty]

I'm sure a field of Merrimack, Northern Michigan, and Colorado College looked somewhat attractive when they were putting it together, but now it looks like quite the parade of mediocrity, and we look heavily favored, at least relatively speaking (which could be problematic in itself):

15t Cornell             7-3-1
37  Merrimack           6-8-3
48  Colorado College   3-12-1
57  Northern Michigan  4-14-2

Is it possible this is the least exciting holiday tournament field ever?

It is the least exciting tournament in the Florida tournament but look at these teams during the RPI Holiday Tournament ten year long death spiral:

2001   RPI   UMass   Niagara   Quinnipiac
2002   Merrimack   Wayne State   Princeton   RPI
2003   Northeastern   Mercyhurst   Colgate   RPI
2004   Air Force   RPI   Robert Morris   Sacred Heart
2005   Nebraska–Omaha   Holy Cross   RPI   Providence
2006   Niagara   Colgate   RPI   Ohio State
2007   Notre Dame   RPI   Alabama–Huntsville   American International
2008   Northeastern   RPI   Mercyhurst   Princeton
2009   Union   RPI   Bentley   Lake Superior
2010   RPI   Bowling Green   Alabama-Huntsville   Connecticut

[Trotsky]

That's not a spiral.  It's standing water.

[marty]

That's not a spiral.  It's standing water.

Or coffee.  Often the tourney highlight was the redesign of the souvenir mug.

[Hooking]

This is a classic battle of teams that do not control the puck most of the time: defensive teams!

[Iceberg]

What a difference from the teams that were in the tournament last year. Of course, anything less than a win in this tournament would not be good from our point of view.

[LaJollaRed]

Anyone...you know, planning to go? I went in 2013 and had a great time.

[Rita]

I am a maybe, likely no this year.

My sweet girl (and avatar) Abby-Baby passed away in July at the age of 11. She had a tumor on her heart and there were no options. I have adopted a new canine companion - Eden the Elf - a four year old 40 lb black and tan coonhound mix who has separation anxiety.

I have only had her ~ 10 weeks and we are slowly working through this issue, but in the meantime, I cannot leave her for long periods of time. She barks, howls and whines and we live in a condo building with horrible acoustics.  

It is a good thing I work for a small company with a boss that loves dogs and lets me bring her to work. And yes, I have a type .

[ugarte]

I am a maybe, likely no this year.

My sweet girl (and avatar) Abby-Baby passed away in July at the age of 11. She had a tumor on her heart and there were no options. I have adopted a new canine companion - Eden the Elf - a four year old 40 lb black and tan coonhound mix who has separation anxiety.

Good dogs.

[Jim Hyla]

I am a maybe, likely no this year.

My sweet girl (and avatar) Abby-Baby passed away in July at the age of 11. She had a tumor on her heart and there were no options. I have adopted a new canine companion - Eden the Elf - a four year old 40 lb black and tan coonhound mix who has separation anxiety.

Good dogs.

Good people make good dogs.

[wakester2468]

I'm making my first trip to the Florida College Classic this year. Perhaps the most insignificant question on this forum  is this.  While in Florida I have no
intention of wearing anything but shorts if at all possible.  Is that the normal attire for games at Germain Arena or should I plan otherwise?

[Rosey]

I'm making my first trip to the Florida College Classic this year. Perhaps the most insignificant question on this forum  is this.  While in Florida I have no
intention of wearing anything but shorts if at all possible.  Is that the normal attire for games at Germain Arena or should I plan otherwise?

Probably depends on who you ask. People who live in Florida think 65°F weather warrants a heavy jacket.

[Rita]

Yes, wearing shorts is totally possible - I'm amazed at the number of people that do it for the Florida Classic and at Everblade games.  You might want to consider bringing a sweatshirt since it is drafty in there and very little "body heat" from the human fans (or lack there of).

I, on the other hand, am always cold so I'm bundled up in turtlenecks and sweatshirts.

[dag14]

If you get cold, move to the top row because heat rises....