Hinsa wrote:I didn't realize hockey was that big in the north central/northwest area of the state. I suppose they could get some following from Saskatchewan as well. Would they really draw well enough to support the program?
I assume there is an existing ice arena in Minot. What is it called and where is it at? How many people will it hold?
Why wouldn't they get their other programs fully funded before stepping into a cost intensive program like Hockey?
Sportsrube wrote:I believe Jamestown University is starting a D1 hockey program next winter. I think they have hired a head coach and have been accepted into a conference also. Very, very expensive undertaking for any school. As a Minot State Alum, I could not agree with Hinsa more - they need to get their other programs running at a DII level before they start adding a very expensive program like hockey. I don't see the All Seasons Arena (is it still called that?) as a D1 arena at all.
triplebbb wrote:As a graduate and having 2 kids attending, one on the track and field team, it would very disappointing to see that level of money going to a new sport. THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE A TRACK! I suppose if money is donated it will get it off the ground but many of MSU programs are not very competitive in the NSIC. They are getting better every year though, and I would hate to see any take a step back. If you can show me how it won't affect existing programs, I'll be all for it.
go maji wrote:It will be nice when Minot gets an actual rivalry that counts, besides playing williston every other week. haha
go maji wrote:The attendance would kind of depend on who their playing. When Jamestown comes in, I would expect a pretty good crowd. Don't forget that they are building a new rink that's about twice as big as their last one. That should bring in some fans as well.
Here's a picture from June:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClBccMBUkAAgEed.jpg
hockeynut wrote:Jamestown opens the season in Manitoba taking on the Manitoba Bison. The same team UND has opened with the last handful or so years. Could be ugly. Bison have always lost to UND but have always been competitive. First home series is with NDSU.
http://www.jimmieathletics.com/d/2016-1 ... hedule.pdf
go maji wrote:hockeynut wrote:Jamestown opens the season in Manitoba taking on the Manitoba Bison. The same team UND has opened with the last handful or so years. Could be ugly. Bison have always lost to UND but have always been competitive. First home series is with NDSU.
http://www.jimmieathletics.com/d/2016-1 ... hedule.pdf
Similar schedule to Minot. They'll take there lumps along the way, but it's all part of the process. A good measuring stick for them would be NDSU. They're in d2. If they blow them out, they could be in good shape. But overall, a very tough schedule.
hockeynut wrote:go maji wrote:hockeynut wrote:Jamestown opens the season in Manitoba taking on the Manitoba Bison. The same team UND has opened with the last handful or so years. Could be ugly. Bison have always lost to UND but have always been competitive. First home series is with NDSU.
http://www.jimmieathletics.com/d/2016-1 ... hedule.pdf
Similar schedule to Minot. They'll take there lumps along the way, but it's all part of the process. A good measuring stick for them would be NDSU. They're in d2. If they blow them out, they could be in good shape. But overall, a very tough schedule.
Has Minot played the "Bisons" of Manitoba?
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