Some new food for thought and new grist for discussion. Having watched the
rapid rise of the MAAC teams from mid-level D3 programs I am convinced that
the future of the conference is excellent. I see a day in the not too distant
future when the MAAC and ECAC will be in parity. The MAAC's plus of real
scholarships (non-need) ; a full slate of games and NCAA berth all bode well.
Given the Ivys recent decision to have spring football- I wonder if the ECAC
will go to the full NCAA schedule and whether the ECAC feels any pressure
from the MAAC. It would be interesting to see a recruiting matrix to see who
the common recruits are and where the players are going. Probably the biggest
hurdle for the MAAC is abysmal rinks in the conference only one team has a
real 1st class on campus facility.