There is one thing I would like to see at a FF site (and Regionals, too,
for that matter), but which I know won't happen.  I would like to see
the college finals played on an Olympic sized sheet.  The problem with
doing that would the be limitations of finding arenas with that sized
ice and adequate seating.

Pro hockey likes the small sheet because of the nature of the game they
play.  However, IMHO, college hockey is better showcased on the big
sheet.  I wish they would mandate all college arenas to that size, too
(which, again, I know won't happen and would cause massive problems some
places if they did) - but hey!  A guy can dream, can't he?

Tom Rowe - Psychology
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"Necessity is the plea for every
infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is
the creed of slaves."
                    --- William Pitt ---
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: - Hockey-L - The College Hockey Discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of David Parter
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:51 PM
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> Subject: Re: What Makes a Great Phrozen Phour Host City/Venue?
>
>
> What makes a great host city/venue?
>
> it should be affordable -- that means some of the hotels have
> to be midrange, but still close by, or really easy via public transit.
>
> It has to be possible to get lunch and dinner near the arena,
> at a reasonable cost, on a reasonable schedule. Getting an
> early dinner before the final (assuming it is at night again)
> somewhere else, but being assured of being able to get to the
> arena ontime via public transit is also a good feature.
>
> I don't think the venue for the Hobey and related stuff
> matters -- a ballroom in a hotel is ok, if it is easy to get
> to by public transportation and/or walking. Being in a
> "special" place really doesn't matter much to me.
>
> Good choices for a late saturday breakfast nearby would be good too.
>
> (hmmm... I should get dinner. i seem to have food on my mind)
>
> Atmosphere both in and outside the arena can make the a host
> city/venue "great". The ushers/security people at the Fleet
> Center were not very friendly.  Since a lot of us are from
> out of town, and not "old hands" at going to events at the
> arena, and use public transit, people arrive earlier than for
> the local team. Open the doors early!
>
> Don't kick everyone out 5 minutes after the event (and
> limiting the exits that makes it hard to find others in a
> dispersed group).
>
> Provide really good arena maps in advance, including
> information on how to pick places to meet people. Maybe even
> let groups arrange in advance for group meeting points with a
> signs (if we can't bring one in, can the arena put one up for us?)
>
> Good places for the fans of the final teams to have pep
> rallies (near the arena, of course)
>
> Good coverage in the local media.
>
> I also agree with the concern that goign to to many
> non-traditional sites risks the atmosphere...
>
>      --david
>