Terry Paul Kasdan writes:
 
>     For all of you who refuse to recognize the A.C.H.A. as a viable,
>competitive alternative, here's are some facts:
 
I don't recall many posts suggesting that ACHA club hockey is
somehow not a legitimate part of the college hockey scene.  I could
wish, however, that some of those programs (including Arizona, Penn
State, Illinois) would have upgraded to the NCAA ranks, even if they
operated at a low-cost level (few or no scholarships, relatively
modest schedule, etc.).  Certainly their fan attendance base shows
there's more than enough support -- and one would think for all the
money these schools pour into football and basketball they could
somehow afford varsity hockey.
 
>        - Last year, Penn State (the A.C.H.A.'s championship runner-up)
>lost to the No. 1 ranked N.C.A.A. Division II team - 5 to 4 in overtime.
 
Well, I can't resist -- :-)   Last year the Nittany Lions also came
to Canisius . . . and were handed a 9-1 defeat (& it wasn't that
close).  Club hockey is fun & entertaining, but rarely measures up
to the caliber of play found in the varsity ranks.  Nonetheless, I
wish them well; can't imagine a worse fate than being at a college
that doesn't have a hockey team!
 
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