Anyone know what the latest scoop on RPI's contemplation about
moving to Hockey East?
 
The potential move is intriguing. On the one hand, I'm sure that Hockey
East's television contract with NESN is certainly a big factor in the
decision. Also, the fact that the ECAC does not market or promote itself
whatsoever and that the ECAC is perceived as the "fourth" conference.
But there would seem to be some down sides, as well. First off, I'm not
sure how happy the alumni would be. It seems that RPI has some big
rivalries in the ECAC that they might not want to lose. Also, it would
seem that, by moving to Hockey East, that they would be effectively shifting
their recruiting base east. I have a hard time picturing RPI convincing
many New Englanders to go there instead of BU or Maine. Interesting...
 
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