This pertains to #2 it was two years ago that Union beat RPI in a playoff
game not last year.
 
On Wed, 17 Jan 1996, Andrew Weise wrote:
 
> > 2. This game would never have been made before Union broke through last year to
> > beat RPI in the first game of the playoffs at Houston Fieldhouse.  The second
> > time may just be Saturday.
>
> That's probably true. When Union won that game, a LOT of eyebrows
> were raised and a LOT of jaws dropped. It was almost as if Union
> showed that they can, indeed, play Division I hockey. Why not show
> the rest of the area?
>
> Union fans (not to mention the team, as well) have definitely been
> looking for some form of respect, recognition, whatever you want to call
> it. This shows they at least have it in the Capital District.
>
> > 3.  I'm not sure how well this game will sell.  Maybe 5,000 tops.  The upper
> > deck will definitely be curtained off.
>
> I'd agree with Brian on that one. Although Union has been drawing a
> decent crowd at Achilles, it's only been about 2,000. I think we'd be
> hard-pressed to find a strong Union student presence at the Knick.
>
> > 4.  Why not do a tournament at the Knick with Union and RPI permanent co-hosts.
> > Maybe even a New York State Championship, although that means re-playing ECAC
> > opponents.  RPI was forced into taking this game by the people in the Sports
> > Foundation.  Closing the operating "deficit" at the Knick has become a major
> > concern for Albnay County, and this is another way to get more events into the
> > Arena.  RPi has definitely benefited from the Foundation's efforts in securing
> > the NC$$'s.
>
> I think this would be a great idea. The Syracuse tourney and the GLI are
> two holiday tournaments that usually host at least two "local" teams. They
> seem to be having good success.
>
> Maybe what they can do is some sort of "Capital District Invitational"
> and invite two other Div I teams, a la the RPI Invy.
>
> > 5. The Xmas Tournament will not be moved to the Knick.
>
> And I don't think it should be. Tradition keeps the games at the
> Fieldhouse.
>
> > 6. Will there be beer sold for the game? :-)
>
> No comment.  :-)
>
> In general, it's a good idea for them to start this. There has been talk
> about it for over a year. A one year deal is done probably to see what
> kind of feedback/output/turnout they get for this game. As Brian says,
> there certainly won't be 16,000, but I think there will be a good
> turnout.
>
> I'm interested in this for two reasons. One, as I said earlier, is what
> type of turnout this will produce. Two, seeing these two teams play at
> a neutral site and determining (by the fans) who the "home" team really
> is in the area.  :-)
>
> Of course, I want to see a good game.
>
> Andy
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