On Fri, 21 Apr 1995, [log in to unmask]" "Nathaniel C. Malen wrote: > I truly support what John Zack is saying. This also supports my theories that > some of you may have already read. How about the Big East teams forming some > sort of college hockey conference. > St. John's (New York- Red Storm), could easily be a fantastic team. > New York talent, from what I have heard is pretty good. While some players may > go to bigger schools, St. John's could become a large team, especially if they > played at Madison Square Garden. Look at what MSG, the world's most famous > sports arena has done to other teams. St. John's could also host good > tournaments, like the Big East basketball tournament, at MSG. Invite teams > such as Boston, Michigan, Maine etc... Not only would it be good for college > hockey, but it would be a large draw and profitable to BU, MICH. and Maine as > well. > Another quick scenario: Georgetown (D.C area), UCONN (Hartford area), > Syracuse (Buffalo area), Boston College already has a team, Villanova etc.... > All of these teams CAN be great if something is put into it. I would love to > see it. > I have babbled again. bye. > > Nat Malen > UW-Eau Claire > i hate snow > I do agree that there is a market in all of these areas for college hockey. St. Johns had a divIII team that folded due to lack of$$ (Gee that's not a common problem:). Georgetown does have a Hockey team. they are an ACHA Div II team that plays in the Mason Dixon Conference. Having played at the ACHA Div I & II level I can tell you that there is a huge differnce. The Div. I programs are more like NC$$ teams that are lacking only one thing--> $$$ from the athletic department. Granted ACHA Div I teams could not be competitive with NC$$ Div I teams, but we are competative with the Div. III [(Upper) Penn State lost to Mercyhurst while they were ranked #1 in overtime)] and to show you the parity in the ACHA Towson State (GO TIGERS!!!!) was tied by Penn State with :42 left in the third period for a 4-4 tie. Towson State did not even make the Nationals :( In continuing, yes the market is there, but the Money is not. Oh yeah and we can't forget about that stupid title IX. JP GO TIGERS!!! 1994-1995 ECHA CHAMPS!!!!