Damn it, this back and forth is exactly why CT can't have nice things. Drives me crazy. O.K, Hockey East and UConn agreed to a contract and set standards PRIOR to UConn EVER playing a home HE hockey game. I hope we can all agree on that. I remember reading them here. XL met those standards, Frietas did not.
Then this happened:
Those standards/contract/deal whatever with UConn and Hockey East probably went out the window. Ripped in 1/2, toss in the barrel.
HE officials and UConn were creaming in their pants. That crowd, the noise, the atmosphere, it's a sell out, having to turn people away. Made national sports sites and ALL of college hockey was surprised with the crowd and support. They were probably not expecting that reaction. This was a real CT hockey team in the HCC since the whalers played in April 1997. Crowd went bonkers and did for the rest of the season.
They had NO idea what to expect with the turnout and how people would react. See my above story. I renewed this year and bought bball, football, and soccer ST.
So, my thought and it seems you guys just can't even think of it as a possibility is: you know, That whole 4K requirement thing about an on-campus rink, well, HE says , WE WANT YOU TO PLAY AT THE XL. Look at this place! I'm screaming right next to you!!!
I'm down for an on-campus rink and I want one to be built. Practice, recruiting, students, and such will benefit.
I just don't think it such a requirement as you guys think. Contracts and agreements change all the time.