Akron Hockey thread

[Blue & Gold]

How was attendance versus Toledo? And did we win?

[RootforRoo44]

How was attendance versus Toledo? And did we win?

Lost Friday 8-4. After taking a 3-2 lead midway through the third, we collapsed and gave up a 6-to-1 run to end the game.

Lost Saturday 5-3. Good game, but again gave up a few late ones.

Attendance Friday was good. Probably the best student crowd of the year, but a total attendance near 300. Good turnout for the tailgate (during a snowstorm) as well. Probably 50 people for the tailgate in 20 degree weather. Saturday's attendance was about the same as friday.

[Blue & Gold]

Lost Friday 8-4. After taking a 3-2 lead midway through the third, we collapsed and gave up a 6-to-1 run to end the game.

Lost Saturday 5-3. Good game, but again gave up a few late ones.

Attendance Friday was good. Probably the best student crowd of the year, but a total attendance near 300. Good turnout for the tailgate (during a snowstorm) as well. Probably 50 people for the tailgate in 20 degree weather. Saturday's attendance was about the same as friday.

That's a pretty good attendance. We really may pack them in if hockey was a scholarship sport & had an on-campus facility.

[RootforRoo44]

That's a pretty good attendance. We really may pack them in if hockey was a scholarship sport & had an on-campus facility.

They've had over 500 this season for several games so there's no doubt in my mind it could be a big sport if it were on-campus.

[Spin]

Is anyone doing the road trip to Harmarville, PA Friday night for the conference tournament?

[Spin]

Well, the Zips fought back from an early deficit, but came up just short losing 6-5 to Toledo in the conference tournament.

Great run guys, and thanks for the memories seniors

[Spin]

Non-conference schedule for next year (the open dates will be filled in by the TSCHL). Homestands against tOSU, UK, and Duqu. Already looking forward to it.

9/21 Ohio State University M2

9/22 Ohio State University M2

9/29 @ Louisville M2

9/30 @ Louisville M2

10/5

10/6

10/12

10/13

10/19

10/20

10/26 University of Kentucky M2

10/27 University of Kentucky M2

11/3 @ Duquesne M1

11/4 @ Duquesne M1

11/9

11/10

11/16

11/17

11/23

11/24

11/30

12/1

12/7

12/8

12/14

12/15

1/11

1/12

1/18

1/19

1/25

1/26

2/1

2/2

2/8 @ Bowling Green State University M2

2/9 @ Bowling Green State University M2

2/15 Duquesne M1

2/16 Duquesne M1

2/22

2/23

[Spin]

Non-conference schedule for next year (the open dates will be filled in by the TSCHL). Homestands against tOSU, UK, and Duqu. Already looking forward to it.

2/22

2/23

And closing out the season against conference teams. Not getting beat to hell by non-conference teams and limping into the tourney like this year.

[RootforRoo44]

They almost came back last night but a great effort none the less. This fall will be BIG as Akron Hockey has a ton of big players coming in. Can't wait until September!

[Spin]

The Zips just won the bid to host the 2013 TSCHL tournament.

[RootforRoo44]

The Zips just won the bid to host the 2013 TSCHL tournament.

Gonna be one rowdy atmosphere

Can't wait!

[ZippyRulz]

Who officiates the club hockey games? Do they get regular college hockey refs? Or are they from other area amateur leagues? Just wondering what the quality of officiating is..

[RootforRoo44]

Zips Hockey's home opener is tonight (Friday) at 8:25 pm versus Ohio State. So come on out, tickets are $5 (students are free), and there will be a free tailgate prior to the game that ASN is hosting. There will also be FREE beer and food at the tailgate.

Tailgate info

Arena address: 8319 Port Jackson Avenue Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720

Zips Hockey Season Preview

[RootforRoo44]

Zips hockey heads into a home-and-home with John Carroll at 4-and-2 on the year. Their home game is at 4pm Saturday (yeah i know, HC football game).

Preview: Zips vs John Carroll

[Spin]

I hate that my work shift changed and I can't work with the tam or even go to the games this year. Sounds like they starting out strong.

[RootforRoo44]

Zips Hockey swept Kentucky this weekend and have now won four-straight games. (8-6 overall)

[RootforRoo44]

A look at Zips hockey's team and individual stats so far: LINK

[RootforRoo44]

Zips Hockey is at Can't State this weekend. Tonight's game starts at 8pm, while Saturday the puck drops at 2:30 pm.

Both games will be played at Can't State Ice Arena.

[RootforRoo44]

Zips hockey is home this weekend with a game tonight vs WVU at 10:05 pm and tomorrow vs IUP at 6:25pm. As always, both games will be at Center Ice Sports Complex.

Students are free and GA is 5 bucks for everyone else.

[Zipmeister]

How many of last years seniors are with the team this year?

[RootforRoo44]

How many of last years seniors are with the team this year?

How many people that were seniors last year are back or how many players are returning that are seniors this year?

But they have two seniors this year: Ethan Jurrus and Brian Burke. Jurrus was a contributor last year and Burke was one of their top scorers.

[RootforRoo44]

By the way, the Zips routed West Virginia 6-1 Friday night to move to 10-11 on the year. But they should improve on the record as they get more into the meat of their conference schedule. They played a brutual OOC schedule, with many against M1 (D1) ACHA teams so it's a bit misleading. In fact, they are currently ranked 15th in the region (out of 38 teams) so they are getting plenty of respect.

[RootforRoo44]

The Zips Hockey team had a charity sled hockey game with the Mighty Barons (disabled kids) on Friday night. They followed that up with their first ever alumni game. The night was a huge success...and Zippy even got in on the action:

[Zipmeister]

How many people that were seniors last year are back or how many players are returning that are seniors this year?

But they have two seniors this year: Ethan Jurrus and Brian Burke. Jurrus was a contributor last year and Burke was one of their top scorers.

I don't believe my question could have been any more clearly worded.

How many of last years seniors are with the team this year?

Also - any seniors from two years ago still with the team?

[RootforRoo44]

I don't believe my question could have been any more clearly worded.

How many of last years seniors are with the team this year?

Also - any seniors from two years ago still with the team?

You could specify whether or not you mean seniors in terms of eligibility or seniors in terms of school...because those are two VERY different things.

There are ZERO seniors left from the last two years, as ACHA rules would not allow them to play when they are graduated and/or not eligible. I think that's a fairly easy assumption to make, without any need for my answer.

Maybe i'm misreading you, but are you ripping on the team in some way? If so, i have no clue what you're getting at. And sorry if am misreading your intentions, as the question really doesn't make sense to me.