BSU hockey team gets
new downtown home

Home court, home field, home ice – how much of an effect

does the location of a sporting event really have on a team? For

many teams the answer is a lot.

The Boise State men’s ice hockey team begin playing at their

new home rink this weekend at the Bank of America Centre. The

Broncos have played some games out at the Centre in the past, but

last year they called Idaho Ice World home. The facility provides a

nicer overall atmosphere for the games.” In the past we have

always seemed to play better at home,” goalie Jesse Walker

said. Walker also said that the facility is nicer for fans with

better vendor options and more room.

Traditionally, the Broncos do better at home than on the road. Last

season was no exception for the Broncos, who went 6-2-2 at home and

2-4 on the road.

The Broncos are 3-3 so far this season winning both of their home

games at Idaho Ice World a few weeks ago, splitting a weekend at

Walla Walla College, and losing two games at Montana State.

After spending the last two weekends on the road the Broncos are

excited to play at home, according to Walker. Along with changing

to a new rink the Broncos are joining a new league. The team will

be competing in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division

II.

“I think it will creating more dedication to the team from

the players, and an increased skill level,” Walker said. The

ACHA is an organized competitive league with a ranking system and a

national tournament. This weekend the Broncos play the University

of Idaho. “They are probably one of our biggest rivals just

because of who they are. I think it will be two really good games

of hockey this weekend,” Walker said. Both games begin at

9:30 p.m. at the Bank of America Centre. Tickets will be available

at the door, $3 for students and $5 for the general public. For

more information and a full schedule visit

“http://www.bsuhockey.com”>www.bsuhockey.com.

Kristi Schow
Special to The Arbiter

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