Good environments are fun for players to play in. Can noise be a factor at a place like Lawson Ice Arena, home of Western Michigan, affecting player c.
Minnesota State men's head coach Mike Hastings was rumored to be the frontrunner for head coaching openings at Boston University and Michigan State, among others, over the offseason. Hastings' Mavericks have won more games than any college team in his first 10 seasons with the team.