NHL to sponsor studies to explore establishing future D-I hockey programs
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced on Friday that the League and the NHL Players' Association will sponsor feasibility studies to explore establishing future NCAA Division I college hockey programs on campuses across the United States.
The announcement was made during a press conference prior to the start of the 2017 NHL Draft presented by adidas at United Center.
The NHL and NHLPA have agreed in this endeavor to commit funds through the industry growth fund, which is financing the initiative.
The University of Illinois will be the first to participate in the study.
I know the VT hockey team has had a bit of success at the club level throughout the years, and given the facilities in Roanoke that we can use, as well as the rumors we could be looking to replace Cassell within the next 20 years, I wonder if this is something that Whit would look into as a potential growth opportunity for VT athletics. Considering our location, and the success the Caps, Canes, and Preds have had the last 10 years or so in the area, it seems like something we should at least look into.
Certainly would be nice to be able to have a D1 hockey team that the NHL helps to establish in Blacksburg.
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