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Category Archives: College hockey
PSU men to play DI, DIII and club teams in first DI season
Penn State’s first season at the Division I level will see the men’s team play a mix of DI, DIII and club opponents. The 2012-13 schedule, released this week, has a few marquee games, including two games that are part … Continue reading
Ewell: Hope and plans for college hockey
While outsiders may consider Paul Kelly’s sudden departure from College Hockey Inc. a sign of upheaval at the organization, his replacement (and friend of this blog) Nate Ewell wants to continue several initiatives to grow the sport at the college … Continue reading
Posted in Business, College hockey
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Five schools to help expand college hockey’s reach
Imagine for a moment that college hockey could suddenly clone Terry Pegula. Wealthy. Hockey-loving. Graduate of a university that does not offer hockey at the prestigious Division I level. Penn State had considered moving to DI before Mr. Pegula’s $88 … Continue reading
College Hockey Inc. needs quick rebound
Regardless of the reason behind Paul Kelly’s sudden departure from College Hockey Inc. today, the organization charged with promoting the sport at the college level needs to act fast. Find Kelly’s replacement. Launch an aggressive PR campaign. Continue reaching out … Continue reading
Posted in Business, College hockey, Penn State DI
Tagged college hockey, College Hockey Inc., Paul Kelly
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Friday TV coverage of juniors, college is good for overall game
I don’t see the tension between American college hockey and Canadian juniors resolving any time soon. The issue is about whether juniors or U.S. college hockey provides better opportunities for player development and education. Multiple media outlets have covered this … Continue reading
Posted in Business, College hockey, Juniors, Media/blogging
Tagged College Hockey Inc., hockey on television, WHL
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Am I a journalist, a blogger, or just a fan?
The Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips play in an unassuming barn at the corner of Hewitt and Oakes avenues in a city located some 28 miles north of Seattle. Walking up to the Comcast Arena at Everett, it’s hard to … Continue reading
Posted in College hockey, Fan life, Juniors
Tagged Everett Silvertips, Junior hockey, thoughts on blogging, WHL
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Cornell hockey: fan-centered traditions offer unique experience
By: Nicki Conroy Twitter: @NickiinNY Website: http://nickisnook.net I have been a hockey fan for most of my life. How that happened is beyond me but two of my six kids – the twins – are also big hockey fans. The … Continue reading
Posted in College hockey, Fan life, Guest blogger entry
Tagged college hockey, Cornell hockey, university life
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Official: Icers schedule created before DI decision
To follow up from last weekend’s post, the Penn State Icers current schedule was planned before the program decided to move to Division 1. PSU assistant director for athletic communications Matt Caracappa sent the following via e-mail in response to … Continue reading
Posted in College hockey, Penn State DI
Tagged college hockey, college recruiting, Penn State Icers
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Getting schooled at PSU Icers home opener
Those poor, undermanned Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen. Kudos for the team for at least showing up Friday night at PSU’s Greenberg Ice Pavilion for the Icers’ season opener. However, the Icers began their final season (before the club squad becomes … Continue reading
Official: PSU program could help college hockey overcome player recruiting issue
While there may be some uncertainty initially with recruiting players to Penn State’s new Division I program, the move will likely help raise the overall profile of college hockey in the U.S. That’s the view of Nate Ewell, director of … Continue reading
