Re: Hockey support in Georgia
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Again, not sure why this is only being looked at as a negative. UW is considered a significant enough program where its support would matter. I just hope they do the right thing.
BEMIDJI – When the Bemidji State men’s hockey team joined the Western Collegiate Hockey Association in 2010, expectations were high. Membership in a premier conference would pit the Beavers against the best teams in college hockey, offering a bruising schedule, an opportunity to generate more revenue and bringing prestige to the university. The newly opened Sanford Center and the promise of meaningful conference games against foes Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth, North Dakota and Wisconsin appeared an indication the Beaver hockey team would help pay for itself and perhaps help the rest of BSU’s Division II sports. “The success of our hockey program and the revenue that’s brought in will help our Division II sports and that has been the plan,” Athletic Director Rick Goeb told the Pioneer in July 2009.
But things can change drastically in three years.
But things can change drastically in three years.
Again, not sure why this is only being looked at as a negative. UW is considered a significant enough program where its support would matter. I just hope they do the right thing.
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