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Illinois Releases Intercollegiate Hockey Feasibility Study
http://fightingillini.com/news/2018/3/8/...Us.twitter
Quote:"The strong consensus of everyone involved in college hockey is that NCAA men's hockey will flourish at the University of Illinois," said Mike Snee, executive director of College Hockey, Inc. "From the number of native Illinois players currently playing college hockey to the continued growth of youth hockey players in the state, there are many reasons to be confident that the Fighting Illini could quickly become a top national program and sustain it every year. We are very appreciative of the University administration's willingness to consider bringing NCAA hockey to Champaign."
Based on interviews with, and feedback from, campus and community stakeholders and strong support from the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL, the report indicates there is growing excitement among the statewide hockey community about the UI starting a Division I hockey program. The report states that with the expanding enthusiasm for ice hockey at all levels in the state of Illinois, the foundation appears to be in place for Illinois to develop a men's hockey program that will, in a relatively short timeframe, become financially viable and competitive on a conference and national level.
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RE: Illinois Releases Intercollegiate Hockey Feasibility Study
Quote:U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is on board with the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District's plan to expand its Illinois Terminal facility in downtown Champaign, a project that also could lead to a privately developed hotel, conference center and sports arena.
The private investment Davis was referencing is developer Hans Grotelueschen's proposal to build a hotel and conference center in downtown Champaign that includes a 5,000- to 6,000-seat arena, apartments and office space. Earlier this year, the UI declared it supports the downtown site for an arena for a proposed Division I hockey program at Illinois.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2...nsion.html
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