Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Little Wisconsin school you've never heard of to add men's and women's hockey

TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2006, 10:03 a.m.
Concordia adds men's, women's hockey
In a surprise announcement, Concordia University of Wisconsin announced Tuesday that it would add men's and women's hockey to its athletic program beginning with the 2007-'08 school year.The teams will play in Division III."We are very excited to be making this announcement," CUW president Patrick Ferry said in a prepared statement. "It will enable students who play hockey another choice in pursuing their higher education goals while continuing to play a sport they love."The university said it had hired National Hockey League veteran and Mequon resident Tony Hrkac to serve as head coach for the Falcon men’s team. Athletic Director Rob Barnhill said that a women’s coach is expected to be named by October 1. The school's campus is located in Mequon.

TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2006, 12:20 p.m.
More on Concordia's hockey program
Concordia University of Wisconsin announced Tuesday that it will add men's and women's hockey to its athletic program. The school is planning to begin play in the 2007-'08 school year.The school already has committed to practicing and playing at the Ozaukee Ice Center in Mequon. Guy Gosselin, the manager of the ice facility, said Tuesday that he hopes Concordia's commitment will jumpstart community interest and support for adding a second ice sheet.

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