September 7, 2011 is another milestone date in the progression of hockey at Penn State. On Tuesday, the news that many were expecting became official as the women's hockey program was granted membership in the College Hockey America conference.
Beginning in 2012, the first year for the women's varsity program, the Lady Icers/Lions will join perennial powerhouse Mercyhurst, as well as Niagara, Robert Morris and Syracuse in a conference that will automatically create regional rivalries and give Josh Brandwene and his team the opportunity to establish its identity right out of the gate.
As conference Commissioner Robert DeGregorio explained, adding Penn State is a step forward for the conference as it seeks to expand its membership. Another school outside of the New York - Pennsylvania region (think close to St. Louis) is likely to be granted membership in the coming weeks and more could follow in the future.
I had the opportunity following the press conference to speak with Mr. DeGregorio, Josh Brandwene and assistant coach Gina Kearns and, of course, JoeBa.
With apologies for posting this early on Wednesday morning, here's the interviews with Josh and Mr. DeGregorio. JoeBa and Gina will be posted later today.
Beginning in 2012, the first year for the women's varsity program, the Lady Icers/Lions will join perennial powerhouse Mercyhurst, as well as Niagara, Robert Morris and Syracuse in a conference that will automatically create regional rivalries and give Josh Brandwene and his team the opportunity to establish its identity right out of the gate.As conference Commissioner Robert DeGregorio explained, adding Penn State is a step forward for the conference as it seeks to expand its membership. Another school outside of the New York - Pennsylvania region (think close to St. Louis) is likely to be granted membership in the coming weeks and more could follow in the future.
I had the opportunity following the press conference to speak with Mr. DeGregorio, Josh Brandwene and assistant coach Gina Kearns and, of course, JoeBa.
With apologies for posting this early on Wednesday morning, here's the interviews with Josh and Mr. DeGregorio. JoeBa and Gina will be posted later today.
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