NT Hockey expected to win state playoffs

ScreamingEaglesFan · February 5, 2003

Another benefit of title IX, with them being a club team they may not be able to afford the costs associated with going back to Atlanta for the national playoffs. I'm checking on what they need to make it happen and will update everyone when I get some info.

NT Club Hockey team headed to State Playoffs

February 05, 2003

The Eagles' ice hockey team already made the playoffs this year, and many expect them to reclaim their title as state champions.

The top six teams make it to playoffs, and the Eagles are in first place in their league.

However, finances, which include plane tickets, hotels and other expenses, may prevent the team from competing again this year for the national title in Minnesota.

Last year, the team finished ninth out of 40 teams at the national championships in Atlanta.

The Eagles, a club team, does not receive funding from NT's athletic department.

"It's pretty upsetting actually," said Sproles, about the possibility of not returning to the national championships this year.

"We're definitely good enough to go," Sproles said.

The Eagles will determine if they will return to the national championships in a meeting to take place soon, Sproles said.

The Eagles expected to play Texas A&M last Sunday at Texas Ice, but the game was cancelled and is planned to be rescheduled soon.

- Christina Hanford

CMJ · February 7, 2003

Fundraising anyone? They deserve to go if they win state.

pierow · February 7, 2003

I understand this is not FOOTBALL news. However, we need to get the message out to the usual suspects on the footbal board. There is plenty of people who would support this if they knew about it.