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Jan. 11 vs. Marist
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WildCats: 5-9-2
Super East adds Holy Cross and UNH!
PRESS RELEASE:
The Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) announced today that the College of Holy Cross and University of New Hampshire will join the league. Both teams will begin participation in the 2006-07 season.
“We were really pleased when both teams approached us and expressed interest in the Super East. The Super East represents very strong academic schools with fantastic hockey programs, and Holy Cross and UNH were perfect fits,” explained SECHL Commissioner Kent Rinehart. “This allows our league to expand into the states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, which means our nine teams are spread over six states.”
“We have developed great rivalries with both teams and I’m happy that we’ll be competing for a league championship against each of them,” said Siena General Manager Paul Hebert.
This past year, Holy Cross and New Hampshire each won their respective divisions in the NorthEast Collegiate Hockey Association (NECHA) and Holy Cross won the 2006 NECHA Championship. Both teams are immediately eligible for the SECHL playoffs which will remain unchanged with the top six teams advancing to the single elimination playoff, which will be held February 23-25, 2007.
“We are excited about the opportunity to join the Super East, which is the most competitive league in the Northeast. By joining the SECHL, we are with other teams that desire to compete on both the regional and national level. We are thrilled to begin league play this year!,” said Holy Cross General Manager Larry Brutti. “I speak for both myself and UNH in thanking the NECHA for giving us the opportunity to compete and will always look back fondly of the many rivalries and friendships that have developed over the years.”
“This is an exciting time for our program and we look forward to representing the SECHL in a positive light, both on and off the ice. Few leagues (nationwide) can put nine teams on the ice that legitimately compete for Regional and National tournaments bids, “said University of New Hampshire Head Coach Jerimey Braley.
The SECHL was established in 1996 and just celebrated its 10 year anniversary. League members include Central Connecticut, Holy Cross, Marist, Montclair State, New York University, Penn State, Siena College, SUNY-Stony Brook, and University of New Hampshire.
SECHL Commissioner
December 12, 2006 3:30 PM
