UL roller hockey team going to nationals

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The University of Louisiana's roller hockey team will begin competition in the NCRHA Division II nationals at the OD's Sports Crossing in Fort Collins, Colo., Thursday.

UL's team finished second in the eight-team Southwest Collegiate Hockey League with a 14-4-2 record, going 2-4 and ending the 56-game winning streak of league champion Texas-Dallas. The NCRHA is comprised of eight leagues around the nation in Division II, which includes schools of 5,000 to 18,000 students.

The local team will compete in a four-team pool play against Emory at 9 a.m. Thursday, Hofstra on Friday and Elon on Friday. The 16 teams will then be seeded in a single-elimination tournament.

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[RaisingCajun08]

Most of the kids playing on the UL roller hockey team have played high school hockey here in Lafayette. Lafayette has a great youth hockey program. The high school season runs from Feb to end of March. Here is link for those who are interested in find out more about roller hockey in Acadiana: www.topshelfsports.net

Also, Josh Greco, who is UL's leading scorer, was a member of the USA National team last summer that captured a goal medal while competing against international competition.

[RaisingCajun08]

http://www.schl.org/pages/stats_team.cfm?TEAM_ID=10

[1stTake]

I never knew UL had a hockey team

[RaisingCajun08]

If I am not mistaken, it officially is a "club" sport. I didnt realize it but the team was formed in 1997. Ryan Shanahan, former Icegator, was an original member.

[DomeBoundCajuns]

Who gives a ~~~~ about HOCKEY!

[RaisingCajun08]

Apparently you dont care about hockey. I really do not give a ~~~~ about golf but I wish the UL Golf team the best. Its about the school and not about the sport.

[DomeBoundCajuns]

Once again who gives a damn! 08 You also cheer for the international UL soccer team also, well represented. Cool down on your posts, your way to busy.

[RaisingCajun08]

Cool down on your posts, your way to busy.

I am not angry. I am making a point. You are the one who is trying to stir the pot.