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The migration of major hockey to the west coast continues, as preparations are underway to bring Division 1 hockey to Las Vegas. Fresh on the heels of the AHL placing five teams in California, and the NHL expansion on the horizons, now comes the next major pillar.
Just over a year ago, Arizona State University surprised the hockey world by announcing that their hockey team would be elevated to Division 1 status. MayorsManor has learned the next school hoping to follow ASU’s path will be the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who will likely be the next school to reach Division 1 status.
When thinking about hockey and Las Vegas, most people’s first thoughts will focus on Bill Foley, head of Hockey Vision Las Vegas and the man leading the charge for NHL expansion into Sin City. Quietly, another man has been working behind the scenes to do the same thing.
Zee Khan was a part of ASU’s hockey program, as they ascended to becoming the 2014 ACHA National Champions and their climb to the NCAA ranks. The Southern California born Khan played for the Sun Devils, as did both of his younger brothers. After hanging up the skates, Khan moved on to an off-ice role at ASU, where he worked for several years. Now, Khan takes his talents to Vegas, where he acts as the GM of UNLV’s Rebels hockey team.
Having seen the process ASU went through to grow their program to where it is today, Khan knows what it will take to reach the top level of collegiate hockey. The first hurdle both Khan and UNLV must jump through is to find the proper funding to fuel a successful hockey program.
“It could be a year, and it could be three. The meetings are already happening,” Khan stated. “It’s really a matter of finding money, which, is available to us possibly here. (UNLV) is willing to listen, and willing to at least look at the possibility of making the jump.”
http://mayorsmanor.com/2015/12/more-hockey-in-vegas-unlv-looking-to-go-division-1/
Go Gophers!!
The migration of major hockey to the west coast continues, as preparations are underway to bring Division 1 hockey to Las Vegas. Fresh on the heels of the AHL placing five teams in California, and the NHL expansion on the horizons, now comes the next major pillar.
Just over a year ago, Arizona State University surprised the hockey world by announcing that their hockey team would be elevated to Division 1 status. MayorsManor has learned the next school hoping to follow ASU’s path will be the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who will likely be the next school to reach Division 1 status.
When thinking about hockey and Las Vegas, most people’s first thoughts will focus on Bill Foley, head of Hockey Vision Las Vegas and the man leading the charge for NHL expansion into Sin City. Quietly, another man has been working behind the scenes to do the same thing.
Zee Khan was a part of ASU’s hockey program, as they ascended to becoming the 2014 ACHA National Champions and their climb to the NCAA ranks. The Southern California born Khan played for the Sun Devils, as did both of his younger brothers. After hanging up the skates, Khan moved on to an off-ice role at ASU, where he worked for several years. Now, Khan takes his talents to Vegas, where he acts as the GM of UNLV’s Rebels hockey team.
Having seen the process ASU went through to grow their program to where it is today, Khan knows what it will take to reach the top level of collegiate hockey. The first hurdle both Khan and UNLV must jump through is to find the proper funding to fuel a successful hockey program.
“It could be a year, and it could be three. The meetings are already happening,” Khan stated. “It’s really a matter of finding money, which, is available to us possibly here. (UNLV) is willing to listen, and willing to at least look at the possibility of making the jump.”
http://mayorsmanor.com/2015/12/more-hockey-in-vegas-unlv-looking-to-go-division-1/
Go Gophers!!