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Report states SFU athletics would save $850,000 coming back to Canada, but includes cutting teams
Report states SFU athletics would save $850,000 coming back to Canada, but includes cutting teams
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The Province Hockey
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Simon Fraser University (SFU) athletics faces a challenging decision as a recent report indicates a potential saving of $850,000 by relocating its men's and women's hockey teams back to Canada. This move, however, comes with the difficult choice of cutting some sports programs, a situation that has garnered attention from players and coaches alike.
The report suggests that returning to Canada would not only enhance the visibility of the SFU hockey programs but also create competitive opportunities. Players such as former Vancouver Canucks prospect and SFU star have expressed their desire for more exposure and development, particularly in a market rich with hockey culture.
Interestingly, this potential shift highlights the ongoing debate about funding and support for university athletics in Canada, especially as schools attempt to balance budgets while fostering talent. Conversations around this topic have stirred excitement among players who aspire to make it to the NHL but also concern about the impact on student-athletes and their programs.
Moreover, SFU's track record in coaching has led to a discussion among teams in the Pacific Northwest about the integration of Canadian universities into the broader NHL scouting networks. With names like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes becoming synonymous with success, SFU hopes to replicate that kind of star power in their own teams, attracting more talent and attention to collegiate hockey in Canada.
The report suggests that returning to Canada would not only enhance the visibility of the SFU hockey programs but also create competitive opportunities. Players such as former Vancouver Canucks prospect and SFU star have expressed their desire for more exposure and development, particularly in a market rich with hockey culture.
Interestingly, this potential shift highlights the ongoing debate about funding and support for university athletics in Canada, especially as schools attempt to balance budgets while fostering talent. Conversations around this topic have stirred excitement among players who aspire to make it to the NHL but also concern about the impact on student-athletes and their programs.
Moreover, SFU's track record in coaching has led to a discussion among teams in the Pacific Northwest about the integration of Canadian universities into the broader NHL scouting networks. With names like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes becoming synonymous with success, SFU hopes to replicate that kind of star power in their own teams, attracting more talent and attention to collegiate hockey in Canada.