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Hockey Team Inspires Local Kids

Hockey Team Inspires Local Kids

In Kent, Ohio children are discovering a passion for hockey. Michael Lopick tells us how members of Kent State University’s hockey team are working with local kids to start their hockey careers on the right skate. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_LOPICK_HOCKEY[/bbrvideo]   The firm clink of the ice rink door signals the beginning of another Cyclones hockey practice. The team, made up of players four to nine years of age, calls Kent State University’s Ice Arena its home and members of KSU’s colligate…

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Arena relies on ice

Arena relies on ice

With hockey gaining momentum in Northeast Ohio, the Kent State ice arena is one on of the few facilities that can support the high demand. For more on the Kent State ice arena and it’s operations, we go to Raymond Ross. [bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_S3_ROSS_ICE[/bbrvideo] Most students at Kent State University walk past the ice arena and don’t think twice. In fact, the majority of students won’t step inside the facility during their time on the Kent State campus. If you’re one of…

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Learn to Play With a Friend

Learn to Play With a Friend

Recent transfer student TJ West joined Kent’s Learn to Skate program. He expected decent pay but got more than expected. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Kent States Learn to Skate program helps local children and their coaches develop skills and relationships.” ]BBR_04_Graybill_Hockey[/bbrvideo] Kent has been employing members of their hockey team for years to train young local children in the sport of hockey. The connection that the children get from their coaches is more than just any average connection. TJ joined a few…

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