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hockeygodHockey U at University of Calgary?
Eric Francis ,Calgary Sun, November 27, 2011
AROUND THE HORN
One of the items on the NHL Board of Governors’ agenda next week is a proposal to start an executive MBA program at the University of Calgary for hockey administration to groom future hockey executives. Call it Hockey U. Spearheaded by agent Rich Winter, the concept has GM Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs on board along with the support of Hockey Canada and the Players’ Association. The hope is that all teams and the league will back it as well by using the first-of-it’s-kind program to develop “first-round executives” much like teams do on the ice.
When told of the program Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he liked the idea so much he’d be interested in taking the two-year correspondence program, which will be designed for people who already have jobs inside or outside the hockey world. As the league tries hard to expand globally, compete with other major sports league and effectively use new media it will take bright minds for the NHL to continue growing its brand, making Hockey U a brilliant option …
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