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Show FrkUyi June 2, 1995 The Dailjr Utah Chronicle - 7 Us Hockey Club declares, 'Game On!' BYGREGBEACHAM The Utah dub (not a team, as they are not funded by Attention, rink rats. Listen up, puckheads. The Ice of Utah has two words for Hockey Club of the University " ' " . '. you: ' ' ; ;. '.: , v; GAME ON! The state of Utah is not exactly a hockey hotbed, particularly since Larry Miller's lamentable decision to sell the Golden Eagles to Detroit interests. Here on the cast bench, however, Canada's favorite pastime is alive and well thanks to the efforts of a small but devoted group ' of enthusiasts who have quietly formed a thriving hockey 'r '.-- ' ' - dub. ''fac,'::; The sport may not be as unknown in the Beehive State ' . as some might think, however. Joel Grose,' president of the dub, says that a nationwide study conducted last year concluded that "hockey has grown in popularity in Utah by 47 percent in the last year. That's far above the national average? .. As of now, the hockey in the state is that of the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Hockey Association, formed last year and consisting of hockey organizations from several intermountain area universities. ','.. Last year, the RMCHA's first, the U. skaters took top . honors. This fall, the field of opponents will consist of BYU, USU, .Weber State, Northern Arizona,' and new additions Colorado, Colorado State, and Denver 'University. The .Utah dub is also affiliated with the American Collegiate Hockey Association and USA ' ? ;,-';- .. best-playe- Smoking is pathetic. Hockey. Chronicle Staff Writer d , U. athletics) is coached by Lyle Bradley and Scott Atkinson. Grose says the dub is growing in power and popularity, which is only natural considering the dearth of opportunities for hockey exposure in the rest of the state. "It's one of the fastest sports in the world" says Grose. He dtes the lack of good indoor ice in Utah as an impediment to hockey's growth, but he adds that the sport has a strong grassroots following. There are'several youth and ' high school hockey organizations in the valley. Nationally, hockey's popularity was at an high until the NHL's incredibly untimely strike. Now, with the league in the midst of the playoffs, even Utahns can catch the action on Fox TV. Students from the Eastern United States typically have a greater affinity for the sport, but with the NHL's gradual westward movement, including this week's acquisition of the Quebec Nordiques by Denver-baseComsat, don't, be surprised if you find a hockey puck next to the soccer balls and baseball bats in basements and garages all over the state. '"V The first dub meeting for the new season will be hdd Sept 25. Tryouts for the dub's 22 spots will be held Sept' 27 and 29. Grose urges any real or potential hockey players to sharpen their skates and get ready for these events if you want to be part of the icy wave that is sweeping the " , country. For more information, call Scott Atkinson at fv ' or Joel Grose at . mmmm all-tim- e ' d ASUU funds must he accessed TODAY!! June 2nd by 4:30 p.m. THANKS! : 649-309- 328-154- 2. -. :. - MAZD& CoEege Graduate Program will make your collie degree woikfor you. Ussa a r:37 r.'stafcr $109.00 Up to C300.00 Cc3 for 33 months with $1000.00 down Graduate Rebate Terms of Graduate Program Must be within 3 months of graduation, not to exceed 1 year No credit required s No cosigner required No down payment required (does affect monthly payment) No payment for 90 days Other restrictions apply. See dealer for details. leas .lax "Payment baaed n $1621 .00 du. at inception GFV 10.808 Apply at: Ken Gcrff Bountiifl Motors 2651 South Main 292-720- 1 t t r 1" ATTENTION: Loyal Msmk Cunsta We know you're loyal to your bank. You've probably been a customer there for years. So" there's probably no chance we could talk you in to joining the University Credit Union. Even though the University Credit Union offers checking accounts with no II s i i ir monthly service fees, no per check charges, and no minimum balance requirement. Even though the University Credit Union offers some of the lowest loan rates in the FREE ATM access through the valley. Even though the University Credit Union offers Access 24 ATM network (there's seven of them on the U campus alone). You're a stand by your bank kind of person, even though your bank account may be costing you money . . . Now that's loyalty. Discover the difference of the University Credit Union. Visit one of our four on- campus locations today! A BirthCare HealthCare ' V (IJnlluGirslI CREDIT UNION ensible care to women . and families V ' K , Vj? OKCUA 481-880- 0 I Annex 1129 Annex Building University of Utah Bookstore Branch University of Utah - Bookstore Research Park Branch S40Arapeen Drive - Health Sciences Branch Building 521 University Medical Center |