![]() Tennessee State has a relationship with the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators, and it did a feasibility study with College Hockey Inc., an organization that seeks to grow collegiate hockey. “No one has done what we’re about to do.” This decision didn’t just pop into the administration’s mind. “We’re just trying to change the world,” says Nick Guerriero, assistant athletic director for communications. Others might follow suit.The program will start modestly – as a club team the first two years – in the hopes of building something lasting. And as the first HBCU to offer hockey, Tennessee State could be a game-changer. Adding a hockey team will attract students who might not have otherwise considered the university. ![]() But my excitement about the Tennessee State announcement comes from seeing the school glow up. But I can’t ice-skate, and I’m mystified by the body mechanics behind the slap shots that send a puck rocketing toward the net, a perfect 6 inches off the ice.On television, hockey looks fun. Yes, I root for my hometown team, the Philadelphia Flyers. It’s fast-paced and explosive, and entails the most individual creativity while still being a team sport. ![]() For the record, basketball is my favorite sport. Last week, Tennessee State University, a historically Black university in Nashville, announced it would form a hockey team for the 2024-25 season. This got me excited. ![]()
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