Rumors circulating the past few days surrounding the Wayne State Women's Hockey program appear to be fact. In an effort to seek financial savings the school will end it's program. WSU eliminated it's men’s hockey program after the 2008 season and as of this April hoped that further program cuts would not be necessary.
Several current and graduating WSU student athletes have voiced their displeasure on social media outlets over this shocking revelation. As we await any official announcement from the school one has to question the timing of this news. The school less than a month ago named captains for the 2011-2012 season signaling that at that time there was no plan to eliminate the program from the school's offerings.
In an April story by The South End, WSU athletics director Rob Fournier noted that team schedules and travel costs are already set for 2011-2012 season and those cannot change. However in terms of cuts, everything is on the table, as far as cutting sport programs.
With most other NCAA programs already firm on next seasons rosters this news, if truly fact comes at one of the worst possible times I can think of. Further what options would other NCAA programs have as far as filling the scheduling gaps left by this void?
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