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UNC Hockey Booster Club acquires land in Chapel Hill to build permanent arena
The North Carolina Tar Heel Hockey Booster Club has reached an agreement to acquire land in Chapel Hill as part of the first phase of building a permanent home for the UNC ice hockey team, the club told WRAL. The 3.99 acres is located within the Carraway Village Development just off of I-40, about five miles from the center of the University campus. (
WRAL Sports Fan)
UNC Ice Hockey Embracing Historic Season, Eyeing Division I Move
When thinking of hockey at UNC, the first thoughts that come to mind are of
Erin Matson,
Karen Shelton, and the dominant field hockey program. But there’s an ice hockey team representing the Tar Heels, too. Ice hockey at Carolina is just a club sport for now, but there are some eyeing a potential move to the NCAA to become a Division I sport. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC hockey reveals crisp white sweaters for outdoor game against NC State
It will be a big weekend in Raleigh for the NC State Wolfpack and North Carolina Tar Heels. After the two women’s basketball programs met on Thursday night, the men’s basketball programs are going to battle in a big ACC game on Sunday. Then after that, the two hockey programs will meet in the 2023 Stadium Series outdoors at Carter-Finley Stadium. (
Tar Heels Wire)
Former UNC Rowing Coach Denies Role in Reported Title IX Investigation
Sarah Haney — the former University of North Carolina rowing coach who resigned on Monday — has denied reports of her role in a reported Title IX investigation into the program. Shortly after her resignation, the Daily Tar Heel reported that UNC was investigating complaints made against Haney and assistant coach Anthony Brock. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC rowing head coach resigns amid Title IX investigation
North Carolina rowing head coach Sarah Haney has resigned effective immediately, athletic director Bubba Cunningham announced in a statement Monday. Haney’s resignation came five days after The Daily Tar Heel obtained an email from Cunningham that confirmed the existence of a University Title IX office investigation into the rowing program. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Hockey community rallies around UNC goalie who had car, equipment stolen
UNC sophomore Will Douthit woke up to some shocking news: His car had been stolen from the parking lot of his house in Chapel Hill. And even worse? "With that was my hockey gear." Douthit said he and some friends, whose cars were also gone, called the police the next morning and filed a report. Douthit is the goalie for UNC's club hockey team. (
ABC 11)
Former Tar Heel rower turns lifelong passion into way to help others
While Christine Shaffer's crew gives her a hard time out of the water, rowing is her lifelong passion. "It's where I feel I make the most impact in other peoples' lives," Shaffer, the founder of the Triangle Rowing Club, said. She joined the Tar Heel rowing team when it was a club sport, and she was one of the women who helped rowing become a Division I sport at UNC. (
WRAL Sports Fan)