C W Post College - Opticon Yearbook (Greenvale, NY)

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hockey To compete in the Metropolitan Collegiate Hockey Conference is a major goal of the C.W. Post Hockey Club. With the Islanders sparking pub- lic interest in the sport, our hockey players await a decision to receive money for the team from the College. Their second season's record im- proves on their first's, moving up three spots and placing third in the league despite the gross lack of funds. Play- ers have had to pay Sl OO to Sl 25 per season to purchase ice time and to cover expenses. Their dedication is shown by the individual commitment of money and time in order to keep the sport in competition. his ..

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