Four of college hockey’s biggest fanbases will be represented in Maryland Heights, Mo.’s 3,000-seat Centene Community Ice Center Friday as the NCAA men’s hockey tournament gets underway amid a new round of debate over the organization’s host selection process.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is the Frozen Four?
- According to this story, four of college hockey’s biggest fanbases will be represented in the Frozen Four. Who are they?
- What is economic impact?
- How do local businesses in areas that host events like the Frozen Four benefit from an influx of visitors?
- What is a venue?
- Why is a venue important to a sporting event?
- What is the host venue for this year’s Frozen Four?
- Why is there controversy surrounding the selection of a host venue for this year’s Frozen Four?
- According to this story, why did the NCAA select this venue?
- How might the smaller venue impact ticket prices for the event?