The impact to Miami University of the school’s upcoming Frozen Four appearance will be widespread, according to Director of Athletics Brad Bates, reaching far beyond the bounds of coach Enrico Blasi’s hockey team.

“It validates the things we aspire to, not only with Rico’s leadership and his culture (of champions), but also the vision of our athletic program,” Bates said.

“And it brings the inherent attention that is suddenly drawn to this great university,” he said “It suddenly tells our story to a national audience that may not be familiar with Miami University.

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