Feature Friday: West Point Goes Pro

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Clik here to view.The United States Military Academy at West Point is the greatest leadership laboratory in the world and has taught some of the most influential leaders of our time. Due to that history and tradition, it attracts teams from the sports world, including the National Hockey League. Highlighting the most recent trek to West Point is Saturday's exhibition contest featuring the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils. For the Panthers, it will be their fourth visit to the academy since coming in 2007. The Devils were one of the first two professional teams to train at West Point as they came with the Buffalo Sabres in 1985. "For it to be out there that the NHL thinks highly enough of West Point to be able to host a game here, it is great for the academy," said 13-year head coach Brian Riley. "They wouldn't consider doing it here if there weren't great facilities, or if there wouldn't be a great atmosphere at the game, so I think it goes a long ways towards helping us promote the sport. For our fans and West Point Community, it is not an everyday opportunity where you can see an NHL game. To have the game here is a truly neat experience for the entire military installation." Read More