AP source: Ex-USOC chief to lead hockey conference
January 3, 2012
DENVER (AP)—A person familiar with the negotiations says former U.S.Olympic Committee CEO Jim Scherr will be the first commissioner of the NationalCollegiate Hockey Conference.
The person confirmed the deal, first reported by the Colorado SpringsGazette, to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because anannouncement has yet to be made.
The NCHC will introduce its new commissioner Wednesday. The eight-teamconference starts play in 2013 and will include WCHA teams Colorado College,Denver, North Dakota, Minnesota-Duluth and St. Cloud State.
Scherr worked as CEO of the USOC beginning in 2003 but was unexpectedlyousted in 2009. A former Olympic wrestler, he also served as executive directorof USA Wrestling from 1990-2000.
