On February, 20, 2009, in response to the need for budget cuts, the University of Vermont athletic department chose to eliminate the varsity baseball and softball programs after the 2008-2009 academic year.
Each of the programs has been a loyal mainstay on baseball and softball scenes within the state, as well in department lore. Baseball was the first program started at the university and consistently has one of the highest amount of native Vermonters on its roster.
Former Catamount Graham Mink Called Up By Washington Capitals
Written by VT Sports Network News Feed
Monday, 01 December 2008
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Former Catamount Graham Mink ‘01 has been called up by the NHL’s Washington Capitals. Washington vice president and general manager George McPhee made the announcement this weekend.
Prior to the call up, Mink was playing for Washington’s AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, and was tied for 10th in the AHL in goals (10) and points (21) in 19 games.
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