One of the big local topics around the water cooler this season is the UTEP hockey team. That's right, the Miners have a brand new club team that formed this fall, and already they are off to a flying start. The team is 7-2 and has already defeated Texas Tech, TCU, and the University of New Mexico. As you might imagine, the Miners are no longer a secret, and suddenly schools from around Texas and the west coast are wanting to play hockey against UTEP. Head coach Tom Herman joined Sportstalk yesterday evening to discuss his team's hot start and the community support.

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