The city of Las Vegas is in process of attempting to add a NHL franchise, and the UNLV club hockey team is looking to piggy back off of the popularity of hockey in the desert with an attempt top elevate from club to NCAA status.
This is not all that far fetched for ice hockey to have a team out in a location where 100-plus temperatures are the norm for a good portion of the year. Arizona State added ice hockey to become the 60th varsity team, and the Rebels want to become the 61st team.