About

Officers:

 

Head Coach: Luke Johnson

Assistant Coach: Jim Thurman

Assistant Coach: Andrew Krug

Assistant Coach: Max Boll

Co-President: Blake Woodson

Co-President: Tim Adler

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Team Info & League:

The University of Minnesota Men's Club Hockey Team participates in the Division II tier of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The team plays in the Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association. The WCCHA consists of two different divisions; the Northwest and Southeast. The Northwest consists of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Minnesota Crookston, St. Cloud State University, Bethel University, North Dakota State University, St. Johns University, and the University of North Dakota. The Southeast division consists of Minnesota State Mankato, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Winona State University, Gustavus Adolphus University, University of Minnesota Duluth and University of St. Thomas. The Gophers compete in about 30 games per season. Depending on performance, the regional tournament is typically held the first week of March and the National Championship is held in the fourth week of March. 

 

Tryouts:

Typically, tryouts are held in the first or second week of September and the season runs from early October through the end of February. As of the 2022-2023 season, there will be a location for players to keep their gear. As for the tryouts, plan to not keep your gear at the rink unless you have made the final roster. Dates for tryouts will be posted on the front page of the website as soon as they become available. We will be looking to fill positions for the 2022-2023 season! Prospective players can fill out an interest form here: https://forms.gle/JC9bM1x2iPpvroSR6

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Qualifications:

Everyone who is a full-time student at the University of Minnesota is welcome to tryout for the team. Most home games are played at 3M @ Mariucci Arena or Ridder Arena, both of which are on campus. Road trips can be as far as Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Iowa. For the 2022-2023 season, there are planned trips to Bismarck, Fargo, Florida Gulf Coast, and Madison (WI).  We are also a member of the Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association. The WCCHA consists of two different divisions; the Northwest and Southeast. The Northwest consists of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud State University, Bethel University, North Dakota State University, and the University of North Dakota. The Southeast division consists of Minnesota State Mankato, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin Lacrosse, University of Wisconsin Superior, University of St. Thomas, and Winona State University. 

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Recruiting:

The University of Minnesota Men's Club Hockey Team competes as a part of the ACHA Division II level. At the beginning of each season, we host open tryouts at 3M @ Mariucci Arena. We do not recruit players or guarantee spots for incoming freshmen or transfers before tryouts. Selection for the team is solely based on the tryout. If your performance is deserving during the tryout, then a spot awaits you here on the Club. For any additional questions regarding the team or tryouts, use the "Contact" tab above. 

Facilities:

All home games are played at 3M @ Mariucci Arena or Ridder Arena located on the University of Minnesota campus. 3M @ Mariucci is home to the University's NCAA Division I men's hockey team, as well as intramural sports and university classes.  Capacity is around 10,000 people. Ridder Arena is home to the University's NCAA Division I Women's Hockey team, with a capacity of 3,500. 3M @ Mariucci is an Olympic Sheet; Ridder is regulation NHL size. Both facilities are located on campus, mere blocks away from hotels and restaurants. Downtown Minneapolis is a close 5 minute drive from the arenas.