About Us
In 1991, the WVU Division II Hockey team was formed as a second team under the established Division I program to accommodate the growing number of hockey playing students at the university that wanted to continue playing at the American College Hockey Association (ACHA) level. The team eventually found a league home in the Tri-‐State Collegiate Hockey League (TSCHL) in which the team became a fixture for many years with varied levels of success and a growing need for a more established business and recruiting structure. Inevitably, the club outgrew its humble beginnings and sought to upgrade its status.
A new era dawns
In April of 2014, the Division II team was granted its own club sports status within the WVU Club Sports organization. With this historic event, a new and exciting era of hockey in Morgantown was ushered in. A new coaching staff, a new business and recruiting structure was developed and the team embarked on a new and exciting course with a young and hungry nucleus of talent.
A new identity
Seeking the formation of a strong and unified force for all its club members, the club made one of the boldest moves in the long history of college hockey in Morgantown and was voted into the College Hockey East starting league play in the 2015-‐16 season. This bold and exciting move allows for more budgetary benefits to its members, as well as the prestige of playing in one of the oldest and most respected leagues in the country at the D3 level. In addition, the team will compete in the NCHA beginning in the 2016-17 season. It allows for a better national and regional footprint which will boost recruiting and the overall experience of the club members. With the moves, the club required a new identity which became The West Virginia University Hockey Club (WVUHC). The club emphasizes the holistic development of the mind as well as the physical skills involved in the sport of hockey. While the sport is captivating and fast paced, the club's focus remains on the academic and professional progression of its student-athletes.
This nonprofit organization seeks to promote the game of hockey, not just within the boundaries of the WVU campus, but to broaden the participation and involvement with the sport statewide. It recognizes the responsibility of the University and its representatives to become leaders in the community. The WVU Hockey Club has developed the necessary structure and core set of values that will allow for community and statewide development. Come out and see a game to support us and be a part of the growing hockey culture in Morgantown!
Don't hesitate! Contact us today to become part of the exciting future of the WVUHC !
