The Razorback Hockey team is pleased to announce that F-Zach Wilson has committed to Arkansas. The 6’ 170 lbs. right-shooting forward recently completed his junior league career playing for the St. Louis Jr. Blues in the NA3HL.

Wilson, a Ballwin, Missouri, native and product of the St. Louis AAA Blues youth program, joins the Razorbacks after two years of junior hockey. In 2017-18, Wilson played for the New Jersey Hitmen in the USPHL Premier, tallying 28 points(11 goals and 17 assists) in 44 games. For the 2018-19 season, Wilson returned home to play for the Jr. Blues, posting 33 points (13 goals and 20 assists) in 46 games.

Wilson plans to study business in the fall. Regarding his commitment to the University of Arkansas, Wilson said, “I chose the University of Arkansas because of how great a school it is academically and how historical and beautiful the campus is.” Zach comes from a hockey family, with his brother Jacob currently an Assistant Captain for Arizona State’s NCAA DI team that advanced to the NCAA tournament this past year. Zach even cites it as one of the reasons he loves hockey, stating, “Hockey has run in my family for generations and I’ve been playing since I could walk.”

“Zach is a very talented forward and has played for some of the best programs in the country,” said Andrew Falls, Associate Head Coach. “He’s going to bring both offensive ability and grit to our forward core.” Jr. Blues Head Coach Chris Flaugher commented, “Zach was a great, steady hand for us this season. He worked hard whenever he touched the ice and did a lot of little things that don’t show up on the stat-sheets.”

The University of Arkansas Men’s Hockey team plays in the Southeastern Collegiate Hockey Conference. The 2019-20 season will be the team’s thirteenth season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division III. The team’s schedule can be found here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

The Razorback Hockey team is pleased to announce that D-Jordan DeSkeere has committed to Arkansas. DeSkeere, a 5’9” 168lbs. right-shot defenseman, joins the Razorbacks after spending his freshman year playing for Dallas Baptist University.

DeSkeere, originally from McKinney, TX, joins the Razorbacks after posting 10 assists in 26 games during his freshman year at DBU. Prior to his one year with DBU, DeSkeere played for the McKinney Ice Hockey Club Varsity team and recorded 1 goal and 6 assists in a 16-game senior season.

DeSkeere plans to major in marketing at the U of A. DeSkeere attributes the friendships and memories that he takes from every season to developing his love of hockey. Regarding his commitment to the University of Arkansas, DeSkeere said, “I chose the university because it’s close to home and has a great hockey program.” When asked about the opportunity to play against his former team in the season-opening weekend on September 6, DeSkeere said, “I want to play in that game more than anything right now, representing the better school and better club.”

The University of Arkansas Men’s Hockey team plays in the Southeastern Collegiate Hockey Conference. The 2019-20 season will be the team’s thirteenth season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division III. The team’s schedule can be found here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

 

The Razorback Hockey team is pleased to announce that D-Grant Fletcher has committed to Arkansas. Fletcher, a 6’3” 180lbs. right-shot defenseman, joins the Razorbacks after three seasons of AAA Midget hockey in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League.

Fletcher, originally from Plano, TX, joins the Razorbacks after two seasons with the Colorado Rampage Tier 1 program. In his final season, Fletcher had 5 assists and helped the Rampage finish second in the T1EHL regular season. Prior to his time with Colorado, Fletcher played for the Dallas Stars Elite U15 program, also in the T1EHL.

Fletcher plans to major in finance starting in the fall. When asked about his love for hockey, Fletcher commented, “I fell in love with hockey the first time I saw it and it has been my passion ever since. I love the speed, the brotherhood, the challenges and the competition. I have made lifelong friendships and had so many great experiences because of hockey.” Regarding his commitment to the University of Arkansas, Fletcher said, “I chose the university because it’s fairly close to home, has a great business school, and I have a lot of buddies also attending the University. This is the place where I want to be.”

“Grant is a smooth skating defenseman who uses his long range and height to his advantage. At just 18, he’ll be one of the tallest players in the program,” said Andrew Falls, Associate Head Coach. “We got to see him at the prospect camp in June and we were very impressed with his hockey sense as well.”

The University of Arkansas Men’s Hockey team plays in the Southeastern Collegiate Hockey Conference. The 2019-20 season will be the team’s thirteenth season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division III. The team’s schedule can be found here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

 

The Razorback Hockey team is pleased to announce that D-Dawson Miller has committed to Arkansas. Miller, a 6’3” 175lbs. right-shot defenseman, joins the Razorbacks after one season with the Dallas Snipers of the WSHL.

Miller, originally from Argyle, TX, joins the Razorbacks after posting 2 goals and 10 assists in 43 games during the 2018-19 season. Prior to his season with the Snipers, Miller played for the Dallas Blackhawks Elite 18U program in the highly-regarded North American Prospects Hockey League.

Miller plans to major in broadcast journalism at the U of A. When talking about his love for hockey, he said, “Hockey is special to me because of the bond you develop with your teammates.” Regarding his commitment to the University of Arkansas, Miller commented, “I chose the University of Arkansas because the school has a strong broadcasting department and because the campus is beautiful.”

“We’re excited to have Dawson come to Fayetteville in the fall,” said Andrew Falls, Associate Head Coach. “Dawson brings more size to a defensive core that will be one of the strongest in the country.”

The University of Arkansas Men’s Hockey team plays in the Southeastern Collegiate Hockey Conference. The 2019-20 season will be the team’s thirteenth season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division III. The team’s schedule can be found here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

Tryouts are just days away. Below is the upcoming tryout schedule. If you’d like to tryout, but have not yet expressed interest, fill out a prospective player form here. Players must attend all sessions.

August 23, 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm
August 24, 7:00 am & 8:30 am, 4:15 pm & 6:45 pm
August 25, 10:30 am

All sessions are open to the public at no admission cost. Even if you are not interested in trying out, the Arkansas Men’s Ice Hockey team has a few remaining board positions for students during the 2019-20 season. Academic credit is available for RESM students. Please email Graduate Assistant Patrick Hester (phester@email.uark.edu) for more more information.

The Arkansas Men’s Ice Hockey team has won the Southeastern Collegiate Hockey Conference post-season playoff tournament six times (09-10, 10-11, 12-13, 13-14, 14-15, 17-18) and and the regular season SEC-West conference championship five times (09-10, 10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14). In its short history, team has appeared at Nationals four times (09-10, 13-14, 14-15, 17-18), made numerous appearances at the regional tournament, and is consistently ranked in the top ten in our region during the regular season.

The 2019-20 season will be the team’s thirteenth season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division III. The team’s schedule can be found here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

The Razorback Hockey team is pleased to announce that F-Brendan Bomay has committed to Arkansas. The 6’ 185 lbs. right-shooting forward recently completed his junior league career playing for the Potomac Patriots in the USPHL Premier.

Bomay, a Big Rapids, Michigan, native, joins the Razorbacks after captaining the Potomac Patriots. In his first full season in Potomac, Bomay contributed 23 total points (13 goals and 10 assists) in 35 games. Bomay played for the Thief River Falls Norskies and Minnesota Iron Rangers in the SIJHL for the 2017-18 season.

Bomay, who plans to study biomedical engineering, commented, “I’ve been playing hockey since I was about 5 years old in a town that lives and breathes hockey. I was also born the night the Detroit Red Wings won the cup in 1998. I was named after Brendan Shanahan, so I guess you could say I was born into it.” Regarding his commitment to the University of Arkansas more specifically, Bomay said, “The minute I stepped on campus it felt like home. I love the people I met and just loved the culture that surrounds the area. It made me feel like I was a part of a family.”

“Brendan is a solid, strong two-way center that can play both ends of the ice,” said Associate Head Coach Andrew Falls. “Brendan brings a great defensive game with the added ability to produce offense, as well as crucial leadership qualities and we are excited to have him in Arkansas this year.”

The University of Arkansas Men’s Hockey team plays in the Southeastern Collegiate Hockey Conference. The 2019-20 season will be the team’s thirteenth season as a member of the ACHA competing in Division III. The team’s schedule can be found here. All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

 

The University of Arkansas Hockey Men’s Ice Hockey has announced its schedule for the 2019-20 season. It will be the teams thirteenth season participating in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. The schedule features sixteen weekend home games across the season at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale. The schedule features a total of thirty-seven regular season games beginning in early September.

Following several seasons fielding two teams, this season will mark a return to the university fielding one team at the Division III level. Over thirteen seasons, the Razorbacks have amassed an overall record of 275-161-12, which includes a league-leading six total SECHC conference championships alongside four national tournament appearances. The Razorbacks are looking forward to this year’s campaign and improving on a third-place finish in the SECHC tournament and a #6 seed in the Pacific Regional tournament last season.

SEPTEMBER- HOME-STAND & FIRST CONFERENCE TEST

The Razorbacks start the season by defending home ice for six-games. The home-stand, which spreads across three weekends, begins with a pair of games against Dallas Baptist University on September 6 & 7. Next, the Hogs play host the University of Nebraska on September 13 & 14. In doing so, the Razorbacks will look to avenge a 1-0 loss to Nebraska at the Pacific Regional last season that ended the team’s hopes of back-to-back National Tournament appearances. The following weekend, September 20 & 21, the Hogs play host to another Pacific Region rival–Kansas University. Kansas is coming off a #1 seed finish in the Pacific Region and a season sweep of the Hogs during the 2018-19 season.

Following the season-opening home-stand, the Razorbacks hit the road and travel to Nashville for the first SECHC test against Vanderbilt. The Hogs took both games from Vanderbilt last season and are 13-2 all time against The Commodores.  Following a two game series, the Hogs will also tussle with Middle Tennessee State University prior to returning home.

OCTOBER- ONE STOP AT HOME & IMPACTFUL ROAD TRIPS

Following a week off, the Hogs first opponent in October will be a familiar one in long time rival, Missouri State University. Last year, the Hogs and Ice Bears split the season series 2-2 where home ice served as the deciding factor. Be sure to come out and bring the noise because this is the only home series in October for the Hogs!

For the first of two long trips in October, the Hogs take their game to Michigan for a four-game series against three Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference programs. First up is the University of Michigan on October 19, which marks the first meeting between the two programs. Next, the Hogs will travel to face Oakland University for the first time on October 20. Finally, on October 21 & 22, the Hogs finish the trip with two games against Grand Valley State University, which finished as the 2018-19 National Runner-up. The Hogs are 3-1 all time against GVSU.

To close out October, the Hogs travel to Huntsville, Alabama, from October 25-27 to compete in the Huntsville College Hockey Showcase.

NOVEMBER- FALL HOME FINALE & A RIVALRY RENEWED

November begins on the road when the Razorbacks travel to Springfield, MO, to participate in the Route 66 Showcase for the third year in a row. Games will take place between November 8-10 and opponents are yet to be announced. Last season, Arkansas went 1-1-1 against Wisconsin-Platteville, Nebraska and Kansas.

Prior to finishing the semester on the road, the Hogs return to the friendly confines of The Jones Center for a two game series against Washington University at St Louis on November 15 & 16. This pair of games will mark the first meeting between these two Pacific Region programs.

Finally, on November 22, Arkansas travels to Alabama to renew a familiar rivalry. These games will be the first of a home and home season series with the final pair of games occurring back in the friendly confines of the Jones Center. Arkansas currently leads the overall series 14-4-1.

DECEMBER- TOUGH ROAD TESTS TO FINISH THE SEMESTER

For the first of two tough road tests in December, the Hogs will travel to Mississippi to face-off against SECHC-West rival Ole Miss. The Razorbacks lead the overall series 17-7 but lost three of four to the Rebels last season. Arkansas finishes the fall semester with a quick trip up to Independence, MO, to finish out the season series with the University of Kansas.

JANUARY- BACK TO WORK

The spring semester begins with a tough SECHC test. The Hogs play host to the University of Alabama-Huntsville on January 17 & 18. This will be the first meeting between the two programs since UAH was accepted into the SECHC last season. The Razorbacks travel to Springfield, Missouri, the following weekend to close out the season series with rival Missouri State on January 24 & 25. Finally, to close out the month of January, East Texas Baptist University visits the Hogs on January 31 & February 1.

FEBRUARY- FINAL PUSH FOR THE POST SEASON

Following last season’s SECHC league expansion, only the top eight teams in the league will qualify for tournament play. Should the Razorbacks qualify, the SECHC Tournament is scheduled for February 8, 9 & 10 in Nashville, TN. Arkansas finishes the month back home for one more round against rival University of Alabama on February 14 & 15. Senior Night is scheduled for Saturday the 15^th.

MARCH- REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Should the Razorbacks qualify for the post-season tournament, the Pacific Regional tournament is scheduled for March 6 & 7, with the location unannounced. The top ten teams in each region qualify for the post season, with the 1 & 2 seeds receiving a bye to the National Tournament (learn more here).

The National Tournament is scheduled for March 24-28^th in Dallas, TX.

Check out the full schedule here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This weekend the Division I Ice Hogs (11-23-0) will be back in action as they host the #1 ranked Lindenwood Lions (25-1-0) to complete their season. The Hogs come in after having split a pair of games against league-rival Missouri State while Lindenwood enters fresh from sweeping Davenport University last weekend. The Razorbacks are looking to get their first win against Lindenwood as they are 0-6 all time against the Lions. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM Friday the 1st and 5:00 PM Saturday the 2nd.

The Division III Ice Hogs have a bye this weekend as they rest up for the Pacific Regional tournament next weekend. The Hogs will face a familiar opponent in Wisconsin-Platteville. The two teams have recent history. This season, the Ice Hogs beat Wisconsin-Platteville by a narrow 4-3 margin at the Pacific Showcase. Last season, the Hogs were responsible for ending Wisconsin-Platteville’s season by defeating them in the Pacific Regional Tournament. The emerging rivals will square off on March 8th (time and broadcast information TBD).

To help the Division III team raise funds that would support their trip to Regionals alongside a potential Nationals run, the Razorback Hockey Program will be selling all-new team merchandise at the games this weekend (pictured above). Pricing is as follows: white and black sweatshirts are $25 each; grey and white pocket t-shirts are $20 each; and white and grey hats are $20 each. Only cash or check is accepted.

The University of Arkansas fields two hockey teams.  The Division I team’s 2018-19 schedule is here. It has, since 2015, competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Conference (learn more here). All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

 

This past weekend the Division I Ice Hogs (11-23-0) traveled to Springfield to face the #14 Ice Bears of Missouri State. The Hogs faced the Bears for the third time this season on Friday the 15th. Missouri State got on the board less than a minute into the game. And, just five minutes later, they found the net again. Seven minutes later, Evan Kerr got the Hogs on the board and cut the Bears lead in half. It was all Ice Bears in the second period as they scored two more goals and led the Hogs 4-1 going into the third period. Late in the third period, though, Alex Kueser scored to bring the Hogs within two goals (assisted by Evan Kerr). With under a minute left in the game, Cam McAtee scored to bring the Hogs within one goal (assisted by Collin Young). Arkansas ended up dropping a close game 1 to the Ice Bears by a final 4-3 score.

On Saturday, the Razorbacks squared off against the Ice Bears for the final time this season. The first period was relatively quiet as Cam McAtee scored his second goal of the weekend to put the Hogs up 1-0 with about a minute left to play (assisted by Chris Stovall and Andy Williams). The Bears answered with a goal of their own at about the halfway point of the second period. Five minutes later, Evan Kerr assisted Cam McAtee on his second goal of the game to regain the lead for the Hogs. With under thirty seconds left in the period, though, the Ice Bears tied things back up at 2-2.

Then, about halfway through the final frame, the Bears took their first lead of the game. Two minutes later, Josh Staenz scored an unassisted goal to tie things right back up. At the end of regulation, the game was tied at three. With one second left in overtime Chris Stovall assisted Cam McAtee on the game-winning goal as McAtee completed the hat-trick. The final score was 4-3 Ice Hogs.

The Division I Ice Hogs are off this weekend. They will be back in action to close out the season on March 1^st and 2^nd as they host #1 Lindenwood at the Jones Center in Springdale.

The University of Arkansas fields two hockey teams.  The Division I team’s 2018-19 schedule is here. It has, since 2015, competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Conference (learn more here). All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

 

From February 8-10, the Division III Razorbacks (15-13-0, #5 Pacific Region) were on the road in Nashville to compete in the SECHC Tournament. The Hogs’ first game was against the Florida Gators in the Quarterfinals on Friday the 8th. Arkansas scored the lone goal in the first period thanks to SECHC MVP Griffin Sugasawara (pictured), assisted by Grant Deacon and Wes Moore. In the second period, it was all Hogs as Zach Riley, Dylan Odelien, and Grant Deacon each scored a goal. Arkansas carried a 5-0 lead into the third. Zach Riley would score his second goal of the game to put the Hogs up 6-0 before the Gators scored two goals of their own. The Hogs advanced to the tournament semifinals with a 6-2 win over the Gators.

On Saturday, the Hogs played the Georgia Bulldogs in the semifinal round of the SECHC Tournament. The Bulldogs struck first–notching a pair of goals in the first period. The Bulldogs went on to score one more goal in the second and third en route to shutting out the Hogs 4-0.

On Sunday, the Razorbacks tangled with the Auburn Tigers in the third place game. The Hogs got on the board first thanks to a marker from Zach Riley. The second period was all Hogs as Wes Moore and Griffin Sugasawara each scored a goal to give the Hogs a 3-0 lead going into the third period. But in the third, the Tigers scored three unanswered goals to tie the game up and send it into overtime. In overtime, Wes Moore scored his third goal of the tournament to give the Hogs the win and to secure third place in the tournament.

Numerous Arkansas players were recognized with conference awards. Rookie forward Griffin Sugasawara was named SECHC MVP and was also named First Team All SECHC. Defenseman Tyler Valdron was also named First Team All SECHC. Goaltender Alex Kalmes was named Second Team All SECHC. The Division III Ice Hogs return to action on March 8-9 in the Pacific Regional Tournament. More information previewing the tournament will be released later this week.

The University of Arkansas fields two hockey teams.  The Division I team’s schedule is here. It has, since 2015, competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Conference (learn more here). All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.