On Friday, December 4, the #23 DI Razorbacks (12-11-1) took on the #21 Missouri State Ice Bears in Springfield, Missouri.  After staking a 1-0 lead midway through the first period, the Ice Bears tied things up in the second.  With the score tied 1-1 entering the third, a pair of final frame goals sent the Hogs onto a 3-1 win.  Arkansas looks for the sweep against the Bears on Saturday at 7 pm.  The game will be broadcast live on Web Sports Radio.

Meanwhile, back home, the DIII Razorbacks (20-1-1, #5 Pacific) earned a 6-3 win over DII Kansas.  A game that began as a see-saw affair saw the Hogs trailing 2-1 in the third period.  But a 5 goal outburst in the third period, including a final empty-net goal, earned the Hogs a 6-3 victory and the team’s twentieth win on the season.  The DIII Razorbacks are home again on Saturday afternoon, December 5, at 4 pm for Senior Night.  Fans who are unable to attend the game can listen live on the program’s Mixlr feed.

The #24 DI Razorbacks (6-9-0) take on the University of Alabama (2-5-0) at home on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm.  The Hogs enter the weekend after a successful trip to Colorado that saw the team notch wins over #4 Colorado, Metro State (DIII), and the University of Northern Colorado (DII).  The trio of wins propelled the team back into the national rankings scene after a three week hiatus.

For its part, the University of Alabama enters the weekend with two wins over West Virginia and losses to Missouri State, Illinois, and Illinois State (the only common opponent between Arkansas and Alabama).  Like Arkansas, Alabama is a first year Division I team, but the two teams are no stranger to one another.  The historically heated rivalry dates back to 2008 when the Tide swept the inaugural series.

The back and forth series last convened in November of 2014 in Pelham, Alabama, when Alabama defeated Arkansas 6-5 in game one and the two teams skated to a 4-4 tie in game two.  Friday night’s game will feature a “Pink Out” with the University of Arkansas School of Law.  Fans will have the opportunity to purchase commemorative limited edition pink team t-shirts when purchasing tickets.

2008-09

January 17, 2009:  Alabama 5, Arkansas 1

January 30, 2009:  Alabama 5, Arkansas 2

2009-10

October 30, 2009:  Arkansas 10, Alabama 4

October 31, 2009:  Arkansas 3, Alabama 0

December 19, 2009:  Arkansas 5, Alabama 3

December 20, 2009:  Arkansas 7, Alabama 0

February 27, 2010:  Arkansas 5, Alabama 1 (SECHC Conference Semi-Final)

2010-11

November 5, 2011:  Alabama 1, Arkansas 0

November 6, 2011: Arkansas 6, Alabama 4

2011-12

February 2, 2012:  Arkansas 4, Alabama 2

February 3, 2012:  Arkansas 3, Alabama 2

2012-13

November 10, 2012:  Arkansas 6, Alabama 1

December 2, 2012:  Arkansas 5, Alabama 1

February 16, 2013:  Alabama 4, Arkansas 3 (South Regional Game 2)

February 24, 2013:  Arkansas 8, Alabama 0 (SECHC Conference Championship)

2013-14

November 1, 2013: Arkansas 5, Alabama 2

November 2, 2013: Arkansas 4, Alabama 1

February 9, 2014: Arkansas 2, Alabama 1 (SECHC Conference Championship)

2014-15

November 7, 2014: Alabama 6, Arkansas 5

November 8, 2014: Arkansas 4, Alabama 4

Meanwhile, the DIII Razorbacks get on the road to renew acquaintances with another familiar rival, Ole Miss.  The DIII Hogs take on the Rebels at 9:15 pm on Friday and 4:15 pm on Saturday, both in Olive Branch, MS.  The 10-1-1 DIII Razorbacks enter the weekend after an unexpected TCU two-game forfeit.

The Rebels enter the weekend with an uncharacteristic 2-6-0 record.  A three-time Nationals qualifier, the Rebels last notched a pair of wins against Georgia Tech by identical 6-4 scores on October 16 & 17.  The Rebels are led in scoring by Dan Warnecke (8G, 5A) and Conor Silk (4G, 2A).

The two teams last met on October 24 & 25, 2014 when the Razorbacks earned 8-2 and 3-1 wins.  Ole Miss last defeated Arkansas on November 30, 2012, by a 4-1 score.  The DIII Hogs close out their road trip on Sunday with an early morning (8am) tilt against Mississippi State.

The Razorbacks today announced their 2015-16 schedule for the team’s 9th season in the American Collegiate Hockey Association and first at Division I. The schedule features a fan-friendly home slate of 19 weekend games at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

Fresh off an SECHC Championship and the most successful National Tournament berth in the Razorback Hockey history, the Razorbacks are already looking ahead to their first Division I schedule–a fierce 37 game regular season slate. The regular season begins with an exciting September lineup that starts with a first ever Sunday matinee matchup against Augustana on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Jones Center.

The Razorbacks begin their first campaign in the Western Collegiate Hockey League the next weekend on the road against WCHL rival, Oklahoma. The Razorbacks then host two conference rivals at the Jones Center, the University of Colorado on Oct. 2 & 3 and defending National Champion University of Central Oklahoma on Oct. 9 & 10.

Highlights throughout the remainder of the season include a home tilt against Alabama on Oct. 30 & 31 at the Jones Center and rounding out 2015 with a pair of games against Illinois State on Nov. 6 & 7 and Midland on Nov. 13 & 14.

The Razorbacks schedule also includes a lengthy homestand throughout the months of January and February. Dating to Jan. 22, the Razorbacks will play 8 games at the Jones Center leading up to the National Tournament, hosted by Robert Morris-Illinois, where the Razorbacks look for their first ever appearance.

Single game tickets for the 2015-16 regular season can be purchased at the Jones Center. Please visit arhockey.westernchl.com for further information about the team.

VIEW 2015-16 FULL SEASON SCHEDULE

The Razorback Hockey team is excited to announce that Sean Danahy has formally signed to play at Arkansas.  A 5’10″ goaltender from Abington, Massachusetts, Danahy backstopped the Suffolk University Rams last season and will transfer to Arkansas for his sophomore year.

A Xaverian Brothers High School alum, Danahy played for the Boston Junior Rangers of the MJHL before enrolling at Suffolk.  Said Danahy, “I am truly excited about joining the Razorback Hockey Program.  Even before visiting, I was impressed with what I heard about the program, coaches, and facilities.”  About joining the hockey program, he added, “after viewing things firsthand, I must say that it really exceeded my expectations. I’m very much looking forward to becoming a member of the Razorback Family.”

Since 2009, the Arkansas hockey program has amassed an overall record of 161-48-4, including three trips to the Division III National Tournament and five SECHC conference playoff tournament championships.  The program will field two teams next season–one at the Division I level (WCHL) and one at the Division III level (SECHC).

All home games are played at The Jones Center for Families in Springdale.