The NYU Hockey team competes at the Division 1 level of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The team consists of athletes who are recruited from top prep schools and junior hockey programs from around the world. The team does offer managerial positions and tryout opportunities for walk-ons.
In 2017 & 2015, NYU Hockey captured the ACHA Division 2 National Championship title. In 2002, 2015 and 2017, the Violets won the Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) Championship. Since 2000, NYU Hockey has led the region in All-Academic Honorees. Due to the team's extraordinary commitment to community service, NYU Hockey has received the NYU President's Service Award in 2011, 2015, 2016 & 2017 as well as the ACHA National Community Service Award in 2015 & 2016.
Home games are free to attend! NYU Hockey games have become an electrifying experience for NYU students and the NYC community.
CLUB CONSTITUTION: NYU Ice Hockey Club
CLUB TYPE: Tier 1 - Competitive
CLUB DUES & PARTICIPANT EXPENSES: High
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Yes
SEASON: Fall and Winter (September - March)
SKILL LEVEL: Tryouts Held
PRACTICE TIMES: Varied Times
PRACTICE LOCATION: Chelsea Piers Sky Rink
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: 20-30
LEADERSHIP:
President - Max Eckstein
Treasurer - Bryan Cook
Other Officers:
Travel Coordinator - Bryan Cook
Co-Vice President - Alex Svoboda
Co-Vice President - Charles Gardehpe
COACHES:
Head Coach - Dustin Good
Assistant Coach - Brian Zaffino
Assistant Coach - Devin Pepe
Volunteer Coach - Josh Stitich
NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY: Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association & American Collegiate Hockey Association (Division I)
TEAM WEBSITE: www.nyuhockey.com
TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
YouTube: @nyuicehockey1862
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2002 ACHA DII National Championship
2015 ACHA DII National Championship
2017 ACHA DII National Championship
2024 - Ranked #17 in ACHA Men's Division National Poll (Highest in program history)
2024 - Campus Recreation Club Sport of the Year
BEFORE JOINING:
*This club requires mandatory baseline concussion testing prior to participating*
**This club requires pre-approval from the Head Coach prior to participating**
