University of Albany Men's Hockey

The University of Albany Ice Hockey team has established themselves as an elite team in the MCHC and a top notch ACHA competitor. Since its inception in 1976, the program has and will continue to be run in a very professional manner. Funded through the Student Association, the Great Danes Ice Hockey team is one of the most reputable organizations on campus.

The team has put themselves into a high ranking position in the Atlantic Region and an annual favorite for the National Tournament. The team plays between 25 and 30 games per season and practices twice a week.


The home ice for the Great Danes is the Albany Academy Ice Rink, located only 10 minutes from campus.

135 Academy Road
Albany, New York

For all away games the team travels together via coach bus.

All team members are required to be full time students and in good academic standing with the University. The Great Danes season begins with a general interest meeting. After the meeting the team conducts an open try-out.

The team begins its season in early September and runs through early March. All practices and games are suspended for major holidays and school closings. The team consists of approximately 27 players and three coaches.

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