Men's Ice Hockey

General Information
The Northern Michigan University Men’s Club Hockey team participates in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The ACHA Men’s portion is divided up into three (3) divisions. NMU participates in Division 2. This year, the Wildcats have joined a conference for the first time in the history of the program. The conference is called the Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association (WCCHA). In conference play, competition will feature teams such as the University of Wisconsin, Minnesota State University @ Mankato, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota @ Duluth, the University of St. Thomas, and the University of Minnesota. The 2011 – 2012 season will feature the 4th Annual Wildcat Hockey Invitational, along with even tougher competition outside of conference play. Entering each and every season, the Wildcats have high hopes of being ranked in their region to be selected to regional tournament, in hopes of moving to compete for the 1st National Title in program history.  The team carries a 20+ man roster, with one coach and manager.

Dues
Dues during the 2011 – 2012 season will be $2,200, which includes referees, ice time, gas on road trips, hotels, a gear bag, and a travel duffel bag. Players are also required to purchase a PEIF pass for the Entire Year.

Participants Must Supply:
Each player is required to have full equipment:
• Helmet (Green Matching)
• Gloves (Green Matching – Supplied by Team)
• Pants (Green Matching)
• Shin pads
• Elbow pads
• Groin protection
• Shoulder Pads
• Socks (Green Matching – Supplied by Team)
• Jersey (Supplied by Team – Home/Away/Alternate)
• Mouth guard (Required when we play in Illinois, but should be worn at all times regardless)
• Ear Piece for Helmet (Required when we play in Iowa)

Travel
Games are usually played Friday Evening, Saturday Morning/Afternoon, and Sunday Mornings/Early Afternoon. The team often travels to Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Lower Michigan, and Wisconsin. There will be occasional trips to Ohio, Nebraska, Kentucky, Colorado, and Arizona.

Practice
Monday – 10:00 PM to 11:15 PM (Berry Events Center)
Tuesday – 9:30 PM to 10:20 PM (Lakeview Arena)
Wednesday – 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM (Berry Events Center)
Thursday – 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM (Dryland – Location T.B.D. by captains)

Tryouts (Cost $60)
Monday, August 29, 2011 – 10:00 PM to 11:15 PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 – 10:00 PM to 11:15 PM

Conditioning Camp (Cost $100)
Monday, August 22, 2011 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Dryland)
Monday, August 22, 2011 – 10:00 PM to 10:45 PM (Berry Events Center)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Dryland)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 – 10:00 PM to 10:45 PM (Berry Events Center)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Dryland)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 – 10:00 PM to 10:45 PM (Berry Events Center)
Thursday, August 25, 2011 – 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Dryland)
Thursday, August 25, 2011 – 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM (Berry Events Center)
Friday, August 26, 2011 – 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Dryland)
Friday, August 26, 2011 – 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM (Berry Events Center)
Saturday, August 27, 2011 – 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (Dryland)
Saturday, August 27, 2011 – 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM (Berry Events Center)

Contact
Mark Novak – manovak@nmu.edu
Evan Weber – eweber@nmu.edu
Grant Gottsacker - NMU.MensClubHockey@gmail.com