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The Missouri State Ice Bears are a college ice hockey team, representing Missouri State University and based in Springfield, Missouri.[1] The team competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey League, part of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division I.
Missouri State University Ice Hockey | |
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City | Springfield, Missouri |
League | American Collegiate Hockey Association |
Division | Western Collegiate Hockey League |
Founded | 2001 |
Home arena | Jordan Valley Ice Park |
Colors | Maroon and White |
General manager | Ryan Armstrong |
Head coach | Tom Winkler |
Media | websportsradio.com |
Affiliate | Missouri State Hockey Division III |
Website | missouristatehockey.com |
Championships | |
Playoff championships | ACHA Division II MACHA Gold Champions 2014 & 2015 |
History
editAfter back to back trips to the ACHA DII National Championships, the Bears were accepted into ACHA Division I hockey as well as the Western Collegiate Hockey League. The Western Collegiate Hockey League includes, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Colorado State, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Central Oklahoma. A team from the WCHL has won the ACHA National Championship during the 2013 - 2014 season, 2014–2015 season, and the 2016 - 2017 season.
References
edit- ^ Katie Johnson on (9 November 2023). "The Rise of Ice Hockey in Springfield, Missouri". Springfield, Missouri. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
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