UNCW Ice Hockey was founded in October of 2004 as a club team playing in division-three of the American College Hockey Association (ACHA). The team made the move from division-three to division-two of the ACHA after their 2018 appearance in Regionals where they defeated the University of Florida, but were ultimately eliminated by Georgia Tech.
AWARDS
- BRHC Championship Runner-Up (2008)
- BRHC Colonial Championship Runner-Up (2014, 2015)
- BRHC Commissioner’s Cup (2011)
- Carolina Division Champions (2008, 2009, 2011
ACHA D2 All-Stars
- 2019: Joey Alexander (Sophomore)
ACHA D2 All-Americans
- 2019: Matt Huestis (Coach)
- 2020: Rich Brouwer (Coach)
ACHA D2 Skills Competitions
- 2019: Ryan Besemer (1st Place – Goaltender Competition)
ACHA D3 All Stars
- 2016: Tyler Evangelous (Sophomore), Benny Clark (Sophomore), Kevin Mulligan (Senior), Gino Lamana (Junior), Nick Lenker (Junior)
- 2018: Tyler Evangelous (Senior), Will Tooke (Freshman)
ACHA D3 Regional Appearances
- 2010-11 (eliminated by Loyola)
- 2012-13 (eliminated by Florida Gulf Coast)
- 2013-14 (eliminated by Miami)
- 2014-15 (defeated Central Florida and Miami – bid to Nationals)
- 2016-17 (eliminated by Liberty)
- 2017-18 (eliminated by Georgia Tech)
