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Who's next for a move up to D1?
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Sol Diablo
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Bummer, but hope they can pull it off as soon as stated......
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Report: Tennessee State not fielding men's hockey team for 2025-26, aiming to move start to 2026-27 - College Hockey | USCHO.com
After it was first announced in June 2023 that Tennessee State would field an NCAA Division I men's hockey team for the upcoming 2025-26 season, it
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MilkUniversity
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Started looking at Maryville University after seeing LIU's schedule. Seems like they have been putting up some good results in the ACHA and are getting ready to test the D1 waters against LIU and UAA (along with a trip to Simon Fraser). Lindenwood is just up the road and previously shared an ACHA conference with Maryville, so likely a big incentive for them to move up and further capitalize on the St. Louis hockey market.
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M1 Saints Release 2025–26 Schedule Featuring NCAA DI Matchups and Elite ACHA Slate - Maryville University Athletics
Maryville University M1 Hockey has unveiled the 2025–26 ACHA schedule — and it's the most ambitious slate in program history.
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Nothing official yet, but seems like there's some potential for Oklahoma State becoming a reality
Sol Diablo
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This would be great! But having lived in Oklahoma recently for 10 years and being the only person in the bar watching the Frozen Four, I have my doubts. I saw more interest in Olympic curling than for any hockey. However, the Tulsa Oilers do get a decent turnout.
Hard to say.
Sol Diablo
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An update on Okie State from our UND friends.....
Skating in Stillwater: Could Oklahoma State Be the Next Arizona State?
Stillwater, Oklahoma: land of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, playground of T. Boone Pickens, and home to the beloved Eskimo Joe’s restaurant. The orange-tinted city has played host to many iconic moments over the years. Many who grew up in the Cowboy tradition still have the 2001 and 2011 editions...
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jwheeler001
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Here is an article with an update on the Maryville Hockey fundraising campaign. They just secured a $1.25 million investment from Vantage Credit Union.
www.maryville.edu
Anyone heard anything from Tennessee State? I would think they would want to start to announce some player commitments... or maybe they don't want to disappoint the players again.
Maryville University and Vantage Credit Union Launch Landmark Partnership to Enhance Student Financial Literacy and Wellness
Maryville and Vantage Credit Union partnership aims to boost financial literacy, expand career pathways, and improve well-being for St. Louis.
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Anyone heard anything from Tennessee State? I would think they would want to start to announce some player commitments... or maybe they don't want to disappoint the players again.
jwheeler001
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Maryville University expected to announce Division I hockey program soon
Plus: A full mailbag, with submissions on BU, Spengler Cup, Lowell, Northern Michigan, and more
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Maryville University is expected to announce division 1 campaign within the next few weeks. -Mike McMahon
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Sol Diablo
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That would be great!Maryville University expected to announce Division I hockey program soon
Plus: A full mailbag, with submissions on BU, Spengler Cup, Lowell, Northern Michigan, and more
Maryville University is expected to announce division 1 campaign within the next few weeks. -Mike McMahon
jwheeler001
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I agree. Although in the CHN Podcast Mike said that despite having 6 teams, the conference may not qualify for an autobid due to NCAA tournament rules requiring 75% of the conference to be division 1 schools, or otherwise grandfathered in from the 2011 ruling.
Currently they would have LIU, Stonehill, UAF (grandfathered in), and Lindenwood. Maryville is a division 2 athletic department that would be competing up. Important to note - Mike said that it is unclear weather UAA kept their division 1 grandfathered distinction following the suspension of their program from the 2022 suspension.
It is also unclear if a division 1 conference, like the Northeast Conference, could sponsor the sport in order for the teams to be eligible for an autobid.
Currently they would have LIU, Stonehill, UAF (grandfathered in), and Lindenwood. Maryville is a division 2 athletic department that would be competing up. Important to note - Mike said that it is unclear weather UAA kept their division 1 grandfathered distinction following the suspension of their program from the 2022 suspension.
It is also unclear if a division 1 conference, like the Northeast Conference, could sponsor the sport in order for the teams to be eligible for an autobid.
jwheeler001
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Tennesee State head coach Duante' Abercrombie will be one of the ceremonial puck drop participants at the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights game on February 27th.
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This is the first thing I have seen Duante do since the program postponement last July.
Capitals to Celebrate Black History Night Presented by Giant with Ceremonial Puck Drop Ahead of Feb. 27 Game | Washington Capitals
13-year-old actor and youth hockey player Keivonn Woodard, youth hockey player Luke Zeigler-Najar and Fort Dupont alum and Tennessee State University men’s hockey coach Duante’ Abercrombie to take part in the ceremonial puck drop
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This is the first thing I have seen Duante do since the program postponement last July.
TSU is fascinating, another release by the NHL that mentions them, soo they must be legit?Tennesee State head coach Duante' Abercrombie will be one of the ceremonial puck drop participants at the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights game on February 27th.
Capitals to Celebrate Black History Night Presented by Giant with Ceremonial Puck Drop Ahead of Feb. 27 Game | Washington Capitals
13-year-old actor and youth hockey player Keivonn Woodard, youth hockey player Luke Zeigler-Najar and Fort Dupont alum and Tennessee State University men’s hockey coach Duante’ Abercrombie to take part in the ceremonial puck drop
This is the first thing I have seen Duante do since the program postponement last July.
Sol Diablo
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Yes, interesting!
"Abercrombie is a Washington, D.C., native whose hockey journey began at Fort Dupont Ice Arena under legendary coach Neal Henderson. He serves as the head coach of the Tennessee State University Men’s Hockey team, leading the first NCAA Division I hockey program at an HBCU."
This statement implies its a done deal. But press releases have been wrong in the past.........
The plot thickens...