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Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey

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Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey
UniversityTennessee State University
First season2024–25
Head coachDuante Abercrombie
ArenaNashville, Tennessee
ColorsReflex blue and white[1]
   

The Tennessee State Tigers ice hockey is an upcoming college ice hockey program that represents Tennessee State University.

History

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Founding

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Tennessee State University (TSU) officials announced plans to form a club hockey team to begin play in 2024–2025 at the June 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville with the intent of achieving NCAA Division I status by 2026–2027, becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men's ice hockey at any collegiate level.

On January 20, 2024, 22-year old Toronto native Xavier Abel enrolled at the university to become the first player to commit to the team.[2][3] A few months later, Duante Ambercombie was named the team's first head coach on April 18.[4]

Season-by-season results

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All-time coaching records

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Club

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Tenure Coach Years Record Pct.
2024– Duante Ambercrombie 1 0–0–0
Totals 1 coach 1 season 0–0–0

Players

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Upcoming 2025–26 team

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As of November 12, 2024.

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
- Illinois Xavier Abel Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 2001-06-29 Chicago, Illinois Drury University (ACHA D2)
- New Jersey Trey Fechko F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 2003-10-16 Raritan, New Jersey Janesville Jets (NAHL)
- New Jersey Marcus Fechko F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 2005-09-15 Raritan, New Jersey Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
- Canada Johnny Hicks G 5' 11" (1.8 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 2005-09-11 Kamloops, British Columbia Brooks Bandits (BCHL)
- Canada Grady Hoffman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2005-06-10 Yorkton, Saskatoon Steinbach Pistons (MJHL)
- Canada Bowden Singleton F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 2004-05-15 Calgary, Alberta Calgary Canucks (AJHL)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tennessee State University Brand Guide (PDF). December 31, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  2. ^ "Color of Hockey: Abel 1st player to commit at Tennessee State University | NHL.com". www.nhl.com. January 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Mosley, Kyle T. (January 19, 2024). "Tennessee State University Reportedly Has First Men's Ice Hockey Player Commitment". HBCU Legends.
  4. ^ "Abercrombie named coach of inaugural Tennessee State hockey team | NHL.com". www.nhl.com. April 18, 2024.
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