Recruiting

The OHIO University Bobcats Men's Hockey program participates in the Division I ranks of the American Collegiate Hockey Association as an Independent team that competes for an ACHA National Championship annually. The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) was founded in 1991 and is the national association for Non-NCAA Collegiate Hockey throughout the United States. There are more than 461 colleges and university-affiliated teams representing 48 states at the ACHA Div. 1, 2 & 3 levels.

The Bobcats are one of 83 teams that compete at the Div. 1 level and are traditionally ranked as a top 10 team annually. Since 1958, Ohio’s Hockey Team has represented the university in over 1,000 intercollegiate games. Incredibly, the team has won over 65% of their games and has brought countless league championships and 4 National Championships to Ohio University.

The OHIO Hockey program provides one of the most unique and rewarding college hockey experiences in the nation. OHIO hockey offers a great opportunity for student-athletes to compete while earning a degree from a nationally respected university. The roster is typically comprised of players who have played NCAA or Junior hockey. We recruit a variety of junior leagues such as: NAHL, NCDC, BCHL, OJHL, CCHL to name a few.

The OHIO Bobcat Hockey team plays all their home games on campus at the historic Bird Arena of Ohio University. Home games typically draw anywhere from 1000-1500 fans per game. The Bobcats have their own dressing room at Bird Arena and practice 4 days per week. In addition, the Bobcats train off the ice at the athletics strength and conditioning facility at the Carin Strength and Conditioning Center at Peden Stadium. 

If you're looking to receive a high-quality student athlete experience that will engage you academically, athletically and socially, please email Head Coach Barry Schutte at schutteb@ohio.edu. It is also recommended that you contact staff to attend a home game and tour the facilities.