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State University Hockey is a ACHA Division I team
participating in the CSCHL. The CSCHL
is the premier ACHA Div I League
in the country with six teams advancing
to the National Tournament each of the past 10 seasons.
College hockey at KSU has been a tradition for over 30 years.
The on campus
hockey arena at KSU is one of the
finest ACHA facilities to be found. The facility is currently
undergoing major renovations to add locker rooms and improve seating.
The
Ice Arena was built in 1970 and contains two ice rinks, one used mostly
for recreational skating and one for hockey.
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| Hockey
players with above average skills who would like to extend their
playing careers while attending Kent State University are invited to
contact our coaching staff to arrange for a visit to explore the
educational and playing opportunities offered at KSU. |
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following information has been compiled to assist players who are
researching college educational and hockey opportunities. KSU can
provide a great place for both of these needs for many, but prospective
students and athletics are encouraged to explore the available options
to find the best fit for their individual circumstances |
| Education
is First and Foremost - Find a school that fits your
educational requirements. Regardless of the level of your hockey
skills, you will probably be looking for a job after college. For
complete details about the educational opportunities at KSU, click here. |
| Research
College Hockey - Below are 4 key factors that are of
importance in researching college hockey programs. We have provided
information about KSU Hockey, so when you research other programs, you
can easily compare |
- Level
of Play, ACHA Division I is comparable to a mid-range
NCAA Division III program. ACHA teams often play exhibition games against Division
III teams and the scores are usually very close with the ACHA teams
often coming out on top.
Players at the ACHA Division I level have
previously had good success at the Midget AAA, Junior A, or Junior B
levelsin the U.S. and Canada. Very exceptional high school players can also sometimes make
the step up to ACHA Division I.
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- Tuition
Costs, This can often be a highly determining factor in
your choice of schools. The tuition cost at KSU is very attractive when
compared to many smaller private schools.
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- Hockey
Arena Facility, An on campus arena is almost
always a much better choice. An off campus rink with a small student
population is usually a pretty good indication that there is no team
fan base. KSU offers a rink on campus with a large student population
and draws good crowds for home games. Most of the other teams in the
Central States Collegiate Hockey League also have on campus rinks, and
the fan base and attendance for away games is very good.
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- Playing
Time, If your hockey skill and experience level is high
enough to maybe make a higher level team, don't forget to consider the
playing time that you will receive if you do make the team. No team can
make honest promises about the success that you will achieve in their
program. Wherever you play, your playing time and success will be
directly proportionate to your abilities and effort.
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| If you feel
that Kent State University and our hockey program is a good fit for
you, please send an email to kenthockey@aol.com
with the following information about yourself.
Name
Address
Position
Phone number & email address
GPA & SAT
Current
team and personal stats (attach a schedule if possible)
Details of any hockey honors occurring in the past 3
seasons
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