Towson University Tigers men's ice hockey competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) in the highest division; men's division 1. The Tigers also compete in the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA) for league play against, George Mason, Lehigh, Navy, Temple, Villanova, West Chester, and William Patterson The program was founded by Marshall Stevenson, and began play in 1986-1987. Stevenson had an illustrious career where he was named to the ACHA Hall of Fame as a Builder in 2016*.

The team practices three to four times per week in the mornings from 7:30 - 8:45am, and participates in a competitive schedule with two games every weekend. The team aims to play thirty to forty games per season including playoffs. The season runs from the first week in September when training camp are held, through the end of February. Also, the team holds mandatory study hours every week.

The Tigers home rink, Ice World, is about a twenty-five minute drive from campus. At the rink, the team is provided with a locker room and storage room where all gear, jerseys, supplies, and equipment is held. The team also helps out at many practices for the youth program, the Harford North Stars, whom also play out of Ice World. 

 

*Marshall Stevenson Career Highlights:

1991-2016

Builder

 

ACHA Coach & Executive

25 Year and Inaugural Member of the ACHA

President of ACHA 2004-2016

Secretary of ACHA 1994-2004

ACHA Rep to American Hockey Coaches Assn 2006-2014

2008-2009 Don Spencer Award

2014 USA Hockey Adult Member of the Year

Spearheaded $30,000 campaign for American Cancer Society

17 Years Coaching in ACHA at Towson University

357-165-34 Career Record from 1988-2005

Eight ACHA National Tournament Appearances

Seven ECHA Regular Season Championships

Two ECHA Playoff Championships

Two Mason-Dixon League Championships

38 Years as Assistant Professor at Towson University 1968-2006

NCAA University of Vermont Defenseman & Team Captain 1963-1966

 

Inducted into the Hall Of Fame of the

American Collegiate Hockey Association

April 29, 2016

http://achahockey.org/view/achahockey/about-the-acha/acha-hall-of-fame-2/marshall-stevenson

The Towson University Men's ice hockey team costs to play are $1000 for the Fall semester and $500 for the Spring. Included in the cost to play, each player receives:

• Home and away game socks
• Practice jersey
• Practice Socks
• White, black, and clear tape
• Transportation and hotel for away games
• Meals on overnight trips
• Unlimited skate sharpening 
• Helmet stickers 

New Players Pay a $300 Equipment fee which includes:

• Player Bag
• Bauer Team Gloves
• Bauer Team Pants

Additional costs/equipment:

• Team Under Armour apparel ($90-$600)
  • Sweatpants, sweatshirt, shorts, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, duffle bag, backpack, hats, etc...
• White and black helmets