Acadia Axemen ice hockey

The Acadia Axemen ice hockey team is an ice hockey team representing the Acadia Axemen athletics program of Acadia University. The team is a member of the Atlantic University Sport conference and compete in U Sports. The team plays their home games at the Andrew H. McCain Arena (formerly the "Acadia Arena") in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.[2]

Acadia Axemen ice hockey
UniversityAcadia University
ConferenceAUS
Head coachDarren Burns
Since 2001–02 season
ArenaAndrew H. McCain Arena
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
ColorsRed and Blue [1]
   
Fight song"Stand Up and Cheer"
U Sports Tournament championships
1993, 1996
Conference Tournament championships
1940, 1948, 1949, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2006, 2014

History

Acadia has fielded an ice hockey team since 1905. The program has seen some success over the years but their pinnacle was during the 1990s.[3] Acadia made the national championship game on four occasions, winning the title in 1993 and 1996.

Notable alumni

While no alumnus has yet reached the NHL, several Axemen have gone on to play professionally at high levels.

References

  1. "Reputation and Visual Identity" (PDF). Acadia University. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  2. "Andrew H McCain Arena". Acadia Axemen. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  3. "Atlantic University Sport Men's Hockey Past Champions". AUS. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
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