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 | |
|---|---|
| University | Acadia University |
| Conference | AUS |
| Head coach | Darren Burns Since 2001–02 season |
| Arena | Andrew H. McCain Arena Wolfville, Nova Scotia |
| Colors | Red 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.
- Brian Casey (1995–96)
- Andrew Clark (2009–13)
- Duane Dennis (1990–94)
- Kirk Furey (1998–01)
- Stephen Harper (2016–20)
- Jeff MacLeod (1993–95)
References
- "Reputation and Visual Identity" (PDF). Acadia University. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- "Andrew H McCain Arena". Acadia Axemen. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- "Atlantic University Sport Men's Hockey Past Champions". AUS. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
External links
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