Tennessee State University (TSU) is making history as the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to offer ice hockey as an intercollegiate sport. This is a major milestone for the university, which has been a leader in providing educational opportunities to African-American students for over 100 years.
The new ice hockey program will be part of the university’s Division I athletics program and will compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The team will be coached by former NHL player and TSU alumnus, Darryl Sydor, and will begin competing in the 2021-2022 season.
TSU’s decision to add ice hockey to its athletics program is part of its commitment to providing its students with a comprehensive college experience. The university believes that offering a sport like ice hockey will provide students with an opportunity to develop their skills in a unique and challenging environment. It will also help to create a sense of community among the students, as they work together to achieve success on the ice.
In addition to providing students with a unique opportunity to develop their skills, the new ice hockey program will also help to promote diversity in the sport. Ice hockey has traditionally been dominated by white players, and TSU’s decision to add the sport to its athletics program will help to increase the number of African-American players in the sport.
TSU’s decision to add ice hockey to its athletics program is a major milestone for the university and for the sport of ice hockey. It is a testament to the university’s commitment to providing its students with a comprehensive college experience and to promoting diversity in the sport. With the addition of ice hockey, TSU is sure to become an even greater force in the world of college sports.
