Tar Heel Hockey November Recap
By Caleb Herrera, Sarah Stephens & Emma Mays Tar Heel Hockey wrapped up November with their final games of 2025. With the outdoor clash against the South Carolina Gamecocks behind them, here’s what fans may have missed and what lies ahead for the team in 2026. Greensboro matchup against NC State After a tough 4-1 […]
Takeaways from the South Carolina Weekend
By Sarah Stephens The North Carolina Tar Heels returned to Truist Field this past weekend, home of the MiLB’s Charlotte Knights, as one of 12 college hockey teams invited to the 704 Outdoor Faceoff. It marked UNC’s second straight year playing outdoors in Charlotte. Last season, North Carolina opened 2025 with a loss to the [&
Tar Heels falls to South Carolina 4-3 in overtime at 704 Outdoor Faceoff
By Caleb Herrera CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte hasn’t been kind to the Tar Heels. Their last visit for the New Year’s Classic ended in disappointment and Friday’s return offered a chance to change the narrative — but they came up just short. The University of South Carolina Gamecocks defeated UNC 4-3 after Jake Puskar capi
Tar Heels Split Weekend with Back-to-Back Shootouts Against Alabama
By Sarah Stephens Hillsborough, N.C. — Coming fresh off a 3-2 shootout win against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday, the North Carolina Tar Heels fell to Alabama 3-2 in a shootout Saturday. Friday evening at the Orange County Sportsplex was the first home game for North Carolina since Sept. 6. The Heels were searching […]
Tar Heels rally late to beat Georgia 5-4, complete perfect opening weekend
By Caleb Herrera Hillsborough, N.C. – Tar Heel Hockey (2-0) defeated the University of Georgia (0-2) in a 5-4 thriller Saturday night at the Orange County Sportsplex, capping off a perfect opening weekend for UNC. After a dominant 6-0 win over Tennessee the night before, the Tar Heels faced a battle-tested Georgia team coming off [&hell
Tar Heels dominate in season opener, shut out Tennessee 6-0
By Caleb Herrera Hillsborough, NC – Tar Heel Hockey (1-0) defeated the University of Tennessee (0-1) in a 6-0 shutout in their season opener at Orange County Sportsplex on Friday night. There was little sign of rust from either side after the opening faceoff. Tennessee set the tone early with a physical brand of hockey, […]
Tar Heel Hockey 2025-26 season preview
By Caleb Herrera Chapel Hill, NC – After finishing the 2024-25 season with a 15-13-2 record and being eliminated by Penn State in the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League playoffs, Tar Heel Hockey is now ready to turn the page. Despite the losses, last season did have its silver linings. It was the first year […]
Tar Heels Swept By Seahawks Following Saturday’s 4-3 Loss
By: Emma Mays (@emma_grace422) HILLSBOROUGH, NC- Despite high team energy, the Tar Heels fell to the Seahawks 4-3 on Saturday night. This concluded a series of back-to-back losses for the Tar Heels. Saturday was the final home game of the 2024-2025 campaign, which brought many bittersweet feelings as the Tar Heels took the [
Tar Heels Ready to Celebrate Seniors in Showdown with UNCW Seahawks
By Caleb Herrera (@calebherrera_)Â Game #1 When: Friday, Jan. 24 Where: Orange County Sportsplex, Hillsborough, N.C. Puck Drop: 10:30 P.M. CHAPEL HILL – The Tar Heels are gearing up for a celebratory night at the Orange County Sportsplex as they honor their seniors in game one of a weekend doubleheader against the Uni
2025 New Years Classic Preview: UNC, Virginia Tech Face Off Outdoors
By: Caleb Herrera This season has been one of great importance for the Tar Heels. With the welcoming of Head Coach Steven Rice, the transition to ACHA Men’s Division One next season and the announcement of a fundraising campaign for a new arena, the future of the program remains exciting. Now, as the […]