Tar Heels Late Comeback Falls Short Against South Carolina
By: Brian D’Aguanno HILLSBOROUGH, NC – A late comeback by the Tar Heels wasn’t enough to push them past South Carolina’s Cock Hockey, as they fell 5-4 in a thriller on Saturday evening. Cock Hockey took a 1-0 lead at the 12:07 mark of the first period when Brendan Flaherty (#3) made a nice move […]
Tar Heels Stumble In 4-2 Defeat Against South Carolina
By Caleb Herrera (@calebherrera_) HILLSBOROUGH, NC – Despite a strong performance from Lucas Brown, the Tar Heels fell to South Carolina’s Cock Hockey 4-2 on Saturday evening, marking their first loss of the season in the opening game of a back-to-back series. UNC took the lead early in the first period with forward
Tar Heels Secure 3-1 Victory Over Wake Forest
By Caleb Herrera (@calebherrera) HILLSBOROUGH, NC – The first game of the Tar Heels 2024-2025 campaign saw a sellout crowd and a physical, energetic game for the Heels. Forward Daniel Hu scored the game-winning goal Saturday night to secure a 3-1 victory for the Tar Heels in the 2024-25 season opener against Wake Forest, [&he
GAME PREVIEW: Tar Heels Set To Face Wake Forest In 2024-2025 Season Opener
By Caleb Herrera (@calebherrera) CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina Tar Heels begin their 2024-25 season campaign Saturday evening, hosting Wake Forest Hockey at the Orange County Sportsplex. When: August 31, 2024 Where: Orange County Sportsplex – Hillsborough, NC Puck Drop: 5:45 P.M. **UNC Swim
Former Hurricane Steve Rice Named Next UNC Head Coach
Chapel Hill, NC – University of North Carolina Hockey is excited to announce Steve Rice as their next Head Coach. Rice, a former first round pick by the New York Rangers in 1989, joins the Tar Heels as they enter their fiftieth season. Rice will make his Tar Heel Hockey Head Coaching debut on August 31st […]
Skyler Smith Named Honorary Captain For Home Opener
Chapel Hill, N.C. – Tar Heel Hockey is excited to announce University of North Carolina Swimming and Diving athlete and 2024 Olympic trials semi-finalist Skyler Smith as honorary captain for the August 31st home opener. Smith has been a big supporter of Tar Heel Hockey, even wearing a jersey on the podium. “I am so […]
UNC Hockey Announces Exhibition Game Against Carolina Hurricanes Alumni
Chapel Hill, N.C. – On August 16, 2024, the University of North Carolina hockey team will face members of the Carolina Hurricanes Alumni Association in an exhibition match as the Tar Heels prepare to make the jump to compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I in 2025. The match-up will take place at […]
O’Shaughnessy scores Goal of the Year – NHL features story on UNC Hockey
MUST SEE: In Saturday's 6-3 win against Virginia Tech, Freshman Patrick O'Shaughnessy scores a Goal of the Year candidate no-look-behind-the-back-five-hole highlight reel goal. The NHL consequently proceeds to lose their mind.
UNC WINS GOVERNOR’S CUP FOR FIRST TIME IN TEAM HISTORY
In a hard fought battle at PNC Arena with thousands of fans in the stands, UNC wins the Governor’s Cup for the first time in team history. This marks the second time this season that UNC has convincingly defeated their rivals NC State.
2022-2023 Tryout begins August 23!
This coming season is right around the corner and it’s not too late to try out for the squad! Training Camp will also serve as tryouts for the season and will run from August 24th - August 30th.