University of Oklahoma
2020-21 Schedule Breakdown
Date:06/17/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
June 17, 2020 | Matt Bowling Welcome to a new era of OU hockey. Not only will the Sooners be playing under a new head coach and a new general manager, they’ll also be playing in a completely restructured conference. This year, the WCHL added Grand Canyon, UNLV, an...
Norman native Swearingen embraces hometown roots
Date:05/19/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
May 19, 2020 | Matt Bowling Blake Swearingen could have easily left Oklahoma behind. It’s what a lot of players in his position would have done. After all, the Sooner State isn’t exactly a hockey hotbed--at least not compared to Massachusetts, where Swearingen spent his final season of ...
Sooners make coaching and front office changes for 2020-21 season!
Date:04/23/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Sooners make coaching, front office changes April 23, 2020 | Matt Bowling The University of Oklahoma hockey team is pleased to announce the following personnel changes. For the 2020-21 seas0n, current Associate Head Coach Austin Miller will serve as head coach, and current Assistant General Manager Andrew Magerkurth will serve as gen...
We’re down to the final games of the regular season…can the Sooners get back to the ‘W’ column?
Date:02/27/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Jenny Lichty // The Iowa State Cyclones celebrate a goal on Jan. 17, 2020 After an emotional senior night/weekend that sealed the departure of many faces – including the author of this article -- #20 Oklahoma (18-11-0), (11-8-0 WCHL) must look ahead. If facing Lindenwood and UCO in 4 consecutive games wasn’t “box office” enough, the Sooners are going...
On the final installment of Bedlam for 19-20
Date:02/20/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // Jared Mara and Josh Pusar skate to celebrate with #23 Scott Joy after his GWG on 12/5/19 Lindenwood put up a very on-brand showing in the Sooners’ last series, but the team from OKC/Norman must look quickly to the upcoming one. 22-9-0 is the best the #19 Oklahoma (18-9-0), (11-6-0 WCHL) Sooners can finish in 19-20 (lost games have not been re-announced) and...
On Friday’s win over Lindenwood…and we take a look at Sunday morning
Date:02/03/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // The Sooners celebrate Isaac Bosse’s game-winning goal over #3 Lindenwood on Friday, January 31, ‘20 This column is going to be a Jared Mara appreciation piece. Or Luc Whyte. Or Phil Babb. Or Coach Berge, who earned his first top-5 win as Sooners bench boss. Or, perhaps #71 whose seeing-eye rocket beat Lindenwood’s Cooper Seedott at 18:57 of the ...
The next stop for the Sooners? Maryland Heights, MO
Date:01/29/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Photo of Lindenwood Hockey team is credited to Lindenwood University One look at #3 Lindenwood’s’ (16-6-0), (10-2-0 CSCHL) complete stat sheet and something immediately caught my eye. Alex Kalau (more on him later) may be T-1 in goals, but Aapo Nurminen -- the Espoo, FIN native – is leading the team with 25 points in 21 games. This is good for a ~35.0 some-odd point pace...
The Sooners added three more wins to their near-perfect home record…you might want to be there for the next one
Date:01/26/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // Josh Pusar ices CSU on Jan. 23 Paolo De Sousa’s walk-off against Missouri State, Scott Joy’s buzzer beater on UCO and Bosse’s exclamation-mark against Colorado represent the closer – though definitely exciting – moments in the Sooners’ 14 home games at Blazers’ Ice Centre so far. The last 13 have ended with a Sooner victo...
Finishing the season series with the Rams and Buffs…will a change in venue benefit the Sooners?
Date:01/22/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
The CSU Collegian // The Rams face-off against the Buffs This article has been updated to reflect the rankings released by the ACHA at 2:27PM on 1/22/20. Game cancellations are no fun, right? Let’s get into the season-opening series. The #16 Oklahoma (14-4-0), (8-4-0 WCHL) Sooners’ first three games vs. the Centennial teams was well documented. An injection of new personnel int...
Games Versus Midland University Cancelled
Date:01/16/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Due to inclement travel conditions in Kansas and Nebraska, the games versus Midland have been cancelled. ...
Faith, family guide Paolo De Sousa's hockey journey
Date:01/13/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Noah Southard // Paolo De Sousa skates against Alabama Hockey is not a sport associated with Oklahoma. The temperature doesn’t drop low enough being in the South, and there is not an abundance of rinks or players. For Paolo De Sousa, Oklahoma did not hold a single soul he was familiar with, but this sport was his reason to move this state from Quebec, Montreal...
Previewing the second half of the 2019-20 season
Date:01/13/2020 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley//The Sooners celebrate a goal against Missouri State October 17. It’s been almost a month since the Sooners last took the ice, as they’ve been off since finals week at OU. The extended break gives us a chance to look back on what the Sooners accomplished this fall and look ahead to what awaits them in the second half of ...
The Sooners will finish out 2019 with their northern rivals…here’s the slate
Date:12/03/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Linda Donnelly // Isaac Bosse scores a goal on Feb. 15, 2019 Editor’s note: We want to extend our deepest condolences to the Arizona Wildcats on the passing of Timothy Gassen. He was their media director and accomplished many other things as far as advancing hockey in the desert. As has been mentioned, the Wildcats are the reigning WCHL champions. ~ A few number ch...
The Sooners swept the Tide, but it wasn’t easy
Date:12/02/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Noah Southard // Sooners score a goal on Alabama on Nov. 22 Alabama’s Will Zeek stood right in front of Phil Babb and roofed a shot that made the first intermission’s score 2-0 Tide. #12 Oklahoma (13-3-0), (7-3-0 WCHL) got a timely seeing-eye-goal from Isaac Bosse 26 seconds into P2, but Will Zeek entered hat-trick watch by dunking the puck into an empty net after an unfortun...
The Sooners dealt with Midland heading into a familiar face’s homecoming
Date:11/22/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Noah Southard // The Sooners celebrate a goal on Nov. 17, 2019 Thanksgiving came early for Jackson Giammona. Midland’s pair of Colton Jones and Luke Sanko had just committed tripping minors, and the Sooners found themselves with a 5-on-3 powerplay. With a man-advantage unit that went 0% in the game previous (@Arizona), you got the feel that the Sooners must convert on...
A brief history on the Midland program heading into non-conference play
Date:11/16/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // Sooners face off against non-conference Maryville on Sept. 20, 2019 All rankings used will reflect those that were released on Nov. 13, 2019. The Midland Warriors (6-6-0), (2-4-0 MCH) are a part of the ACHA D1’s MidwestCollegeHockey conference. Its members are Illinois State, McKendree, Maryville, N. Illinois, Waldorf and the Warriors. Per the league&rsquo...
Josh Pusar called game: Two ranked wins in Arizona and Oklahoma picks up its most impressive victory so far
Date:11/13/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // Josh Pusar skates on Oct.5, 2019 The Wildcats took less than 10 seconds to convert on a powerplay – the 2-1 goal coming at 19:10 of the first period on Saturday. A team that has played the demon (no Arizona pun intended) for the Sooners looked to be turning the third and final match of the weekend set around for their better yet again. Then Cameron Bickford receiv...
A comeback and a wild Saturday night: Sooners win out in CO heading into a crucial roady to Arizona
Date:11/04/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Screenshot taken from ‘BuffSports Live’ // the Sooners face off against Colorado on 10/24/19 “You’re gonna miss!” Oh, Josh Pusar did not miss. In fact, the biggest miss of the night came from the author of this article. I tweeted this when the 4-1 goal (scoreboard shown above) went in: “Well #Sooner fans, this one’s basically over. I&rs...
Night Mode: the Sooners defend home ice once again and are headed to Colorado
Date:10/23/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Noah Southard // The trio of Bickford, De Sousa and Pard celebrate the game-winning goal on Oct. 17, 2019 Cameron Bickford had a purpose. He took the puck from his own blueline to behind Bailey Stephens to give #14 Oklahoma (5-1-0), (3-1-0 WCHL) the lead in the first period. He launched an off-angle shot towards the net that Luc Whyte creatively deflected home for an early 3rd period PP...
Night Mode: the Sooners defend home ice once again and are headed to Colorado
Date:10/23/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Noah Southard // The trio of Bickford, De Sousa and Pard celebrate the game-winning goal on Oct. 17, 2019 Cameron Bickford had a purpose. He took the puck from his own blueline to behind Bailey Stephens to give #14 Oklahoma (5-1-0), (3-1-0 WCHL) the lead in the first period. He launched an off-angle shot towards the net that Luc Whyte creatively deflected home for an early 3rd period PP...
OU Hockey: What do the last eight games in the series tell us about Oklahoma and Missouri State?
Date:10/15/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Linda Donnelly // Oklahoma faces off against the Ice Bears While we know that UCO remains Oklahoma’s top rival in the Western league, there is another conference opponent that is about as closely matched with the Sooners as can be. Missouri State. The Ice Bears finished 3rd in the 2018-19 WCHL standings, which earned them the 14-19 opening round matchup at National...
OU Hockey: the Sooners find themselves with a new mascot and atop the WCHL standings
Date:10/06/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // Isaac Bosse scores a goal on Friday night It is already apparent that this one-season long new era of WCHL hockey will take no prisoners, sporting a simple motto: ‘Just win, baby.’ The Sun Devils and Wildcats faced off against the Sooners and Bronchos in round-robin fashion, coming out with a 3-3-0 record. The WesternCHL office then published the con...
OU Hockey: Conference Openers
Date:10/03/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Linda Donnelly // Oklahoma celebrates a goal against Arizona on Oct. 27, 2018 Perhaps no other teams realized the value of a ranked win than UCO and Arizona State. The Bronchos blanked #2 Lindenwood in the Lions’ new barn. The Sun Devils went 1-0-1 against their hated rivals Arizona. UCO jumped from #9 to #8 and Arizona State welcomed themselves into the ACHA’s top 25, c...
OU Hockey: “We just had to set the tone early.” And that they did.
Date:09/25/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Candace Riley // Freshman defenseman #16 Mike Walsh celebrates #14 Hunter Lane’s first period goal on Sept. 20, 2019 Test? Passed. While the Midwest College Hockey conference’s Maryville Saints did not clock as one of the ACHA’s D1 top 25 teams, there were plenty of reasons why Oklahoma may have come out flat in their season opener – six months’ wort...
OU vs UCO for Senior Night Feb. 15!
Date:02/12/2019 Source:University of Oklahoma
Join us on Friday, February 15 at 7:00 pm to congratulate our Seniors for their dedication to our team and the University of Oklahoma. This is already the last home game of the season and our favorite rivalry! Our 2018-2019 Seniors are as follows: - Tyler Lazarek #6 - Michael Behm #16 - Evan Del Casale #19 - Joe Vuolo #23 - Tyler Huberty #30 - Brenden Manquen #31 - Aharon Lara #39 See you...
OU Hockey Announces Golf Tournament
Date:09/12/2018 Source:University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Annual Golf Tournament 2018 Join OU Hockey coaches and players on Friday, November 9 at Lincon Park Golf Course for a golf tournament. There will be a 10a.m. shotgun start. Win clubhouse gift certificates, OU Hockey merchandise, sports products and door prizes. Contests include the longest drive and closest to the pin. Mulligans will be $5 each (4 per player...
Tryout/Training Camp dates set
Date:08/10/2018 Source:University of Oklahoma
We are happy to announce the dates for tryouts and training camp for the 2018-19 season. On-ice sessions will be held at 7:00 AM from Tuesday, August 21 to Friday, August 24 at Blazers Ice Centre. There will be an additional 3:00 PM session on Wednesday, August 22. Following the conclusion of camp, there will be an intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday, August 26 at 5:30 PM. ...
OU Hockey Schedule Released
Date:07/31/2018 Source:University of Oklahoma
The 2018-2019 University of Oklahoma Hockey schedule has been released. The season schedule will consist of 13 home games and 17 away games. Tickets will be available at the door for 5$ general admission and 10$ for priority seating. Season tickets are currently on sale for 100$ to get priority seating at all 13 home games. To order, call the Blazers Ice Centre at (405) 631-3307 and ask for Cindy....
Josh Berge named head coach
Date:06/11/2018 Source:University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma Hockey team is pleased to announce that Oklahoma City native Josh Berge has agreed to become Head Coach. Coach Berge comes to OU from the Valencia Flyers of the WSHL where he amassed a record of 172 wins, 62 losses, and 13 OTL over four seasons. Before his time with Valencia, he was an assistant coach for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. While with t...
