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Missouri State Ice Bears

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Missouri State University Ice Hockey
CitySpringfield, Missouri
LeagueAmerican Collegiate Hockey Association
DivisionWestern Collegiate Hockey League
Founded2001
Home arenaJordan Valley Ice Park
ColorsMaroon and White
   
General managerRyan Armstrong
Head coachTom Winkler
Mediawebsportsradio.com
AffiliateMissouri State Hockey Division III
Websitemissouristatehockey.com
Championships
Playoff championshipsACHA Division II MACHA Gold Champions 2014 & 2015

The Missouri State Ice Bears are a college ice hockey team, representing Missouri State University and based in Springfield, Missouri.[1] The team competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey League, part of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division I.

History

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After back to back trips to the ACHA DII National Championships, the Bears were accepted into ACHA Division I hockey as well as the Western Collegiate Hockey League. The Western Collegiate Hockey League includes, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Colorado State, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Central Oklahoma. A team from the WCHL has won the ACHA National Championship during the 2013 - 2014 season, 2014–2015 season, and the 2016 - 2017 season.

References

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  1. ^ Katie Johnson on (9 November 2023). "The Rise of Ice Hockey in Springfield, Missouri". Springfield, Missouri. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
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