Much has already been said in this space about the Stony Brook club ice hockey team.’ The team finished its season in March after qualifying for the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I playoffs.’ The ACHA encompasses all club ice hockey teams in the country, and is divided up into three separate divisions for the men.’
This past season was the team’s first in Division I, and they ended up 15th in the country.’ Led by general manager and current interim head coach Chris Garofalo, the team has been building up a reputation, and even has two players from California.
The team plays its home games at The Rinx in Hauppague, and will be looking to build on their successful run last year.’ The season begins in October and runs until about March, depending on how far the team advances in the tournament.