ROCHESTER, N.Y. — St. John Fisher announced that they will have two new NCAA Division III Hockey Teams added at the beginning of 2025.
This will be the first collegiate partner of the Rochester Ice Center, and will be the programs home ice.
Both men and women will have teams on the roster of sports offered at the University, bringing the total number of athletic teams competing in Division III to 26.
Since the program will not begin until 2025, the Athletics' Department will now be in a recruiting phase for players. Hockey seasons in college run from October to March.
“We are confident that our University’s academic offerings, continuing growth, and reputation and record in the NCAA Division III will enable us to successfully recruit hockey student-athletes to Fisher who will add to our success,” Jose Perales, vice president for enrollment management said. “We look forward to providing the total Fisher experience to students who might now consider Fisher because of the opportunity to play intercollegiate hockey. Not only will they have access to a state-of-the-market academic experience but the exceptional Fisher Athletics experience as well.”
Roster sizes are anticipated to range from 25-30 student athletes for both the men's and women's teams.
"This is an exciting time at Fisher and expanding our intercollegiate athletic offerings to reflect the growing interest in hockey adds to that excitement,” Bob Ward, athletics director at Fisher said. “Through our partnership with the premier facility in the region, the Rochester Ice Center, our student-athletes will have access to cutting edge facilities, and a place to call home.”
