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New MTSU club hockey assistant coach Tom Murphy coaches the Nashville Jr. Predators at Ford Ice Center on Jan. 27, 2025.

Meet Tom Murphy, MTSU club hockey’s new assistant coach

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter April 22, 2025
Murphy comes to MTSU as the current head coach of the Nashville Jr. Predators 18U team.
MTSU club hockey captain Linden Palmer during the CHS All-Star Challenge at the Ford Ice Center on April 4, 2025.

MTSU club hockey reloads with recruits after historic season

Ephraim Rodenbach and Jaeda Jackson April 8, 2025
Following their most successful season in program history, the Blue Raiders are reloading for the 2025-26 campaign.
MTSU club hockey celebrates a goal against Wake Forest at the Ford Ice Center on Oct. 18, 2024.

MTSU club hockey punches ticket to national quarterfinals

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter March 21, 2025
Middle Tennessee swept all three-round robin opponents and secured a spot in the national tournament's knockout stage.
MTSU captain Linden Palmer in a game against Wake Forest, on Oct. 18, 2024.

MTSU club hockey set to compete in national tournament

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter March 17, 2025
The Blue Raiders skate towards their first-ever Division II AAU College Hockey Nationals appearance.
MTSU club hockey celebrates following a goal at the Ford Ice Center on Jan. 31, 2025.

MTSU club hockey wins first ever conference championship

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter February 23, 2025
Middle Tennessee defeated South Florida, 4-0 on Sunday afternoon.
MTSU hockey celebrates following a win against Georgia Tech, 10-26-2024.

MTSU club hockey to face Tampa in playoff debut

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter February 20, 2025
The Blue Raiders will face the Spartans on Feb. 21 at 2:45 p.m. in their first playoff appearance.
MTSU head coach, James Murray talks to his team during a game against Georgia Tech. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU club hockey receives support from Hardy and Nashville Predators

Ephraim Rodenbach and Noah McLane February 7, 2025
Country artist Hardy donates $5,000 while Preds back the club.
MTSU Hockey skates out onto the ice, on Oct. 26, 2024, at the Ford Ice Center.

MTSU club hockey secures first ever postseason berth

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter January 27, 2025
This February, the Blue Raiders will make their first playoff appearance in team history.
MTSU head coach, James Murray talks to his team during a game against Georgia Tech. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU club hockey earns No. 5 spot in latest rankings

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter November 21, 2024
Feature Photo by Caitlyn Hajek Story by Ephraim Rodenbach MTSU club hockey made history this past week by earning its highest ranking in team history. After a series sweep of in-state rival Vanderbilt that included an 8-0 shutout, the Blue Raiders climbed to the No. 5 spot in Division II club hockey rankings.
MTSU club hockey celebrates a goal against Wake Forest at the Ford Ice Center on Oct. 18, 2024.

A brief history of MTSU club hockey

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter November 19, 2024

Feature photo by Ephraim Rodenbach Story by Ephraim Rodenbach When it comes to the local sports scene at MTSU, the most prevalent sports are football and basketball. However, in the early...

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