Frequently Asked Questions

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Club Hockey is very similar to NCAA hockey, with the same types of eligibility requirements for players, and can give young athletes a chance to continue their hockey career while attending WMU. There are hundreds of teams among 3 different men's divisions in the U.S., with the ACHA serving as the sole governing body for club hockey in the United States.

The D3 program is less time-intensive, allowing you to explore other campus opportunities and devote more time to school work. We generally play a 20-25 game season where D1 plays around 30. With the shorter game schedule comes a cut in player dues as well.

The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is the governing body for club hockey in the United States. At the Division 1 level, there are over 70 teams that compete for the National Championship each season, and many more at the Division 2 and 3 level.

The Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference (MCHC) is one of the premier leagues in the country. It currently includes Calvin College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hope College, Michigan State University, and the Stallions. 

The Stallions are part of the Sports Club Council at Western Michigan University. While they are not directly funded by the University, the SCC helps to reimburse some costs associated with club sports each semester. Each player offered a spot on the team does pay to participate in the program, with the average full-season cost being around $2,500.

Yes! The Stallions play out of Wings West Ice Arena, located about 10 minutes away from campus. The Stallions have a locker room at the rink, offering a professional environment to aid in the quest for a national championship.