Author: Vanderbilt Hockey

The Second Annual College Hockey Scholar Shootout Is ONE WEEK AWAY

On October 2nd through the 4th, the Vanderbilt Ice Hockey Club will host the second annual College Hockey Scholar Shootout at Ford Ice Center in Antioch, Tennessee. The tournament will feature Vanderbilt’s hockey club alongside programs from five other universities: Georgia Tech, the University of North Carolina, and Northwestern, as well as first-time participants Notre Dame and Duke.

The teams participating, club-level programs and members of the American Collegiate Hockey Conference (ACHA), all hail from universities ranked in the top-50 academically according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 College Rankings. They will be competing for the rights to claim the Keith Davis Scholar Shootout Memorial Trophy – otherwise known as “The Davey” – in honor of the Vanderbilt ice hockey club’s founder Keith Davis (Vanderbilt ’79) who passed away in 2011. A successful doctor and businessman following his graduation from Vanderbilt, Keith embodied the student-athlete ideal throughout his life that the tournament is meant to celebrate.

Here is the schedule for the weekend (all in Central Time):

Friday 10/2

  • 7:00pm – VANDERBILT vs. Notre Dame
  • 9:15pm – GEORGIA TECH vs. Duke
  • 9:30pm – NORTHWESTERN vs North Carolina

Saturday 10/3

  • 2:15pm – NORTHWESTERN vs. Vanderbilt
  • 4:45pm – DUKE vs. Notre Dame
  • 7:15pm – NORTH CAROLINA vs. Georgia Tech

Sunday 10/4

  • 8:30am – DUKE vs. Northwestern
  • 10:30am – NOTRE DAME vs. Georgia Tech
  • 11:00am – VANDERBILT vs. North Carolina.

* Home team in caps

Admission will be free so bring the entire family, fraternity, choir … bring EVERYBODY out to the Ford Ice Center for an awesome weekend of hockey that celebrates the very best virtues of college athletics!

Zanies Comedy Club To Host Fundraiser For Family Of Jr. Pred Mitchell Mielnik

As many of you know, a member of the Nashville hockey community, Jr. Predator Mitchell Mielnik, tragically passed away this summer shortly after being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. A 16-year-old who was universally loved by his teammates, coaches, and classmates, Mitchell’s passing was a tremendous shock to many in the greater Nashville area.

To support the family in their efforts to address the healthcare costs incurred during Mitchell’s battle, Zanies Comedy Club and members of the Nashville hockey community will be hosting two comedy shows on Wednesday and Thursday this week where 100% of the proceeds will go to the family. (Click for more information about the event.)

Our Vanderbilt hockey family understands the special bonds forged through our sport, and while we never had the privilege of meeting Mitchell personally, we remain heartbroken for Mitchell’s family due to their loss. As a small token of our sympathy, our club will be making a donation to support the family, and we’d like to encourage all of our fans to do the same. You can go to Zanie’s website to purchase tickets for the shows, or simply make a donation.

We send our very best wishes to the Mielnik family as they continue to adjust to their new reality, and we share our sympathies to everyone touched by the sadness of Mitchell’s passing. Thanks to everyone in advance for supporting the Mielniks in their time of need.

Sincerely,
The Vanderbilt Ice Hockey Club

Video: The Top 10 Goals from 2014/15 (So Far)

With the season’s calendar winding down and excitement ramping up, it’s a great time to revisit the top 10 goals from 2014/15.

Do you agree with the ranking? Enjoy the highlights and share your thoughts in the comments section below or tweet at the club @VandyIceHockey. We hope to see you at Ford Ice this weekend as the team takes on in-state rival Tennessee at 7:45pm Friday and 3:45pm Saturday. Go ‘Dores and ANCHOR DOWN!

What Every Vanderbilt Hockey Fan Wants For The Holidays … Awesome Gear!

Dear Vanderbilt Hockey Faithful,

‘Tis the season to be jolly, especially as the team is off to a solid 11-4 start to the 2014-15 season! Ranked 6th in the South Region, the ‘Dores are headed into break with tons of momentum and few regrets.

Heading into the new year, be sure to cheer on the squad in your very own official Vanderbilt Hockey apparel. The boys will be looking for you and your new gear in the stands starting with the club’s first home game of the spring semester versus Life University on January 10, 2014 at the Ford Ice Center.

Now, you may be asking, “How can I pick up some sweet new VU Hockey threads?” The answer, thankfully, is simple. Complete a request via this order form link and make a small donation to the team.

Hurry, though, because this opportunity won’t last long. Our request form will only be available through Wednesday December 5. If you want to don the freshest of Vanderbilt threads this winter season, make sure you submit yours today!

Anchor Down,
Andrew Dellapina, VU Hockey Fundraising Chair ’17