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Maryville Today
By the People, for the People
Maryville University Launches NCAA DI Men's Hockey Program
Maryville joins Lindenwood as top college hockey programs in the region.
Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:51pm
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Maryville University in Missouri has announced the launch of a new NCAA Division I men's hockey program, with plans to begin play in the 2027-28 season. The university will upgrade its hockey facilities to support the new DI team, which will join Lindenwood University as the top college hockey programs in the St. Louis region.
Why it matters
The addition of Maryville's DI men's hockey program represents a significant expansion of college hockey in Missouri and the Midwest. It will provide new opportunities for student-athletes and increase the region's visibility in the sport at the highest collegiate level.
The details
Maryville's new DI men's hockey team will begin play in the 2027-28 season after the university completes upgrades to its hockey facilities. The program will join Lindenwood University, which already fields a DI men's hockey team, as the top college hockey programs in the St. Louis area.
- Maryville University announced the launch of its new NCAA DI men's hockey program on March 4, 2026.
- Maryville's inaugural DI hockey season is planned for 2027-28.
The players
Maryville University
A private university located in Maryville, Missouri that is launching a new NCAA Division I men's hockey program.
Lindenwood University
A university in St. Charles, Missouri that already fields a Division I men's hockey team, making it one of the top college hockey programs in the region.
What’s next
Maryville University will begin upgrading its hockey facilities in the coming years to support the new Division I men's hockey program, with the goal of the team's inaugural season being in 2027-28.
The takeaway
The addition of Maryville's new DI men's hockey program represents an exciting expansion of college hockey in Missouri and the Midwest, providing more opportunities for student-athletes and increasing the region's visibility in the sport at the highest collegiate level.
