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UNF Club Hockey Earns First Playoff Berth
Team prepares for ACC Division III Championship Tournament debut
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The University of North Florida club hockey team is set to make its first-ever appearance in the ACC Division III Championship Tournament after three seasons of building the program. To prepare, the team has focused on film study, special teams, and transitioning the puck from defense to offense in practice.
Why it matters
This playoff berth marks a major milestone for the young UNF club hockey team, which has worked to establish itself as a competitive program within the ACC. A strong tournament showing could lead to a national championship qualification, raising the profile of both the team and the university.
The details
The UNF club hockey team has spent the season honing its game, with a focus on power play, penalty kills, and smooth breakouts from defense to offense. "I think just our overall mindset will be ready to go and we'll be ready to face any challenge or adversity that comes our way throughout the playoffs," said goalie Matt Maroney.
- The ACC Division III Championship Tournament will be held from February 20-22 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- UNF will face Roanoke in the first round on February 20 at 10:15 pm.
The players
Matt Maroney
The team's goalie, who expressed confidence in the squad's playoff readiness.
What they’re saying
“I think just our overall mindset will be ready to go and we'll be ready to face any challenge or adversity that comes our way throughout the playoffs.”
— Matt Maroney, Goalie (unfspinnaker.com)
What’s next
If UNF wins their first-round matchup against Roanoke, they will advance to face James Madison on the second day of the tournament.
The takeaway
This playoff berth represents a significant milestone for the young UNF club hockey program, which has worked to establish itself as a competitive force within the ACC. A strong tournament showing could lead to a national championship qualification, raising the profile of both the team and the university.
