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By the People, for the People
Weber State Hockey Team Seeks Donations for Nationals
The club team has a 38-2 record but needs community support to fund their trip to the national tournament.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Weber State club hockey team, with a 38-2 record, is rallying community support to help fund their trip to compete in the national club hockey tournament in St. Louis. As a self-funded team, the players must pay dues to cover travel costs, unlike NCAA Division I programs that receive institutional funding. Despite the financial challenges, the team has built a loyal fan base in northern Utah that pushes them to perform at their best.
Why it matters
Club sports teams often struggle to receive the same level of attention and funding as NCAA Division I programs, despite their impressive records and dedication to their sport. This story highlights the challenges these student-athletes face and the importance of community support in helping them achieve their goals.
The details
The Weber State club hockey team has an impressive 38-2 record and is headed to the national club tournament in St. Louis. However, as a self-funded team, the players must pay dues to cover travel costs and other expenses, unlike NCAA Division I programs that receive institutional funding. The team has built a loyal fan base in northern Utah, with fans like Misty and Troy Huffaker who have followed the team for years and are proud of their accomplishments. The players say the fan support pushes them to perform at their best and makes the experience more enjoyable.
- The team departs for the national club tournament in St. Louis on Tuesday (March 12, 2026).
The players
Kevin Norwood
A senior on the Weber State club hockey team.
Cooper James
A freshman on the Weber State club hockey team.
Misty Huffaker
A fan who has followed the Weber State club hockey team for years.
Troy Huffaker
Misty Huffaker's husband, who is also a fan of the Weber State club hockey team.
What they’re saying
“It's not yourself. You're not playing for yourself. You're playing for the guy that's sitting to your right and left on the bench.”
— Cooper James, Freshman (fox13now.com)
“I love watching these guys just go at it and be the best that they can be out there. It's amazing to watch.”
— Misty Huffaker, Fan (fox13now.com)
“They're unstoppable this year.”
— Troy Huffaker, Fan (fox13now.com)
“It makes you want to play harder for the logo on your chest.”
— Cooper James, Freshman (fox13now.com)
“It makes it so much more fun to go play in front of fans instead of just an empty rink. Just you feel the support helps you through everything.”
— Kevin Norwood, Senior (fox13now.com)
What’s next
The team departs for the national club tournament in St. Louis on Tuesday (March 12, 2026).
The takeaway
This story highlights the challenges that club sports teams face in securing funding and resources, despite their impressive records and dedication to their sport. The Weber State club hockey team's success and community support demonstrate the importance of grassroots efforts in helping student-athletes achieve their goals.
