Hockey Club records

Collection

Identifier: 04.HC

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Hockey Club collection contains materials belonging to the Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club, which was established in 1976. Materials include official programs, newspaper clippings, season reviews, and administration papers, including the records officially establishing the club with the Office of Campus Life. The materials are dated from 1976 to 2008.

The Hockey Club records have been divided into four series: Administration, Clippings, Communications, and Team photographs.

The Administration series includes records relevant to the founding and history of the organization. Also included are membership lists, budgeting data, correspondence, and game schedules.

The Clippings series includes newspaper clippings from 1976 to 2008.

The Communications series includes materials published and distributed by the Hockey Club, including official programs, season reviews, pamphlets and flyers, as well as a print-out of its 2006 website.

The Team photographs series includes official team photos from 1988 to 200. These photos have been housed in clear sleeves, two per sleeve, and arranged chronologically. There is also one item, a mounted photograph on a plaque from the 1992-1993 season.

Dates

Creation: 1976 - 2008

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to use through the University Archives.

Administrative History

Since 1976, The Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club has competed at the highest levels of semi-varsity hockey in the United States- finishing as CSCHL league champions and qualifying for the National Tournament several times in recent history. The EMU Eagles have finished as National Runner Up twice and are still striving to win their first National Title in the Division 1 of the ACHA.

In 2010-2011, Eastern Michigan University joined the newly formed Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League as an inaugural member. Joining them will be Oakland University, Davenport University, Western Michigan University, Adrian College, and the University of Michigan Dearborn. In addition to their in-league schedule, Eastern Michigan University competes on a rotating schedule with other top Division 1 ACHA programs such as Lindenwood University, Ohio University, Illinois University, Penn State University, and others. The EMU Eagles play approximately 40 games per season including non-league and exhibition games, as well as the GLCHL playoffs and the ACHA national Championship Tournament.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet (1 archive box, 1 halfsize archive box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Since 1976, The Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club has competed at the highest levels of semi-varsity hockey in the United States. The Hockey Club collection contains materials belonging to the Eastern Michigan University Hockey Club, which was established in 1976. Materials include official programs, newspaper clippings, season reviews, and administration papers, including the records officially establishing the club with the Office of Campus Life. The materials are dated from 1976 to 2008. The Hockey Club records have been divided into four series: Administration, Clippings, Communications, and Team photographs.

Arrangement of Materials

The Hockey Club records have been divided into four series: Administration, Clippings, Communications, and Team photographs.

The Administration series includes records relevant to the founding and history of the organization, in particular its establishment with the Office of Campus Life. Also included are membership lists, budgeting data, correspondence, and game schedules.

The Clippings series includes newspaper clippings from 1976 to 2008.

The Communications series includes materials published and distributed by the Hockey Club, including official programs, season reviews, pamphlets and flyers, as well as a print-out of its 2006 website.

The Team photographs series includes official team photos from 1988 to 200. These photos have been housed in clear sleeves, two per sleeve, and arranged chronologically. There is also one item, a mounted photograph on a plaque from the 1992-1993 season.