The Trine Thunder are a Men’s Division III ice hockey team representing Trine University, located in Angola, Indiana from the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. The team is based out of Thunder Ice Arena, which is located on the school’s campus. The men’s varsity program was established for the 2017-18 season.
Quick Hits
- School: Trine University
- Location: Angola, Indiana
- School Founded: 1884
- Enrollment: 2,343
- Colors: Navy Blue, White, & Vegas Gold
- Home Arena: Thunder Ice Arena
- Arena Capacity: 700
- Rink Dimensions: 200′ x 85′
- Conference: Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA)
- Head Coach: Alex Todd
Conferences
- Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (2017-present)
Arenas
- Thunder Ice Arena (2017-present)
Head Coaches
- Alex Todd (2017-present) 130-93-13 (.578)
Year by Year Results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Conference Tournament | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | Overall Record |
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| 2017-18 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 36 | 84 | 6 | 6th of 6-South | Did not qualify | 25 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 54 | 96 |
| 2018-19 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 45 | 59 | 13 | 5th of 6-South | Did not qualify | 25 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 64 | 70 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 58 | 53 | 23 | 3rd of 6-South | W, QF 5-4 OT, 1-3, 1-0 minigame (Lake Forest) L, QF 4-3 (Adrian) | 28 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 80 | 80 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 34 | 6 | 4th of 5-South | L, QF 4-1 (Adrian) | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 68 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 77 | 60 | 34 | 4th of 10 | W, QF 4-1, 3-2 OT (Lawrence) L, SF 5-2 (Adrian) | 28 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 114 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 66 | 39 | 37 | 4th of 10 | W, QF 1-2, 5-3, 1-0 minigame (MSOE) L, SF 6-2 (Adrian) | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 101 | 66 |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 48 | 37 | 3rd of 10 | W, QF 5-0, 2-2 (Lawrence) L, SF 4-3 OT (St. Norbert) | 28 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 108 | 76 |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 63 | 38 | 40 | 3rd of 10 | W, QF 5-0, 4-1 (Marian) L, SF 6-1 (St. Norbert) | 30 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 105 | 63 |
| 2025-26 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 70 | 43 | 39 | 3rd of 10 | W, QF 4-1, 3-2 OT (Marian) L, SF 5-1 (St. Norbert) | 28 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 99 | 64 |
NCAA Tournament Appearances
| Season | First Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | W, 4-1 (Oswego Lakers) | L, 3-2 OT (Hobart Statesmen) | -- | -- |
1 appearance |
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