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Patrick O'Brien (20) eyes the puck during Clemson's game against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 29, 2023.

Off the ice: Patrick O’Brien

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 29, 2025

If there’s anyone on the Clemson club ice hockey team who understands the power of a legacy, it’s Patrick “Furny” O’Brien. The Westchester, New York native initially decided he wanted to play...

Ronan Bryant (93) moves the puck up the ice during Clemson's game against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 29, 2023.

Off the ice: Ronan Bryant

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 29, 2025

Coming from Lexington, Massachusetts, Ronan Bryant was hesitant about choosing Clemson at first. But looking back four years later, he now knows without a shadow of a doubt that he made the right choice...

Ethan Callahan (24) moves the puck towards the net during Clemson's game against Ole Miss on Feb. 1.

Off the ice: Ethan Callahan

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 20, 2025

Ethan “Cally” Callahan decided to come to Clemson from Horseheads, New York, with just one thought in mind: he did not want to play hockey anymore. However, in a true testament to his love of the game,...

Forward Tommy Papa (22) watches the puck during Clemson's game against Charleston in 2022.

Off the ice: Tommy Papa

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 20, 2025

For someone who didn’t start playing hockey until the age of 11 — an unheard-of delay for players who typically begin skating as soon as they can walk — forward Thomas “Tommy” Papa found no trouble...

Defenseman Conor Peterson (21) skates the puck up the ice during Clemson's game against Charleston on Sept. 23, 2022.

Off the ice: Conor Peterson

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 3, 2025

From only “half expecting” to make the team following tryouts his freshman year to being named club president for his final season, defenseman Conor Peterson saw more success as part of the Clemson...

Clemson forward Mike McKeon (29) rifles a shot during the Tigers' game against Ole Miss on Feb. 1.

Off the ice: Mike McKeon

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter May 3, 2025

Playing with his brother early in his college career, collecting program-altering upsets last season and stepping into a leadership role this year were just a few minor highlights in senior forward Mike...

Clemson celebrates a goal from forward Will Ralsten during its game against the Ole Miss Rebels on Feb. 1.

Overcoming adversity: The tale of Clemson club ice hockey’s season

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter April 3, 2025

From injuries to financial struggles to coaching changes, there’s only one word to precisely describe the 2024-25 season for the Clemson club ice hockey team: adverse. However, the Tigers learned this...

Forward Sully Kopf changes direction during Clemson's game against the Ole Miss Rebels on Feb. 1.

Clemson ice hockey splits with Vanderbilt in final divisional series

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor February 13, 2025

The Clemson club ice hockey team split its series against Vanderbilt last weekend, which marked the team's final divisional matchup of the regular season. The Tigers dropped their first game 6-5 in overtime...

Clemson defenseman Cam Iacobelli skates the puck down the ice during Clemson's home opener against Alabama-Huntsville on Jan. 11.

Clemson ice hockey sweeps Georgia Tech, improves to 5-1-0

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor January 30, 2025

The Clemson club ice hockey team swept the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets last weekend, 5-3 and 4-1, to improve to 5-1-0 this season and climb to No. 2 in the College Hockey South Division II North standings....

Brian Blomquist prepares for puck drop during Clemson's game against South Carolina in February at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Off the Ice: Brian Blomquist

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor July 26, 2024

Upon any new student’s arrival to campus, they’re told that one of the most defining features of their college experience will be their “Clemson Family.” This is especially daunting for transfer...

Thomas Samuelsen skates onto the ice at Bon Secours Wellness Arena for Clemson's game against South Carolina in February

Off the Ice: Thomas Samuelsen

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor June 19, 2024

The Clemson club ice hockey team concluded a historic season in March, capped off by the program's second-ever AAU National Tournament and first quarterfinal appearance. From setting a record for most...

Will Van Sicklin reaches for the puck during Clemson's game against South Carolina on Feb. 24 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Clemson ice hockey to make second consecutive Nationals appearance

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor March 5, 2024
The Clemson club ice hockey team is set to compete in its second-ever AAU National Tournament this weekend.
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