On Campus, Multi-Million Dollar Ice Complex within walking distance of all dorms apartments. Niagara is one of only a handful of ACHA programs to have an on campus rink!
Dwyer Arena is home to the BUFFALO SABRES "Rookie and Prospect Camp".  The Buffalo Sabres recently moved their camp to Dwyer due to its tremendous accommodations
Dedicated Team Locker Room
Top Recruits from U.S & Canada Prep Schools and Junior A & B Programs (OPJHL, GHJL, EJHL, etc)
National Travel Schedule
Winning Tradition
Dedicated Coaching & Recruiting Staff
Head Coach Larry Brzeczkowski (ECHL Coach of the Year Recipient, ACHA Coach of the Year Finalist)
Three former Purple Eagles have been invited to pro camps (Mario Nucci, Rick Feroni, and Mike Novosad). Mike Novosad '06 (Montreal, Quebec) is now entering his third season of professional hockey.
Coaching staff with NCAA Division 1 and NCAA Division 3 experience
Coverage from local newspapers and on campus news organizations.
Access to Dwyer Arena during the day and in between classes for informal captain skates
First class travel accommodations
Most players live together both on and off campus.
The vast majority of players receive financial aid from the University.



Niagara University is located in the hot bed of hockey. Minutes from both Canada and Buffalo, Niagara hockey is a point of pride for the University. There are not many teams who can offer the facilities, coaching staff resumes', and positive culture that NU can. 

At Niagara, our mission and goals are clear. The question is not if you should become a Purple Ealge. But why wouldn't you become a Purple Eagle?
 
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The Niagara University ACHA Hockey team is a member of the Division 1 American Collegiate Hockey Association . The ACHA Division 1 is comprised of 58 teams spanning the entire nation. ACHA Hockey is quickly becoming the best options for highly skilled players from top Prep School or Junior organizations who are looking to continue their hockey careers and obtain a high quality education

Niagara ACHA Hockey is not a club sport. Our team is run similarly to any NCAA Div 1 or Div 3 team. Our national travel schedule, intense on and off ice work ethic, and dedication is what have made our program a top choice for recruits.

The Niagara University ACHA team has had three players offered pro contracts after graduation. Mario Nucci, Rick Feroni, and Mike Novosad have represented not only the University but the Purple Eagles hockey team admirably at the professional level.

Niagara plays its entire home schedule at Dwyer Arena located on the campus of Niagara University. Our dedicated locker room, state of the art facilities, and top notch scheduling makes Niagara hockey a great option for players looking to continue to play hockey in college.

The '08-'09Purple Eagles are poised to stake their claim as one of the countries elite programs.

The Purple Eagles ACHA team plays typically 35 games per season. Along with league play the Eagles travel throughout the country to take on other top notch programs in the ACHA. In the past Niagara has traveled to Michigan, St. Louis, the United States Naval Academy, Penn State (State College, Pa), Stony Brook, Arizona State University, Ohio University ,West Virginia University, University of Delaware, and Slippery Rock University to name a few.

Niagara's league opponents hail from the ECHL. The ECHL is comprised of University of Buffalo, University of Rochester, Syracuse University, Robert Morris University (PA), and Mercyhurst College.

Fast Facts
Niagara is one of only a handful of ACHA programs to have their own on-campus rink
NU generally plays between 12-18 games per season against top 25 teams
NU ACHA hockey has a 100% graduation rate
Niagara competes every year in the ECHL for an auto-bid for the ACHA National Tournament
Niagara has had several players offered pro tryouts after their graduation
The '08-09 team has players from 7 different states and 2 Canadian provinces

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Dwyer Arena Home of The Purple Eagles
Located on the Niagara University Campus