Tag Archives: club sports

UM-Flint men's club hockey joins ACHA Division I

UM-Flint men's club hockey has been promoted to American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I beginning with the 2025-26 season.

The University of Michigan-Flint men's club hockey team announced its promotion to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I beginning with the 2025-26 season, marking a significant milestone in the program's history. According to head coach Nick Karstens, the move to the DI ranks reflects the team's commitment to excellence, dedication, and strong support from[…]

UM-Flint men's hockey team off to promising start

Austin Hinkson takes a shot during a recent game against Schoolcraft College.

The University of Michigan-Flint men's hockey team is set for an action-packed week to build on its already impressive 6-4-1 start. With a challenging away game and a thrilling home series on the horizon, the team is poised to showcase their growing confidence and skill. The team displayed its recent success with back-to-back 4-1 road[…]

UM-Flint students were 'Leaders and Best' during Giving Blueday 2024

Student organizations took center stage during Giving Blueday 2024, creating new opportunities for donors to support the work being done by learners and doers on campus.

Rather than sitting on the sidelines during Giving Blueday 2024, the University of Michigan-Flint Women's Soccer Club went on the offensive. The team set a lofty goal: raising $1,000 from at least 15 donors. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of donors, they not only met but exceeded those benchmarks, with $1,245 raised from[…]

UM-Flint soars to new heights with launch of ultimate club

Recreational Services has added a new club sport with ultimate, a non-contact team game played with a flying disc.

Students at the University of Michigan-Flint aren't content to simply "float" by – they demand more from their college experience than simply going to class and going home. UM-Flint students are looking for a challenge – not just in the classroom, but in the field of competitive play as well.  One such member of the[…]

UM-Flint alum, Men's Hockey Club founder returns to coach the team

After 12 years living in Tampa, Florida, Tom Garavaglia is back to coach the UM-Flint Men’s Hockey Club he founded in 2006.

It's been nearly two decades since Tom Garavaglia saw an opportunity to make hockey more prevalent in Flint. He was a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, working toward a bachelor's degree in business administration, when he founded the Men's Hockey Club in 2006. Now, after working in the NHL for more than a decade,[…]