When FAU’s Club Hockey team got knocked out of the ACHA Regional Tournament by Ole Miss on March 7, they had no clue what was about to follow, forcing them to make significant changes to their offseason plans.
Just four days later, the ACHA Nationals were canceled for the remaining teams and ice rinks around the country would close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although FAU wasn’t expected to play in the Nationals tournament, the cancellations still had a major effect on the club’s plans for the offseason.
It slowed down their search for a new head coach, forced players to find new ways to prepare for the season, postponed the men’s summer leagues that players used to train, and canceled the GMs and coaches meetings, delaying rule changes.