Siena Heights University is pleased to announce the addition of a new men’s and women’s hockey program to its athletic roster. The teams will start competing in fall 2025.  

As part of launching this program, Siena Heights has hired Maria Barlow to lead women’s hockey and Trevor Sattelmeier to lead men’s hockey. Both coaches will come to Siena Heights from Concordia University’s Ann Arbor campus. Said coaches are completing their last season with Concordia as it consolidates its programming for cost-reduction purposes. Further, Siena Heights is finalizing an articulation agreement with Concordia University, which provides a pathway for students to complete their academic journey seamlessly. 

“This program is a great addition to our athletic offerings, which is an important consideration of many incoming students,” said Sue Syljebeck, Vice President of Athletics at Siena Heights University. “Our athletics programs are so much more than wins and losses, they build character and go hand in hand with academics when it comes to building tomorrow’s leaders.” 

Home facilities for the hockey program will be off campus while opportunities to partner on a local ice rink are explored. Recruiting for both the men’s and women’s teams begins immediately.