Union College’s Garnet Chargers to Compete in 10th Anniversary Friendship Four​ Tournament

The Garnet Chargers will‍ participate in the 10th anniversary Friendship Four tournament, scheduled to take place on November 28-29,‌ 2025. They⁤ will be joined by RIT, Sacred Heart, and Miami (Ohio) in this ⁤highly anticipated event.

“We are thrilled to represent Union College and ECAC‍ Hockey in the 2025 Friendship Four,” said Union head coach Josh Hauge. “The opportunity to travel internationally as ‌a‌ team is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we⁤ look forward to playing​ at SSE Arena and ⁣exploring Belfast. The 2025-26 season looks set to be an incredible year for⁤ our program, and we are grateful for the opportunity.”

A Look Back at Union’s Previous ⁣Friendship Four Appearance

Union first participated in ⁤the Friendship ‍Four in 2018 and emerged victorious. ⁤The team’s winning streak​ was marked by notable performances, including Jack​ Adams’ goal​ in regulation time against Yale in the semifinals and the game-winning goal in the shootout. In the championship game, Union defeated Boston University, with Parker Foo scoring the game-winning goal and goalie Darion Hanson making 39 saves.

“We are thrilled⁣ and ⁣excited ‌to have‍ the opportunity to play in Belfast,” said junior defender Nick⁤ Young. “This is a unique trip and one that our entire team will cherish forever. Our team ⁣wants to go there‌ and win, so​ that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity can continue to happen in our program in the future.”