BREAKING: Iowa State Men's Hockey suspended for upcoming year

By Anthony Hanson, anthony.hanson@iowastatedaily.com, @tonyh_5 Jun 23, 2022 Updated Jun 24, 2022



Defenseman Max Olson stands at the point against Central Oklahoma on Feb. 1, 2020.

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Editor's Note: This story will be updated as more information is provided.

The Iowa State Men's Hockey Club was suspended from all competitions for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year Thursday.

An Office of Student Conduct investigation found the club violated the Student Code of Conduct by hazing new members. Three team events required alcohol abuse, underage drinking or public humiliation of the club's new members, according to the summary of the investigation.

The Cyclone men's hockey club responded with a statement accusing the university's administration of using a broad definition of hazing to deliberately restructure the club, not protect its students.

The Office of Student Conduct found three events: "Rookie Parties," "Kangaroo Court" and "Rookie Run," targeted new members of the club and involved their ability to join, continue to participate in and elevate within the club. ... The club denies any violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

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