Adrian, MI – Siena Heights University has announced the addition of a new men’s and women’s hockey program to its athletic roster.
SHU has hired the current Concordia University-Ann Arbor Coaches Maria Barlow to lead women’s hockey and Trevor Sattelmeier to lead men’s hockey. Both coaches will complete their last season with Concordia as it consolidates its athletic programming for cost-reduction purposes. Siena Heights is also finalizing an articulation agreement with Concordia University, which provides a pathway for students to complete their academic requirements.
“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. The teams will start competing in fall 2025. For more information on SHU athletic programs, visit https://shusaints.com/landing/index.