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March 5, 2019 CAPTAIN OF ELON’S CLUB HOCKEY TEAM INDUCTED INTO ACCHL HALL OF FAME
Who? •
Nicholas Garfield Graduated Elon in 2015 and was the president and captain of Elon’s Club Hockey team
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Garfield played the position of defense
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He was known amongst his teammates and coaches for his excellent skills on the ice and exceptional leadership
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Awards during his time at Elon: Defenseman of the year, ACC All-Star (x2), ACCHL Hall of Fame
What? •
ACCHL stands for the Atlantic Collegiate Hockey League
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League board members select Hall of Fame members based on the overall performance of players
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Elon’s club hockey team started as a roller team in the early 2000s and made the switch to ice hockey in 2011
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The ice hockey team started at the Division II level in the ACHA and moved up to the ACCHL in 2012
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ACHA stands for the American Collegiate Hockey Association
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