About Trojan Hockey

The Troy High School’s varsity ice hockey team are the Trojans. Located twenty minutes north of Dayton, Ohio, in a community of 22,000, we are entering our 15th season as a varsity sport. The Trojans play in the Southwest Ohio High School Hockey League. Other members of the SWOHSHL are Centerville, Beavercreek, Kettering Alter and Springboro joining Troy in the North Division; and South Division Members Cincinnati St. Xavier, Oxford Talawanda and Sycamore. Joining the South Division this season will be Cincinnati Elder. These teams join eight varsity programs from Columbus to comprise the District from which a champion is selected for the State Final Four at Nationwide Arena in March.

The Trojans were born in the spring of 1996 with the help of a group of hard working dedicated parents, along with the support of the Troy Athletic Department, Hobart Arena, and the Troy community. Coach Rick Szabo was added and the dream of varsity hockey was realized in November of that year when the Trojans played their first game, a 4–2 home ice victory over Dublin. The puck that scored the first goal and a stick signed by all the players from that first game are still on display in the front trophy case at Troy High School.

Trojan Varsity Hockey has been able to afford the opportunity to play a varsity sport to over 100 student athletes. The program also gives the many kids playing in the Troy youth programs and various local travel programs, something to work hard for and aspire to. For the players wanting to further develop their hockey talents, the program works hard at teaching and improving game skills. Last Season Trojan Ty Hoglund placed First Team SWOHSHL, Trojan Wiley Collet and Kyle Toy were named 2nd Team SWOHSHL, and Trojan Doug Burchfield, Nick Usserman, Sean Clawson and Austin Erisman all received Honoarble Mention SWOHSHL. Past Trojan alumni have moved on to play in USA Hockey junior hockey programs and for University club teams.

Joining Coach Walters in his 3rd season as Head Coach of Troy Varsity Hockey are Assistant Coach Jim Robinson, Statistician Bruce Morrett and Trainer Tiffany Rhoades. A new addition to the Troy Varsity Hockey staff this season will be Assistant Coach Bill Erisman. Also returning are long-time supporter Roger Mumpower, Game Day Announcer and Jim Staughn, Official Clock and Scorekeeper.

Our players, coaches, managers, trainers, boosters, sponsors, school administrators and fans all contribute to the success of Trojan Varsity Hockey. Come out to Hobart Arena for a home game and follow the Trojans on the road to see the most exciting game ever played, HOCKEY – Trojan Style!