Best Sports Club: Cock Hockey

SOLD OUT GAMES. Sold out jerseys. National championships.

For any Gamecock fan, these things should automatically make you think of two teams: Gamecock women’s basketball and Cock Hockey.

With more than 19,000 followers on Instagram, the club hockey team at the University of South Carolina has earned the title of Carolina’s Best Sport Club. The club employs students to serve in management positions, social media positions, and more to support their platform.

In 2024, Cock Hockey captured its first championship title at the Amateur Athletic Union College Hockey National Tournament. The team plays home games at Flight Adventure Park in Irmo. While it is a 30-minute drive from campus, they frequently sell out games. The small fan space and buzzing environment help Cock Hockey draw new fans into the sport.

“While I am not the biggest hockey fan, the environment of Cock Hockey made my experience at games worthwhile,” said fourth-year public relations student Sydney Jack. “It was an excitement-filled arena that made me look forward to returning.”

In November 2024, they hosted a special game at Charlotte’s Truist Field. The backdrop of the city gave this outdoor game a layer of charm to the club’s match. Grace Harper, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Special Events for the Charlotte Knights, spoke about the vision behind the team’s first outdoor game.

“We wanted to bring the winter fun in addition to all of the charm that our holiday lights provide, so that you have kind of this full entertainment hub in the holiday season,” Harper said to The Daily Gamecock in November 2024.