Build Florida’s First. Define What Comes Next.
Build Florida’s First Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division I Hockey Program
Florida is ready for NCAA Division I hockey—and FGCU is uniquely positioned to lead it. With an existing hockey culture, proven fan demand, and a clear path to national relevance, FGCU can become the university that completes the missing piece in the state’s hockey ecosystem.
The Opportunity
This is not just the addition of a sport.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to:
- Establish Florida’s first NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs.
- Create a statewide team and identity.
- Build a nationally distinctive athletic brand.
- Anchor the future of hockey development in Florida.
There will only ever be one first.
Ice Hockey Facility
A Generational Investment in the Future of Hockey
Validated by Industry Leadership
To evaluate this opportunity, an independent feasibility study was conducted by Campol Consulting Group (CCG) — a nationally recognized leader in ice facility planning, development, and operations.
CCG has advised municipalities, private developers, and organizations across North America, providing data-driven guidance that ensures facilities are not only viable, but sustainable.
Their conclusion for the Fort Myers / Southwest Florida market is definitive:
The region can support a new ice facility — and current demand exceeds available supply.
This is not speculative. It is a measured, validated, and time-sensitive opportunity.
A Vision Worth Building Together
Southwest Florida has the momentum, the market demand, and the opportunity to create something that has never existed before.
From a new state-of-the-art ice facility to Florida’s first NCAA Division I hockey programs, this is a chance to help shape
the future of hockey for generations to come. Connect with us to learn how you can be part of the vision.