Tennessee State men’s hockey landed its first two known commitments on Friday, their first step in building a roster for the 2025-26 Division I season.

Trey Fechko, a 20-year-old forward out of Minnesota, posted his commitment news on X.

Playing for the Janesville Jets − a Tier 2 junior hockey team out of the NAHL − Fechko had 13 goals and 20 assists in 34 games last season. The 6-foot-1, 192 pound right-handed skater played previously for the Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) and the Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL). Prior to that, he played for Edina High School in Minnesota.

Fechko told the Tennesseean he was considering other schools, but was intrigued by the opportunity to help build a program at TSU.

Tyron Fevry, an 18-year-old center out of Montreal, announced his commitment on Instagram.

Fevry is a 5-9, 187 pound left-handed skater who played with the Brantford Bandits and Hamilton Kitty B’s in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) last season. In 51 total games, he had 14 goals and 23 assists, adding one goal and two assists in five playoff games with the Bandits.

In his Instagram post, Fevry said he felt honored and grateful for the opportunity to play at TSU.

Tennessee State hired coach Duante’ Abercrombie in April to lead the program.

The Tigers announced they were adding men’s hockey − the first hockey team at an HBCU school − in June 2023.

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The effort to bring hockey to Tennessee State was a collaborative one, with the NHL, Nashville Predators, and College Hockey Inc. all playing an important role.

The Tigers are set to begin play in 2025-26. Their inaugural schedule has yet to be announced.