The Ohio State Buckeyes men 's ice hockey program began in 1963 , the team played at the new OSU Ice Rink , constructed in 1961 . The Buckeyes were a founding member of the CCHA in 1971 . The Buckeyes won the inaugural 1972 CCHA Men 's Ice Hockey Tournament with a 3 – 0 win over Saint Louis University
1972 CCHA Men 's Ice Hockey Tournament
1972 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey