The Alabama hockey team opens its 2016 season on the road Friday night against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

The Frozen Tide has won four of its last five season-opening games and its win last season over West Virginia was the program's first victory in the American Collegiate Hockey Association's Division 1 level.

Tonight's game marks the debut of new Alabama head coach John Beirchen, and sees the return of sophomore Dylan Teed who led the Tide last year in goals (20), assists (23) and game-winning goals (5).

Jack Rooney and Rob Ferrari both carry active point streaks from last season into the game; they both tallied points in the final two games of the season.

Hockey fans can listen live to tonight's season opener via the Alabama Hockey Club's website.

The team has away game series at Oklahoma and Liberty before coming home for its opener at Pelham Ice Complex on Oct. 7 against Middle Tennessee.