The Chargers played their home games in the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center and competed for the first time in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
On January 17, 2013, after months of discussions with conference officials and league member representatives, UAH formally applied to and was accepted to join the Western Collegiate Hockey Association beginning with the 2013–14 season, after three seasons as an independent.
[2] Mike Corbett was named UAH's sixth head coach on July 8, 2013.
[3] Matty Thomas was announced as assistant coach on August 8, replacing Bruce Garber.
[4] UAH added 11 freshmen for the 2013–14 season, including 2 goaltenders, 7 forwards, and 2 defensemen:[5] As of October 13, 2013.