While the team claims a history dating back to 1885, the first strong evidence for their existence comes on 16 March 1900, when they played Oxford University Ice Hockey Club in the first Ice Hockey Varsity Match, at Princes Skating Club in London, losing 7–6.

The following day, the two universities joined to play Princes Ice Hockey Club.

From 1932, these matches were played in England, and although no longer able to compete with the top professional sides, they were watched by over 10,000 supporters.

Since then, they have contested an annual varsity match and compete in Division One of the British Universities Ice Hockey Association.

This new full-size rink is the team's first permanent home, located adjacent to the Newmarket Road Park & Ride site.