In the 1930s students at Georgetown attempted to form an ice hockey team by flooding the tennis courts.

Unfortunately, weather conditions were far too warm for the endeavor to succeed and any such plans were shelved until a more suitable arrangement could be made.

The club's success in its first year led the school to eventually recognize the team for the 1939–40-year and Georgetown played its first official game on February 12, 1940.

Due to the effects of the United States entry into World War II, The Hoyas had trouble getting access to the Uline Arena and ended up having to cancel their entire 1943 season.

As a result, Uline Arena curtailed its ice availability and was only open for public skating on Sunday.