re: Why doesn’t SEC have hockey?

Finding a venue that is close by is another big hurdle. Auburn's club team plays and practices at the Columbus Ice Rink in Columbus, GA. That's almost 45 minutes away from campus. I believe Alabama's team has a similar issue, having to travel to and from Birmingham each day. I heard rumors a few years ago that there was a proposal to turn the old Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum into a multi-purpose ice rink that connects to the university's recreation center.