American Collegiate Hockey Association
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The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) began as a men's collegiate hockey league in 1991, and quickly grew to a league of over 150 teams in three men's divisions. A Women's Division was added in 2000, and currently boasts five divisions (two women's now) with over 300 teams from across the United States. ACHA teams are non-varsity club teams without NCAA sanction; they offer no scholarships and typically receive far less university funding than is sufficient to cover expenses. Despite this informal status, ACHA teams attract considerable on-campus attention and the quality of play is considered quite high, especially in the top division.
The purpose of the ACHA is to support quality, unity, and regulation of four-year intercollegiate hockey programs nationwide and to help college players move into the pro hockey ranks. In order to do this, the ACHA has developed organizational by-laws and a Policies and Procedures Manual to provide the policy foundation for the organization as it works to fulfill its purpose. These documents are reviewed yearly at the ACHA's annual meeting.
The ACHA's policies cover team and player eligibility, rules of play, ranking procedures, national tournament procedures, and other administrative issues. The league holds its annual meeting in conjunction with the annual convention of the American Hockey Coaches Association, in the month of April in Naples, Florida.
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is a chartered non-profit corporation.
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[edit] Mission and Purpose
- I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
- The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is an organization of College/University affiliate programs which provides structure, regulates operations and promotes the quality of collegiate ice hockey.
- II. MISSION STATEMENT
- The ACHA's primary mission is to support the growth of four-year collegiate hockey programs nationwide. The ACHA identifies standards which serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level.
- The ACHA shall emphasize academic performance, institutional sanction, eligibility criteria, standards of play and opportunities for national competition.
- The ACHA promotes all aspects of collegiate hockey stressing the personal development of individual athletes as well as national recognition for member organizations.
[edit] ACHA History
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is an organization of College/University affiliated programs, which provides structure, regulates operations and promotes the quality of collegiate ice hockey.
The ACHA was established on April 20, 1991. Fifteen charter members met during the Chicago Showcase in Skokie, IL at the North Shore Hilton. These member teams had been playing college hockey for many years but wished to legitimize its play by standardizing some of its procedures.
The members that created the organization were: Tom Keegan (ACHA), Al Murdoch (Iowa State), Joe Battista (Penn State), Jim Gilmore (Ohio), Ernie Ferrari (Stanford), Howard Jenks (California-Berkeley), Jeff Aikens (North Dakota State), Don Spencer (West Virginia), Jim Barry (Navy), Scott Fuller (Navy), Leo Golembiewski (Arizona), Ron Starr (Depaul), Cary Adams (PCHA), Jim Warden (PCHA), and Jack White (UCLA).
The inaugural year of the ACHA was the 1991-1992 season. The goal of the organization was to create an impartial governing body to monitor national tournaments, player eligibility, and general oversight. Over the years, this initial goal has evolved into the organization's mission statement: The ACHA's primary mission is to support the growth of two-year and four-year collegiate hockey programs nationwide; The ACHA identifies standards that serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level; The ACHA shall emphasize academic performance, institutional sanction, eligibility criteria, and standards of play and opportunities for national competition; and the ACHA promotes all aspects of collegiate hockey stressing the personal development of individual athletes as well as national recognition for member organizations.
All ACHA teams are members of USA Hockey and joined the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) in 1999.
[edit] Membership
The ACHA has both men's and women's teams. The men's side is made up of three divisions of teams: Division I, II, and III. Each of the separate divisions has its own distinguishing set of guidelines. The women's side had one division, with its inaugural season started in 2000 with 15 teams. The ACHA added a second Women's division for the 2006-2007 season.
By the 2001-2002 season, marking their 10th year anniversary, the ACHA had a total of 179 teams registered with 33 teams in Division I, 100 teams in Division II, 18 teams in Division III, and 20 teams in the Women's Division.
By the 2002-2003 season that number raised to over 250 teams, with Division III adding over 80 teams alone.
By the 2003-2004 season the number raised to 278 teams: 40 teams in D-I, 124 teams in D-II, 87 teams in D-III, and 27 teams in the Women's Division.
By the summer of 2007 ACHA membership had reached 360 teams (M1-50, M2-146, M3-124, W1-32, W2-8), that cover 48 of the 50 states. (Alaska and Hawaii have no teams)
Despite most clubs' non-scholarship, non-varsity status, the caliber of ACHA play can be quite high, especially in D-I. Many large universities that do not sponsor hockey at the NCAA varsity level have become powerhouses, such as Ohio University, the University of Illinois, and Penn State. Additionally, several universities that do sponsor NCAA varsity hockey teams also field an ACHA-affiliated club team. Of all non-varsity sports activities, the ACHA-affiliated hockey clubs generally garner the most attention at their universities, such as the Missouri State University Ice Bears and the University of Kentucky where it is the 3rd largest spectator sport.[1] The same with the University of Arizona, where no university funding goes to the team (along with no University promotion) but still draws the third largest fan base (behind football and basketball).
[edit] Logos
The original ACHA logo was created by Dave Kammerdeiner of the West Virginia University Art Department under the direction of Don Spencer for a cost of $50.
In August of 2003, the ACHA held an official contest to design a new logo, with the winning school receiving free registration for the 2003-2004 season. The University of Washington's Husky Hockey team won the contest, with former graphic-design intern Tom Eykemans designing the new version of the logo (as shown above).
[edit] Men's Champions
[edit] Division 1
ACHA Founded in 1991. First ACHA Nationals held at Penn State University
| Year | National Champion | Runner-Up | Location | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | Penn State | Iowa State | Athens, OH | Ohio University |
| 1990-91 | North Dakota State | Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Arizona |
| 1991-1992 | Iowa State | Michigan-Dearborn | State College, PA | Penn State |
| 1992-1993 | North Dakota State | Penn State | Fargo, ND | North Dakota State |
| 1993-1994 | North Dakota State | Eastern Michigan | Ames, IA | Iowa State |
| 1994-1995 | Ohio University | Penn State | Tucson, AZ | Arizona |
| 1995-1996 | Ohio University | Iowa State | Athens, OH | Ohio University |
| 1996-1997 | Ohio University | Iowa State | Ann Arbor, MI | Eastern Michigan |
| 1997-1998 | Penn State | Ohio University | Ames, IA | Iowa State |
| 1998-1999 | Vacated | Penn State | Newark, DE | Delaware |
| 1999-2000 | Penn State | Eastern Michigan | Minot, MD | Minot State |
| 2000-2001 | Penn State | Delaware | Tucson, AZ | Arizona |
| 2001-2002 | Penn State | Illinois | Laurel, MD | Towson |
| 2002-2003 | Penn State | Ohio University | Athens, OH | Ohio University |
| 2003-2004 | Ohio University | Penn State | Ames, IA | Iowa State |
| 2004-2005 | Illinois | Penn State | Bensenville, IL | Robert Morris IL |
| 2005-2006 | Rhode Island | Penn State | West Chester, PA | West Chester |
| 2006-2007 | Oakland University | Penn State | Youngstown, OH | Kent State |
| 2007-2008 | Illinois | Lindenwood | Rochester, NY | Monroe County Sports Commission |
[edit] Division 2
| Year | National Champion | Runner-Up | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-1992 | Buffalo State | Northern Iowa | |
| 1992-1993 | Toledo | Kentucky | |
| 1993-1994 | Ferris State | Colorado State | Siena |
| 1994-1995 | Colorado State | Indiana | Colorado State |
| 1995-1996 | Western Michigan | Life University | Southern Florida |
| 1996-1997 | Life University | Penn State | Missouri |
| 1997-1998 | Life University | Indiana | Rutgers |
| 1998-1999 | Life University | Michigan State | Utah |
| 1999-2000 | Miami | Indiana | Indiana |
| 2000-2001 | Life University | Weber State | Indiana |
| 2001-2002 | Life University | Michigan | New York U |
| 2002-2003 | Colorado | SUNY-Stony Brook | Southern Cal |
| 2003-2004 | Oakland | New York Univ. | Maryland |
| 2004-2005 | Michigan State | Oakland | Oakland |
| 2005-2006 | Oakland | Liberty | Rochester, NY |
| 2006-2007 | Michigan State | Davenport University | Ft. Collins, CO |
| 2007-2008 | Davenport | Indiana | Fort Myers, FL |
[edit] Division 3
| Year | National Champion | Runner-Up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Butler University | Georgia Tech | US Naval Academy |
| 2000-2001 | Univ. of Wyoming | South Dakota State | Georgia Tech |
| 2001-2002 | Robert Morris | Univ. of Wyoming | Georgia Tech |
| 2002-2003 | Muskegon C.C. | Hope College | Muskegon C.C. |
| 2003-2004 | Calvin College | Univ. of Georgia | Arizona State |
| 2004-2005 | Univ. of Colorado | Florida Gulf Coast | California of PA |
| 2005-2006 | Wright State | Northwood Univ. | Florida Gulf Coast |
| 2006-2007 | Kennesaw State University | SUNY-Albany | City of Fort Wayne, IN |
| 2007-2008 | California (PA) | San Diego State | Rochester, MN |
[edit] Women's Champions
Women's Division 1 Champions
| Year | National Champion | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | St. Cloud State | Wentzville, Missouri |
| 2001-2002 | Wisconsin | Alpharetta, Georgia |
| 2002-2003 | Michigan State | Muskegon, Michigan |
| 2001-2002 | Wisconsin | East Lansing, Michigan |
| 2004-2005 | Robert Morris | Buffalo, New York |
| 2005-2006 | Lindenwood | Wentzville, Missouri |
| 2006-2007 | Robert Morris | Amherst, MA |
| 2007-2008 | Lindenwood | Chicago, IL |
Women's Division 2 Champions
| Year | National Champion | Runner Up | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | St. Scholastica | MN Duluth | Amherst, MA |
| 2007-2008 | Rainy River Community College | University of Minnesota Duluth | Bensenville,Chicago,IL |
[edit] Players in the Professional Leagues
| Name | Pos. | School | Years | Professional Team | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tudor | F | BGSU D2 | 2004-2006 | Toledo Storm (ECHL),Findlay Freedom (NEHL) | 2006-2008 |
| Tamio Stehrenberger | G | Brigham Young (D 2) | 2003-2004 | Idaho Steelheads (ECHL), Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) | 2005-2006 (as an Emergency Backup) |
| William Repass | F | California U. of Penn. (D 3) | 2006-2007 | Mon Valley Thunder (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Patrick Hellman | F | College of Canyons (D 3) | ?-? | Holmen (Nor. - 2. Divisjon) | 2007-2008 |
| Peter Bortignon | D | Davenport U. (D 2) | ?-? | Reims CH (Fra. - Division 2) | 2007-2008 |
| Nigel Hawryliw | W | Davenport U. (D 2) | 2003-2004 | Muskegon Fury (UHL), Quad City Mallards (UHL) | 2004-2007 |
| Jake Laime | W | Davenport U. (D 2) | 2003-2004 | Muskegon Fury (UHL), Flint Generals (UHL), Jacksonville Barracudas (SPHL), Pee Dee Cyclones (SPHL), Port Huron Flags (UHL) | 2004-2006 |
| Marc Lira | F | Davenport U. (D 2) | ?-? | Reims CH (Fra. - Division 2) | 2007-2008 |
| B.J. Wade | F | Davenport U. (D 2) | ?-? | Jamestown Vikings (MAHL), Wooster Warriors(MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Marc Kuchler | D | Drexel U. (D 1) | 2003-2006 | Trenton Titans (ECHL) | 2005-2006 |
| Nick Edinger | F | Eastern Michigan (D 1) | 2000-2001 | Toledo Storm (ECHL) | 2000-2002 |
| Dustin Henning | D | Eastern Michigan (D 1) | 2006-2007 | Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| A.J. Jensen | D | Eastern Michigan (D 1) | 2005-2006 | Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Brian Markowicz | G | Eastern Michigan (D 1) | 2005-2006 | Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2007-2009 |
| Jake Pruss | G | Eastern Michigan (D 1) | 2001-2005 | Rockford IceHogs (UHL) | 2005-2006 |
| Joe Ricupero | G | Fresno State (D 3) | 2006-2008 | Fresno Falcons Victoria Salmon Kings (ECHL) | 2006-2007 (as an Emergency Backup) |
| Marcel Bourdase | LW | Fresno State (D 3) | 2002-2006 | Fresno Falcons (ECHL) | 2006-2007 |
| Glenn Detulleo | F | Iowa State (D 1) | 2000-2001 | Essen Mosquitoes (Oberliga), Berlin Capitals (Oberliga), Missouri River Otters (UHL), Quad City Mallards (UHL), Kalamazoo Wings (UHL/IHL), Elmira Jackals (UHL) | 2003-2008 |
| Matt Hennigar | D | Life University (D 2) | 2000-2001 | Colorado Gold Kings (WCHL) | 2001-2002 |
| T.J. Toal | F | Lindenwood U. (D 1) | 2003-2005 | Missouri River Otters (UHL) | 2004-2005 |
| Nick Bet | LW | Michigan State (D 2) | 2005-2006 | Flint Generals (UHL) | 2006-2007 |
| Matt Wiedenhoeft | F | Muskegon Comm. C. (D 3) | 2004-2005 | Asheville Aces (SPHL) | 2004-2005 |
| Ryan Hughes | D | New York University (D 2) | 1999-2003 | Knoxville Ice Bears (SEHL), Valley Forge Freedom (MAHL) | 2003-2004, 2007-2008 |
| Will McMahon | F | Oakland U. (D 1) | 2003-2007 | Quad City Mallards (UHL) | 2006-2007 |
| Dan Oleksy | D | Oakland U. (D 1) | 2001-2006 | Port Huron Flags (UHL) | 2005-2006 |
| Ryan Webb | F | Oakland U (D1) | 2005-2006 | Flint Generals (UHL) Jacksonville Barracudas (SPHL) | 2005-Current |
| Dennis Assenmacher | F | Ohio State (D 2) | 2006-2007 | Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Christian Idle | F | Ohio State (D 2) | 2006-2007 | Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Tony Arkeilpane | RW | Ohio U. (D 1) | 2000-2004 | Kansas City Outlaws (UHL) | 2004-2005 |
| Ryan Baksh | G | Ohio U. (D 1) | ?-? | Tartu Big Diamonds (Latvian Hockey League) | 2007-2008 |
| Matt Gallagher | F | Ohio U. (D 1) | 2003-2004 | Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Brnadon Hanley | F | Ohio U. (D 1) | ?-? | Tartu Big Diamonds (Latvian Hockey League) | 2007-2008 |
| Scott Walls | G | Ohio U. (D 1) | 1998-2001 | Knoxville Speed (UHL) | 2001-2002 |
| Don Coyne | D | Penn State (D 1) | 1995-1999 | Abilene Aviators (WPHL), Saginaw/Ohio Gears (UHL), Tacoma Sabrecats (WCHL), Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (ECHL) | 1999-2002 |
| Justin Depretis | F | Penn State (D 1) | 2001-2006 | Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Wichita Thunder (CHL), Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL), Flint Generals (IHL) | 2006-2008 |
| Bill Downey | RW | Penn State (D 1) | 2001-2004 | Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Alaska Aces (ECHL), Richmond Riverdogs (UHL), Reading Royals (ECHL) | 2003-2008 |
| Scott Graham | G | Penn State (D 1) | 2000-2003 | Huntsville Channel Cats (SEHL) | 2003-2004 |
| Brian Gratz | G | Penn State (D 1) | 2002-2004 | Huntsville Havoc (SPHL), Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL), Fort Wayne Komets (UHL), Reading Royals (ECHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) | 2004-2007 |
| Joshua Mandel | D | Penn State (D 1) | 1999-2003 | Huntsville Channel Cats (SEHL) | 2003-2004 |
| Nick Pappas | ? | Penn State (D 1) | 1982-1985 | Troy Sabres (CnHL), Virginia Lancers (ACHL, AAHL), Skovde IK (Sweden), Hvidovre (Denmark) | 1995-1990 |
| Curtiss Patrick | D | Penn State (D 1) | 2001-2004 | Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), W-B/S Penguins (AHL) | 2004-2008 |
| Mike Pietrangelo | RW | Penn State (D 1) | 1994-1998 | Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Peoria Rivermen (ECHL), Toledo Storm (ECHL), Abilene Aviators (WPHL), Jacksonville Lizard Kings (ECHL), Trenton Titans (ECHL), Valley Forge Freedom (MAHL) | 1998-2001, 2007-2008 |
| Mark Scally | G | Penn State (D 1) | 1996-2000 | Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), W-B/S Penguins (AHL), Asheville Smoke (UHL), Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL), Texas Wildcatters (ECHL), Asheville Aces (SPHL), Long Beach Ice Dogs (ECHL) | 2000-2006 |
| Paul Sealock | ? | Penn State (D 1) | 2001-2002 | Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) | 2005-2006 |
| Tom Westfall | F | Penn State (D 1) | 1994-1998 | El Paso Buzzards (WPHL), Valley Forge Freedom (MAHL) | 1998-1999, 2007-2008 |
| Teague Willits-Kelly | D | Penn State (D 1) | 2003-2006 | Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Glen Zuck | F | Penn State (D 1) | 2000-2004 | Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Danbury Trashers (UHL) | 2004-2005 |
| Tom Boudreau | F | Robert Morris College (D 2) | 2003-2005 | Huddinge IK (Sweden), Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL), Reading Royals (ECHL) | 2006-2008 |
| Dan Stastny | F | Robert Morris College (D 2) | 2003-2006 | Rio Grande Killer Bees (CHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Andy Gojdycz | D | Rutgers U. | 1996-1999 | Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (ECHL) | 2002-2003 |
| Jordan Janes | C | St. Louis (D 1) | 2001-2004 | Missouri River Otters (UHL) | 2004-2005 |
| Mark Uvodich | F | St. Louis (D 1) | 2000-2004 | Kansas City Outlaws (UHL) | 2004-2005 |
| Todd Buchler | F | Towson U. (D 1) | 1995-1999 | Monroe Moccasins (WPHL) | 1999-2000 |
| Rich Jondo | D | Towson U. (D 1) | 2004-2006 | Richmond Renegades (SPHL), Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2006-2008 |
| Rich Navin | RW | Towson U. (D 1) | 1996-1997 | Memphis Riverkings (CHL), Waco Wizzards (WPHL), Fort Worth Brahamas (WPHL) | 1999-2000 |
| C.J. Rumsey | F | Towson U. (D 1) | 2001-2002 | Elmira Jackals (UHL) | 2006-2007 |
| Joe McCaffrey | D | U. of Arizona (D 1) | 1996-1999 | Dayton Bombers (ECHL) | 2002-2003 |
| Alex Wasserstrom | F | U. of Arizona (D 1) | 2004-2005 | Findlay Freedom (NEHL), Valley Forge Freedom (MAHL), Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2006-2008 |
| Bill Mosler | C | U. of Buffalo (D 1) | 2003-2005 | Youngstown Steelhounds (CHL) | 2005-2006 |
| Brad Buss | G | U. of California (D 2) | 2003-2005 | Lubbock Cotton Kings (CHL), Memphis Riverkings (CHL), Pee Dee Cyclones (SPHL) | 2005-2007 |
| Adam Kubalski | G | UCLA | 2003-2007 | KH Sanok (Polish Elite League - PZHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Bill Bowlen | D | U. of Colorado (D 2) | 2002-2003 | Tierps (Sweden) | 2003-2004 |
| Dan Isenhath | F | U. of Dayton (D 2) | 2003-2004 | Wooster Warriors (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Adam Barbour | G | U. of Delaware (D 1) | 1999-2003 | Winston-Salem T-Birds (SEHL), Knoxville Ice Bears (SEHL) | 2003-2004 |
| Chris Ferazzoli | F | U. of Delaware (D 1) | 2000-2003 | Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Dan Howard | C | U. of Delaware (D 1) | 1999-2003 | Flint Generals (UHL), Winston-Salem T-Birds (SEHL), Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2003-2004, 2007-2008 |
| Terry Kasdan | G | U. of Illinois (D 1) | 1991-1995 | Danville Pounders (NEHL) | 2006-2007 |
| Kelly Forbes | F | U. of Oklahoma (D 1) | 2005-2006 | Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL) | 2005-2006 |
| Dan Force | D | U. of Oklahoma (D 1) | 2006-2007 | Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Derrek Douglas | D | U. of Rhode Island (D 1) | 2006-2007 | Lubbock Cotton Kings (CHL) | 2006-2007 |
| Anthony Feyock | G | U. of Rhode Island (D 1) | 2005-2007 | Lubbock Cotton Kings (CHL), Indiana Ice Miners (MAHL) | 2006-2008 |
| Patrick Mulligan | D | U. of South Carolina (D 3) | 2005-2006 | Pee Dee Cyclones (SPHL) | 2006-2007 |
| D. J. Jiletto | F | University of Utah (D 2) | 2002-2003 | Utah Grizzlies (ECHL), Oklahoma City Blazers (CHL), | 2005-2008 |
| Chad Smith | ? | Weber State (D 1) | 2002-2004 | Jacksonville Barracudas (SPHL) | 2005-2006 |
| David Imonti | F | Weber State (D 2) | ?-? | SCA 2000 Evry (Fra. - Division 3), Mon Valley Thunder (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Mike Barbera | D | Wesleyan U. (D 2) | ?-? | Ice Hockey Club Leuven (Belgian League) | 2007-2008 |
| Bill Haas | F | West Virginia (D 1) | 2004-2005, 2006-2007 | Valley Forge Freedom (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
| Paul Pipke | C | West Virginia (D 1), U. of Delaware (D 1) |
1993-1996, 1996-1997 | Central Texas Stampede (WPHL), Lake Charles Ice Pirates (WPHL), Erfurt ESC (Ger. 1. Liga Nord) | 1997-1999 |
| Pat Serpico | F | West Virginia (D 1) | 2003-2004 | Valley Forge Freedom (MAHL) | 2007-2008 |
[edit] External links
- ACHA Official Site
- ACHA Forums
- MACHA - ACHA Division II Conference
- 2007 ACHA Division I National Champion Oakland University Grizzlies
