NMU Hockey splits weekend with Notre Dame, ends in overtime heartbreak

From The North Wind By Caden Sierra   The NMU women’s hockey team took on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the past weekend, splitting the pair of games 1-1 with the loss coming in heartbreaking fashion during overtime. The ‘Cats escaped the weekend with three points, putting them in sixth place in the Central […]

Women’s hockey celebrates senior night with 2 game sweep over Falcons

From The North Wind Online By Caden Sierra   Last weekend the Wildcats women’s club hockey team faced the Bowling Green State Falcons at home, completing a 2-0 sweep improving the teams overall record to 7-6-1 on the season. The Wildcats currently sit in sixth place with a .500-win percentage currently placing themselves in a […]

Women’s Division II Releases Third Ranking of 2023-24 Season

Women’s Division II Releases Third Ranking of 2023-24 Season #1 spots in each region hold steady since last ranking, with shakeups in spots #2-#4 across most regions   TROY, Mich. – Dec. 8, 2023 – The American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Women’s Division II (W2) today announced the third rankings of the 2023-2024 season. The results […]

SARA BARSHAP NAMED AS W2 ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

ACHA WOMEN’S DIVISION II APPOINTS SARA BARSHAP AS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER   TROY, Mich. – (January 17, 2024) – The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), the governing body for non‐NCAA men’s and women’s hockey in the United States, today announced the expansion of the Women’s Division II leadership staff with the addition of Sara Barshap as Assistant […]

Fischer’s move from Fort Frances to Brandon pays off

From Northwest Ontario News By Lucas Punkari   FORT FRANCES — Kathyrn Fischer’s main goal was to play hockey once she graduated from Fort Frances High School. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, everything shut down and no one really seemed to be looking for players. During the spring of 2022, Fischer got in touch […]

High Marks for W2 Lawrence Tech Ending 2023 Calendar Year

From Lawrence Tech Athletics By Patrick Stewart   TROY, Mich.–With the December schedule in the books for American Collegiate Hockey Association women’s divisions 1 and 2, programs across the nation will be idle until the calendar turns to January 2024. The Lawrence Tech women’s hockey team (12-4 on the season) completed the fall semester ranked […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ACHA!

The ACHA wishes you health, wealth, and blessings in the New Year! We’re looking forward to many joyous moments and happy memories to come in 2024!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ACHA!

The ACHA hopes you enjoy this time with your loved ones and have a wonderful winter season. We look forward to seeing you at the rink soon! Happy Holidays!

College hockey grows on the NHL’s success

From Sports Event Media Group By D. Fran Morley   The growth of hockey—one of the four major sports in North America—continues, including a new professional women’s league debuting this year. The sport draws thousands of spectators to college and professional games, even in areas where an outdoor ice rink is impossible. However, something about […]