SELECTION SHOW TO UNVEIL FIELD OF 24 TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN 2026 ACHA MEN’S DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Live Stream on Tuesday, February 24th at 9:00 PM EST
UNION LAKE, Mich. – (February 11, 2026) – The American Collegiate Hockey Association Men’s Division I announces that that 2026 ACHA Men’s Division I Selection Show will return for the second consecutive year.
The ACHA Men’s Division I Selection Show will unveil the field of 24 teams that will compete for the Murdoch Cup at the 2026 ACHA Men’s Division I National Championships presented by FloHockey. The Selection Show will be streamed live at 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Produced in conjunction with the Liberty Broadcast Experience at Liberty University, the ACHA Men’s Division I Selection Show will be hosted by Annie Cory. Joining Cory on the broadcast will be commentators Rett McGibbon, Lou Gamelin, and Patrick Strawn.
In addition to divulging the 24 teams going to Nationals, the one-hour ACHA Men’s Division I Selection Show will have live team watch party look-ins, interviews with select coaches and players, and analysis and insight regarding the Nationals teams. The broadcast will conclude with predictions by the on-air talent for the team each believes will hoist the Murdoch Cup this year.
The 2026 ACHA Men’s Division I National Championships presented by FloHockey will be held at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo. from March 12-17, 2026. This will be the fourth time that the Centene Community Ice Center has served as the event host, and it will be the third year of the 24-team tournament format.
The 2025-2026 ACHA Men’s Division I Ranking #16 will be released immediately at the conclusion of the 2026 ACHA Men’s Division I Selection Show.
For more information regarding the 2026 ACHA Men’s Division I Selection Show, please contact Christopher Perry at cperry@achahockey.org.
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About American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) was founded in 1991 and is the national association for Non-NCAA Collegiate Hockey throughout the United States. Our organization of more than 560 colleges and university-affiliated teams representing 48 states provides structure, regulates operations, and promotes the sport of Hockey nationwide. With approximately 16,000 players and coaches as well as countless volunteers and game officials, the ACHA has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade and continues to be a viable option for college-bound student-athletes to continue playing competitive hockey nationwide. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the ACHA’s primary mission is to support the growth of Collegiate Hockey while emphasizing academic performance, personal development, and opportunities for regional, national, and international competition. The ACHA identifies standards which serve to unite and regulate teams at the collegiate level and entered its 35th season in September 2025. For more information, visit achahockey.org.
