Who We Are

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 461 colleges and university-affiliated teams representing 48 states and 2 Canadian provinces provides a structure, regulates operations, and promotes the sport of Hockey nationwide.

With approximately 13,000 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.

The primary mission of the ACHA is to support the growth of Collegiate Hockey while emphasizing academic performance, personal development and opportunities for regional, national and international competition.

ACHA History...

 

 

The ACHA  was established on April 20, 1991, as a non-varsity option for college students to be able to play hockey at the collegiate level.

The Charter Members had existed prior as club programs but by starting this association, it allowed for standardization of procedures as well as raise the level of play and organization of club hockey at the college level. During the last three decades, the ACHA has seen explosive growth to over 450 teams, spread across three men's divisions and two women's divisions.

 

ACHA by the Numbers...

13K PARTICIPANTS

460+TEAMS

5 DIVISIONS

48 STATES & 2 PROVINCES

31 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Board of Directors

2022 - 2023 Season

Paul Hebert

President

Jim Martin

Treasurer

Dave Jurasek

Secretary

Gordie Schaeffler

M1 Vice President

Paul Lowden

M2 Vice President

Steve Hyjek

M3 Vice President

Ashley Harper

W1 Vice President

Ken Deming

W2 Vice President

ACHA Staff

2022 - 2023 Season

Dave Kurtz

Director of Hockey Operations

dkurtz@achahockey.org

Brandon Russ

Asst. Director of Hockey Operations

bruss@achahockey.org

Russ Slagle

Coordinator of Post-Season Tournaments

rslagle@achahockey.org

Ed Giacomucci

ACHA Referee-In-Chief

referee@achahockey.org

Larry Rocha

ACHA Coach-In-Chief

lrocha@achahockey.org

Stu Grimson

ACHA Legal Counsel