NAPLES, Fla. – April 30, 2024 – The Atlantic Hockey Association and College Hockey America announced Tuesday they will begin competing jointly as one united league under the name Atlantic Hockey America in 2024-25.
From the ocean waters of the Atlantic, to the rest of America, Atlantic Hockey America unites more than two decades of history from each conference while signaling a new era for the future.
Atlantic Hockey, which has competed as a NCAA Division I men's ice hockey conference since 2003 and College Hockey America, which debuted in women's NCAA Division I ice hockey in 2002, have shared administrative operations since 2010 but have competed as separate entities until today.
"After nearly a year of work, I'm thrilled to unveil our new brand and graphic identity to signal a new era for our league," Atlantic Hockey America Commissioner Michelle Morgan said. "I'd like to thank our membership for their participation and voice in this process, with special recognition and thanks to the working group that gave countless hours to this endeavor. Our new identity honors the rich tradition of our past and celebrates the bright future that lies ahead for our member programs."
The two leagues bring a combined 43 years together under the Atlantic Hockey America brand. The 11-team men's league consists of Air Force, AIC, Army West Point, Bentley, Canisius, Holy Cross, Mercyhurst, Niagara, RIT, Robert Morris and Sacred Heart. The six-team women's league features Lindenwood, Mercyhurst, Penn State, RIT, Robert Morris and Syracuse and will welcome Delaware as its seventh member in 2025-26.
The AHA's new colors – Atlantic Blue and Gold – are a unique combination among Division I ice hockey conferences. The logo takes a nod from the iconography of the College Hockey America star and the puck from Atlantic Hockey. The motion lines honor the past while pushing toward the future.
Along with the rebrand, the two leagues are in the process of finalizing a merger that will allow for operations as one entity beginning with the 2024-25 season.
About the Atlantic Hockey America Men's League
The Atlantic Hockey America Men's League will mark its 22nd season of competition in 2024-25. The 11-team NCAA Division I conference consists of, American International College (Yellow Jackets), Bentley University (Falcons), Canisius University (Golden Griffins), The College of the Holy Cross (Crusaders), Mercyhurst University (Lakers), Niagara University (Purple Eagles), Rochester Institute of Technology (Tigers), Robert Morris University (Colonials), Sacred Heart University (Pioneers), the United States Air Force Academy (Falcons) and the United States Military Academy (Black Knights). For more information, visit atlantichockeyonline.com.
About the Atlantic Hockey America Women's League
The Atlantic Hockey America Women's League will mark its 23rd season of competition in 2024-25. The six-team NCAA Division I conference consists of Lindenwood University (Lions), Mercyhurst University (Lakers), Pennsylvania State University (Nittany Lions), Rochester Institute of Technology (Tigers), Robert Morris University (Colonials) and Syracuse University (Orange). The AHA Women's League will grow to seven teams in 2025-26 when the league welcomes the University of Delaware (Fighting Blue Hens) to the fold. For more information, visit chawomenshockey.com.