College Hockey East
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| College Hockey East | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 (2002 as WPHL) |
| Members | 8 full, 3 associate |
| Sport | ACHA Division III club hockey |
| Region | Northeast |
| States | 1 - Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, West Virginia |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Commissioner | Charles R. Kuzniewski II |
College Hockey East (CHE) is an ACHA Division III League comprised of smaller colleges and universities in Western Pennsylvania. ACHA DIII gives small schools the opportunity to compete in college hockey, other universities field DIII teams as JV teams for their ACHA DI or DII teams.
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[edit] History
The league began in 1971 under the name Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Hockey Association (WPIHA). The WPIHA lasted from 1971 until the end of the 2002 season when the league was renamed to College Hockey East, reflecting the growth of the league outside of Pennsylvania.
[edit] Format
8 Teams compete in two divisions, North and South. 3 other schools are known as provisional members.
[edit] 2008-2009 Teams
North Division
- California University of PA Team I
- Penn State Behrend
- Robert Morris University JV
- University of Pittsburgh JV
South Division
- Penn State Altoona
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Saint Vincent College
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania JV
Provisional Members
