Northeast Collegiate Hockey League Explained

Northeast Collegiate Hockey League
Font Color:white
Founded:2007
Conference:ACHA
Division:Division I
Teams:6
Sports:Ice hockey
Mens:yes
Region:Northeast
Headquarters:New Brunswick, New Jersey
Commissioner:Steve Hurtubise
Champions:Oswego State Lakers (2nd title)
Champ Season:2023–24
Most Champs:Niagara Purple Eagles (5)
Website:League website
Map:NECHLmap.PNG
Map Size:250

The Northeast Collegiate Hockey League is an ACHA Division I Hockey League consisting of seven teams in the Northeastern United States. A majority of members are located in New York with additional teams coming from New Jersey.

History

The league was announced on July 19, 2007 with plans to begin its first season later that year.[1] The league's first seven members were Binghamton University, Ithaca College, Penn State Berks, Rutgers University, St. Bonaventure University, SUNY Cortland, and SUNY Oswego. Andy Gojdycz was named the NECHL's first commissioner.

Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Syracuse University joined the NECHL from the Eastern Collegiate Hockey League.[2] By 2013, the Orange were joined by four more former ECHL schools; Niagara University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University at Buffalo, and Canisius College.[3]

The College of New Jersey jumped from ACHA Division II and joined the NECHL for the 2022–23 season.[4]

Format

Teams play a 15 game league schedule, playing each of the other five teams three times in the regular season. At the conclusion of the regular season the league holds a post season tournament hosted by one of the member schools. The tournament is held over three days at a single venue with top-seeded teams receiving first round byes. The Memorial Cup and an automatic bid to the ACHA Men's Division I National Championship Tournament is awarded to the winner of the tournament.

Membership

SchoolLocationFoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknamePrimary conference
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY1846Public28,192BullsMid-American Conference (D-I)
Canisius CollegeBuffalo, NY1870Private/Roman Catholic5,152Golden GriffinsMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference (D-I)
Rochester Institute of TechnologyHenrietta, NY1829Private/Non-sectarian13,861TigersEmpire 8 (D-III)
Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ1766Public67,556Scarlet KnightsBig Ten Conference (D-I)
SUNY OswegoOswego, NY1861Public8,909LakersSUNYAC (D-III)
The College of New JerseyEwing, NJ1855Public7,340LionsNew Jersey Athletic Conference (D-III)
Note: Canisius and RIT also field NCAA Division I hockey teams, SUNY - Oswego also fields NCAA Division III.

Former Members

Membership timeline

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Conference Arenas

SchoolHockey ArenaCapacity
BuffaloNorthtown Center1,800
CanisiusLECOM Harborcenter1,900
RITFrank Ritter Memorial Ice Arena2,100
RutgersProSkate Ice Arena1,500
SUNY - OswegoCampus Center Ice Arena2,500
TCNJTsai Field House

Championship results

2007–08February 4, 2008Oswego Lakers4–2Rutgers Scarlet KnightsCampus Center Ice ArenaRutgers Scarlet Knights[5]
2008–09March 1, 2009Cornell Big Red5–3Penn State BerksProtecHockey PondsPenn State Berks
Rutgers Scarlet Knights		[6]
2009–10February 21, 2010Binghamton Bearcats4–0Rutgers Scarlet KnightsBody Zone Sports ComplexRutgers Scarlet Knights[7]
2010–11February 20, 2011Syracuse Orange8–4Rutgers Scarlet KnightsCampus Center Ice ArenaRutgers Scarlet Knights[8] [9]
2011–12February 19, 2012Cornell Big Red4–3 (OT)Syracuse OrangeTennity Ice Skating PavilionRutgers Scarlet Knights[10]
2012–13February 24, 2013Buffalo Bulls8–7 (2OT)Niagara Purple EaglesNorthtown CenterNiagara Purple Eagles[11]
2013–14March 2, 2014Niagara Purple Eagles6–5Canisius Golden GriffinsNorthtown CenterSyracuse Orange[12] [13] [14]
2014–15February 22, 2015Niagara Purple Eagles5–4Buffalo BullsTennity Ice Skating PavilionNiagara Purple Eagles[15]
2015–16February 21, 2016Syracuse Orange6–3Niagara Purple EaglesTennity Ice Skating PavilionSyracuse Orange[16]
2016–17February 26, 2017Niagara Purple Eagles9–1Canisius Golden GriffinsHarborcenterSyracuse Orange[17]
2017–18March 4, 2018Buffalo Bulls5–2RIT TigersThe Rink (Ithaca, NY)Buffalo Bulls
2018–19March 3, 2019Buffalo Bulls2–1Canisius Golden GriffinsNorth Buffalo Ice RinkBuffalo Bulls
2019–20March 1, 2020Niagara Purple Eagles4–3Oswego LakersNorth Buffalo Ice RinkNiagara Purple Eagles
2020–21Not played due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021–22February 27, 2022Niagara Purple Eagles3–2Oswego LakersDwyer ArenaNiagara Purple Eagles[18]
2022–23February 26, 2023Buffalo Bulls4–3Canisius Golden GriffinsTsai Field HouseRIT Tigers[19]
2023–24February 18, 2024Oswego Lakers5–2Canisius Golden GriffinsDeborah F. Stanley ArenaOswego Lakers[20]

ACHA National Tournament results

2009First Round
  1. 16 Penn State Berks
2–14
  1. 1 Lindenwood Lions
CSCHL[21]
ConsolationCXL
  1. 12 Kent State Golden Flashes
CSCHL[22]
2010First Round
  1. 16 Rutgers Scarlet Knights
3–8
  1. 1 Lindenwood Lions
CSCHL[23]
Consolation5–6 (OT)
  1. 15 SUNY Canton Kangaroos
ECHL[24]
2011First Round
  1. 15 Rutgers Scarlet Knights
1–12
  1. 2 Davenport Panthers
GLCHL[25]
Consolation6–8
  1. 16 Slippery Rock
CHMA[26]
2012Play-in Round
  1. 16 Rutgers Scarlet Knights
1–5
  1. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers
CHMA[27] [28]
2013Play-in Round
  1. 19 Niagara Purple Eagles
0–1 (OT)
  1. 14 Central Oklahoma Bronchos
WCHL[29]
2014Play-in Round
  1. 19 Syracuse Orange
1–6
  1. 14 Oakland Golden Grizzlies
GLCHL[30] [31]
2015Play-in Round
  1. 17 Buffalo Bulls
3–4
  1. 16 Colorado Buffaloes
WCHL[32]
Play-in Round
  1. 15 Niagara Purple Eagles
7–2
  1. 18 Robert Morris Colonials
CHMA[33]
First Round1–4
  1. 3 Central Oklahoma Bronchos
WCHL[34]
2016Play-in Round
  1. 18 Syracuse Orange
5–3
  1. 15 Illinois Fighting Illini
CSCHL[35] [36]
First Round2–3
  1. 3 Stony Brook Seawolves
ESCHL[37]
2017Play-in Round
  1. 18 Syracuse Orange
3–4
  1. 15 Midland Warriors
Independent[38] [39]
2018Play-in Round
  1. 19 Buffalo Bulls
1–8
  1. 14 Davenport Panthers
GLCHL[40] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un7rtRYZ_mo
2019Play-in Round
  1. 19 Buffalo Bulls
1–4
  1. 14 Missouri State Ice Bears
WCHL[41] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21kP-99JYDk
2020Play-in Round
  1. 20 Niagara Purple Eagles
CXL
  1. 13 Central Oklahoma Bronchos
WCHL[42]
2021First Round
  1. 14 Canisius Golden Griffins
0–10
  1. 3 Lindenwood Lions
CSCHL[43]
2022Play-in Round
  1. 18 Niagara Purple Eagles
3–7
  1. 15 Ohio Bobcats
CSCHL[44]
2023Play-in Round
  1. 20 Buffalo Bulls
3–8
  1. 13 Grand Valley State Lakers
GLCHL[45]
2024First Round
  1. 24 Oswego Lakers
4-1
  1. 9 Niagara Purple Eagles
ESCHL[46]
Round of 16
  1. 24 Oswego Lakers
3–4 (OT)
  1. 8 Ohio University Bobcats
Independent[47]

NECHL team tournament records

Teams that no longer participate in the Northeast Collegiate Hockey League are in italics.

NamePWLOTLGSGA%W
Oswego State Lakers
Penn State Berks
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Niagara Purple Eagles
Syracuse Orange
Buffalo Bulls
Canisius Golden Griffins

External links

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Riordan . Tim . ECHL, Another one bites the dust . Bull Run . 24 November 2021 . en . 21 December 2009.
  3. Web site: Benner . Timmy . UB Hockey: Keeping Live Hockey On The Ice . Bull Run . 26 November 2021 . en . 20 September 2012.
  4. Web site: LIONS JUMPING TO DIVISION 1, JOINING NECHL FOR 2022/23 . tcnj.acha.hockeytech.com . 17 March 2022 . en . 22 November 2021.
  5. Web site: 2007-08 Season Recap . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102113030/http://nechlhockey.org/page.php?page_id=9287 . 2 November 2013 . en.
  6. Web site: 2008-09 Season Recap . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102142206/http://nechlhockey.org/page.php?page_id=14675 . 2 November 2013 . en.
  7. Web site: 2009-10 Season Recap . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102125100/http://nechlhockey.org/page.php?page_id=20382 . 2 November 2013 . en.
  8. Web site: 2010-11 Season Recap . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102151353/http://nechlhockey.org/page.php?page_id=28978 . 2 November 2013 . en.
  9. Web site: 2010-11 NECHL Game Schedule . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110311122133/http://nechlhockey.org:80/page.php?page_id=21767 . 11 March 2011 . en.
  10. Web site: 2011-12 Season Recap . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102142218/http://nechlhockey.org/page.php?page_id=38318 . 2 November 2013 . en.
  11. Web site: 2012-13 Season Recap . nechlhockey . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102110454/http://nechlhockey.org/page.php?page_id=50411 . 2 November 2013.
  12. Web site: Tweet . Twitter . Canisius Hockey . 23 November 2021 . en . 2 March 2014.
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  16. Web site: Tweet . Twitter . Syracuse Hockey . 23 November 2021 . en . 21 February 2016.
  17. Web site: Past NECHL Results . Northeast Collegiate Hockey League . 23 November 2021 . en.
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  19. Web site: Malnoske . Andy . Ryan Edwards wins team title with Buffalo Ice Bulls . WETM - MyTwinTiers.com . 7 March 2023 . en . 1 March 2023.
  20. Web site: Oswego State University Men's ACHA D1 Club Ice Hockey . www.oswegoachahockey.com . 19 February 2024 . en . 19 February 2024.
  21. Web site: Men's Hockey Advances To ACHA Quarterfinals With 14-2 Win . Lindenwood University Athletics . 26 November 2021 . en . 15 March 2009.
  22. Web site: 2009 ACHA Men's Division 1 National Championships Bracket . ACHA Hockey . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101224020457/http://achahockey.org/files/09bracket_schedule_web18.pdf . 24 December 2010 . en.
  23. Web site: Men's Ice Hockey Advances to ACHA DI Semifinals . Lindenwood University Athletics . 26 November 2021 . en . 5 March 2010.
  24. Web site: Men's Ice Hockey No. 15 in Final ACHA Poll . SUNY Canton Athletics . 26 November 2021 . en . 30 March 2010.
  25. Web site: Panthers Dominate No. 15 Rutgers . Davenport University Athletics . 26 November 2021 . en . 5 March 2011.
  26. Web site: 2011 M1 National Tournament . ACHA Hockey . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110828094546/http://achahockey.org:80/page.php?page_id=19388&league_id=1059 . 28 August 2011.
  27. Web site: 2012 M1 National Tournament . ACHA Hockey . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120315161205/http://achahockey.org/page.php?page_id=36888&league_id=1059 . 15 March 2012.
  28. Web site: Tweet . Twitter . Penn State Men’s Hockey . 26 November 2021 . en . 2 March 2012.
  29. Web site: 2013 ACHA Division 1 National Tournament . ACHA Hockey . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130407230901/http://achahockey.org/page.php?page_id=48323&league_id=1059 . 7 April 2013.
  30. Web site: Men's Ice Hockey Earns 17th Seed For The 2014 ACHA D1 National Championship . Lindenwood University Athletics . 26 November 2021 . en . 18 February 2014.
  31. Web site: University of Delaware Ice Arenas . www1.udel.edu . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225808/http://www.udel.edu/icearena/collegiate/acha.html . 12 March 2014 . en.
  32. Web site: Riordan . Tim . Bulls furious Rally comes up one goal short . Bull Run . 26 November 2021 . en . 5 March 2015.
  33. Web site: 2015 ACHA MEN'S DIVISION 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS . ACHA Hockey . 26 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150403203210/http://achahockey.org/files/uploaded_documents/2439/M1_nationals_schedule_9.pdf . 3 April 2015 . en.
  34. Web site: Carter . Whitt . UCO Hockey Wins First ACHA Division I National Championship . www3.uco.edu . 26 November 2021 . en . 11 March 2015.
  35. Web site: ACHA Boxscore - Syracuse University vs University of Illinois . acha.stats.pointstreak.com . 26 November 2021.
  36. Web site: Ceva . Claudia . Men's Hockey Wins First National Tournament Game . Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician . 26 November 2021 . en . 4 March 2016.
  37. Web site: Desantis . Michael . SBU Ice Hockey Outlasts Syracuse in First Round of Nationals . The Stony Brook Press . 26 November 2021 . 5 March 2016.
  38. Web site: Midland University makes history with first win at ACHA National Championship . www.midlandathletics.com . 25 November 2021 . en . 9 March 2017.
  39. Web site: ACHA Nationals Boxscore - Syracuse University vs Midland University . achanationals.stats.pointstreak.com . 25 November 2021.
  40. Web site: Panthers win big during first round over Buffalo in the ACHA National Championships . Davenport University Athletics . 25 November 2021 . en . 8 March 2018.
  41. Web site: Hill . David . UB hockey teams get their chance in the spotlight . www.buffalo.edu . 25 November 2021 . en . 19 March 2019.
  42. Web site: 2020 ACHA Division 1 Nationals Bracket . www.achanationals.com . 25 November 2021.
  43. Web site: Men’s Ice Hockey Cruises to First Round Win at Nationals . Lindenwood University Athletics . 25 November 2021 . en . 16 April 2021.
  44. Web site: Monesi . Maria . Hockey: Numbers to know from Ohio's 7-3 tournament win against Niagara . The Post . 14 March 2022 . en . 11 March 2022.
  45. Web site: American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) . www.achahockey.org . 18 November 2023 . en.
  46. Web site: American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) .
  47. Web site: American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).

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