| Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association | |
| Founded: | 1972 |
| Conference: | ACHA |
| Division: | Division II |
| Teams: | 4 |
| Sports: | Men's ice hockey |
| Region: | West |
| Formerly: | Southern California Collegiate Hockey Association (SCCHA) |
| Champions: | Santa Rosa (5th title) |
| Most Champs: | Santa Rosa, San Jose State, & College of the Canyons (5 titles each) |
The Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association (PCHA) is a collegiate hockey conference within Division 2 of the ACHA. The PCHA has been in operation for more than 40 years and administers the PCHA Playoffs at the conclusion of each regular season. The winner of the PCHA Playoffs receives the coveted Adams Cup, named after Cary Adams who started the conference.
The PCHA, originally named the Southern California Collegiate Hockey Association, began in 1972. The three charter schools were Cal State Northridge, UCLA and Caltech.
In 2008 San Diego State became the first PCHA team to advance to the ACHA Division 3 National Championship Game but lost to California University (PA). In 2011 College of the Canyons became the first PCHA team to win the national championship by defeating Hope College 5–3.
The PCHA has competed in Division 2 of the ACHA since the 2016-17 season.
| School | Location | Founded | Joined | Affiliation | Nickname | Colors | Website | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | align=center | 1851 | align=center | 2016 | Private (Roman Catholic) | align=center | Broncos | align=center | align=center | https://www.scuhockey.com/ | ||
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | align=center | 1918 | align=center | 2012 | Community College | align=center | Polar Bears | align=center | align=center | http://www.santarosahockey.com/ | ||
| UC Davis | Davis, CA | 1905 | 2012 | Public (University of California System) | Aggies | align=center | https://www.ucdavisicehockey.com/ | ||||||
| UC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | align=center | 1965 | align=center | 2016 | Public (University of California System) | align=center | Banana Slugs | align=center | align=center | https://ucscicehockey.wordpress.com/ |
| School | Current Division (Conference) | |
|---|---|---|
| California | align=center | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| Cal Lutheran | align=center | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Cal State Fullerton | align=center | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Cal State Northridge | align=center | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Fresno State | align=center | ACHA D-2 (Independent) |
| Long Beach State | align=center | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Northern Arizona | align=center | ACHA D-2 & D-3 (Independent) |
| San Diego State | align=center | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| align=center | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) | |
| Stanford | align=center | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| align=center | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) | |
| align=center | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) | |
| align=center | ACHA D-2 (Independent) | |
| align=center | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) | |
| USC | align=center | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
When the PCHA was split into two divisions the Division 1 champion was awarded the Adams Cup named after founder Cary Adams. The Division 2 champion was awarded the Warden Cup named after former president Doc Warden. In the modern era the PCHA champion is awarded the Adams Cup.
| Year | Division 1 Champion | Runner Up | Division 2 Champion | Host Team/City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | Oakland | |||
| 2019 | - | Oakland | |||
| 2018 | - | South Lake Tahoe | |||
| 2017 | San Jose State (Non-member) | - | South Lake Tahoe | ||
| 2016 | - | Santa Rosa JC | |||
| 2015 | - | South Lake Tahoe | |||
| 2014 | - | UC Davis | |||
| 2013 | - | South Lake Tahoe | |||
| 2012 | - | Bakersfield | |||
| 2011 | - | Fresno State | |||
| 2010 | - | South Lake Tahoe | |||
| 2009 | - | Fresno State | |||
| 2008 | - | Bakersfield | |||
| 2007 | - | Northern Arizona | |||
| 2006 | - | CSUN | |||
| 2005 | - | Fresno State | |||
| 2004 | - | South Lake Tahoe | |||
| 2003 | - | San Diego | |||
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| 1976 | USC Team 2 | ||||
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Division 1 Championship Totals
| Team | Titles | Years | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| align=center | 5 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020 | ||
| 5 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2017 | |||
| align=center | 5 | 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | ||
| align=center | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 | ||
| align=center | 4 | 1976, 1979, 1980, 1984 | ||
| align=center | 4 | 1977, 1981, 1982, 1999 | ||
| align=center | 4 | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 | ||
| align=center | 3 | 1998, 2007, 2008 | ||
| align=center | 2 | 1989, 1991 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 2019 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 2018 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 2005 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 2003 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 1996 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 1992 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 1990 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 1983 | ||
| align=center | 1 | 1978 |
From 2002-2012 the PCHA sent 17 teams to the ACHA Division 3 National Tournament.
2012 Host City: Vineland, NJ
Davenport (L 8-2)
Robert Morris (W 9-6)
Central Florida (W 7-6 OT)
Hope College (T 5-5)
California (PA) (L 8-6)
Alabama (W 7-6 OT)
2011 Host City: Holland, MI
Fredonia State (W 4-3)
Loyola-Maryland (W 5-4)
Saginaw Valley State (W 4-1)
California (PA) (W 2-1 OT)
National Championship Game- Hope College (W 5-3)
2010 Host City: Fort Myers, FL
Florida (W 8-3)
Robert Morris (W 7-4)
Saginaw Valley State (L 4-1)
Central Florida (L 7-4)
California (PA) (L 9-2)
Lansing Community College (W 8-6)
2009 Host City: Rochester, NY
Penn State-Brandywine (W 5-1)
Saginaw Valley State (L 7-2)
College of the Canyons (W 11-3)
Dordt College (L 2-1 SO)
Albany (W 6-5)
Grand Valley State (L 7-2)
Northern Arizona (L 11-3)
Georgia Tech (L 9-7)
2008 Host City: Rochester, MN
Tennessee (W 5-3)
Hope College (W 6-1)
Central Florida (W 6-1)
National Championship Game- California (PA) (L 7-3)
Northwood (W 4-3)
California (PA) (L 7-3)
Farmingdale State (W 5-4)
Hope College (L 4-3)
2007 Host City: Fort Wayne, IN
Tennessee (W 9-5)
Albany (L 3-2)
Northern Colorado (L 8-3)
Indiana (PA) (L 3-2)
Kennesaw State (L 12-3)
California (PA) (W 11-5)
San Diego State (W 6-5)
Wright State (L 12-4)
Indiana (PA) (L 6-4)
Central Florida (W 3-2)
College of the Canyons (L 6-5)
Penn State-Berks (L 3-1)
2006 Host City: Fort Myers, FL
Wright State (L 6-1)
Indiana (PA) (W 5-4 SO)
Central Florida (L 12-1)
Pittsburgh-Johnstown (L 9-2)
2005 Host School: California (PA)
St. Vincent (W 9-4)
Penn State-Berks (L 7-3)
California (PA) (W 7-2)
Wright State (L 8-2)
2004 Host School: Arizona State
Indiana (PA) (L 1-0)
Florida Gulf Coast (W 9-4)
Radford (W 16-1)
Georgia Tech (W 9-2)
2003 Host School: Muskegon Community College
Wagner College (W 3-2)
Hope College (L 1-0)
Tennessee (W 9-7)
Georgetown (W 5-4)
2002 Host School: Georgia Tech
Georgia (W 4-3)
Muskegon Community College (L 5-3)
Slippery Rock (L 3-2)