College Hockey East, or better known as the CHE, evolved from the WPCHA 5 years ago. This league, which operates at the Division III level, serves Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and soon West Virginia and Western New York. The league is comprised of 11 teams, with the newest additions from this past summer being Fredonia State University, West Virginia University, and Akron University. Each team in the College Hockey East plays a 14-game schedule with an annual All-Star Game in January and league playoffs beginning in February. All 11 teams in the CHE are also ACHA Division III teams and are ranked by a committee throughout the season. Currently Cal is in the North Division, along with Penn State Behrend, Robert Morris University, and the University of Pittsburgh. California University of Pennsylvania will enter this season as the defending CHE Champions, as well as the winner of the Kaleina Cup as Regular Season Champions and also South Division Champions for 2006-2007. This marked Cal’s first-ever CHE Championship.

The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is comprised of teams from all over the country. The ACHA is similar to the NCAA as both leagues use the NCAA rulebook. The ACHA divides the country into 4 regions and each region has approximately 25-35 teams. Cal is currently located in the Atlantic division. The teams in each region are ranked throughout the season by a nine-member committee that is set up within each region. Each year the top four teams in each region meet in a selected location to compete for the Division III National Championship. Starting in the 2007-2008 season, each #1 and #2 seed at the conclusion of the final rankings will gain an automatic bid to the National Tournament. Seeds 3 through 10 will play in a single-elimination Regional Tournament to determine the final two seeds advancing to the National Tournament. Cal has earned a spot at the National Tournament in two of the past three seasons, including the number one seed a year ago.

The College Hockey Association, or CHA, is a new league formed in the summer of 2004. With the growing numbers in college hockey throughout the area, new teams are forming every year. This league currently holds 7 teams. It is a breeding ground for new teams, as well as for CHE teams – such as Cal – with enough players to form a second team. Currently, Allegheny, California, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve, CCAC, and Hilbert College comprise the CHA. Cal will be entering their fourth year in the CHA.

• Commissioner, CHE 2002-present
• Commissioner, WPCHA 2001-02
• General Manager, Robert Morris University 1995-1999
• Chairman, 1997-98 WPCHA All-Star Game & College Expo
• Chairman, WPCHA Playoffs 1996-97
• Chairman, WPCHA Playoffs 1998-99

At the age of 29, Kuzniewski is serving his sixth term as Commissioner of College Hockey East. He is in charge of the internal and external improvement of the 36 year old league. Kuzniewski has been involved with CHE dating back to 1995 when he was the very first General Manager of Robert Morris University Hockey.

After five seasons as commissioner, Kuzniewski is responsible for growth of our 10 member teams, the development of the College Hockey Association (CHA) which serves as a developmental league for new and restructuring teams. Chuck has fostered new relationships with the high school/amateur programs, and instituted by-laws to maintain accountability. He is also responsible for the incursion of the ACHA into CHE along with encouraging the league's name change to reflect a broader market of institutions.

Kuzniewski possesses a unique resume that includes broadcasting for various sports, hosting the professional wrestling TV show IWC Ignition, traveling the world as a show basketball announcer, marketing manager for a golf course, and working along side of NHL Coach Kevin Constantine for youth hockey programs. His resume continues to grow as he currently works as the Senior National High School Representative for The Art Institutes.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Kuzniewski grew up in Bethel Park and currently resides in Mt. Washington, PA. He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his three nieces, Jenna, Lacey, and Heidi and five nephews Nathan, Lucas, Nicholas, Brandon, and Brett. He has three older sisters named Brenda, Kim, and Tracy. And still visits the folks Chuck and Bonnie at their new home in Bethel Park, PA.

Chuck was twice named the Top 20 Volunteer by the former Tri-State Area Hockey Association for his service during the 1996-97 and 1998-99 seasons.