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College Hockey East, or better known as the CHE, evolved from the WPCHA 7 years ago. This league, which operates at the ACHA Division III level, serves Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western New York. The league is comprised of 10 teams spread out from across the region. 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. Eight of the ten teams in the CHE are also ACHA Division III teams and are ranked by a committee throughout the season. WVU and Pitt are members of the ACHA Division II. Currently Cal is in the North Division, along with Fredonia State, Penn State Behrend, Robert Morris University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Members of the South Division include Indiana University of PA-II, Penn State Altoona, Pitt-Johnstown, St. Vincent College, and West Virginia University D-II. California University of Pennsylvania will enter this season as the three-time defending CHE Playoff Champions, as well as the three-time defending Kaleina Cup Champions, which goes to the team with the best regular season record. (www.collegehockeyeast.com) |
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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. There are currently 131 teams in ACHA Division III. Cal is currently located in the Atlantic Region. 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 have gained an automatic bid to the National Tournament. Seeds 3 through 10 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 three times in the past 5 years, including winning the Division III National Championship in 2007-2008. (http://www.achahockey.org/league_news.php?league_id=1063 ) |
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The College Hockey Association, or CHA, is a league that was formed in the summer of 2004. The CHA is associated with the CHE conference, but most of the teams are not affiliated with the ACHA in any division. With the growing numbers in college hockey throughout the area, new teams are forming every year. This league currently holds 10 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-II, Canisius College, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve, CCAC, Hilbert College, Medaille, Pitt-Greensburg, and St John-Fisher comprise the CHA. Cal will be entering their fifth year in the CHA. (http://www.collegehockeyeast.com/cha/ ) |
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Women's ice hockey stands as one of the most enthralling, fast-paced, and oldest known games in organized female athletics. The earliest known photograph of women playing hockey dates back to 1890 and includes the daughter of Lord Stanley, of "Stanley Cup" notoriety. |
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Commissioner: Charles R. Kuzniewski II Elected: May 20, 2006 Phone: 412.719.8550 Email: commisioner@collegehockeyeast.com League/Team Offices Held:
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. |
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