Who We Are
The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) was founded in 1991 and is the national association for Non-NCAA Collegiate Hockey throughout the United States.
Our organization of more than 461 colleges and university-affiliated teams representing 48 states and 2 Canadian provinces provides a structure, regulates operations, and promotes the sport of Hockey nationwide.
With approximately 13,000 players and coaches as well as countless volunteers and game officials, the ACHA has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade and continues to be a viable option for college bound student-athletes to continue playing competitive hockey nationwide.
The primary mission of the ACHA is to support the growth of Collegiate Hockey while emphasizing academic performance, personal development and opportunities for regional, national and international competition.
ACHA History…
The ACHA was established on April 20, 1991, as a non-varsity option for college students to be able to play hockey at the collegiate level.
The Charter Members had existed prior as club programs but by starting this association, it allowed for standardization of procedures as well as raise the level of play and organization of club hockey at the college level. During the last three decades, the ACHA has seen explosive growth to over 450 teams, spread across three men’s divisions and two women’s divisions.
ACHA by the Numbers…
13K PARTICIPANTS
460+TEAMS
5 DIVISIONS
48 STATES & 2 PROVINCES
31 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Board of Directors
2024 – 2025 Season
Paul Hebert
President
Jim Martin
Treasurer
Dave Jurasek
Secretary
Gordie Schaeffler
M1 Vice President
Paul Lowden
M2 Vice President
Steve Hyjek
M3 Vice President
Ashley Harper
W1 Vice President
Ken Deming
W2 Vice President
ACHA Staff
2024 – 2025 Season
Craig Barnett
Executive Director
Dave Kurtz
Director of Hockey Operations
Brandon Russ
Asst. Director of Hockey Operations
Brian Moran
M1 Commissioner
Jon Eccles
M2 Commissioner
jeccles@achahockey.org
Derek Conner
M3 Commissioner
Molly Mahoney
W1 Commissioner
Taylor Hadley
W2 Commissioner
Christopher Perry
Communications Manager
Chris Van Timmeren
USA Hockey Representative
Russ Slagle
Coordinator of Post-Season Tournaments
Ed Giacomucci
ACHA Referee-In-Chief
Larry Rocha
ACHA Coach-In-Chief
