Niagara University completes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) which was founded in 1991 and is the national association for Non-NCAA Collegiate Hockey throughout the United States.

The ACHA has 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 15,000 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.

The Niagara University Women's Club Hockey Program is a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA).  The team competes in Division 2 of the ACHA Women's League.  For more information on ACHA, visit the link below for more information:

https://www.achahockey.org/