University Hockey League
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University Hockey League was an American Collegiate Hockey Association
Division II club level hockey
-only college athletic conference with teams in Ohio
, Pennsylvania
, West Virginia
, Maryland
, Virginia
, and North Carolina
. It was founded in 1998 by University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(IUP), and West Virginia University
.
University of Findlay
was a member from the 1999-00 through the 2000-01 seasons. Robert Morris University
was a member during 2001-02. University of Maryland
joined in 2002. Liberty University
joined the UHL in September 2003. North Carolina State joined in June 2004. Penn State left following the 2003-04 season. West Virginia University
(WVU) was a member from the 1998-99 to the 1999-2000 season, and rejoined for the 2002-03 season. In 2005, WVU was expelled from the UHL in because of a "lack of compliance with ACHA policies, specifically those regarding academic verification for players and USA Hockey insurance forms."
Upon the dissolution of the UHL in 2006, Indiana (Pa.), Pitt, and West Virginia moved to the Division I level and founded the College Hockey Mid-America
conference. Maryland also moved to the Division I level and joined the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association
before returning to Division II in 2010. Staying at the Division II level, North Carolina State moved to the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League
, while Liberty began competing independently.
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
Division II club level hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
-only college athletic conference with teams in Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, West Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, and North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. It was founded in 1998 by University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
(IUP), and West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
.
University of Findlay
University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private university located in the city of Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. Findlay offers more...
was a member from the 1999-00 through the 2000-01 seasons. Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris...
was a member during 2001-02. University of Maryland
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins, commonly referred to as the Terps, consist of 27 men's and women's athletic teams that represent the University of Maryland, College Park in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
joined in 2002. Liberty University
Liberty Flames
The Liberty University Flames are the athletics teams of Liberty University. The Liberty Flames are a member of the NCAA Division I level in 18 sports...
joined the UHL in September 2003. North Carolina State joined in June 2004. Penn State left following the 2003-04 season. West Virginia University
West Virginia Mountaineers
The West Virginia Mountaineers are the athletic teams of West Virginia University. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Big East Conference. On July 1, 2012 the Mountaineers will switch conferences, moving from the Big East to the Big 12, becoming...
(WVU) was a member from the 1998-99 to the 1999-2000 season, and rejoined for the 2002-03 season. In 2005, WVU was expelled from the UHL in because of a "lack of compliance with ACHA policies, specifically those regarding academic verification for players and USA Hockey insurance forms."
Upon the dissolution of the UHL in 2006, Indiana (Pa.), Pitt, and West Virginia moved to the Division I level and founded the College Hockey Mid-America
College Hockey Mid-America
College Hockey Mid-America is an American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I club ice hockey conference with teams in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia...
conference. Maryland also moved to the Division I level and joined the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association
Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association
Established in 1991, the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association is a hockey-only college athletic conference whose members are East Coast schools. The ECHA is part of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I...
before returning to Division II in 2010. Staying at the Division II level, North Carolina State moved to the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League
Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League
The Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League or ACCHL is an ACHA Division II club hockey league in the mid-atlantic and southeast regions of the US...
, while Liberty began competing independently.
Membership timeline
| Season | Teams |
|---|---|
| 1998-99 | IUP, Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia |
| 1999-2000 | Findlay, IUP, Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia |
| 2000-01 | Findlay, IUP, Penn State, Pittsburgh |
| 2001-02 | IUP, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Robert Morris |
| 2002-03 | IUP, Maryland, Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia |
| 2003-04 | IUP, Liberty, Maryland, Penn State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia |
| 2004-05 | IUP, Liberty, Maryland, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia |
| 2005-06 | IUP, Liberty, Maryland, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia |
Past champions
| Champion | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Liberty | IUP |
| 2004-05 | Liberty | IUP |
| 2003-04 | Penn State | IUP |
| 2002-03 | IUP | Penn State |
| 2001-02 | Penn State | IUP |
| 2000-01 | IUP | Penn State |
| 1999-00 | University of Findlay | IUP |
| 1998-99 | IUP | Penn State |
See also
- American Collegiate Hockey AssociationAmerican Collegiate Hockey AssociationThe American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
- List of ice hockey leagues