List Of Ncaa Division 1 Hockey Teams
Hockey is a sport enjoyed by many in the United States, and the NCAA Division 1 is home to some of the best hockey teams in the country. Here is a comprehensive list of NCAA Division 1 hockey teams, organized by conference.
Atlantic Hockey Conference
The Atlantic Hockey Conference is composed of 11 teams, primarily located on the East Coast. These teams include:
- Air Force Falcons
- Army West Point Black Knights
- Bentley Falcons
- Canisius Golden Griffins
- Holy Cross Crusaders
- Mercyhurst Lakers
- Niagara Purple Eagles
- RIT Tigers
- Robert Morris Colonials
- Sacred Heart Pioneers
- American International Yellow Jackets
The Atlantic Hockey Conference has produced some notable NHL players, including Brian Boyle and Cory Conacher.
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is composed of 7 teams, located primarily in the Midwest. These teams include:
- Michigan Wolverines
- Michigan State Spartans
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Penn State Nittany Lions
- Wisconsin Badgers
The Big Ten Conference was established in 2013 and has quickly become one of the top conferences in NCAA Division 1 hockey. Notable NHL players from the Big Ten Conference include Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith.
ECAC Hockey
The ECAC Hockey conference is composed of 12 teams, with schools located on the East Coast and the Midwest. These teams include:
- Brown Bears
- Clarkson Golden Knights
- Colgate Raiders
- Cornell Big Red
- Dartmouth Big Green
- Harvard Crimson
- Princeton Tigers
- Quinnipiac Bobcats
- Rensselaer Engineers
- St. Lawrence Saints
- Union Dutchmen
- Yale Bulldogs
The ECAC Hockey conference has a long history, dating back to 1961. Notable NHL players from the ECAC Hockey conference include Joe Nieuwendyk and Martin St. Louis.
Hockey East Association
The Hockey East Association is composed of 11 teams, primarily located in the Northeast. These teams include:
- Boston College Eagles
- Boston University Terriers
- Connecticut Huskies
- Maine Black Bears
- Massachusetts Minutemen
- UMass Lowell River Hawks
- Merrimack Warriors
- New Hampshire Wildcats
- Northeastern Huskies
- Providence Friars
- Vermont Catamounts
The Hockey East Association is known for producing top-tier talent, including Jack Eichel and Keith Tkachuk.
National Collegiate Hockey Conference
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is composed of 8 teams, primarily located in the Midwest and Colorado. These teams include:
- Colorado College Tigers
- Denver Pioneers
- Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs
- Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
- North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- St. Cloud State Huskies
- Western Michigan Broncos
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is a relatively new conference, established in 2011. Notable NHL players from the conference include Jonathan Toews and Brock Boeser.
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is composed of 7 teams, primarily located in the Midwest and Alaska. These teams include:
- Alabama-Huntsville Chargers
- Alaska Anchorage Seawolves
- Bemidji State Beavers
- Bowling Green Falcons
- Ferris State Bulldogs
- Lake Superior State Lakers
- Michigan Tech Huskies
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association has a rich history, dating back to 1951. Notable NHL players from the conference include Brett Hull and Rob Blake.
Conclusion
The NCAA Division 1 is home to some of the best hockey teams in the world, and these 46 teams represent the best of the best. From established conferences like the ECAC Hockey to newer conferences like the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, there is no shortage of talent on the ice. Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just a casual observer, the NCAA Division 1 hockey season is sure to provide plenty of excitement.
