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Main logo used by the NCAA in Divisions I, II, and III.
This is a list of current and former varsity ice hockey programs that played under NCAA guidelines and/or predated the NCAA's oversight of ice hockey.
Time in the NAIA is included for any team so long as they played at the varsity level.as of July 4, 2024.
Distribution of teams by state (2023) 1; 2; 3; 4; 6; 7; 11
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Number of seasons
Conference
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
Bulldogs
1895–96
128
ECAC Hockey
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Crimson
1897–98
123
ECAC Hockey
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Tigers
1899–1900
121
ECAC Hockey
United States Military Academy
West Point, New York
Black Knights
1903–04
121
AHA
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
Big Green
1905–06
117
ECAC Hockey
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Big Red
1899–1900
107
ECAC Hockey
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York
Engineers
1901–02
104
ECAC Hockey
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan
Huskies
1919–20
103
CCHA
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Golden Gophers
1921–22
103
Big Ten
Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York
Golden Knights
1920–21
102
ECAC Hockey
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Wolverines
1922–23
102
Big Ten
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Eagles
1917–18
100
Hockey East
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Tommies
1920–21
100
CCHA
University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
Wildcats
1922–23
98
Hockey East
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Bears
1897–98
97
ECAC Hockey
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Terriers
1917–18
96
Hockey East
Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
Raiders
1915–16
94
ECAC Hockey
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
Minutemen
1908–09
92
Hockey East
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Huskies
1929–30
92
Hockey East
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Huskies
1931–32
89
NCHC
St. Lawrence University
Canton, New York
Saints
1925–26
84
ECAC Hockey
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tigers
1937–38
84
NCHC
Union College
Schenectady, New York
Dutchmen
1903–04
83
ECAC Hockey
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
Spartans
1921–22
82
Big Ten
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Fighting Hawks
1929–30
82
NCHC
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Bulldogs
1930–31
80
NCHC
American International College
Springfield, Massachusetts
Yellow Jackets
1948–49
76
AHA
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Badgers
1921–22
75
Big Ten
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Pioneers
1949–50
75
NCHC
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Nanooks
1925–26
74
Independent
Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island
Friars
1926–27
73
Hockey East
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Catamounts
1925–26
68
Hockey East
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
Beavers
1947–48
68
CCHA
Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts
Warriors
1956–57
68
Hockey East
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Fighting Irish
1911–12
67
Big Ten
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Huskies
1911–12
65
Hockey East
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Buckeyes
1963–64
61
Big Ten
Rochester Institute of Technology
Henrietta, New York
Tigers
1964–65
60
AHA
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts
Crusaders
1913–14
59
AHA
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Lakers
1966–67
58
CCHA
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts
River Hawks
1967–68
57
Hockey East
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, Colorado
Falcons
1968–69
56
AHA
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Falcons
1969–70
55
CCHA
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
Mavericks
1969–70
55
CCHA
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Broncos
1973–74
50
NCHC
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
Black Bears
1922–23
49
Hockey East
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
Bulldogs
1975–76
49
CCHA
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
Bobcats
1975–76
49
ECAC Hockey
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan
Wildcats
1976–77
48
CCHA
Bentley University
Waltham, Massachusetts
Falcons
1977–78
47
AHA
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
RedHawks
1978–79
46
NCHC
Stonehill College
Easton, Massachusetts
Skyhawks
1978–79
45
Independent
Canisius University
Buffalo, New York
Golden Griffins
1980–81
44
AHA
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
Seawolves
1979–80
43
Independent
Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania
Lakers
1987–88
37
AHA
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Pioneers
1993–94
31
AHA
Niagara University
Lewiston, New York
Purple Eagles
1996–97
28
AHA
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Mavericks
1997–98
27
NCHC
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Nittany Lions
1909–10
18
Big Ten
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Colonials
2004–05
18
AHA
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Sun Devils
2015–16
9
NCHC
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York
Sharks
2020–21
4
Independent
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, Missouri
Lions
2022–23
2
Independent
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Vikings
2023–24
1
CCHA
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Number of seasons
Conference
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Bears
1967–68
55
ECAC Hockey
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Big Red
1972–73
51
ECAC Hockey
Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island
Friars
1974–75
50
Hockey East
Rochester Institute of Technology
Henrietta, New York
Tigers
1975–76
49
AHA
University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
Wildcats
1977–78
47
Hockey East
Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
Big Green
1977–78
46
ECAC Hockey
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Crimson
1977–78
46
ECAC Hockey
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
Bulldogs
1977–78
46
ECAC Hockey
St. Lawrence University
Canton, New York
Saints
1978–79
46
ECAC Hockey
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Tigers
1979–80
44
ECAC Hockey
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Huskies
1980–81
44
Hockey East
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Eagles
1994–95
30
Hockey East
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Pioneers
1996–97
28
NEWHA
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York
Engineers
1996–97
27
ECAC Hockey
Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
Raiders
1997–98
27
ECAC Hockey
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
Black Bears
1997–98
27
Hockey East
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Golden Gophers
1997–98
27
WCHA
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
Beavers
1998–99
26
WCHA
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
Mavericks
1998–99
26
WCHA
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Huskies
1998–99
26
WCHA
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Tommies
1998–99
26
WCHA
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
Catamounts
1998–99
26
Hockey East
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, Massachusetts
Crusaders
1999–2000
25
Hockey East
Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania
Lakers
1999–2000
25
AHA
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Bulldogs
1999–2000
25
WCHA
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Buckeyes
1999–2000
25
WCHA
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Badgers
1999–2000
25
WCHA
Union College
Schenectady, New York
Dutchwomen
1999–2000
24
ECAC Hockey
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Huskies
2000–01
24
Hockey East
Saint Michael's College
Colchester, Vermont
Purple Knights
2000–01
23
NEWHA
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
Bobcats
2001–02
23
ECAC Hockey
Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York
Golden Knights
2003–04
21
ECAC Hockey
Saint Anselm College
Goffstown, New Hampshire
Hawks
2004–05
19
NEWHA
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Terriers
2005–06
19
Hockey East
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Colonials
2004–05
18
AHA
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
Orange
2008–09
16
AHA
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, Missouri
Lions
2011–12
13
AHA
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Nittany Lions
2012–13
12
AHA
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, New Hampshire
Ravens
2012–13
12
NEWHA
Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts
Warriors
2015–16
9
Hockey East
Post University
Waterbury, Connecticut
Eagles
2016–17
7
NEWHA
Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York
Sharks
2019–20
5
NEWHA
Stonehill College
Easton, Massachusetts
Skyhawks
2022–23
2
NEWHA
Assumption University (Worcester)
Worcester, Massachusetts
Greyhounds
2023–24
1
NEWHA
No women's ice hockey programs currently play under Division II regulations. The NCAA allows D-II members to play under Division I regulations in any sport that does not have a D-II national championship, and all D-II members that sponsor varsity women's hockey choose to play as D-I.
Of the six schools that play under D-II regulations in men's ice hockey, four currently have women's varsity teams, all of which play in the NEWHA. Assumption started women's varsity play in 2023–24 as a NEWHA member.
Distribution of teams by state (2023) 1; 2; 3; 4; 7; 9; >10• Wisconsin (11) • New York (17) • Massachusetts (19)
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Number of seasons
Conference
Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Ephs
1902–03
119
NESCAC
Hamilton College
Clinton, New York
Continentals
1918–19
102
NESCAC
Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Pipers
1919–20
101
MIAC
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine
Polar Bears
1919–20
100
NESCAC
Saint John's University
Collegeville, Minnesota
Johnnies
1920–21
100
MIAC
Colby College
Waterville, Maine
Mules
1921–22
99
NESCAC
Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont
Panthers
1922–23
98
NESCAC
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Auggies
1927–28
93
MIAC
Concordia College
Moorhead, Minnesota
Cobbers
1927–28
93
MIAC
Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts
Mammoths
1908–09
91
NESCAC
Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont
Cadets
1909–10
90
NEHC
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
Golden Gusties
1936–37
84
MIAC
St. Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota
Oles
1927–28
83
MIAC
Nichols College
Dudley, Massachusetts
Bison
1938–39
73
CNE
University of Wisconsin–Superior
Superior, Wisconsin
Yellowjackets
1927–28
71
WIAC
Saint Mary's University
Winona, Minnesota
Cardinals
1928–29
71
MIAC
Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts
Vikings
1961–62
62
MASCAC
University of Massachusetts Boston
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Beacons
1962–63 †
61 †
NEHC
Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
Bantams
1905–06
60
NESCAC
University of Wisconsin–River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin
Falcons
1964–65
60
WIAC
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
Jumbos
1907–08
59
NESCAC
Babson College
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Beavers
1965–66
59
NEHC
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
Foresters
1965–66
59
NCHA
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, New York
Lakers
1966–67
57
SUNYAC
Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts
Lancers
1966–67
57
MASCAC
University of Wisconsin–Stout
Stout, Wisconsin
Blue Devils
1968–69
56
WIAC
New England College
Henniker, New Hampshire
Pilgrims
1969–70
54
NEHC
Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
Cardinals
1909–10
53
NESCAC
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Falcons
1970–71
53
MASCAC
Hobart College
Geneva, New York
Statesmen
1970–71
53
NEHC
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Panthers
1971–72
53
MASCAC
Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts
Rams
1971–72
52
MASCAC
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, Minnesota
Saints
1972–73
52
MIAC
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
Rams
1946–47
51
CNE
State University of New York at Brockport
Brockport, New York
Golden Eagles
1973–74
50
UCHC
Curry College
Milton, Massachusetts
Colonels
1974–75
50
CNE
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Corsairs
1974–75
50
MASCAC
Elmira College
Elmira, New York
Soaring Eagles
1975–76
49
NEHC
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, New York
Red Dragons
1975–76
48
SUNYAC
State University of New York at Geneseo
Geneseo, New York
Ice Knights
1975–76
48
UCHC
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York
Cardinals
1975–76
48
SUNYAC
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Blugolds
1977–78
47
WIAC
University of Southern Maine
Gorham, Maine
Huskies
1972–73
46
NEHC
Bethel University
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Royals
1979–80
45
MIAC
State University of New York at Potsdam
Potsdam, New York
Bears
1979–80
44
SUNYAC
Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut
Camels
1980–81
44
NESCAC
Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts
Golden Bears
1980–81
43
CNE
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Pointers
1981–82
43
WIAC
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York
Thoroughbreds
1982–83
41
NEHC
Lawrence University
Appleton, Wisconsin
Vikings
1986–87
38
NCHA
State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, New York
Blue Devils
1987–88
36
SUNYAC
St. Norbert College
De Pere, Wisconsin
Green Knights
1988–89
35
NCHA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts [ a]
North Adams, Massachusetts
Trailblazers
1971–72
31
MASCAC
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
Leopards
1992–93
31
CNE
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York
Bengals
1993–94
30
SUNYAC
Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts
Owls
1974–75
30
MASCAC
Marian University
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sabres
1995–96
29
NCHA
Northland College
Ashland, Wisconsin
Lumberjacks
1997–98
27
WIAC
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode Island
Wildcats
1997–98
26
CNE
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island
Seahawks
1997–98
26
NEHC
Neumann University
Aston, Pennsylvania
Knights
1998–99
26
MAC
Manhattanville University
Purchase, New York
Valiants
1999–00
25
UCHC
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Raiders
2001–02
23
NCHA
Utica University
Utica, New York
Pioneers
2001–02
23
UCHC
Vermont State University Castleton
Castleton, Vermont
Spartans
2003–04
21
NEHC
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, Pennsylvania
Flying Dutchmen
1998–99
20
MAC
State University of New York at Morrisville
Morrisville, New York
Mustangs
2006–07
17
SUNYAC
Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan
Bulldogs
2007–08
17
NCHA
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, Wisconsin
Falcons
2007–08
17
NCHA
University of New England
Biddeford, Maine
Nor'easters
2009–10
15
CNE
Nazareth University
Pittsford, New York
Golden Flyers
2012–13
12
UCHC
State University of New York at Canton
Canton, New York
Kangaroos
2012–13
11
SUNYAC
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois
Spartans
2014–15
10
NCHA
Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts
Gulls
2015–16
9
CNE
Stevenson University
Stevenson, Maryland
Mustangs
2016–17
8
MAC
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cougars
2017–18
7
UCHC
Trine University
Angola, Indiana
Thunder
2017–18
7
NCHA
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Monarchs
2017–18
7
MAC
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Colonels
2018–19
7
MAC
Anna Maria College
Paxton, Massachusetts
Amcats
2018–19
7
MASCAC
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, Connecticut
Falcons
2019–20
5
NEHC [ b]
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire
Owls
1982–83
3
Independent [ c]
Arcadia University
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Knights
2021–22
3
MAC
Rivier University
Nashua, New Hampshire
Raiders
2021–22
3
MASCAC
Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania
Golden Wolves
2022–23
2
MAC
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
Spartans
2023–24
1
NCHA
Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania
Cougars
2024–25
0
MAC
^ Previously known as North Adams State College
^ Albertus Magnus will join UCHC in 2025–26.
^ Keene State will join the LEC in 2025–26.
† UMass Boston's program began in 1980, however, the school merged in 1982 with Boston State College , which had started its ice hockey program in 1962.
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Number of seasons
Conference
Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont
Panthers
1981–82
42
NESCAC
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine
Polar Bears
1984–85
39
NESCAC
Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts
Ephs
1994–95
29
NESCAC
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Auggies
1995–96
29
MIAC
Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts
Mammoths
1995–96
28
NESCAC
Hamilton College
Clinton, New York
Continentals
1996–97
27
NESCAC
Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut
Cardinals
1996–97
27
NESCAC
Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut
Camels
1997–98
27
NESCAC
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
Golden Gusties
1997–98
27
MIAC
College of Saint Benedict
St. Joseph, Minnesota
Blazers
1997–98
27
MIAC
Saint Mary's University
Winona, Minnesota
Cardinals
1998–99
26
MIAC
University of Southern Maine
Gorham, Maine
Huskies
1998–99
26
NEHC
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Wildcats
1998–99
25
MIAC
Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
Bantams
1998–99
25
NESCAC
Bethel University
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Royals
1999–00
25
MIAC
Concordia College
Moorhead, Minnesota
Cobbers
1999–00
25
MIAC
Manhattanville University
Purchase, New York
Valiants
1999–00
25
UCHC
University of Wisconsin–River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin
Falcons
1999–00
25
WIAC
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island
Seahawks
1999–00
25
NEHC
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York
Bengals
1999–00
24
SUNYAC
Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Pipers
2000–01
24
MIAC
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, Illinois
Foresters
2000–01
24
NCHA
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Blugolds
2000–01
24
WIAC
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Pointers
2000–01
24
WIAC
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, New York
Red Dragons
2000–01
23
SUNYAC
St. Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota
Oles
2000–01
23
MIAC
Colby College
Waterville, Maine
Mules
2001–02
23
NESCAC
Elmira College
Elmira, New York
Soaring Eagles
2001–02
23
NEHC
Neumann University
Aston, Pennsylvania
Knights
2001–02
23
UCHC
Utica University
Utica, New York
Pioneers
2001–02
23
UCHC
University of Wisconsin–Superior
Superior, Wisconsin
Yellowjackets
2001–02
23
WIAC
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York
Cardinals
2001–02
22
SUNYAC
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cougars
2002–03
22
UCHC
New England College
Henniker, New Hampshire
Pilgrims
2002–03
22
NEHC
University of Massachusetts Boston
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Beacons
2003–04
20
NEHC
Vermont State University Castleton
Castleton, Vermont
Spartans
2004–05
20
NEHC
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Panthers
2006–07
18
NEHC
State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego, New York
Lakers
2006–07
17
SUNYAC
Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan
Bulldogs
2007–08
17
NCHA
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, Wisconsin
Falcons
2007–08
17
NCHA
Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont
Cadets
2007–08
17
NEHC
Nichols College
Dudley, Massachusetts
Bison
2008–09
16
CCC
State University of New York at Potsdam
Potsdam, New York
Bears
2008–09
15
SUNYAC
Marian University
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sabres
2009–10
15
NCHA
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, Minnesota
Saints
2010–11
14
MIAC
St. Norbert College
De Pere, Wisconsin
Green Knights
2010–11
13
NCHA
University of New England
Biddeford, Maine
Nor'easters
2012–13
12
CCC
Stevenson University
Stevenson, Maryland
Mustangs
2012–13
12
UCHC
State University of New York at Canton
Canton, New York
Kangaroos
2013–14
10
SUNYAC
William Smith College
Geneva, New York
Herons
2014–15
9
NEHC
Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts
Gulls
2015–16
9
CCC
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode Island
Wildcats
2015–16
9
CCC
Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts
Vikings
2015–16
9
NEHC
State University of New York at Morrisville
Morrisville, New York
Mustangs
2015–16
8
SUNYAC
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, Pennsylvania
Flying Dutchwomen
2016–17
8
UCHC
Northland College
Ashland, Wisconsin
Lumberjills
2016–17
8
WIAC
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois
Spartans
2017–18
7
NCHA
Trine University
Angola, Indiana
Thunder
2017–18
7
NCHA
King's College
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Monarchs
2017–18
7
UCHC
Anna Maria College
Paxton, Massachusetts
Amcats
2018–19
7
MASCAC
Nazareth University
Pittsford, New York
Golden Flyers
2018–19
7
UCHC
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
Rams
2018–19
7
CCC
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Colonels
2018–19
7
UCHC
Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania
Golden Wolves
2019–20
5
UCHC
Arcadia University
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Knights
2021–22
3
UCHC
Curry College
Milton, Massachusetts
Colonels
2021–22
3
CCC
Lawrence University
Appleton, Wisconsin
Vikings
2021–22
3
NCHA
Rivier University
Nashua, New Hampshire
Raiders
2021–22
3
MASCAC
Western New England University
Springfield, Massachusetts
Golden Bears
2021–22
3
CCC
Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts
Lancers
2021–22
3
MASCAC
Hilbert College
Hamburg, New York
Hawks
2022–23
2
Independent
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, Connecticut
Falcons
2023–24
1
NEHC [ a]
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
Spartans
2023–24
1
NCHA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts [ b]
North Adams, Massachusetts
Trailblazers
2023–24
1
MASCAC
Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts
Rams
2024–25
0
MASCAC
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire
Owls
2024–25
0
Independent [ c]
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Raiders
2024–25
0
NCHA
^ Albertus Magnus will join UCHC in 2025–26.
^ Previously known as North Adams State College
^ Keene State will join the LEC in 2025–26.
^ Binghamton is planning on restarting its men's program. They previous played 5 years at the D-III level.
^ Simon Fraser plans to elevate their current BCIHL club-level team to DI "in 12–24 months" from December 2023 and re-establish another club team to continue play in the BCIHL.
Defunct teams are listed at the level and in the conference they were when they ceased sponsoring ice hockey as a varsity sport. For programs that ended prior to the delineation of college hockey in 1961, all will be listed under Division I classification.
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Last season
Total seasons
Conference
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
Chargers [ a]
1985–86
2020–21
36
WCHA
Iona College
New Rochelle, New York
Gaels
1967–68
2002–03
36
MAAC
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Flames
1966–67
1995–96
30
CCHA
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
Stags
1974–75
2002–03
29
MAAC
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quakers
1896–97
1977–78
27
ECAC Hockey
Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts
Maroons
1904–05
1941–42
27
Independent
Columbia University
New York, New York
Lions
1896–97
1937–38
23
Independent
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Golden Bears
1928–29
1948–49
19
Independent
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Trojans
1924–25
1941–42
18
PCC
Bates College
Lewiston, Maine
Bobcats
1919–20
1934–35
16
Independent
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Bruins [ 6]
1926–27
1940–41
15
PCC
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Golden Flashes
1980–81
1993–94
13
CCHA
Loyola University of Los Angeles [ b]
Westchester, California
Lions [ 7] [ 8]
1928–29
1940–41
13
PCC
Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hilltoppers
1922–23
1932–33
11
Independent
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Panthers
1896–97
1938–39
10
Penn-Ohio League
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Warriors
1999–2000
2007–08 [ 9]
9
CHA
United States International University
San Diego, California
Gulls
1979–80
1987–88
9
GWHC
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri
Billikens
1970–71
1978–79
9
CCHA
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Bison
1925–26
1950–51
9
Independent
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
Orangemen
1911–12
1939–40
9
Independent
University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio
Oilers
1996–97
2003–04
8
CHA
Carnegie Tech [ c]
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Tartans
1905–06
1939–40
8
Penn-Ohio League
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
Hoyas
1939–40
1948–49
6
Independent
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Urbana, Illinois
Fighting Illini
1937–38
1942–43
6
Independent
Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota
Knights
1919–20
1924–25
6
MIAC
Western Reserve University [ d]
Cleveland, Ohio
Red Cats
1909–10
1940–41
6
Penn-Ohio League
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Lumberjacks
1981–82
1985–86
5
GWHC
Case Institute of Technology [ d]
Cleveland, Ohio
Rough Riders
1909–10
1940–41
5
Penn-Ohio League
Fenn College [ e]
Cleveland, Ohio
Foxes
1937–38
1940–41
4
Penn-Ohio League
John Carroll University
University Heights, Ohio
Blue Streaks
1937–38
1940–41
4
Penn-Ohio League
Lafayette University
Easton, Pennsylvania
Leopards
1936–37
1940–41
4
Independent
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
Bulldogs [ 10]
1936–37
1939–40
4
PCC
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Huskies
1935–36
1938–39
4
PCC
St. Stephen's College
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Scarlet
1928–29
1931–32
4
Independent
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, New York
Statesmen
1915–16
1920–21
4
Independent
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
None
1894–95
1897–98
4
BHL
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
Cowboys
1948–49
1950–51 [ 11]
3
Independent
Massachusetts State College–Fort Devens
Ayer, Massachusetts
Chiefs
1946–47
1948–49
3
Independent
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dukes
1937–38
1939–40
3
Penn-Ohio League
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, New Jersey
Ducks
1910–11
1915–16
3
Independent
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Yellowjackets
1906–07
1911–12
3
Independent
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio
Bobcats
1970–71
1972–73
2
CCHA
Baldwin Wallace College
Berea, Ohio
Yellow Jackets [ 12]
1937–38
1938–39
2
Penn-Ohio League
Occidental College
Los Angeles, California
Tigers
1926–27
1927–28
2
Independent
Fordham University
New York, New York
Rams
1919–20
1920–21
2
Independent
New York University
New York, New York
Violets
1912–13
1926–27
2
Independent
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
None
1904–05
1908–09
2
Independent
Haverford College
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Fords
1897–98
1900–01
2
Independent
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
None
1896–97
1897–98
2
BHL
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California
None
1926–27
1926–27
1
Independent
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Garnet
1900–01
1900–01
1
Independent
Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
None
1897–98
1897–98
1
Independent
^ Dropped hockey after the 2020–21 season (though officially "suspended") due to inability to find a new conference home after the demise of its former home league of the men's WCHA.[ 5]
^ Merged with Marymount College in 1973 to form the current Loyola Marymount University.
^ At the time the university was the separate Carnegie Institute of Technology , which merged with the Mellon Institute of Technology in 1967 to form the current Carnegie Mellon University.
^ a b The Case Institute of Technology merged with Western Reserve University in 1967 to form the current Case Western Reserve University.
^ College acquired by Cleveland State University in 1965
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Last season
Total seasons
Conference
Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Scots
1919–20
1974–75 [ a]
51
MIAC
Boston State College
Boston, Massachusetts
Warriors
1962–83
1981–82
20
ECAC 2
University of New Haven
New Haven, Connecticut
Chargers
1967–68
1982–83
16
ECAC 2
Oberlin College
Oberlin, Ohio
Yeomen
1962–63
1977–78 [ 13]
16
MCCHA
University of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston, Minnesota
Golden Eagles
1998–99
2008–09
11
MCHA
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Bears
1970–71
1980–81
11
ECAC 2
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, Michigan
Chargers
1969–70 [ 14]
1977–78 [ 15]
9
MCCHA
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
Bombers
1967–68
1975–76
9
ECAC 2
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
Engineers
1914–15
1971–72
7
WCHL
Bryant College
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Bulldogs
1973–74
1979–80
7
ECAC 2
Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois
Cougars
1972–73
1978–79
7
MCCHA
Alaska Methodist University
Anchorage, Alaska
Vikings
1968–69
1972–73
5
Independent
^ Still holds record for second-most league titles
Institution
Location
Nickname
First season
Last season
Total seasons
Conference
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
Engineers
1897–98
1974–75
72
ECAC 3
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Bulls [ 16]
1895–96
1986–87
31
ECAC West
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Engineers
1939–40
1985–86
30
ECAC North/South
Finlandia University
Hancock, Michigan
Lions
2002–03
2022–23
21
NCHA
University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Royals
1985–86
2003–04
19
Independent
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Wildcats
1929–30
1997–98 [ 17]
19
ECAC North/South/Central
St. John's University
Queens, New York
Redmen
1928–29
1991–92
16
ECAC North/South
Becker College
Worcester, Massachusetts
Hawks
2006–07
2020–21
15
CCC
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island
Hawks
1983–84
1997–98
15
ECAC North/South/Central
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, New York
Brown Indians
1981–82 [ 18]
1992–93 [ 18]
12
ECAC West
Upsala College
East Orange, New Jersey
Vikings
1979–80
1987–88
9
ECAC North/South
Gordon College
Wenham, Massachusetts
Fighting Scots
1974–75
1980–81
7
ECAC 3
Ramapo College
Mahwah, New Jersey
Roadrunners
1976–77
1980–81
5
ECAC 3
Hawthorne College
Antrim, New Hampshire
Highlanders
1984–85
1987–88
4
ECAC North/South
Queens College, City University of New York
Queens, New York
Knights
1976–77
1979–80
4
ECAC 3
City College of New York
New York, New York
Beavers
1900–01
1977–78
4
ECAC 3
Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts
Cougars
1978–79
1980–81
3
ECAC 3
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Buccaneers
1975–76
1977–78
3
ECAC 3
Bryn Athyn College
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Lions
2017–18
2019–20
3
Independent
Daniel Webster College
Antrim, New Hampshire
Eagles
2015–16
2016–17
2
Independent
Nasson College
Springvale, Maine
Lions
1972–73
1973–74
2
ECAC 3
Currently Active
Currently Inactive
Pre-NCAA Tournament [ edit ]
Men's programs starting thru 1918[ edit ]
Men's programs starting from 1919 thru 1945[ edit ]
Men's programs after World War II[ edit ]
Men's programs beginning after World War II thru 1975[ edit ]
† Boston State merged with UMass Boston in 1982.
Men's programs beginning after 1975 thru 2000[ edit ]
Men's programs after 2000[ edit ]
Men's programs starting after 2000[ edit ]
^ "Hiram College to add men's D-III hockey in 2025-26 season, names Curto head coach" . April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024 .
^ a b "ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY ADDS VARSITY MEN'S ICE HOCKEY, WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY, AND WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAMS" . Roger Williams Hawks . September 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024 .
^ "St. John Fisher University Announces New NCAA Division III Hockey Teams" . St. John Fisher University . January 10, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024 .
^ a b "Western Connecticut State to add men's and women's ice hockey programs" . April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024 .
^ "UAH Suspends Men's Hockey Program in Absence of Conference Membership" (Press release). UAH Chargers. May 5, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021 .
^ Hron, Jayson (July 8, 2013). "Commentary: West Coast has intriguing history, offers potential for NCHC :: USCHO.com :: U.S. College Hockey Online" . USCHO.com . Retrieved March 27, 2017 .
^ "LMU Ice Hockey History" . 27 March 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2018 .
^ "LMU Athletics — Building Champions" . Retrieved November 14, 2018 .
^ "Wayne State University to discontinue men's hockey program" . Wayne State University . September 26, 2007. Retrieved March 27, 2017 .
^ "Tradition and Transformation: 125 Years in 125 Items: Photographs" . Retrieved November 14, 2018 .
^ "University of Wyoming Athletics: Discontinued Sports – Ice Hockey" . Retrieved November 15, 2018 .
^ "1938 Grindstone" . Retrieved November 14, 2018 .
^ "Togetherness on the Ice" . Oberlin College and Conservatory. Retrieved January 23, 2013 .
^ "Varsity Status for Hockey Inspires Players for the Upcoming Season" . Hillsdale Collegian. October 30, 1969.
^ "College Drops Hockey Program" . Hillsdale Alumni Magazine. April 1, 1978.
^ "UB Sports History: Hockey" . Retrieved November 14, 2018 .
^ "Villanova backs out of Icer game" . February 26, 1998. Retrieved November 13, 2018 .
^ a b "St. Bonaventure Hockey Division III History 1981–1993" . Retrieved November 14, 2018 .