Atlantic Hockey America men's tournament

Atlantic Hockey America men's tournament
Conference hockey championship
SportIce hockey
ConferenceAtlantic Hockey America
Number of teams11
FormatSingle-elimination / best-of-three tournament
Played2025 – Present
Last contest2025 AHA tournament
Current championBentley (first title)
Most championshipsBentley (one title)
Winner trophyRiley Trophy
Official websiteAtlantic Hockey America

The Atlantic Hockey America men's tournament is the conference tournament for the Atlantic Hockey America. The winner of the tournament receives an automatic berth into the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament.

History

The tournament was first held in 2025, following the merger between Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America.[1] The inaugural tournament continued the same format as the final tournament for Atlantic Hockey; all member teams participated in a modified eleven-team bracket. The top five teams, according to league standings, received byes into the quarterfinal round while the lowest six teams were arranged into first round matches. The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds were best-of-three series while the first round and championship matches were single elimination.[2]

Championships by season

Year Winning team Coach Losing team Coach Score Location Venue
2025 Bentley Andy Jones Holy Cross Bill Riga 6–3 Worcester, Massachusetts Hart Center

Championship appearances

See also

References

  1. ^ "Atlantic Hockey, CHA women will combine as Atlantic Hockey America for 2024-25 season". USCHO. April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "2025 Atlantic Hockey America Men's Postseason". Atlantic Hockey America. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
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