What is College Hockey America (CHA)?
Q: What is College Hockey America (CHA)?
A: College Hockey America (CHA) is a group of American colleges and universities who play NCAA Division I women's ice hockey against one another every season.
Q: When was CHA founded, and was it initially men-only or mixed-gender?
A: CHA was founded in 1999, initially as a men's hockey conference. Women's teams joined in 2002.
Q: What happened to the men's side of CHA?
A: The men's side of CHA folded after the 2009-10 season.
Q: How many members does CHA have currently?
A: As of the current 2013-14 season, CHA has six members.
Q: Is there a minimum number of members needed for CHA to get an automatic place in the NCAA women's tournament?
A: Yes, there is a minimum of six members needed to earn an automatic place in the NCAA women's tournament.
Q: When will CHA get an automatic tournament place?
A: CHA will not get an automatic tournament place until at least the 2014-15 season, due to three schools joining in July 2012.
Q: Does CHA have any connection with a men's hockey-only conference?
A: Yes, CHA has close ties with Atlantic Hockey, a men's hockey-only conference. Although the conferences do not share offices, they have the same commissioner, and three current CHA members are also in Atlantic Hockey.
