Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association
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| Conference | ACHA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Commissioner | Ian Kalanges |
| Sports fielded |
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| Division | Division II & Division III |
| No. of teams | 27 |
| Headquarters | Peoria, Illinois |
| Region | Midwest and Great Lakes |
| Official website | Official website |
The Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA) is an ACHA club hockey league comprising colleges and universities in the Midwest.
The MACHA is made up of three divisions, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The Gold Division is made up of ten members. The Silver Division is made up of 13 members and is split up into two conferences, the North and West. The Bronze Division is made up of five members. Each division conducts its own playoffs. Some schools field multiple teams in different conference divisions.
Gold Division
The Gold Division of the MACHA is made up of teams from the Central Region of ACHA Division 2.These teams include Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, University of Missouri, Illinois State University, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Maryville University, University of Nebraska, and University of Arkasas. The top teams usually include Maryville University, University of Iowa, and the University of Arkansas. Teams that have recently dropped or dispanded from MACHA Division 2 have been Bradley University, McKendree University, Saint Louis University, Northern Illinois University, and Iowa State University.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | 1867 | Public | 45,813 | Fighting Illini | ||
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | 1857 | Public | 20,784 | Redbirds | ||
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | 1847 | Public | 33,334 | Hawkeyes | ||
| University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | 1839 | Public | 30,870 | Tigers | ||
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | 1957 | Public | 14,142 | Cougars | ||
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | 1871 | Public | 27,434 | Razorbacks | [6] | |
| Maryville University | St. Louis, MO | 1872 | Private | 7,815 | Saints | [5] |
Gold Division Champions
- 2024- Arkansas
- 2023- Iowa
- 2022- Iowa State
- 2021- N/A (COVID)
- 2020- Iowa
- 2019- McKendree
- 2018- McKendree
- 2017- McKendree
- 2016- Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
- 2015- Missouri State
- 2014- Missouri State
- 2013- Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
- 2012- Missouri