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College Hockey East is a collegiate club sports hockey league comprised of colleges and universities from the western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. The goal of CHE is to offer a competitive league of collegiate hockey teams that provides standards, structure, regulates operation, and promotes sportsmanship on and off the ice. The majority of membership teams in CHE are members of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The partnership CHE has with the ACHA allows our member teams the opportunity to compete for a national championship while maintaining nationally established standards for players and teams.
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| News From Around The League |
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 Congratulations to the California University of Pennsylvania "Vulcan's" for capturing their 4th consecutive CHE Championship by defeating Robert Morris University D-III in the CHE Championship Series 2-0. #12-Ryan Jones of California claimed the "Jack McKinnon MVP Award" for scoring two goals and one assist in both games of the series. Ryan was also awarded the CHE "Points Leader of the Year" for the 2009-10 season.
The 2010 Championship Series was one of the best series in recent history. Once again, congratulations to both teams for a competitive post season and proving that the two best CHE teams this season deserved a shot at the title! For complete game recaps of the CHE Championship Finals, please click here.
For the first time ever, the CHE Championship Series was held at two separate locations including BladeRunners Ice Complex-Harmarville and the Ice Castle Arena-Castle Shannon. CHE would like to thank John Desmond of BladeRunners and Sue Schademan of the Ice Castle along with their entire staff for their hosting of the 2010 CHE Championship Series. |
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 The 39th Annual CHE Playoffs concluded this past weekend and congratulations are in order for California University of PA-I (1) and Robert Morris D-III (3) hockey clubs for advancing to the 2010 CHE Championship Series this coming weekend. For the first time in CHE history, the CHE Championship Series will be held at two separate venues. BladeRunners Ice Complex-Harmarville and The Ice Castle Arena-Castle Shannon, PA, will host the Best-of-3 series. This is sure to give the event a true home and away type atmosphere.
The game schedule for this weekend is as follows...
 Friday, March 5, 2010: 9:00 PM; Balderunners-Harmarville
California of PA-I (Home) vs. Robert Morris D-III (Away)
Saturday, March 6, 2010: 7:30 PM; Ice Castle Arena
Robert Morris D-III (Home) vs. California of PA-I (Away)
Sunday, March 7, 2010: 10:30 AM; BladeRunners-Harmarville (If Necessary)
 California of PA-I (Home) vs. Robert Morris D-III (Away)
Post Season games schedules and recaps of the 39th Annual CHE Playoffs are available by clicking here. |
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 Congratulations to the following teams for making it to the 39th Annual CHE Playoffs…
#1-California of PA-I (First Round Bye/Kaleina Cup/North Division Champions)
#2-Penn State Altoona (First Round Bye/South Division Champions)
#3-Robert Morris D-III
#4-Indiana of PA D-II
#5-University of Pittsburgh D-II
#6-Fredonia State-I
The 39th Annual CHE Playoffs will be held at the Center Ice Arena; located in Delmont, PA; on Saturday, February 27, 2010 (Round-1) and Sunday, February 28, 2010 (Round-2).
Please click here for game times and event information for the 39th Annual CHE Playoffs. |
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 Congratulations are in order for Robert Morris D-III and Fredonia State University-I for qualifying for the 2010 ACHA D-III National Tournament! RMU D-III and FSU-I won both of their regional qualifying games this past weekend in Albany, NY. Saint Vincent and Penn State Altoona also participated in regional’s, but they did not advance. Cheers to a great season for both programs who should be very proud of their accomplishments this year!
We must also congratulate California of PA-I for making it to National as the #1-Seed in the Atlantic Region!
Our representation this year is better than it has ever been. We are all very proud off everyone’s accomplishments this year especially as it relates to the National standings. No matter who wins, we know that you will all represent us well!
Good luck to everyone and bring CHE home another National Championship!!! |
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 Despite the multiple cancellations this past weekend due to the weather, Penn State Altoona defeated their fellow Penn State rival, Penn State Behrend 9-7 to clinch the South Division Championship, the #2-Seed in the CHE Playoffs and a first round bye. The loss by Penn State Behrend has eliminated them from Playoffs.
This is statistically the best season for Penn State Altoona since joining CHE. They are currently 9-3 in league standings with one more game left to play. PSA has an overall record of 14-3. By far, this is the programs best finish since they formed in 2003. |
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 This post is to inform everyone of the ACHA Division-III All Star Challenge to be held in West Chester, PA, March 26-28, 2010. The purpose of the event is for evaluators to judge the talent at the Division-III level and to begin selections for the ACHA Select Team traveling to Europe in the Winter of 2010. For more information on the ACHA website click here.
We are proud to announce that CHE along with schools from the CHA, will field a team to compete in the eight team tournament in March. CHE Commissioner Chuck Kuzniewski and the ACHA D-III Atlantic Regional Coordinator, Scott Solomon have appointed Jamison Roth and Justin Berger of California of PA as the team's General Managers. Craig Bioni of RMU D-III along with Dave Layman of UPJ and Jan Battista of CUP-I will serve as the coaching staff.
If you are an academically eligible player participating in CHE or CHA while an ACHA D-III member team, please contact your Head Coach immediately and let them know you are interested in being part of the All-Star Challenge. Below are details for the event...
General Information:
Purpose: This All Star Challenge tournament is sponsored by the ACHA Division-III and will serve as the primary tryout/evaluation for the ACHA Division-III select team which will compete in Europe in Winter 2010.
Eligibility: Must be playing for a CHE/CHA/ACHA Division-III member team next season (Fall 2010) and are academically eligible the current semester (Winter/Spring 2010).
Dates: March 26th – March 28th (4 games guaranteed).
Location: Ice Line Arena; West Chester, PA
Cost: Estimated cost for the select team going to Europe $1,500-$2,000. Fundraising may be available but that is not guaranteed.
Team/Player Information:
Purpose: Select a group of 22-24 players to compete in the ACHA D-III All Star Challenge. To expose our league’s best players to evaluators of the ACHA to potentially have them placed on the ACHA Select Team Roster.
Teams Eligible: CHE – California University of Pennsylvania-I, Fredonia State University-I, Penn State Altoona, Penn State Behrend, Robert Morris University D-III, Saint Vincent College, University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown. CHA – Canisius College, CCAC, St. John Fisher College, University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg.
Roster: Same eligibility requirements as above. Final Roster will meet league approval. Coaches are looking to play an up tempo style of play, they want a player who plays both ends of the ice, and a team player.
Cost: Approximately $100-$150 to play on this team cost includes hotel (4 players to a room and practice ice time). Does not include travel to West Chester, PA and meals.
Practice: Coaches are looking at one practice prior to the tournament.
Players: We are asking that players be submitted through their head coaches via email to roth_j@calu.edu by Friday, Feb. 5 at 12pm. |
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| Other Headlines |
The Vulcan's Are Champions Again...
Friday, March 19, 2010
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RMU D-III and CAL Advance to the 2010 CHE Championship Series...
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
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39th Annual CHE Playoffs THIS WEEKEND!!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
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CUP-I, RMU and FSU-I Head to Nationals...
Saturday, February 20, 2010
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PSA Clinches CHE South Division Championship...
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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ATTENTION...All CHE/CHA, ACHA D-III Players...
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
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39th Annual CHE Playoffs Scenarios...
Monday, February 01, 2010
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The 2009-10 CHE All-Star Selections...
Saturday, December 26, 2009
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The 2009-10 CHE All-Star Coaches
Monday, December 14, 2009
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CHE Wins Showdown 27-9...
Friday, November 27, 2009
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Fairfield Drops out of CHE/Empire Showdown...
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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CHE vs. Empire League Showdown 2009...
Monday, November 09, 2009
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First ACHA D-III Rankings Are In...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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CHE Players Compete in 2009 Keystone State Games...
Monday, August 10, 2009
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Player of the Week
3/5/2010 - 3/11/2010 |
Ryan Jones
California University of PA-I
High School - Penn Hills
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Ryan earns CHE Championship Series MVP Honors for his three goals and one assist in the two Vulcan victories over Robert Morris-DIII. Jones' three goals came in the Series-clinching 7-4 win in Game 2 of the Series. Ryan has also been the leading point scorer in CHE for the past two seasons and is a key component in California's CHE Championship team. |
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