Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference


The Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference is a collegiate hockey conference associated with the Collegiate Hockey Federation and independent women's university teams. The conference has men's teams that compete within divisions II and III of the CHF and women's teams that compete in divisions II and III of the ACHA.
The DVCHC founding President was Finbarr O'Connor. Coach O'Connor was Head Coach of the Saint Joseph's University team, he was league President for 10 seasons and Coached St. Joe's for 35 years. He was inducted into the Saint Joseph's University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. Coach O'Connor is the only non-varsity inductee in their Hall of Fame.
The first season, The league consisted of six teams: Bryn Athyn College, LaSalle University, St. Joseph's University, University of Delaware, Villanova University, and West Chester University.

Format

The Men's Division has 24 current members that are split into three divisions. The National is considered the higher division. The season ends each year with division playoffs.
The Women's Division has 14 current members split in two divisions. Division 2 has a North and a South section whereas all of the teams in Division 1 are in one section.

Men's Championships

National (2022-present)

American (2022-present)

Patriot (2022-present)

Tournament Bound (2021-2022)

Non-tournament Bound (2021-2022)

Division II (1972-2005 & 2018-2020)

Division 3 National Division (2003-2020)

Division 3 American Division (2011-2020)

Division 3 Patriot Division (2018-2020)

Women's Championships