Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association
The Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association was a collegiate hockey conference within Division 2 of the ACHA. The PCHA was in operation for more than 40 years and administered the PCHA Playoffs at the conclusion of each regular season. The winner of the PCHA Playoffs received the coveted Adams Cup, named after Cary Adams who started the conference.
History
The PCHA, originally named the Southern California Collegiate Hockey Association, began in 1972. The three charter schools were Cal State Northridge, UCLA and Caltech.In 2008 San Diego State became the first PCHA team to advance to the ACHA Division 3 National Championship Game but lost to California University (PA). In 2011 College of the Canyons became the first PCHA team to win the national championship by defeating Hope College 5–3.
The PCHA competed in Division 2 of the ACHA since the 2016-17 season until the conference's closure following the 2019-20 season.
Adams Cup Champions
When the PCHA was split into two divisions the Division 1 champion was awarded the Adams Cup named after founder Cary Adams. The Division 2 champion was awarded the Warden Cup named after former president Doc Warden. In the modern era the PCHA champion is awarded the Adams Cup.Division 1 Championship Totals
| Team | Titles | Years |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | 5 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020 |
| San Jose State | 5 | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2017 |
| College of the Canyons | 5 | 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| UC San Diego | 4 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| USC | 4 | 1976, 1979, 1980, 1984 |
| Cal State Northridge | 4 | 1977, 1981, 1982, 1999 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 4 | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| San Diego State | 3 | 1998, 2007, 2008 |
| UCLA | 2 | 1989, 1991 |
| Santa Clara | 1 | 2019 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 1 | 2018 |
| Moorpark College | 1 | 2005 |
| Fresno State | 1 | 2003 |
| Orange Coast College | 1 | 1996 |
| Stanford | 1 | 1992 |
| Pepperdine | 1 | 1990 |
| Pierce College | 1 | 1983 |
| LA Valley College | 1 | 1978 |
ACHA Division 3 Nationals Teams
From 2002-2012 the PCHA sent 17 teams to the ACHA Division 3 National Tournament.2012 Host City: Vineland, NJ
Davenport
Robert Morris
Central Florida
Hope College
California
Alabama
2011 Host City: Holland, MI
Fredonia State
Loyola-Maryland
Saginaw Valley State
California
National Championship Game- Hope College
2010 Host City: Fort Myers, FL
Florida
Robert Morris
Saginaw Valley State
Central Florida
California
Lansing Community College
2009 Host City: Rochester, NY
Penn State-Brandywine
Saginaw Valley State
College of the Canyons
Dordt College
Albany
Grand Valley State
Northern Arizona
Georgia Tech
2008 Host City: Rochester, MN
Tennessee
Hope College
Central Florida
National Championship Game- California
Northwood
California
Farmingdale State
Hope College
2007 Host City: Fort Wayne, IN
Tennessee
Albany
Northern Colorado
Indiana
Kennesaw State
California
San Diego State
Wright State
Indiana
Central Florida
College of the Canyons
Penn State-Berks
2006 Host City: Fort Myers, FL
Wright State
Indiana
Central Florida
Pittsburgh-Johnstown
2005 Host School: California
St. Vincent
Penn State-Berks
California
Wright State
2004 Host School: Arizona State
Indiana
Florida Gulf Coast
Radford
Georgia Tech
2003 Host School: Muskegon Community College
Wagner College
Hope College
Tennessee
Georgetown
2002 Host School: Georgia Tech
Georgia
Muskegon Community College
Slippery Rock