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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.
The Gold Division of the MACHA is made up of teams from the Central Region of ACHA Division 2.These teams iclude 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 Universtiy.
| 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, AK | 1871 | Public | 27,434 | Razorbacks | [6] | |
| Maryville University | St. Louis, MO | 1872 | Private | 7,815 | Saints | [5] |
The Silver Division is made up of teams from the Pacific Region of ACHA Division 3.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL | 1893 | Private | 5,500 | Spartans | ||
| Loyola University-Chicago | Chicago, IL | 1870 | Private | 16,422 | Ramblers | ||
| McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | 1828 | Private | 2,937 | Bearcats | ||
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 1956 | Public | 26,037 | Panthers | ||
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | 1851 | Private | 21,208 | Wildcats | ||
| Robert Morris University-Peoria | Peoria, IL | 1965 | Private | 4,500 | Eagles | ||
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | 1878 | Private | 8,435 | Blue Jays | ||
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | 1955 | Private | 1,581 | Defenders | ||
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | 1906 | Public | 23,537 | Ice Bears | ||
| University of Nebraska–Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 1869 | Public | 25,260 | Huskers | ||
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville, WI | 1866 | Public | 8,712 | Pioneers |
The MACHA Silver Division has sent several teams to the ACHA Division 3 National Tournament the past few years. The most notable finish was Iowa State in 2012. As the #3 seed from the Pacific Region they won their pool to reach the National semifinals where they lost to eventual champion Adrian College.
The MACHA Silver Division has sent several teams to the ACHA Division 3 National Tournament the past few years. The MACHA has had two teams advance to the semifinals. The first was in 2012 when Iowa State, the #3 seed from the Pacific Region, lost to the eventual champion Adrian College. The second was in 2014 when Robert Morris-White, the #4 seed from the Pacific Region, lost to the eventual champion Adrian College. Because Davenport forfeited the 3rd place game Robert Morris was awarded 3rd place.
2019 Host City: Dallas, TX
2014 Host City: Coral Springs, FL
2013 Host City: Springfield, MO
2012 Host City: Vineland, NJ
2011 Host City: Holland, MI
The Bronze Division is made up of teams from the Pacific Region of ACHA Division 3.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | 1897 | Private | 5,300 | Braves | ||
| Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL | 1895 | Public | 20,015 | Huskies | ||
| Robert Morris University-White | Chicago, IL | 1965 | Private | 4,500 | Eagles | [ dead link ] | |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | 1957 | Public | 14,142 | Cougars | ||
| Washington University in St. Louis | St. Louis, MO | 1853 | Private | 15,155 | Bears | None | |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | 1860 | Private | 3,810 | Thunder | None |