National Collegiate Hockey Conference
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference facilitates and fosters competitive, academic and operational excellence for its member institutions through the sport of ice hockey, supporting a culture of professionalism and integrity while growing the sport and creating a positive experience for student‑athletes and fans.
About National Collegiate Hockey Conference
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is an NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey conference formed in 2011 and operating as a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization (EIN 37‑1660999). The conference headquarters are in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it administers league competition, championship play and member services for its institutions.
In the last 2–3 years the NCHC has grown and modernized its operations — adding Arizona State as a member (full membership July 1, 2024), announcing the future addition of the University of St. Thomas (July 1, 2026), implementing a revised playoff format played on campus sites, and increasing national media distribution of games through broadcast partnerships and digital platforms.
On the ice the conference has been a dominant competitive force nationally, producing multiple NCAA national champions and a substantial number of NHL alumni; the league has also pursued brand development (a 2025 secondary 'National' brand rollout and naming of the postseason trophy the National Cup) to raise the profile of its championship and regular‑season play.
Notable achievements
Sustained national competitive success
NCHC member teams have captured multiple NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey National Championships since 2016 and have been consistently represented among national contenders, raising the conference’s national profile.
Player development to the professional ranks
The conference has produced a large number of NHL alumni since its inception in 2013, demonstrating strong player development and scouting visibility for member programs.
Recent expansion and brand evolution
Key organizational milestones include Arizona State joining as a full member (July 1, 2024), the planned addition of the University of St. Thomas (July 1, 2026), and a 2025 brand refresh that introduced the secondary 'National' identity and named the postseason trophy the National Cup.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $2.8M
- Annual revenue
- $2.6M
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 37-1660999
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Website
- nchchockey.com
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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