Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association
The Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association (PCHA) is a collegiate hockey conference within Division 2 of the ACHA. The PCHA has been in operation for more than 40 years and administers the PCHA Playoffs at the conclusion of each regular season. The winner of the PCHA Playoffs receives the coveted Adams Cup, named after Cary Adams who started the conference.
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| Formerly | Southern California Collegiate Hockey Association (SCCHA) |
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| Conference | ACHA |
| Founded | 1972 |
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| Division | Division II |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Region | West |
| Most recent champion(s) | Santa Rosa (5th title) |
| Most titles | Santa Rosa, San Jose State, & College of the Canyons (5 titles each) |
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 has competed in Division 2 of the ACHA since the 2016-17 season.
Members
| School | Location | Founded | Joined | Affiliation | Nickname | Colors | Website |
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| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | 1851 | 2016 | Private (Roman Catholic) | Broncos | ||
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 1918 | 2012 | Community College | Polar Bears | ||
| UC Davis | Davis, CA | 1905 | 2012 | Public (University of California System) | Aggies | ||
| UC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | 1965 | 2016 | Public (University of California System) | Banana Slugs |
Former members
| School | Current Division (Conference) |
|---|---|
| California | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| Cal Lutheran | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Cal State Fullerton | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Cal State Northridge | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Caltech | |
| College of the Canyons | |
| Fresno State | ACHA D-2 (Independent) |
| LA Valley College | |
| Long Beach State | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| Moorpark College | |
| Northern Arizona | ACHA D-2 & D-3 (Independent) |
| Orange Coast College | |
| Pierce College | |
| Pepperdine | |
| Sacramento State | |
| San Diego State | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| San Francisco State | |
| San Jose State | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| Stanford | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| UC Irvine | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| UCLA | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| UC San Diego | ACHA D-2 (Independent) |
| UC Santa Barbara | ACHA D-2 (WCHC) |
| University of Redlands | |
| USC | ACHA D-2 (PAC-8) |
| West LA College | |
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
- College of the Canyons (Finished 7th)
Davenport (L 8-2)
Robert Morris (W 9-6)
Central Florida (W 7-6 OT)
- Cal State Northridge (Finished 9th)
Hope College (T 5-5)
California (PA) (L 8-6)
Alabama (W 7-6 OT)
2011 Host City: Holland, MI
- College of the Canyons (National Champion)
Fredonia State (W 4-3)
Loyola-Maryland (W 5-4)
Saginaw Valley State (W 4-1)
California (PA) (W 2-1 OT)
National Championship Game- Hope College (W 5-3)
2010 Host City: Fort Myers, FL
- College of the Canyons (Finished 5th)
Florida (W 8-3)
Robert Morris (W 7-4)
Saginaw Valley State (L 4-1)
- Cal State Northridge (Finished 11th)
Central Florida (L 7-4)
California (PA) (L 9-2)
Lansing Community College (W 8-6)
2009 Host City: Rochester, NY
- Northern Arizona (Finished 6th)
Penn State-Brandywine (W 5-1)
Saginaw Valley State (L 7-2)
College of the Canyons (W 11-3)
Dordt College (L 2-1 SO)
- College of the Canyons (Finished 14th)
Albany (W 6-5)
Grand Valley State (L 7-2)
Northern Arizona (L 11-3)
Georgia Tech (L 9-7)
2008 Host City: Rochester, MN
- San Diego State (National Runner-Up)
Tennessee (W 5-3)
Hope College (W 6-1)
Central Florida (W 6-1)
National Championship Game- California (PA) (L 7-3)
- Northern Arizona (Finished 6th)
Northwood (W 4-3)
California (PA) (L 7-3)
Farmingdale State (W 5-4)
Hope College (L 4-3)
2007 Host City: Fort Wayne, IN
- Northern Arizona (Finished 8th)
Tennessee (W 9-5)
Albany (L 3-2)
Northern Colorado (L 8-3)
Indiana (PA) (L 3-2)
- College of the Canyons (Finished 10th)
Kennesaw State (L 12-3)
California (PA) (W 11-5)
San Diego State (W 6-5)
Wright State (L 12-4)
- San Diego State (Finished 12th)
Indiana (PA) (L 6-4)
Central Florida (W 3-2)
College of the Canyons (L 6-5)
Penn State-Berks (L 3-1)
2006 Host City: Fort Myers, FL
- College of the Canyons (Finished 12th)
Wright State (L 6-1)
Indiana (PA) (W 5-4 SO)
Central Florida (L 12-1)
Pittsburgh-Johnstown (L 9-2)
2005 Host School: California (PA)
- Fresno State (Finished 6th)
St. Vincent (W 9-4)
Penn State-Berks (L 7-3)
California (PA) (W 7-2)
Wright State (L 8-2)
2004 Host School: Arizona State
- West Los Angeles College (Finished 9th)
Indiana (PA) (L 1-0)
Florida Gulf Coast (W 9-4)
Radford (W 16-1)
Georgia Tech (W 9-2)
2003 Host School: Muskegon Community College
- College of the Canyons (Finished 5th)
Wagner College (W 3-2)
Hope College (L 1-0)
Tennessee (W 9-7)
Georgetown (W 5-4)
2002 Host School: Georgia Tech
- UC San Diego (Finished 8th)
Georgia (W 4-3)
Muskegon Community College (L 5-3)
Slippery Rock (L 3-2)