Well, its about that time I guess. The league website sites says we're now officially back and "reconstituted" (I hate that word) for 2021-22. Six former member teams sticking together, returning to their CCHA roots and bringing Bemidji, Mankato and St Thomas into the fold as well. BGSU will have a lot of dusting off to do as they dig all the old CCHA swag out of storage. What's old is new again. Shake up all the rosters in the transfer portal and bring on the 2021-22 season.
https://www.ccha.com/
• 8 NCAA Championships
• 55 NCAA Appearances
• 120 All-Americans
• 176 NHL Players
• 23 Stanley Cup Champions
• 33 Academic All-Americans
• And the most-storied trophy in college hockey, the MacNaughton Cup
Here's my way too early prediction for 2021-22 order of regular season finish:
** NOTE: Some programs awarded honorary "State" title for these rankings to provide better symmetry with the other teams.
Other miscellaneous 2021-22 predictions:
What others are saying about the CCHA:
"The eight CCHA member institutions, Bemidji State University, Bowling Green State University, Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Minnesota State University, Northern Michigan University, and the University of St. Thomas each have a rich history of academic and athletic excellence and are dedicated to improving regional alignment, building natural rivalries, and enhancing the student-athlete and fan experience. For more, visit CCHA.com." ~ CCHA Media Team
"This feels a lot like the 2020-21 WCHA... but where's UAH and who are the Tommies?" ~USCHO Fan Forum Member
https://www.ccha.com/
• 8 NCAA Championships
• 55 NCAA Appearances
• 120 All-Americans
• 176 NHL Players
• 23 Stanley Cup Champions
• 33 Academic All-Americans
• And the most-storied trophy in college hockey, the MacNaughton Cup
Here's my way too early prediction for 2021-22 order of regular season finish:
- Minnesota State *
- Bemidji State *
- Bowling Green State *
- St Thomas "State"
- Lake Superior State
- Michigan Tech "State"
- Northern Michigan "State"
- Ferris State
** NOTE: Some programs awarded honorary "State" title for these rankings to provide better symmetry with the other teams.
Other miscellaneous 2021-22 predictions:
- CCHA Coach of the Year - Rico Blasi
- At least one player enters the transfer portal citing massive drop in frequent flier miles compared past seasons
What others are saying about the CCHA:
"The eight CCHA member institutions, Bemidji State University, Bowling Green State University, Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Minnesota State University, Northern Michigan University, and the University of St. Thomas each have a rich history of academic and athletic excellence and are dedicated to improving regional alignment, building natural rivalries, and enhancing the student-athlete and fan experience. For more, visit CCHA.com." ~ CCHA Media Team
"This feels a lot like the 2020-21 WCHA... but where's UAH and who are the Tommies?" ~USCHO Fan Forum Member
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