OT: CCHA (Central Collegiate Hockey Association) grants membership to Augustana hockey

[huskymedic]

CCHA grants membership to Augustana hockey

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AUGIE) — The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) today announced the CCHA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome Augustana University as the league&#8…

www.keloland.com

-> SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AUGIE) — The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) today announced the CCHA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome Augustana University as the league’s ninth member. <-

-> Augustana University will be a full voting member immediately and begin a transitional schedule, playing 16 games (one series against each member) in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons before playing a full league schedule beginning with the 2025-26 season.

“As Augustana launches the first college hockey program in South Dakota, we are grateful to the CCHA for welcoming our university, the city of Sioux Falls, and the entire state to NCAA Division I competition in this exciting sport,” said Augustana UniversityPresident Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. “We are thrilled to join the CCHA — the league and its members are committed to excellence, player development, and the experience of student-athletes and fans.” <-

 

[dbmill]

CCHA grants membership to Augustana hockey

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AUGIE) — The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) today announced the CCHA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome Augustana University as the league&#8…

www.keloland.com

-> SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AUGIE) — The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) today announced the CCHA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome Augustana University as the league’s ninth member. <-

-> Augustana University will be a full voting member immediately and begin a transitional schedule, playing 16 games (one series against each member) in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons before playing a full league schedule beginning with the 2025-26 season.

“As Augustana launches the first college hockey program in South Dakota, we are grateful to the CCHA for welcoming our university, the city of Sioux Falls, and the entire state to NCAA Division I competition in this exciting sport,” said Augustana UniversityPresident Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. “We are thrilled to join the CCHA — the league and its members are committed to excellence, player development, and the experience of student-athletes and fans.” <-

Pretty much right in the northern midwest footprint of the CCHA, so it doesn't expand the travel expectations of the conference.