Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association
FormerlySouthern California Collegiate Hockey Association (SCCHA)
ConferenceACHA
Founded1972
Sports fielded
DivisionDivision II
No. of teams4
RegionWest
Most recent
champion(s)
Santa Rosa
(5th title)
Most titlesSanta Rosa, San Jose State, & College of the Canyons
(5 titles each)

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.

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
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)
CaliforniaACHA D-2 (PAC-8)
Cal LutheranACHA D-2 (WCHC)
Cal State FullertonACHA D-2 (WCHC)
Cal State NorthridgeACHA D-2 (WCHC)
Caltech
College of the Canyons
Fresno StateACHA D-2 (Independent)
LA Valley College
Long Beach StateACHA D-2 (WCHC)
Moorpark College
Northern ArizonaACHA D-2 & D-3 (Independent)
Orange Coast College
Pierce College
Pepperdine
Sacramento State
San Diego StateACHA D-2 (PAC-8)
San Francisco State
San Jose StateACHA D-2 (PAC-8)
StanfordACHA D-2 (PAC-8)
UC IrvineACHA D-2 (WCHC)
UCLAACHA D-2 (PAC-8)
UC San DiegoACHA D-2 (Independent)
UC Santa BarbaraACHA D-2 (WCHC)
University of Redlands
USCACHA 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.

YearDivision 1 ChampionRunner UpDivision 2 ChampionHost Team/City
2020Santa Rosa JCSanta Clara-Oakland
2019Santa ClaraUC Davis-Oakland
2018UC Santa BarbaraSanta Clara-South Lake Tahoe
2017San Jose State (Non-member)Santa Clara-South Lake Tahoe
2016Santa Rosa JCUC Davis-Santa Rosa JC
2015Santa Rosa JCUC Davis-South Lake Tahoe
2014Santa Rosa JCSanta Clara-UC Davis
2013Santa Rosa JCUC Davis-South Lake Tahoe
2012College of the CanyonsCal State Northridge-Bakersfield
2011College of the CanyonsCal State Northridge-Fresno State
2010College of the CanyonsCal State Northridge-South Lake Tahoe
2009College of the CanyonsNorthern Arizona-Fresno State
2008San Diego StateCal State Northridge-Bakersfield
2007San Diego StateNorthern Arizona-Northern Arizona
2006UC San DiegoSanta Rosa JC-CSUN
2005Moorpark CollegeSanta Rosa JC-Fresno State
2004College of the CanyonsUC Davis-South Lake Tahoe
2003Fresno StateCollege of the Canyons-San Diego
2002UC San Diego-
2001UC San Diego-
2000UC San Diego-
1999Cal State Northridge-
1998San Diego State-
1997San Jose State-
1996Orange Coast CollegeFresno State
1995San Jose State-
1994San Jose State-
1993San Jose StateOrange Coast College
1992StanfordSan Jose State
1991UCLACaltech
1990PepperdineCaltech
1989UCLAPepperdine
1988Cal State FullertonCaltech
1987Cal State FullertonUSC
1986Cal State FullertonUSC
1985Cal State FullertonUC Irvine
1984USCCaltech
1983Pierce CollegePierce College Team 2
1982Cal State NorthridgeCal State Fullerton
1981Cal State NorthridgeLong Beach State
1980USCLA Valley College
1979USCLA Valley College
1978LA Valley CollegeCaltech
1977Cal State NorthridgePierce College
1976USCUSC Team 2
1975-USC
1974-Caltech
1973-Caltech

Division 1 Championship Totals

TeamTitlesYears
Santa Rosa Junior College52013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020
San Jose State51993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2017
College of the Canyons52004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
UC San Diego42000, 2001, 2002, 2006
USC41976, 1979, 1980, 1984
Cal State Northridge41977, 1981, 1982, 1999
Cal State Fullerton41985, 1986, 1987, 1988
San Diego State31998, 2007, 2008
UCLA21989, 1991
Santa Clara12019
UC Santa Barbara12018
Moorpark College12005
Fresno State12003
Orange Coast College11996
Stanford11992
Pepperdine11990
Pierce College11983
LA Valley College11978

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

Davenport (L 8-2)

Robert Morris (W 9-6)

Central Florida (W 7-6 OT)

Hope College (T 5-5)

California (PA) (L 8-6)

Alabama (W 7-6 OT)

2011 Host City: Holland, MI

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

Florida (W 8-3)

Robert Morris (W 7-4)

Saginaw Valley State (L 4-1)

Central Florida (L 7-4)

California (PA) (L 9-2)

Lansing Community College (W 8-6)

2009 Host City: Rochester, NY

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)

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

Tennessee (W 5-3)

Hope College (W 6-1)

Central Florida (W 6-1)

National Championship Game- California (PA) (L 7-3)

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

Tennessee (W 9-5)

Albany (L 3-2)

Northern Colorado (L 8-3)

Indiana (PA) (L 3-2)

Kennesaw State (L 12-3)

California (PA) (W 11-5)

San Diego State (W 6-5)

Wright State (L 12-4)

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

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)

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

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

Wagner College (W 3-2)

Hope College (L 1-0)

Tennessee (W 9-7)

Georgetown (W 5-4)

2002 Host School: Georgia Tech

Georgia (W 4-3)

Muskegon Community College (L 5-3)

Slippery Rock (L 3-2)

References

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