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About NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey
NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey is an amateur, recreational, or regional ice hockey league. based in United States. RinkStop currently tracks 85 teams for this league, with each team having a full profile page linking to roster, schedule, and recent results.
Amateur hockey covers a wide range of competitive levels, from recreational adult leagues play primarily for fun and exercise, up to senior amateur leagues that sit just below the professional ranks. These leagues are the backbone of grassroots hockey in most countries and often the entry point for adult newcomers to the sport. Registration fees, ice time costs, and rules vary widely by jurisdiction.
How NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey works
NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey fields 85 active teams tracked by RinkStop across United States. The 2025-26 season is in the RinkStop fixtures database, with 5 recent results on record. Amateur and recreational leagues run shorter seasons than the professional ranks, with most adult play concentrated in the fall through early spring.
Hockey in United States
Ice hockey in the United States is organized by USA Hockey, the national governing body that oversees amateur and youth hockey from learn-to-play through adult amateur ranks. The American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and several women's professional leagues operate below the NHL level. The NCAA runs university hockey at three divisions, and the USHL is the top junior league sanctioned by USA Hockey. According to IIHF member-association data, the U.S. has approximately 1,522 indoor rinks, with the heaviest concentration in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Alaska.
Recent results (2025-26)
- 2026-04-112–1University of DenvervsUniversity of WisconsinBox score
- 2026-04-091–2University of North DakotavsUniversity of WisconsinBox score
- 2026-03-294–3University of MichiganvsUniversity of Minnesota DuluthBox score
- 2026-03-292–6University of Minnesota DuluthvsUniversity of DenverBox score
- 2026-03-285–0University of North DakotavsQuinnipiac UniversityBox score
Upcoming games
- 2026-10-15Boston College EaglesvsSt. Cloud State UniversityPreview
- 2026-10-16VermontvsBoston University TerriersPreview
- 2026-10-16Sacred HeartvsOhio State BuckeyesPreview
- 2026-10-17Boston College EaglesvsSt. Cloud State UniversityPreview
- 2026-10-17VermontvsBoston University TerriersPreview
Teams in NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey
- Air Force Academy
- American International College
- Arizona State Sun Devils
- Arizona State University
- Army West Point
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Frequently asked questions
- What is NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey?
- NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey is an amateur, recreational, or regional ice hockey league. based in United States. The league is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active amateur league.
- How many teams play in NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey?
- We currently track 85 teams in NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.
- What level of hockey is NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey?
- NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey is classified as a amateur league. Amateur hockey covers a wide range of competitive levels, from recreational adult leagues play primarily for fun and exercise, up to senior amateur leagues that sit just below the professional ranks. These leagues are the backbone of grassroots hockey in most countries and often the entry point for adult newcomers to the sport. Registration fees, ice time costs, and rules vary widely by jurisdiction.
- How can I follow NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey games and results?
- We do not currently have an official NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.
- Where does NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey operate?
- NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey is a United States-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in United States. Ice hockey in the United States is organized by USA Hockey, the national governing body that oversees amateur and youth hockey from learn-to-play through adult amateur ranks. The American Hockey League (AHL), ECHL, and several women's professional leagues operate below the NHL level. The NCAA runs university hockey at three divisions, and the USHL is the top junior league sanctioned by USA Hockey. According to IIHF member-association data, the U.S. has approximately 1,522 indoor rinks, with the heaviest concentration in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Alaska.
- How do I get involved with NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey?
- The most direct routes into NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey are: (1) try out for one of the 85 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.
- How current is the data on this page?
- League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.
- How many games per season do NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey teams play?
- NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey game counts vary by division and tier. Recent and upcoming game counts for the season are listed on this page where RinkStop has fixture data.
- When does the NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey season start?
- Season start dates for NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey vary by tier and country. The "Recent results" and "Upcoming games" sections on this page show the current season's schedule.
- Where can I watch NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey games?
- We do not currently have an official NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey broadcast partner list on file. Each team's page on RinkStop links to that team's website, which usually lists broadcast and streaming information.
Edited by the RinkStop Editorial Team
League record last updated: 2026-07-08
Sources: RinkStop database, league and federation sites. Submit a correction.