The Central Collegiate Hockey Association will be returning to college hockey. The seven WCHA schools that announced their intent to leave their conference in the summer will be forming a new conference under the CCHA name.
Bemidji State University, BGSU, Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Tech University, Minnesota State University and Northern Michigan University all released statements Tuesday, regarding their intention to start the updated version of the CCHA. The conference shift, spearheaded by former St. Cloud State athletic director and consultant, Dr. Morris Kurtz, is on track to start play for the 2021-2022 season.