The Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) is a college ice hockey conference within the American Collegiate Hockey Association that plays at the Division II level. All eight members schools are universities located within the state of Texas.
History The TCHC was formed in 2016 with the original members consisting of Texas A&M, the University of Texas, the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas State, Texas Christian University, Dallas Baptist University, Texas Tech and the University of North Texas.
The conference currently competes within the ACHA Division II West Region, with the league champion earning an automatic bid to the ACHA Division II regional tournament.
Members SchoolLocationFoundedJoinedAffiliationNicknameColorsWebsite Baylor University Waco, TX 1845 2022 Private (Baptist) Bears East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX 1912 2016 Private (Baptist) Tigers University of North Texas Denton, TX 1890 2016 Public (University of North Texas System) Mean Green Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 1911 2021 Private (United Methodist Church) Mustangs Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 1873 2016 Private (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)) Horned Frogs University of Texas Austin, TX 1883 2016 Public (University of Texas System) Longhorns Texas A&M University College Station, TX 1876 2016 Public (Texas A&M University System) Aggies Texas State University San Marcos, TX 1899 2016 Public (Texas State University System) Bobcats University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX 1969 2026 Public (University of Texas System) Runners
Former Members Dallas Baptist University University of Texas, El Paso Oklahoma State University Texas Tech University
Year-by-year Past Champions Season Regular season Playoff Runner-up Score Location2016–17 UTEP UTEP Dallas Baptist6–0 El Paso2017–18 Texas North Texas Texas5–3 Austin2018–19 UTEP UTEP Texas A&M8–1 Dallas2019–20 East Texas Baptist Texas A&M Dallas Baptist5–3 Mansfield2021–22 East Texas Baptist Texas A&M East Texas Baptist5–4 Mansfield2022–23 East Texas Baptist East Texas Baptist Texas A&M3–2 (SO) Mansfield2023–24 SMU SMU TCU6–4 Farmers Branch2024-25 Texas TCU Texas A&M7–6 (OT) Farmers Branch2025-2026 Texas A&M Texas TCU6-4 Farmers Branch
See also American Collegiate Hockey Association
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